All you need to know about London's New Year's Eve Fireworks 2023
Essential information for London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks 2023.
Londonβs New Year's Eve Fireworks 2023 tickets are now on sale. Photo by Vin Jack.
As the year draws to a close, Londoners are gearing up for the city's renowned New Year's Eve firework display, set to illuminate the night sky and usher in 2024. While watching the spectacle from the comfort of your home is the easiest option, there's an undeniable feeling in witnessing the spectacle unfold above you on a crisp winter night, hopefully with some mulled wine in hand.
This year, 100,000 lucky individuals will have the opportunity to witness the live display from designated viewing points along Southbank, in close proximity to the iconic London Eye.Tickets are priced at Β£20, up from Β£15 the previous year. The ticket sales revenue helps cover the cost of hosting the event, designed to showcase the capital to the UK and a global audience. The first batch of tickets is currently on sale now, with a second ticket release, including returns, slated for early December.
Tickets for this years New Yearβs Eve fireworks event will be priced at Β£20, up from Β£15 the previous year. Photo by Doug Kelly.
The New Year's Eve fireworks event in London, a ticketed tradition since 2014, stands as a globally renowned spectacle that draws in a television audience of over 11 million viewers, making it the perfect way to welcome the new year.
Date: 31 December 2023. Time: 8pm β 12:30 am. Price: from Β£20 per person. Book now.
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