Typically, London is famous for its New Year's Eve fireworks display in the night sky, over the city center's River Thames, Big Ben and London Eye.
But we're bringing you the best of London's New Year's Eve events, to help you celebrate in in the capital with a little extra festive fun. Here are the top things to do in London if you're keen for a big night out, and to explore the city's banging music, and infamous New Year's Eve parties.
What are the best New Year's Eve celebrations in London?
When it comes to New Year's Eve events, it’s fair to say the UK is pretty unique, particularly the city of London. It offers a completely different night out depending on where you decide to head.
Besides its famous New Year's Eve fireworks, each corner of the city promises something different. While the central London clubs offer something more upmarket and glossy (and, let’s face it… pricey…) the further east or south-east you head, you’ll likely find something a little edgier.
Do I need to see the New Year's Eve fireworks?
London's New Year's fireworks display is undoubtedly impressive. It takes place this year from Sunday 31 December 2023 at 8:00pm right into New Year's Day at 12.30am. Just bear in mind that it's a ticketed event (tickets are £20 each), and you'll need those tickets to access certain areas.
You can get a pretty good view of the fireworks from other areas in London further along the river Thames - and it's certainly something the whole family can enjoy.
But hear us out: London is renowned for its nightlife offerings, and if you're in the city this New Year's, it's worth considering a night out to bring in 2024.
Which area should I spend New Year's Eve in London?
Most of our top picks for New Year’s Eve this year are outside of the central club circuit, clustered around London's Farringdon, Shoreditch and Tobacco Dock areas. But that said, we’ve got options south of the river too, including Ministry of Sound in Elephant and Castle to Greenwich’s Studio 338.
Where is good to go for New Year's Eve in London?
Here's our selection of the most unmissable New Year's Eve parties for anyone heading into the big smoke this December 31, whether you’re a seasoned local or traveling in from elsewhere for the night a belter at Fabric to a boat club in Shoreditch, a 30 hour marathon with Percolate at E1 to Cirque du Soul at Troxy.
For more information on the best New Year's Eve events, and best things to do this New Year's across the UK this December, check out our comprehensive New Year’s collection.
Where to celebrate New Year's Eve: best parties for celebrating New Year in London
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New Year's Eve - Fjaak- Haai - Elli Acula - Estella Boersma - Bashkka
Sun, Dec 31, 2023, 11:00 PM • Fabric London, GB
Fabric New Year's Eve - Fjaak- Haai - Elli Acula - Estella Boersma
It's going to be a big night at Fabric as it throws the very last party of the year, in the form of a full-club showcase.
Catch Berlin's own Fjaak bringing their raw techno sounds to Room 1, along with the majestic Estella Boersma, plus techno, rave, breakbeat, electro and jungle from Elli Acula, and Rinse fm resident Luxe.
Room 2 sees experimental Ozzie talent HAAi, along with BASHKKA and Tai Lokun taking the reins. And over in Room 3, see Soursopp x Palace Vinyl, David Triana b2b, Rakim Under, Laurence and Allan Pardo.
Cirque Du Soul NYE
Sun, Dec 31, 2023, 9:00 PM • Troxy, GB
Cirque du Soul New Year's Eve
After their sell-out New Year's Eve event last year, it's only fitting that CDS take over the iconic Troxy once again to ring in the new year with a bang.
They're welcoming DJ/Producer Sammy Virji, who's fresh from a summer of massive festival performances across Europe, and hot on the heels of his own sold-out headline show in London.
They'll also be pulling out the stops with fun, immersive decor to help you celebrate NYE in style, giveaways, and performers to keep you pounding the dancefloor into 2024.
Boat Club Nye
Sun, Dec 31, 2023, 8:00 PM • Q Shoreditch, GB
Boat Club New Year's Eve
Don't let your eyes deceive you - this is not, in fact, a boat party. Who wants to head into the New Year with sea sickness anyway?
Instead, Q Shoreditch is celebrating New Year's Eve in London with a Boat Club party, which have taken place at Q for over half a decade. They'll be putting all that practice to good use with a massive NYE party featuring DJs G-Chase, Mazos, Michael Younger, Oneil McDowall and Sonny Kane. Heads up - this party has an over-21s policy, with a smart clothes dress code.
MOS: NYE w/ DJ EZ, Redlight, Chloe Robinson & DJ ADHD, Amaliah & More!
Sun, Dec 31, 2023, 8:00 PM • Ministry of Sound Club, GB
MOS: New Year's Eve w/ DJ EZ, Redlight, Chloe Robinson & DJ ADHD, Amaliah & More!
The ultra iconic Ministry of Sound brings in the New Year with Pretty Weird honcho Chloé Robinson, genre-blending wizard Redlight and the ever-eclectic Amaliah. Headlining the night is Garage icon DJ EZ, so be prepared to dance the night away.
Unfold Nye-Nyd
Dec 31, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024 • FOLD, GB
Fold/Unfold New year's eve - New year's day
For the uninitiated, Fold (and its afterparty counterpart, Unfold) is becoming one of the most acclaimed party spaces in London. Artists on the billing are always under wraps, but rest assured it'll be a night to remember, as you move from the New Year, into the early hours, and onto New Year's Day in a 24 hour shindig.
This is a queer-friendly, safer space environment that encourages personal growth and community bonding.
A Day At My House - Nye Part 2
Sun, Dec 31, 2023, 2:00 PM • XOYO, GB
A Day At My House NYE Part 2
Head to XOYO, London for their prime NYE event, running from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. On the billing are Rob Tissera, Rob Roar, Tenacious, Ryan Willmott, MACCA (MARKOSA), and Dolly Rockers who'll be delivering a mix of house, tech house, and funky house.
This event, part of the My House group series, has generated a fair amount of hype for its energetic atmosphere and diverse musical offerings.
E1 X Percolate NYE : Job Jobse, Midland, Leon Vynehall, Young Marco + more
Sun, Dec 31, 2023, 10:00 PM • E1, GB
E1 X Percolate New Year's Eve: Job Jobse, Midland, Leon Vynehall, Young Marco + more
E1 and Percolate join forces once again for another top notch night, in their words 'saving the best for last'.
Expect something feel-good from Amsterdam legend Job Jobse as he leads proceedings, after an enormous year playing just about every venue and festival on the European circuit.
There's also a whole host of other party-starters including Midland b2b Leon Vynehall, Young Marco, Bambounou, D. Tiffany, Surusinghe, NIKS, TSUNIMAN, Krywald & Farrer, Ysanne, Kmya and Chapel Walk.
Release- New Years Special
Sun, Dec 31, 2023, 8:00 PM • Studio 338, GB
Release - New Years Special
Anyone fancy a New Year's Eve mini festival? For the very first time, Release is uses Studio 338's brand new Winter area, to transforming the venue into a day-and-night NYE celebration, right into New Year's Day.
The lineup is nothing short of spectacular, featuring a mix of iconic and emerging talents including Andrew Kay, Dense & Pika, Dr Banana, Gawp, Scuba, and Todd Terry. Last call, as first and second release tickets already gone!
New Year's Day events in London
Looking for more? Here's a couple of events taking place on Jan 1 2024, to help you make the most of that festive leave...
DnB Allstars: NYD London 30HZ w/ Friction and Camo & Krooked
Mon, Jan 1, 2:00 PM • Studio 338, GB
DnB Allstars: NYD London 30HZ w/ Friction and Camo & Krooked
Not just another rave; this is a massive celebration powered by Electrikal Sound System, including heavyweights of the Drum and Bass genre like Friction, who's known for his dynamic DJ sets and solid productions, plus Camo & Krooked, the Austrian duo famous for an innovative, moving and kinetic sound. They are joined by Turno and many more, ensuring a diverse range of DnB styles.
Trance Sanctuary: NYD
Mon, Jan 1, 2:00 PM • Ministry of Sound Club, GB
Trance Sanctuary: NYD
Trance Sanctuary collaborates with with the iconic institution that is Peach to throw a New Year's Day event at Ministry of Sound Club, with The Thrillseekers, Signum, Darren Pearce (Trance Classics set), C-Systems, Chris Bayne, Kriess Guyte and Slipcode, plus many (and we mean many) more.
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