Many parts of the world have already rung in the new year – soon it will be crowds in London, Edinburgh and across the UK celebrating.

But one of the most popular and low-effort ways to ring in the new year is to find a good spot to watch a fireworks display. The pyrotechnics that take place on NYE are often among the mightiest of the year, and are well worth a watch.

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NEW Year’s Eve just isn’t right without fireworks, whether it’s a low-key Catherine wheel in your garden or a powerful professional pyrotechnic production. So here’s the lowdown

Cities across the world are welcoming 2026 with stunning New Year's Eve fireworks displays and celebrations. In London, 100,000 people watched from the banks of the River Thames as more than 12,000 fireworks lit up the night sky.

Britain rang in 2026 in spectacular style with enormous street celebrations and fireworks displays in London and Edinburgh.

The cold snap is expected to have an impact on rail services, roads and ferries as people travel for New Year's events.

If you want to celebrate the New Year with fireworks at home or watch the televised display from London, you need to follow some rules and guidelines or you could face consequences