Regardless of whether you see New Year’s Eve as an evening for cosying up in front of the telly to watch the countdown, or for hitting the town for an all-night celebration, there’s one thing we can all agree on: London’s annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks are pretty amazing. Against the backdrop of the London Eye and our stunning city skyline, the display makes for a gorgeous way to ring in the new year. And with tickets going on sale tomorrow (!), we thought we’d provide a handy guide to the evening’s festivities.
When are the London New Year’s Eve Fireworks?
The Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks celebrations will begin at 8pm on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
The fireworks and celebrations will finish at 12:30am on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Where to see the London New Year’s Eve Fireworks
There are six different viewing areas for the London New Year’s Eve Fireworks. These are found on both sides of the river and offer different views of the fireworks.
See below for a visual guide to the fireworks viewing sections:
Accessibility
There is a specific accessible viewing area for the event. This is the Orange viewing area.
This is suitable for those with access needs, those who want to avoid the more crowded viewing areas, or those who need to access a vehicle drop-off point.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets for the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks go on sale at 12 noon on Friday, November 23.
You can buy tickets through the official ticket seller, Ticketmaster. Tickets cannot be purchased from other sellers and cannot be sold elsewhere.
Tickets will be released in two batches. If you miss out on purchasing tickets tomorrow, you can try again later this year when the second batch is released.
How to get tickets for the London New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster here.
When purchasing your ticket, you will be asked to select your ticket type (standard or London resident). You can then choose from six different ticketed viewing areas – Blue, Red, Pink, Green, White, and Orange. After that, you will be asked to select your entrance gate, as some viewing areas have more than one entrance
You can register for updates, and you’ll be sent a reminder when tickets go on sale. Register here.
How many tickets can you buy?
Each person can buy a maximum of 4 tickets.
If you wish to attend the fireworks in a group, another adult in the family or group can also buy up to 4 tickets. Be sure to purchase tickets for the same viewing area if attending in a group; you won’t be able to move between areas on the night.
How much are tickets?
There are two categories of tickets:
- Category A viewing area (Blue, Pink and White areas): £55
- Category B viewing area (Red, Green and Orange areas) : £40
There will also be a booking fee of £2.66 from the ticketing provider.
Discounts for Londoners
If you live in London, you are entitled to a £20 discount on tickets. To claim the discount, verify your postcode at the purchase stage of booking. (And make sure your billing address matches the details provided!)
With the discount, ticket prices are:
- Category A viewing area: £35
- Category B viewing area: £20
Find out more about the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks here.
