London's New Year's Eve Events

The festivities in London on New Year's Eve range from fireworks to soul music, from samba dancing to gourmet gala dinners

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London’s official celebration of New Year will include a spectacular fireworks display at the London Eye observation wheel, marking the midnight moment on 31 December. Choreographed by renowned pyrotechnician Christophe Berthonneau, it will be seen from high ground and balconies all over the capital and shown on BBC television. Website: www.visitlondon.com.

Soul music fans can look forward to David Gest’s All-Star Soul Spectacular over the New Year weekend. To be staged December 29-31 at the Cadogan Hall, London SW1, the production has Grammy and Oscar award winners including Peabo Bryson, Stylistics lead singer Russell Thompkins, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Deniece Williams, Freda Payne, Billy Paul, Dorothy Moore and William Bell. The line-up includes a 20-member band and dance team. Tickets cost from £49 (US$95), with those for the New Year’s Eve concert costing £125 (US$240) and £150 (US$285). To book call +0044 (0)20 7730 4500. Website: www.cadoganhall.com.

Or how about seeing in the New Year with samba dance classes? That’s the plan at London’s Thistle Marble Arch Hotel, which will have a celebration evening with a difference. Its New Year's Eve package includes cabaret dinner with wine in the ballroom, champagne at midnight, the live Samba dance classes, band, dancers and a disco until 2am, for £67.50 (US$128) per person. Other Thistle Hotels are planning their own specials over the festive period. Website: www.thistlechristmas.com.

The Four Seasons Hotel on Park Lane is preparing a gourmet gala dinner on New Year’s Eve. The cost is £225 (US$430), including wines at each course. Reservations, tel: +0044 (0)20 7907 5323. Website: www.fourseasons.com