London’s much-anticipated New Year’s Eve fireworks extravaganza is officially a sell-out event, Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced. With all tickets snapped up, those hunting for last-minute entries are being cautioned against fraudulent sellers who could leave them out of pocket.
To secure official resale tickets for the 2024 celebration, revellers have been warned to only use this Ticketmaster link. Currently, there are a limited number of resale tickets available at £40 for the public with a discounted rate of £20 for London residents.
Taking to Twitter, the Mayor of London said: “London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks are now sold out. Ticketmaster is the only place to buy resale tickets – watch out for scammers claiming to sell tickets online or offline. If you have tickets, please remember to bring ID.”
Last year’s Central London fireworks display drew an audience of over 100,000 on-site and millions more on television globally. However, the event was tainted by the circulation of bogus tickets which prevented legitimate ticket holders from entering, resulting in upwards of 3,000 refunds being issued. Some individuals with counterfeit tickets reportedly refused to budge from the queue, leading to substantial crowds forming between transport hubs and entry points, reported MyLondon. Counterfeit tickets for this year have reportedly already been hawked for as much as £250.
Elsewhere, bargain hunters or people wanting to see in the New Year in the capital but who have missed out on tickets have been looking at alternative spots in the city where they can watch without a ticket. Read our advice on where to go here.
