Visitors traveling to London to witness the city’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks will see a £5 increase compared to last year.

Approximately 100,000 tickets for the annual fireworks event will be released for purchase starting from October 17.

For residents of London, ticket prices remain fixed at £20 and £35, while attendees from outside the city will need to pay £40 (a 14.5% rise) and £55 (a 10% increase), depending on their ticket tier.

This release marks the first of two ticket sales; the second batch will be made available as the event date approaches.

City Hall has emphasized that only tickets purchased through the authorized vendor Ticketmaster will be valid, and that no official tickets will be available through other websites.

Last year, the ticket prices soared for certain viewing areas, climbing from £20 to £50 for the 12-minute show.

At that time, the mayor’s office explained that the hike in prices was in line with Martyn’s Law, established after the tragic Manchester Arena attack in 2017.

These regulations stipulate that venues with a capacity exceeding 200 people must develop an action plan in the event of an attack.

According to City Hall, ticket buyers contribute over £14 million in additional revenue to London’s businesses and the economy.

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan remarked: “This event serves as a brilliant showcase for our city and provides a significant boost to our hospitality and tourism sectors as we work towards creating a better London for all.”

He added, “The only way to enjoy this extraordinary event in person is by purchasing a ticket, so I encourage everyone who wishes to attend to do so promptly.”

For those who are unable to secure tickets, alternative New Year celebrations can be found throughout London, or they can enjoy the fireworks live on BBC One.