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Somerset House invites visitors to party the night away with the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration. At the centre of the party, visitors can skate to their favourite party tunes and roof raisers on one of London’s most spectacular ice rinks, and celebrate the midnight moment on Somerset House’s River Terrace, with views of the Mayor of London’s world-famous fireworks display.
Set within the glorious surroundings of the neo-classical courtyard, New Year’s Eve at Somerset House with Moët & Chandon will treat party goers to back-to-back sets from leading night life DJs from across the capital and beyond. Taking centre stage on Somerset House’s Portico Balcony overlooking the courtyard, Soho Radio take to the decks, kicking off the party with the latest club fillers to get visitors and skaters moving. With an unbeatable mix of pop bangers and crowd favourites, DJ, performer and Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK star Jonbers Blonde takes reigns of the decks through to midnight and into the early hours with a set celebrating pop icons, guaranteed to get visitors letting loose on the dancefloor. Over in the East Wing, Foundation FM hosts a house party-style space and bar, spinning the best and latest sounds from across the capital’s underground club scenes throughout the night.
As the clock approaches midnight, guests are invited to go arm in arm with loved ones to watch the fireworks on Somerset House’s River Terrace. Set back from the crowds along the riverside, visitors can enjoy an exclusive view of the dazzling display, before heading back to celebrate the new year with closing DJ sets.
For those looking to dine their way into the new year, delicious food and drink upgrade packages will be available to purchase. Transporting guests to the Swiss mountains, Chalet Suisse by Jimmy Garcia, in partnership with Switzerland Tourism, will offer a special set menu of comforting festive favourites, from traditional and vegan fondue feasts with all the trimmings to indulgent desserts, with a glass of Moët Champagne and canapes to be enjoyed on arrival (pre-booking essential). Guests to Spring Restaurant can upgrade their booking to join the New Year’s Eve celebrations following the evening’s final dinner service (pre-booking essential via Spring). Celebrating authentic Indian flavours, Dipna Anand at Somerset House will also be open to the event's guests for sit-down dining, located in the South Wing (pre-booking recommended).
A range of other warming bites will be available to purchase across site to keep partygoers fuelled.
Guests can toast the New Year with a glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne or winter cocktail, including Fireside Royale and Mulled Apple Spritz, whilst soaking up views of the ice rink in comfort and style at the elegant Skate Lounge by Moët and Chandon. Hotel Chocolat’s Chocmobile and Somerset House’s resident cafe WatchHouse will also be on hand with refreshments.
American Express partners with New Year’s Eve at Somerset House with Moët & Chandon as its Preferred Payment Partner. As part of the American Express ® Experiences programme, Cardmembers get access to presale tickets from 10am on Friday 11 November until 9am on Monday 14 November.
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For more information on bookings and upgrade packages please visit somersethouse.org.uk
ABOUT SOMERSET HOUSE
Step Inside, Think Outside
As the home of cultural innovators, Somerset House is a site of origination, with a cultural programme offering alternative perspectives on the biggest issues of our time. We are a place of joy and discovery, where everyone is invited to Step Inside and Think Outside.
From our historic site in the heart of London, we work globally across art, creativity, business, and non-profit, nurturing new talent, methods and technologies. Our resident community of creative enterprises, arts organisations, artists and makers, makes us a centre of ideas, with most of our programme home-grown.
We sit at the meeting point of artistic and social innovation, bringing worlds and minds together to create surprising and often magical results. Our spirit of constant curiosity and counter perspective is integral to our history and key to our future.
ABOUT MOËT & CHANDON
Moët & Chandon was founded in 1743 by Claude Moët and elevated to international renown by his descendant, Jean-Rémy Moët, who dreamt of “sharing the effervescence of Champagne with the world.” From royal court to red carpet, Studio 54 to Grand Slams, Moët & Chandon has been bringing people together around thrilling, extraordinary moments. With the largest, most diverse vineyards in the region, the House offers a universal & versatile portfolio of champagnes for every occasion and palate. Easy to love, each creation – from the iconic Moët Impérial to the refined Grand Vintage Collection, the glamorous Moët Rosé Impérial to the refreshing Moët Ice Impérial – dazzles and delights with a broad spectrum of flavors and aromas to capture the astonishing breadth of its terroir. Through Natura Nostra, Moët & Chandon’s long-term sustainability program, the House works to protect biodiversity in the region and, since 2009, Moët & Chandon also supports philanthropic initiatives through Toast for a Cause. For nearly three centuries, Moët & Chandon has been the champagne of choice to mark both significant events in history and personal celebrations, enhancing each toast with the spark of effervescence.
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