One of central London’s grandest (and most fun) dining establishments is throwing open its deco doors for a series of New Year’s Eve blowouts. The Fête Fantastique is a whole programme of 1920s-themed Parisian entertainment, and for the big night itself Zédel is promising an evening of live music, close-up magic, contortion, burlesque, and proper old-school cabaret. There’s also pre-show entertainment and an after-party at their very lovely Bar Américain.
It’s easy to leave planning New Year’s Eve to the very last minute – often you get so tangled up in the tinsel-decked glories of Christmas that you forget there's another big bash, just a week later. But New Year's Eve is the kind of night that you forget at your peril. Attempt to wing it and you might well end up stuck at home with a glass of flat prosecco in front of Jools Holland’s Hootenanny, because all London's best clubs and parties book out weeks or months in advance.
But fear not, we're here to make sure you give 2025 a seriously good send-off. Here's our list of London best NYE bashes for ringing in 2026, from never-ending club nights to LGBTQ+- friendly celebrations. Assemble your crew, book your tickets, plan the perfect ‘fit and prepare to say a big fat goodbye to the year gone by.
London’s best NYE parties at a glance
- 🎆 Best for views of the fireworks: New Year’s Eve at Sky Garden
- 🦖 Best for a one-of-a-kind party: NYE at the Natural History Museum
- 🍴 Best for midnight snacks: New Year's Eve at Aram, Somerset House
- 🏳️🌈 Best for LGBTQ+: Horse Meat Disco at Village Underground
- 🌟 Best for glitz and glamour: New Year's Eve at W London
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