If you are planning on heading down to see London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks, there is some key information you need to know.
Hosted by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, people from all over the world head to London to watch the display and tickets always sell out.
Discussing the New Year’s Eve fireworks in London, the Mayor said: “I’m proud that every year the eyes of the world look to London to see how we welcome in the new year.
“Our spectacular display of fireworks, lighting and music entertains and delights Londoners and people from across the globe, boosting our economy and providing a fantastic advert for our tourism industry, as we build a better London for everyone.
“Our tickets are always in high demand so I urge anyone wanting to attend this fantastic evening to buy them as soon as possible from our only authorised outlet.”
From whether you can still get tickets, what to expect, the map and more, here’s everything you need to know.
Can you still tickets to London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks 2024?
Tickets for the 2024 New Year’s Eve fireworks display in London went on sale back in November and were quick to sell out.
If you did not get a ticket, it’s important to know that you can’t go to the event and you will not be allowed entry.
What time are London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks 2024?
Those with tickets can go down to the viewing area from 8pm when gates open, the fireworks will take place at midnight and the event will be over by 12.30am.
What are the viewing areas for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks 2024?
There are several official viewing areas for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks and you can find more information via the London website here.
The main areas are Blue, Red, Pink, Green and White, plus an Orange accessible viewing area.
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On the website, you will also find a detailed map of each viewing area.
Other important information to note is that streets will be closed to traffic so you will be able to use the roads for step-free movement.
There will be music playing through the event sound systems and you can not have any seating or bring any along.