19 Weird Global New Year's Eve Traditions for 2026
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?
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!
Travel experts warn of 'ticket screenshot' scams ahead of London's New Year's Eve fireworks. Learn how to spot fakes and protect yourself from being turned away.
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.
Discover the tarot card that will define 2026 for your zodiac sign. Get a sneak peek into career, love, and purpose themes for the coming year. Read your 2026 horoscope now.
Plan your New Year's shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening times for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026, including Tesco, Asda, and more.
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.
Discover the must-see London theatre opening in January 2026, from star-led West End premieres to avant-garde Shakespeare and hit Edinburgh transfers. Book your tickets now.
Forget fireworks! Start 2026 with iconic movie scenes perfectly timed to midnight. Discover the exact start times for films like Wicked and The Great Gatsby for a cinematic New Year's Eve.
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.
As King Charles announces the 2026 New Year Honours, we look at the famous faces, from David Bowie to Stephen Hawking, who turned down royal recognition. Discover their surprising reasons.
Discover five top-rated apps to help you achieve your 2026 goals, from building a house deposit with Plum to learning first aid. Start your self-improvement journey today.
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.
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.
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
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 UKHSA issues an amber cold health alert as temperatures are forecast to plummet below freezing from New Year's Day, posing serious health risks. Learn how to stay safe.
A yellow cold health alert is in force for London as temperatures are forecast to plummet after New Year's Day 2026, posing serious risks to vulnerable residents. Learn how to stay safe.
Discover your tarot card reading for the final week of 2025. From the Full Moon in Cancer to New Year's energy, find guidance for your star sign as we enter 2026.
Discover the 29 most hotly awaited TV shows coming to UK screens in 2026, including The Night Manager's return, new Game of Thrones tales, and binge-worthy thrillers. Plan your watchlist now.
Authorities warn against seeking free views of London's New Year's Eve fireworks from iconic bridges, citing terrible sightlines and safety risks. Official viewing areas are sold out.