New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball London 2026
Not every New Year's Eve is worth remembering. Most are overpriced, overcrowded, and done by midnight. This one is different.
The NYE Mayfair Masquerade is London's most exclusive New Year's Eve ball — a sold-out black-tie evening at The Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square. Champagne on arrival. A three-course gala dinner in the Ballroom. Live band, DJs, and midnight celebrations streamed live from Big Ben on 4×6 metre LED screens as 700 people count down together. The 2025 event sold out months before the night.
2026 tickets are available now.
What Is the NYE Mayfair Masquerade?
A black-tie masquerade ball and gala dinner on New Year's Eve, held at The Londoner Hotel — a five-star boutique hotel at the heart of London's West End. The event runs 7pm until 2:30am across three floors of the venue, with 360 dinner guests and up to 340 after-party guests sharing one of the best rooms in the city on the best night of the year.
The event launched in 2019 at The Dorchester. It has sold out every single year since. The crowd that comes is people who have done the mediocre NYE and chosen not to do it again.
The Evening — What Happens and When
7:00pm — The Reception
Arrive into The Londoner's Gold Room for a Moët & Chandon champagne and canapé reception. The hotel sets the tone immediately — boutique five-star atmosphere, and the particular buzz of a room full of people who have all made the same good decision.
7:45pm — The Ballroom
The Ballroom doors open. The Bando Band take the stage. Three-course dinner begins at 8:15pm, served to your table while the band plays. Free-flowing wine for Silver guests. Open bar for Gold and Platinum.
9:30pm — The Party
After-party guests arrive. DJ Rugrat takes over. Two floors open — the Ballroom and The Gallery — each with its own DJ. The party runs until 2:30am.
12:00am — Midnight
The Big Ben countdown plays live on 4×6 metre LED screens. 700 people in the Ballroom welcome the new year together. It is exactly what New Year's Eve should feel like.
Choose Your Tickets
Silver Dinner & Party — £425 per person
Champagne reception, three-course dinner with free-flowing wine, live band, DJs, midnight countdown, midnight snacks, party until 2:30am.
Gold Dinner & Party — [CONFIRM PRICE]
Everything in Silver plus premium seating, table waiter service, and complimentary open bar throughout dinner.
Platinum Dinner & Party — [CONFIRM PRICE]
Best seats in the Ballroom, complete open bar, full waiter service all evening.
After Party Only — [CONFIRM PRICE]
Arrive from 9:30pm. Both floors. Live DJs, midnight countdown, snacks, party until 2:30am. Last entry 11:55pm.
What Our Guests Say
"The most memorable New Year's Eve I've had in London. The venue, the crowd, the atmosphere — everything was exactly right. Already booked for next year."
— Repeat guest, booked 3 years running
"I flew in from Tokyo specifically for this. Until you're standing in that Ballroom at midnight with the entire room counting down — you don't fully get it. Worth every hour of the journey."
— Yuki T., Tokyo, Japan
"We've done Times Square. We've done Vegas. Nothing comes close to being in an actual ballroom with 700 people who all decided to do New Year's right."
— Marcus & Diane, San Francisco, USA
"Genuinely the best crowd I've ever been in on NYE. Exactly the type of people you want to be around when the clock strikes midnight."
— Guest, 2025
"The attention to detail is exceptional. The reception, dinner service, the atmosphere at midnight — this has the quality of a proper luxury event."
— Khalid A., Dubai
"Came over from Toronto with five friends for a milestone birthday. Seating sorted perfectly, most brilliant table. Back for 2026."
— Sarah K., Toronto, Canada
Common Questions
Is the dress code strictly black tie?
Smart suits or black tie for men. Cocktail dresses or evening wear for ladies. No sportswear or trainers. Masks are encouraged, available on the night from £15.
Can I sit with friends who bought tickets separately?
Yes — same ticket tier only. After booking, email Order IDs to support@newyearsevelondon.co.uk and we'll seat you together.
What time should I arrive?
Dinner guests: by 7:15pm. After-party guests: from 9:30pm. Last entry strictly 11:55pm.
Does the event sell out?
Every year since 2019. 700 places for 2026. Book early.
New Year's Eve 2026 at The Londoner Hotel, Leicester Square
The Londoner Hotel is at 50 Whitcomb Street — two minutes from Leicester Square tube (Northern and Piccadilly lines). Five-star boutique. One night a year, the Ballroom becomes London's best NYE room.