London New Year's Eve fireworks tickets go on sale October 23
Prices remain unchanged from last year, with a discount available for London residents.
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The first allocation of tickets for London's annual New Year's Eve fireworks display will be released for purchase on Friday, October 23, 2026. The event, which has been ticketed since 2014, is set to take place on the South Bank of the River Thames, with the London Eye as its focal point. Approximately 100,000 people are expected to attend the 12-minute spectacle.
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Tickets will be available from 12pm on October 23, 2026, exclusively through Ticketmaster. Prices for the 2026 display have been held at the same level as the previous year. London residents will benefit from a discounted rate, paying between £20 and £35 depending on the chosen viewing area. Those living outside London will pay between £40 and £55.
The designated viewing areas include Victoria Embankment, spanning from Westminster Bridge to Golden Jubilee Footbridge (£35 for Londoners, £55 for others) and from Golden Jubilee Footbridge to Temple Avenue (£20 for Londoners, £40 for others). Waterloo Bridge and Westminster Bridge also offer viewing at £35 for Londoners and £55 for others. The area behind the London Eye is priced at £20 for Londoners and £40 for others. An accessible viewing area is available on Albert Embankment, riverside of St Thomas’s Hospital, also at £20 for Londoners and £40 for others.
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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, commented on the event, stating, "Nowhere in the world brings in the new year like London. Every year our unique display of fireworks, lighting and music shows off the very best of London, as around 100,000 Londoners and visitors line the banks of the River Thames and millions watch on around the world." City Hall has issued a warning regarding the purchase of tickets. In recent years, there has been an increase in individuals buying counterfeit tickets, leading to them being denied entry on the night. The public is strongly advised that Ticketmaster is the sole authorised vendor for the event.
A subsequent, smaller release of tickets is scheduled to go on sale in November.
Questions this report answers
+When can I buy tickets for London's New Year's Eve fireworks?
The first batch of tickets will be available for purchase from 12pm on Friday, October 23, 2026. A second, smaller release of tickets is planned for November.
+How much will tickets cost?
Ticket prices are frozen at last year's rates. London residents can expect to pay between £20 and £35, while non-Londoners will pay between £40 and £55, depending on the viewing location.
+Where are the viewing areas for the fireworks?
Viewing areas include sections of Victoria Embankment, Waterloo Bridge, Westminster Bridge, and Albert Embankment. Specific zones are designated by colour and have different price points.
+Where is the safest place to buy tickets?
City Hall has stated that Ticketmaster is the only authorised vendor for the event. Purchasing tickets from unofficial sources carries the risk of buying fakes and being denied entry.
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