From North to South and everywhere in between, this city always has a few tricks up its sleeve for those looking for something unique, and this new year looks to be no exception. Celebrating the last 12 months with an explosive selection of events, you can welcome 2025 with everything from dazzling cabaret to disco dancing. Weird, wonderful and unique New Year's Eve events in London? You bet you can find it here.
For further inspiration, take a look at our London New Year's Eve Guide.
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Last updated on 19th November 2024
Blame Gloria in Clapham and Covent Garden are the places for an unusual New Year's Eve party, as they're making theirs ABBA-themed. Think bottomless drinks 'til midnight, drag divas and West End stars performing, and a DJ spinning disco tunes.
@ Secret venue in Holborn, London on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 21:00 - 4:00
Don your finest white outfit and head to New Year At The Mansion, taking place at a secret location in Holborn. This mysterious event promises everything from a clairvoyant to face painters and art exhibitions, as well as two dancefloors to let loose on.
Boogie to DJs playing the best of electro, hip hop and RnB, accompanied by live musicians and dancers. Plus, you can enjoy your second drink for free before 10pm.
@ Phantom Peak on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:30 - 2:00
Get ready for the wildest New Year's Eve party in London at Phantom Peak's Buck 'n' Bull Country Night. Step into a Western-style saloon where the drinks are flowing, the tunes are twanging, and the mechanical bull is ready for action. Don your best cowboy gear and get ready to two-step into 2025 with a night full of fun, laughter, and country-inspired mischief.
Whether you're here for the whiskey, the great tunes, or just to have a blast with your friends, this is the place to be for a New Year's Eve like no other. Giddy up, and let's make this a night to remember with tickets from £40 per person.
Make your way to The Piano Works this New Year's Eve and visit one of their venues across Covent Garden and Farringdon for the ultimate bash. It's a black tie event so make sure to dress fancy and pick from a range of ticket packages, including a delicious three-course meal.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Thursday 21st November 2024
One of London's most sought after cocktail experiences, Alcotraz is a top spot if you're looking for a New Year's Eve party that is all twist. Choose from parties at the infamous Covent Garden and Brick Lane sites as you smuggle liquor, deal with tough wardens and don the ultimate orange jumpsuit.
Electric Shuffle's New Year's Eve brunch is perfect if you want to pair fun games with a bottle of prosecco each and unlimited pizza. This daytime celebration will see you getting competitive among your group.
With venues in Old Street, Farringdon and Battersea Power Station, Bounce's New Year's Eve event promises to be a winner. Play table tennis, beer pong and their brand new, AI-enabled Ping Pong X in the main bar areas, all open to guests throughout the night.
There'll also be live DJs playing the very best of pop, hip hop and RnB until 2am, with spacious dancefloors to let loose on. Tickets start from only £30 per person, including all your games and a welcome glass of prosecco or beer.
@ Swimmers at the Grafton on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 19:30 - 21:45
Whirlwind comedian and satirist John Robertson headlines Good Ship Comedy's New Year's Eve Special over at Swimmers at the Grafton on Holloway Road. The quick-witted and alternative headline set is backed up by Ali Woods and Blank Peng completing the lineup, alongside host Alexander Bennett.
If it's unusual New Year's Eve events that you're after, then check out the plethora of fun on offer at Mr Fogg's. They've got several venues in central London, all of which are hosting fun, themed parties to celebrate the end of 2024.
They're maintaining their Victorian vibe at a masquerade ball and an apothecary party with a focus on cocktails, and you can find more modern events at their other locations. Think whacky parties where everyone wears a hat, or gin-fuelled soirees complete with DJ sets.
Your go-to for quirky New Year's Eve events in London, Flight Club is serving up a day full of social darts, free-flowing pizza and bottles of bubbly at their old school venues all over the capital. Gather your nearest and dearest and let the games begin...
One of the quirkiest events on our list, check out Barrio's various locations across London with tickets starting at just £5. You'll get to experience an epic countdown to midnight, complete with shot limbo, Latin music and mouthwatering tacos.
@ Cahoots Postal Office on Tuesday 31st December 2024
Step back in time at the New Year's Eve Blitz party, hosted by Cahoots Postal Office in Borough. Step through a life-sized post box to enter a world of the 1940s, where the sights and sounds of an old postal office will come to life around you.
Enjoy a glass of Champagne and canapes on arrival, before dancing the night away to live music. There'll be a fantastic countdown to midnight, in an immersive setting that truly makes you feel like you're in the 40s.
Get ready to celebrate New Year's Eve with a bang at Tequila Mockingbird's London venues. Join the extravaganza party featuring bottomless pornstar martinis, prosecco, beer, and delicious pizza.
Snag your tickets starting at just £15 each, or go all out with the two-hour free-flowing option for £50. Doors open at 8pm, so come ready to dance the night away and ring in the new year in style.
For something a little different on December 31st, grab tickets to Comedy Carnival London's New Year's Eve Stand-Up event. Laugh your socks off with performances from incredible talents, including Live at the Apollo star Nathan Caton, Mary Bourke and Phil Dinsdale as MC.
