Best things to do on New Year's Eve 2026 in London

London restaurants for New Year's Eve dining

• Book a sitting at three-Michelin-starred The Lecture Room and Library at sketch. Last year, the London Festival Opera provided a musical showcase for the evening, to accompany a seven-course tasting menu and glass of champagne to toast to the new year.   
• Indulge in a delectable five or six-course dinner on New Year's Eve at Bokan. Last year's menu included a wild mushroom and truffle tortellini, hand-dived scallop and beef fillet. Then see in the new year at the upstairs bar and rooftop terrace, with views of the city skyline.
• Celebrate 60 floors above the city with New Year's Eve dining packages at Lucky Cat Bishopsgate, where you can usually celebrate with a special Asian-inspired feast, a live DJ set and panoramic views of the fireworks from the Lucky Cat Terrace. 
• Move between the dancefloor and your own table at Oxo Tower and Brasserie, where live music usually compliments a three-course meal before a DJ takes you into the early hours.
• Savour the taste of fresh Japanese cuisine as Shoreditch's Sticks'n'Sushi celebrates New Year's Eve in London with sushi, sashimi, ceviche, sparkling sake and live DJs into the early hours.
• Dress in your best black tie attire for the New Year's Eve Gala Dinner at opulent The Ritz, which last year featured a 14-piece military marching band, bagpipes, a live band and a six-course Michelin-starred dinner. 
• Be transported to the Roaring Twenties during The Savoy's annual New Year's Eve Gala, which last year featured a spectacular lineup of entertainment and a six-course dinner, followed by a countdown overlooking the Thames.
• Book a spot at The Landmark London for its New Year's Eve Dinner in The Winter Garden Restaurant, where you can usually feast on a three-course menu under the hotel's glass atrium, surrounded by palm trees and live jazz music.
• Delight in dishes such as barbecue lobster, confit halibut and sweet potato risotto on the New Year's Eve menu at Skylon above Royal Festival Hall, with floor-to-ceiling windows boasting views of the Thames.
• Feast on a five-course menu at Coq d'Argent, before admiring the intimate rooftop firework display with live DJs and a backdrop of the city for its New Year's Eve celebrations.
• Enjoy a five-course tasting menu followed by the capital's spectacular firework display at London Marriott Hotel County Hall. If you're after a black-tie gala, dine at the hotel's Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar, or for a more family-friendly and casual setting, opt for The Library restaurant.
• Admire the art of open-fire cooking at Ekstedt at The Yard with New Year's Eve tasting menu items last year including the iconic flambadou oyster, fire-cooked lobster and juniper-smoked sirloin with truffle.
• Indulge on a sophisticated menu of caviar, lobster and truffle at three Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea. 
• Treat yourself to a meal at one of London's finest Michelin-starred restaurants.
• Book a restaurant for New Year's Eve, many of which put on special menus.
• Opt for an unusual end to the year at one of London’s quirky restaurants.
• Start your celebrations off early with an indulgent afternoon tea in London.
• Enjoy a pre-dinner drink or toast midnight at one of London’s sparkling champagne bars or swish cocktail bars.

Celebrate NYE while seeing the city

• Raise a glass to the new year with a breathtaking backdrop of the city at Horizon 22's annual New Year's Eve party, which last year included free-flowing champagne, small plates, nibbles, seafood station and live DJ sets to take you past midnight.
• Secure a front-row view of the London fireworks from the NYE Fireworks Celebration at London Eye's County Hall, which usually include a live DJ, canapes, celebratory glass of champagne and welcome drink.
• Celebrate the start of 2027 at cool London restaurant and rooftop bar Madison, which normally boasts electric performances and fantastic views of the fireworks and St Paul's Cathedral.
• Delve into a five-course menu of delights at Sea Containers hotel restaurant with a backdrop of the sparkling skyline, or head to its rooftop bar, 12th Knot, for a stacked lineup of artists to take you into the new year.
• Make the London skyline the backdrop to your night during New Year's Eve at Sky Garden, with front-row views of the fireworks, live music, complementary bubbles and canapes. 
• Spend New Year's Eve at Chino Latino in Park Plaza London Riverbank to enjoy an exclusive tasting menu, from wagyu nigiri to Chilean seabass skewers, and the spectacular fireworks display.
• End the year on a high with dinner and music at a restaurant with amazing views of the London skyline.

New Year's Eve party London: the best clubs and parties in the city

• Dress up for a unique New Year’s Eve: Party at the Museum at the Natural History Museum. Last year's celebrations featured live music, a silent disco and the chance to explore some of the museum’s galleries after dark.
• Put on your best black tie dress to celebrate New Year's Eve at The Ned. Last year's event featured headline performances from Beverley Knight and DJ Fat Tony, free-flowing cocktails, beer and wine, and feasting stations serving unlimited canapes of lobster, oysters, roasted meat and more.
• Pair funfair games with throwback bangers at the New Year's Eve party at Fairgame. Last year, tickets included a 90-minute-long game slot, naughties-themed live performances and DJs playing all the classic 2000s tunes to ring in the new year.
• Dance into the new year during New Year's Eve at 12th Knot, with live entertainment, music, Grey Goose cocktails and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city at night. 
• Head to The Londoner in Leicester Square for its annual New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball, which last year featured a six-piece band, immersive entertainment and live stream of the Big Ben countdown and fireworks. 
• Take to the Ministry of Sound dancefloor for its New Year's Eve party. Last year's lineup was headed up by the all-female collective, Girls Don't Sync. Celebrate the new year with high energy house and club anthems among mates.
• Explore other top London clubs that celebrate New Year's Eve in London with legendary parties late into the night.

New Year's Eve shows and concerts

• Surround yourself with music and candlelight at a classical concert at St Mary Le Strand, showcasing iconic classical masterpieces.
• Buckle up for a night to remember during the annual celebration at Somerset House, which usually includes extravagant performances, ice skating, live music and more.
• Entertain the whole family with the Southbank Centre's lineup of must-do events.

Day and evening NYE London ideas

• Enjoy an afternoon skate at one of London's best ice-skating rinks.
• Get stuck into festive fun at Winter Wonderland with rides, markets and shows.
• Spend the day at Winter Funland at Olympia, the only indoor funfair in the capital, with a circus, funfair rides, ice rink and more! 
• Take the family to a top Christmas show or a spectacular West End performance (not all productions have shows on New Year's Eve, so check dates in advance).
• Be immersed in the glow of the season at one of the best light festivals in London.
• Tick off some of the attractions to see in London, many of which are open during the day on New Year’s Eve.

Things to do on New Year's Day in London

• Start the new year off with the London New Year’s Day Parade.
• Hit the shops in one of London’s top shopping destinations to pick up bargains in the January sales.
• Marvel at the Christmas lights and Christmas trees, which can still be spotted across the city.
• Start the new year with a bang in the form of Barbican's New Year's Day Proms, featuring classical sensations and refreshments.
• Discover all the events happening in London on New Year's Day.

Find more things to do for New Year's Eve and Christmas in London, explore some of the top things to do in winter or discover the best things to do in December.