Global New Year 2026 Celebrations in Pictures
Explore stunning images of New Year 2026 celebrations from Sydney to San Francisco. See how the world welcomed the new decade with fireworks and festivities.
Explore stunning images of New Year 2026 celebrations from Sydney to San Francisco. See how the world welcomed the new decade with fireworks and festivities.
Skip the crowds and welcome 2026 with our curated list of the best New Year's Eve films for a perfect cosy night-in, from classic rom-coms to festive tearjerkers.
Fascinating archive photos reveal how Londoners have celebrated New Year's Eve for nearly a century, from 1930s casino parties to the iconic fireworks displays. See the capital's biggest party through the years.
Discover when countries worldwide, from Kiribati to the US, will ring in 2024. Plan your celebrations with our global time guide. Read the full rundown here.
Plan your night in with our complete guide to watching the London and Edinburgh New Year's Eve fireworks on TV for 2026. Details on BBC, ITV, and Sky News coverage.
Your essential guide to Transport for London's New Year's Eve travel changes. Find out about station closures, all-night services, and whether free travel is offered for the 2025 celebrations.
From eating grapes in Spain to smashing plates in Denmark, discover 19 unusual and fascinating New Year's Eve customs from across the globe. Could you try one this year?
Ring in 2026 with a unique global livestream. Watch fireworks from Sydney, London, and New York as the New Year sweeps across the world. Join the celebration live!
Your complete guide to the 2026 London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the full route, start time, and how to watch for free. Celebrate 2026 in style!
Heather Small and Sam Ryder lead the line-up for London's free 2026 New Year's Day Parade. Get all the details on the route, timings, and performers for the capital's first major event of the year.
Plan your New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations across Australia. From Sydney's harbour fireworks to Melbourne's rooftop parties, discover event times, locations, and weather forecasts for every capital city.
Zohran Mamdani will usher in 2026 as New York's mayor in a midnight ceremony at a historic, abandoned subway station. Discover the symbolism and the political reactions to this unconventional inauguration.
Primrose Hill, a major London viewpoint, will be closed for New Year's Eve 2025 following a fatal stabbing and a car incident. The 'iron curtain' decision sparks local debate. Read the full story.
Recalling the spontaneous joy of London's 1999 New Year's Eve, from the London Eye launch to dawn on the Dodgems. A nostalgic look back at the optimism that defined the turn of the millennium. Read the full story.
Missed out on tickets for London's official 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks? Discover the best alternative viewing spots, from rooftop parties to free vantage points across the capital.
London's Shard to host a spectacular firework-inspired light show for New Year's Eve 2025, featuring a live countdown and vibrant finale. Best viewing spots and details inside.
Plan your New Year's Eve in London with our complete guide to road and bridge closures for the 2025 fireworks display. Essential travel info for December 31.
Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued an urgent reminder that tickets are mandatory for the Thames-side New Year's Eve fireworks display. Those without must watch on BBC or from other viewpoints.
Plan your last-minute banking. Most UK high street banks will close early on New Year's Eve and remain shut on the New Year's Day bank holiday. Check your branch times here.
The 2025 New Year Honours list recognises 1,157 people, including Sir Idris Elba, England's Lionesses, and ice legends Torvill and Dean. Discover the standout names from sports, arts, and community service.
England football captain Leah Williamson receives a CBE in the King's New Year Honours, leading a list of Hertfordshire figures recognised for outstanding contributions. Discover the full list of local heroes.
Dozens of Kent residents have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to public service, charity, arts, and business in the 2025 New Year Honours list. Discover the local heroes.
Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Meera Syal, and Richard Osman are among the stars honoured in the Greater London New Year list for their services to arts and charity.
King Charles III's 2026 New Year Honours list recognises hundreds of Londoners, including Sir Idris Elba for anti-knife crime work, Matt Lucas, and Meera Syal. See the full list of recipients.
Metropolitan Police urge public not to attempt entry to sold-out Mayor's fireworks. Plan travel, use 999 only for emergencies, and avoid Primrose Hill. Stay safe welcoming 2026.
TV star Olivia Attwood reveals her budget-friendly primer and setting spray tips to lock your glam in place all night. Discover the products she swears by for a perfect 2026 celebration.
Your complete guide to welcoming 2026 across Australia. Discover fireworks times, family events, party zones and weather forecasts for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and all capital cities.
The UK faces a sharp temperature drop from New Year's Day, with snow alerts for Scotland and amber cold health warnings issued for northern England. Forecasters warn of dangerous travel conditions and significant health impacts.
Ditch the NYE stress. Our guide reveals how to host a simple, enjoyable evening with prosecco, champagne, lambrusco, or soju. Discover four top bottles to try.
The Met Office warns of significant snow, ice, and travel disruption as a polar vortex sweeps the UK from New Year's Day. Get the latest forecasts and safety advice here.