Tickets for London's New Year's Eve fireworks on the Thames will go on sale at midday on Friday 23 October, according to Southwark News. Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has announced the release date for the display, which draws around 100,000 people each year and gives a boost to the capital's economy.
Key points
- On sale — tickets go live at 12pm on Friday 23 October
- Prices — entry costs between £20 and £55 depending on the access area
- Cheapest option — £20 for Londoners and £40 for visitors
Prices range from £20 to £55, based on which access area you pick. The lowest-priced tickets, at £20 for Londoners and £40 for visitors, cover the stretch between Embankment station and Blackfriars station on the north bank of the river, or the area between Waterloo Bridge and Westminster Bridge.
Anyone wanting a spot opposite the London Eye can pay an extra £15 for the zone between Westminster Bridge and Embankment station. That premium ticket also includes entry to Jubilee Gardens, which sits directly behind the London Eye.
There is an accessible viewing area on Albert Embankment, the riverside next to St Thomas' Hospital. Updates and more details are available at www.london.gov.uk/nye.
What it means in practice
If you want to see the fireworks in person, the main thing to plan is when and where you buy. The cheapest areas are also the furthest from the London Eye, so decide how much the view is worth to you, and check your route home before the night, as transport around central London is always busy.
- Diary the date — tickets go live at midday on Friday 23 October, and popular areas can sell quickly.
- Check the price — Londoners pay less than visitors for the cheapest tickets, so confirm which rate applies to you.
- Plan access needs — an accessible viewing area is available on Albert Embankment for those who need it.
