- The ball has dropped in New York City heralding the beginning of 2026 to a Times Square packed with revellers
- Cities up and down the US east coast are also celebrating, as is Ottawa in Canada
- Across the globe – from London, to Edinburgh, Paris, Rio, Dubai and Sydney people have already welcomed in 2026
- Watch highlights of the spectacular firework display over the Thames
- Some places in the world have celebrated with drumming, bell-ringing, and a spectacular display at the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa in Dubai
