London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are staged over the Thames, with ticketed viewing areas on both riverbanks in central London. Tickets are required, and prices vary by area.

The Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks are viewed from ticketed areas along both banks of the Thames in central London. Areas include Victoria Embankment, Waterloo and Westminster bridges, the area behind the London Eye and Albert Embankment; your ticket specifies the entrance to use.

A ticket is required, with prices varying by viewing area and a discount for London postcodes; a booking fee applies. The London Eye is worth visiting in its own right for its 360-degree skyline views and its architectural and engineering history.

Dates

Thursday 31 December 2026 – 1 January 2027