When did London New Year fireworks start?
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New Year’s Eve in London
London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks | |
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Location(s) | Victoria Embankment, South Bank and River Thames |
Inaugurated | 2000 |
Founder | Mayor of London |
Most recent | 2021–22 (2022) |
Are the fireworks in London real 2020?

The hugely popular London New Year’s Eve fireworks have been ticketed since 2014 to ensure the event stays safe and fun for all. However, there were no ticketed public displays in 2020 and 2021 – check back in later in the year for confirmed information about the London NYE 2022 fireworks.
Did London Nye have fireworks?
Unfortunately, London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are cancelled for 2021. For more things to do on December 31st, check out our NYE hub.
How much did the fireworks in London cost for 2019?
Over the last ten years, the cost of the fireworks show has varied from £1.8 million in 2010 to £2.3 million in 2018 and 2019. The average cost for the New Year’s fireworks show over the last ten years is £2 million.

How many people were at London 2019 fireworks?
The New Year’s Eve fireworks display is the largest annual fireworks display in Europe. It is enjoyed by approximately 100,000 ticketed spectators at the event, over 12 million people on television in the UK and it is beamed out to millions more across the world, showcasing London globally.
Are the 9 o’clock fireworks Cancelled?
There will be no fireworks at 9pm or midnight at Darling Harbour. Harbour cruisies, restaurants and bars in the area will offer vantage points of the main displays. The Cahill Expressway event will host frontline workers as a thank you for keeping NSW safe throughout the bushfires and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Where are the London New Year fireworks?
Matthew Mees, Chief Executive of Old Royal Naval College, said: “We are thrilled that the magnificent Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, is the backdrop for London’s innovative New Year’s Eve firework and lights display this year.
Where were the London fireworks this year?
Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
Matthew Mees, Chief Executive of Old Royal Naval College, said: “We are thrilled that the magnificent Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, is the backdrop for London’s innovative New Year’s Eve firework and lights display this year.
Are London 2021 fireworks real?
London’s spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display has been cancelled for a second year running due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Are the NYE fireworks Cancelled?
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced that London’s New Year’s Eve celebration event in Trafalgar Square will no longer be going ahead in the interests of public safety.