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and Only a few hours left until 2026many people are still deciding how to spend the final moments of the year. Some people choose to go out at night, While others may prefer a more relaxing night and an earlier bedtime.
But one of the most popular and labor-saving methods Ring in the new year Just find a good spot to watch the fireworks show. The fireworks display held during the New Year period is usually the biggest fireworks display of the year and is well worth seeing.
Not all major UK cities will Host an official fireworks show This year. Birmingham, Liverpool, Cardiff and Belfast are among the places that have confirmed they will not host council-backed shows in 2025/26.
Of course, one of the easiest ways to do this is to find an unofficial fireworks show nearby, of which there are many. Anyone is free to wear one themselves if done safely and legally.
But for a grand event, with the support of larger funds and professional technical personnel, there are several City All parts of the UK are worth a visit.
Here’s a guide to some of the best and biggest fireworks shows taking place in the country tonight:
London
The largest fireworks display in the country London This year, like every year, it will be a New Year’s Eve for the Mayor of London fireworks.
This event is broadcast on BBC One every year during the countdown to New Year and is watched by over 10 million people in the UK.
Tickets to see the exhibition up close are highly sought after and often sell out before New Year’s Eve. As preparations continue, the area around the exhibition, including parts of the Embankment and Lambeth, will be closed to the public from as early as 2pm.
In previous years, the most popular remote viewing spot was Camden’s Primrose Hill, which attracted 30,000 spectators last year. However, Metropolitan Police It has been confirmed that the park will close at 8pm on December 31st and will not reopen until 6am the next day.
Royal Parks, the charity that manages the site, said it was partly due to the Met’s decision earlier this year to disband Royal Parks Police.
Where to watch London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks live
Instead, revelers may just want to head a little further afield, to Parliament Hill in the heart of Hampstead Heath. The huge green space is one of the highest natural points in central London and offers panoramic views of the city.
Londoners on the south bank of the river can also enjoy views of Lewisham’s Telegraph Hill or the Hilly Fields. Greenwich Park, famous for its viewing spots, will be closed, Royal Parks has confirmed.
Manchester
Official New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show Manchester It will be held in St. Peter’s Square in the city centre. Fireworks were set off from the roof of Manchester Central Library and could be seen for miles around.
The event is free, but capacity is capped at 20,000 people. Interested parties are advised to allow sufficient time to ensure a good spot.
Two of the most popular viewing spots outside the city center are Werneth Low in Tameside and Tandle Hill Country Park in Oldham, where large crowds are expected.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s New Year’s Eve event will be held again in 2025 after being canceled last year due to extreme weather.
The event is more than just a fireworks show, it’s a festival dedicated to Hogmanay, Scotland’s celebration of the Lunar New Year. new yearin the country’s own capital.
The event starts at 8pm and tickets for the street party and celebration are still on sale priced from £33.
There will also be large crowds on Arthur’s Seat (Edinburgh’s natural viewing platform), where there will be excellent views of the fireworks.
Newcastle
This year Newcastle will be hosting its own ‘Howaymanay’ event to ring in the New Year. Geordie’s take on Scottish tradition will be a festival in its own right, complete with massive fireworks of course.
The event will be held in the Quayside area of Newcastle city centre. Attractions include live music, food and drinks, and late-night parties.
While Howaymanay requires admission (£6), the two fireworks displays at 6pm and midnight will be free for everyone to enjoy.