Skate

New Year's Eve with The Bitten Peach

Tue 31 Dec 2024

19.00 – 02.00

£60 - £120 + booking fee

Edmond J. Safra

Fountain Court

Celebrate the arrival of 2025 with us at our ultimate New Year’s Eve extravaganza featuring the UK’s first queer Pan-Asian performance collective, The Bitten Peach. Experience a night bursting with ice skating, cabaret, DJs and a panoramic view across the Thames of the Mayor of London’s iconic fireworks display.

Be captivated by show-stopping performances from The Bitten Peach, including burlesque, drag, and belly dancing, showcasing an extraordinary lineup of talent such as the award-winning Evelyn Carnate, Bollywood-inspired Bolly Illusion, fire and movement maestro Sunny the Snake Boy, and androgynous burlesque star Macho Mei. Their spellbinding performances will take over our spaces throughout the evening.

Take a spin on London’s most magical ice rink, with DJ soundtracks curated by the NiNE8 Collective amplifying the festive atmosphere. Just off the courtyard, our food spots include The Chalet with Jimmy Garcia for a delectable dining upgrade or Jimmy's Petit Chalet for quick, festive bites like toasties and mulled wine throughout the night.

As midnight nears, The Bitten Peach will lead the celebration onto the River Terrace for a dazzling and exclusive view of the Mayor of London’s fireworks display. Then, dance into 2025 with DJ sets from NiNE8 Collective artists Buntai and US.MAN.DERE, or enjoy a private DJ experience in the East Wing with our exclusive upgrade package.

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Food & drink

Wine and dine at our New Year's Eve event with delicious food and drink upgrades.

The Chalet by Jimmy Garcia, will offer a special set menu of comforting festive favourites, from traditional and vegan fondue feasts to an indulgent trio of desserts, with a glass of bubbly and canapes to be enjoyed on arrival (pre-booking essential) plus more fizz to bring in 2025.

For a more casual bite to eat guests can head over to Jimmy’s Petit Chalet, serving delicious toasties as well as sweet treats, hot chocolate, mulled wine and more.

Head to the Skate Lounge by Whispering Angel to toast the New Year with Whispering Angel rosé and cocktails, including Mulled Angel Rosé and the brand-new Festive Sour. Various open-air pop-up bars will also be available around the site, ensuring a New Year’s toast can be easily topped up all evening.

Ticket Types and Prices

Advance booking is essential.

All tickets include live entertainment, access to the River Terrace for a view of the fireworks over the Thames.

General Admission £60

General Admission and Skate £80, general admission with the addition of a skating session.

General Admission and Enhanced Experience £100, general admission with the addition of exclusive access to enhanced bar and seating in the East Wing (no skating).

General Admission, Enhanced Experience and Skate £120, general admission, a skating session and exclusive access to enhanced bar and seating in the East Wing.

A one-off booking fee of £2.95 per order applies.

Ice skating will only be available for those who book a Skating ticket.

Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. All visitors must have a valid ticket, and we do not recommend bringing toddlers or infants.

Wheelchair users please call 0343 208 1497 to book Skating and General Admission tickets.

Visitors with disabilities may bring a companion free of charge. If purchasing a ticket with a skating session, two companions are permitted. Disabled companion tickets should only be booked alongside a disabled persons ticket.

By purchasing a ticket, you consent to all terms and conditions

Event Timings and Travel

The event runs from 19.00 - 02.00

Skate Session Times
19.30 - 20.15
20.30 - 21.15
21.30 - 22.15
22.30 - 23.15

Access to the venue will be open throughout the evening, but no re-entry will be permitted.

All ticket holders are advised to arrive by 20.00 at Somerset House and to check their journey before travelling.

The surrounding roads will be closed to all traffic including buses ahead of the event. Road closures will be introduced in stages from 14.00 on Tuesday 31 December and many will remain in place until 06.00 on Wednesday 01 January.

Victoria Embankment and Waterloo Bridge will be closed to pedestrians from 14.00.

Public transport services usually run all night on NYE. To confirm travel information prior to the event please visit www.tfl.gov.uk or call the 24-hour Travel Information Line 020 7222 1234. You are strongly advised not to drive into Central London on NYE.

Other Essential Information

This is an outdoor event, so please dress appropriately for all weather conditions; if you are skating, wear practical clothing and consider bringing spare socks. Fancy dress is permitted as long as it is not impractical and does not pose any risk to yourself or others.

We will have enhanced security checks on-site.

Please do not bring large bags (over A3/30cm x 42 cm and above) with you.

Please do not bring any food or drinks with you as these items will not be permitted.

There is limited seating within each of the food and drink outlets across the site. The Chalet is available for pre-booking only.

Ice skating is a sport with inherent risks. Visitors skate at their own risk.

If you have any questions, please contact our Visitor Experience team by emailing visitor@somersethouse.org.uk.

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