If you’re visiting London around New Years, you’re in for a treat. The festive season is a bit like a dreamland of Christmas lights and fun activities in the lead-up to the 31st of December. As usual, on New Year’s Eve, there’s a world-famous fireworks display in Central London that brings over 100,000 people to see it in person (btw you can book tickets for that now here, but get in quick before they all sell out).
But don’t worry, there are a ton of fun places to go on this special night (and that won’t require you to stand in the freezing cold for a couple of hours) so keep reading to find out what to do in London on New Year’s Eve.
*This post has been updated for the 2026 holiday season. Some of the links below are affiliated which helps us keep the free content coming.
