Tickets to the New Year’s Eve fireworks in London go on sale on Fri 18th October – here’s what you need to know
There are two types of people when it comes to New Year’s Eve: the type who thinks it’s a massively overrated night full of queues, overpriced parties and rammed Tubes, and the type who thinks it’s the best, biggest night of the year. If you’re in the latter camp, we’ve got some good news – the New Year’s Eve fireworks display is headed back to London to ring in 2025.
How much will the tickets cost?
This year, there’s been a change in the pricing. Tickets will now cost between £20 and £50 depending on the viewing area you select and where you live, as Londoners (those living in a London postcode) will be charged £15 less than visitors. City Hall has said that the price increase has been put in place to “enhance security and crowd management”. Blue, Pink and White areas will be £50 for visitors and £35 for Londoners, and Red, Green and Orange areas are £35 for visitors and £20 for Londoners.
What are the different viewing areas?
There are six different viewing areas:
- Blue – the stretch of Victoria Embankment from Westminster Bridge to Golden Jubilee Footbridge
- Pink – Waterloo Bridge
- White – Westminster Bridge
- Red – the stretch of Victoria Embankment from Golden Jubilee Footbridge to Temple Avenue
- Green – the area behind the London Eye
- Orange (the accessible viewing area) – Albert Embankment, riverside of St Thomas’s Hospital.
Bear in mind, if you’re coming with friends you’ll need to be in the same viewing area as you cannot move between them on the night. It’s also important to note that you won’t be able to cross bridges before or after the fireworks, so choose a viewing area based on whichever is easiest for you to travel to.
How many tickets can you buy?
You can buy up to four tickets if you want to bring your pals along with you. If you’re buying at the discounted price for Londoners, you’ll have to verify your postcode at the payment checkout.
When do tickets go on sale?
If you’re ready to grab your tickets, set your alarms for midday on Fri 18th October when the first sale starts. There’ll also be a second ticket release at midday on Mon 2nd December but tickets will definitely sell out, so if you’re really keen to see the London Eye spinning like a Catherine wheel in person rather than on the telly, it’s best to be quick.
Key Information
Date | Tues 31st December 2024, from 8pm
Address | Thames Riverside, London, SE1
For more information | london.gov.uk