London iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks took revellers on a trip to Oz to welcome in 2026, with Wicked themed fireworks lighting up the capital green and pink. An estimated 100,000 people gathered on the banks of the River Thames in central London to watch the live display of fireworks,

NEW YORK - As the world rings in the New Year with fireworks and festivities, LiveNOW from FOX is giving you a front seat to those celebrations from the comfort of your home or phone. It's Wednesday, Dec. 31, and you can be a part of New Year’s Eve countdowns and celebrations in several time zones.

Thankfully, digital streams of the iconic and deeply expensive fireworks from around the globe are easily accessible, from the iconic lit-up vista of Sydney Harbour to London's Thames affair. Here's a guide to where you can watch the countdowns live or on demand — this is your 2026, you can decide when midnight happens for you.

London New Year fireworks have been slammed by visitors for poor views, lack of entertainment, and crowd issues. Many say watching on TV is better value.

Iconic queer DJ collective Horse Meat Disco are playing an extended set at EartH this New Year’s, with doors at 10pm, and a curfew at 4am. Final release tickets aren’t cheap, but this should be one of the more fun nights on offer. “Expect a flood of euphoric dancefloor moments that will shape the stories of your future,” reads the listing.

The broadcast edit of London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks show included the Jet2 Holiday theme, and now people on social media are saying the viral sound is officially Britain’s unofficial national anthem.

A spokesperson for the charity said on Monday: “The decision to close Primrose Hill on New Year’s Eve was not taken lightly. Last year an estimated 30,000 people visited Primrose Hill to view the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve firework display.