London Events on New Year’s Eve – Wednesday 31 December 2025
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EmailThings to do on 31 Dec include seeing the Turner& Constable exhibition at Tate Britain, and watching Raymond Briggs' The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre
Theatre shows & Musicals on 31st December
Jack Thornes A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic A heart-warming version of DIckens Christmas tale that takes a fresh look at the plot
Mel Brooks The Producers at the Garrick Theatre Mel Brooks Tony Award-winning adaptation of his classic comedy is the coming to the Garrick Theatre
Hercules – Disneys electrifying new musical at the Theatre Royal A column-shaking adventure set in ancient Greece based on Disneys classic animated movie
Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical The story of how Live Aid united the world with songs by U2 David Bowie Queen Madonna and Elton John
Pay no fees Titanique The Musical – with the songs of Celine Dion The music of Celine Dion meets one of cinemas most treasured love stories in this comedy re-telling
Save up to 28% Channing Tatums Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome Channing Tatums hit movie has been turned into an exhilarating live stage show
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Exclusive prices Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – JK Rowlings New Story A new story by JK Rowling which catches up with Harry Potter and his son in later life
Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical – Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson
Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road
Special prices Back To The Future Musical at the Adelphi Theatre Marty McFly and Doc Browns time-travelling adventures have been turned into a musical
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?
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Art & Museum exhibitions on 31st December
Turner & Constable exhibition at Tate Britain A landmark exhibition to celebrate the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner and John Constables birth
Wes Anderson: The Archives at the Design Museum The first official retrospective on Wes Anderson - one of Hollywoods most original film directors
Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025 One of the worlds most important photography competitions returns to the gallery for its 18th year
Cecil Beatons Fashionable World at the National Portrait Gallery Enter the glamorous world of fashion photographer Cecil Beaton and explore his lasting impact on style and culture
Surrealist photographer Lee Miller at Tate Britain The most extensive retrospective of work by the surrealist photographer ever staged in the UK
Blitz: The Club That Shaped The 80s at the Design Museum Explore the fashion and music of the legendary Blitz club in Covent Garden where 1980s style began
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Kerry James Marshall: The Histories at the Royal Academy The UKs largest-ever retrospective of American painter Kerry James Marshall at the Royal Academy
Australian indigenous artist Emily Kam Kngwarray at Tate Modern An exhibition of contemporary indigenous art by one of Australias greatest-ever artists Emily Kam Kngwarray
Evelyn De Morgan: The Modern Painter in Victorian London See two newly restored artworks by one of the most remarkable artists of the Victorian period
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Family & Kid’s events on 31st December
Raymond Briggs The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre The stage adaptation of Raymond Briggs much-loved childrens book returns to the Peacock
Traditional Black Cab Tour of Londons Christmas lights See the Christmas lights from the back of one of Londons iconic black taxi cabs
Sherlock: The Official Live Escape Room Game Play detective in this fiendishly clever escape room game based on the TV show Sherlock
Ride the IFS Cloud Cable Car from the O2 Arena Ride a dangling cable car over the River Thames between the O2 Arena and Excel Centre
Immersive events on 31st December
The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Room Experience Enter the diabolical mind of Sherlock Holmes arch-nemesis Moriarty in this exciting escape room game
James Bond For A Day: Tour & Shooting Experience Enter the spy world of 007 with a chauffeured tour and vodka martini
Discos, Parties & Pub Crawls on 31st December
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
Royal & Religious events on 31st December
Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral Attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral and see part of the Cathedral for free
Military Parades & Politics on 31st December
World War 2 Westminster Tour + Churchill War Rooms Visit Westminsters WW2 sites and Winston Churchills underground war rooms
Tower of London & Tower Bridge Early-Access Tour Get up early and see the Yeoman Warders opening ceremony at the Tower of London
VIP Tower of London Tour + Beefeater Meet & Greet Enjoy a private audience with a Beefeater and see the Crown Jewels and White Tower
Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded
Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) at Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards
Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London A Yeoman Warder has been locking up the Tower of London every night for 700 years
Bus, Boat & Taxi Tours on 31st December
Karts of London – The Ultimate London Driving Tour Take the drivers seat in an automatic street kart and see some of Londons landmarks
Jack The Ripper & Sherlock Holmes Evening Bus Tour A spine-tingling tour around Jack the Rippers murder sites ending at the Sherlock Holmes pub
Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
35-minute helicopter flight over central London 35-minute flight over the Surrey countryside and the landmarks in central London
No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses
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Big Bus Tours - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus An open-top sightseeing bus taking in all the best landmarks with a river cruise and walk included
Tootbus Tour - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus One of Londons most popular sightseeing buses is a great way to see all the landmarks
Uber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus Service Uber runs a river bus along a 15-mile stretch of the river from Putney to Greenwich
City Cruises – Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing boat Enjoy a sightseeing boat trip between Big Ben and Greenwich and pass under Tower Bridge
Ghost Bus Tour – Scary nighttime ride through London A scary nighttime bus tour that will take you on a journey through the dark heart of the capital
Thames River Sightseeing (TRS) Boat to Greenwich Take a boat trip and see Londons landmarks on a TRS cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich
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Sightseeing walks on 31st December
Catch A Killer: An Immersive Murder Mystery Experience Follow in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper as you examine the evidence and crack the clues
Ghosts of London: Haunted City Exploration Game A self-guided tour which takes you past some of the most haunted houses in Mayfair
The Da Vinci Code – Walking tour of Dan Browns book See locations from Dan Browns bestselling novel including the Knights Templar Church
Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision Walk the streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes
Palaces & Parliament Tour – 20 of Londons Top Sights See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster
Sports events on 31st December
Indoor Skydiving Session with iFLY at The O2 Experience the adrenaline rush of a thrilling indoor sky dive at The O2 with iFly
Day trips & Coach excursions on 31st December
Visit Stonehenge Bath Cotswolds & Stratford-upon-Avon Visit four of Englands top attractions in one day on a coach trip from central London
Visit Oxford + The Making of Harry Potter Film Studios A coach trip to Oxford followed by a tour of Warner Bros Studios where they filmed Harry Potter
Leeds Castle Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover Day Trip A full-day guided coach tour to three of south Englands most popular attractions
Stonehenge Windsor Castle & Bath Day Trip from London Visit three places in one day - Stonehenge Windsor Castle and the Roman remains at Bath
Day Trip to Windsor Castle Stonehenge & Oxford Visit three of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on an air-conditioned coach
Things to do in London on 31 December – There’s really only one thing worth doing on New Year’s Eve – watching the fireworks. There are lots of displays taking place all across London, but the best one is always by Big Ben and the London Eye. It goes on for so long that you’ll be deaf by the end of it, so remember to bring a spare pair of ears!