Entertainment near New Year's Day Parade
THIS ARCHIVED EVENT ENDED ON THE 1ST JANUARY 2011
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Dates:
1st January 2011
OPENING TIMES
Parade begins at The Ritz 12noon | Finish at Parliament Square at approx 3pm
PRICES
Free | Limited grandstand tickets available for £10.50 and £17.50
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St John's Smith Square
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Smith Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 6 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
This stunning 18th century church was designed by architect Thomas Archer and now is a venue for concerts, art exhibitions and a restaurant. With its... More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Smith Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 6 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
This stunning 18th century church was designed by architect Thomas Archer and now is a venue for concerts, art exhibitions and a restaurant. With its... More
The Slug And Lettuce
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Situated in the heart of London at Southbank, and right in front of tourists' favourite the London Eye, The Slug and Lettuce is the perfect... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Situated in the heart of London at Southbank, and right in front of tourists' favourite the London Eye, The Slug and Lettuce is the perfect... More
Playhouse Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Northumberland Avenue, London, Westminster, London WC2N | 12 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
A short step away from the main strip of West End theatres, the Playhouse's stylish curved facade is rather lost among the towering architecture of... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Northumberland Avenue, London, Westminster, London WC2N | 12 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
A short step away from the main strip of West End theatres, the Playhouse's stylish curved facade is rather lost among the towering architecture of... More
Southbank Centre
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 14 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
The Southbank Centre is a classic example of brutal 60s concrete architecture. Everyone has an opinion (usually negative) on its distinctive design - famous detractors... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 14 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
The Southbank Centre is a classic example of brutal 60s concrete architecture. Everyone has an opinion (usually negative) on its distinctive design - famous detractors... More
Southbank Centre: Royal Festival Hall
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 14 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique... More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 14 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique... More
Westminster Cathedral
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
42 Francis Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 14 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Neo-Byzantine Roman Catholic church. London’s only example of neo-Byzantine architecture and principal Roman Catholic Church, offers a magnificent campanile that emerges 274 feet into the sky.... More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
42 Francis Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 14 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Neo-Byzantine Roman Catholic church. London’s only example of neo-Byzantine architecture and principal Roman Catholic Church, offers a magnificent campanile that emerges 274 feet into the sky.... More
BFI IMAX Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 15 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
With a huge 26m x 20m screen, a 12,000 watt digital surround sound-system, and the special multi-dimensional technology of the IMAX format (short for Image... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 15 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
With a huge 26m x 20m screen, a 12,000 watt digital surround sound-system, and the special multi-dimensional technology of the IMAX format (short for Image... More
St James Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
12 Palace Street, London, SW1E | 15 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Billed by its operators as 'the first newly built central London theatre in 30 years', St James Theatre opens to the public in September 2012. Built on... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
12 Palace Street, London, SW1E | 15 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Billed by its operators as 'the first newly built central London theatre in 30 years', St James Theatre opens to the public in September 2012. Built on... More
BFI Southbank
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 16 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Originally the National Film Theatre, the BFI Southbank is the perfect film buff's cinema, with three large screens and a smaller studio space showing up... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 16 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Originally the National Film Theatre, the BFI Southbank is the perfect film buff's cinema, with three large screens and a smaller studio space showing up... More
London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 16 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 16 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling... More
Victoria Palace Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Victoria Street, London, Victoria, London SW1E | 16 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
The exterior of the Victoria Palace is among the most impressive of any theatre in London. Before the advent of air travel, the giant arch,... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Victoria Street, London, Victoria, London SW1E | 16 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
The exterior of the Victoria Palace is among the most impressive of any theatre in London. Before the advent of air travel, the giant arch,... More
Garrick Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Named after the great 18th century actor-manager David Garrick, whose portrait hangs in the foyer bar, The Garrick is a fantastic piece of late-Victorian kitsch.... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Named after the great 18th century actor-manager David Garrick, whose portrait hangs in the foyer bar, The Garrick is a fantastic piece of late-Victorian kitsch.... More
Comedy Store
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
1a Oxendon Street, London, Soho, London SW1Y | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
The Comedy Store is the spiritual home of stand-up in the UK. Despite being the best large comedy venue in the country, the Store still... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
1a Oxendon Street, London, Soho, London SW1Y | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
The Comedy Store is the spiritual home of stand-up in the UK. Despite being the best large comedy venue in the country, the Store still... More
Odeon Leicester Square
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, London, Soho, London WC2H | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the biggest of the... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, London, Soho, London WC2H | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the biggest of the... More
Wyndham's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
This is a gorgeous Edwardian Theatre, and the first theatre to show many famous productions, including 'Godspell' and Yazmin Reza's incredibly popular three-hander 'Art'. Known... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
This is a gorgeous Edwardian Theatre, and the first theatre to show many famous productions, including 'Godspell' and Yazmin Reza's incredibly popular three-hander 'Art'. Known... More
Prince of Wales Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Coventry Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Theatres have stood on this spot since 1884, perfectly placed to draw the attention of the great crowds moving between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square.... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Coventry Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Theatres have stood on this spot since 1884, perfectly placed to draw the attention of the great crowds moving between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square.... More
Savoy Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable... More
Pigalle
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
215-217 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Forties-themed late-night supper club. If you’re considering a more glamorous and alternative evening’s entertainment, head to Piccadilly and burlesque cabaret club, Pigalle. Inspired by the genteel,... More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
215-217 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Forties-themed late-night supper club. If you’re considering a more glamorous and alternative evening’s entertainment, head to Piccadilly and burlesque cabaret club, Pigalle. Inspired by the genteel,... More
The 99 Club
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Storm Nightclub, 28a Leicester Square, London, Soho, London WC2H | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Playing across multiple venues across London seven days a week and 52 weeks a year - do they really put on shows on Christmas Day?... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Storm Nightclub, 28a Leicester Square, London, Soho, London WC2H | 17 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Playing across multiple venues across London seven days a week and 52 weeks a year - do they really put on shows on Christmas Day?... More
Criterion Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Piccadilly Circus, London, Soho, London W1J | 18 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
The tiny entrance of the Criterion theatre is almost invisible among the massive advertisements, traffic and crowds of Piccadilly Circus. To ignore it, however, is... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Piccadilly Circus, London, Soho, London W1J | 18 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
The tiny entrance of the Criterion theatre is almost invisible among the massive advertisements, traffic and crowds of Piccadilly Circus. To ignore it, however, is... More
Old Vic Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
103 The Cut, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 18 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
103 The Cut, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 18 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From... More
Prince Charles Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
7 Leicester Place, London, Soho, London WC2H | 19 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Having achieved almost cult status, this reasonably-priced, independent cinema in the heart of Leicester Square is not quite the true hidden gem it once... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
7 Leicester Place, London, Soho, London WC2H | 19 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Having achieved almost cult status, this reasonably-priced, independent cinema in the heart of Leicester Square is not quite the true hidden gem it once... More
The Young Vic
London > Entertainment > Theatres
66 The Cut, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 20 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Knocked together out of breeze blocks for a minimal budget in 1970, Lawrence Olivier's experimental theatre was intended to last for five years, and provide... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
66 The Cut, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 20 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Knocked together out of breeze blocks for a minimal budget in 1970, Lawrence Olivier's experimental theatre was intended to last for five years, and provide... More
Arts Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
6-7 Great Newport Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 20 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
The Arts Theatre was built in 1927 as a members club, which allowed it to circumvent the censorship laws and perform unusual and avant garde... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
6-7 Great Newport Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 20 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
The Arts Theatre was built in 1927 as a members club, which allowed it to circumvent the censorship laws and perform unusual and avant garde... More
Aldwych Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B4LD | 21 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
With the Waldorf Hotel sandwiched inbetween them, the Aldwych and Strand theatres were originally built to work as a pair. The Aldwych is probably most noted... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B4LD | 21 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
With the Waldorf Hotel sandwiched inbetween them, the Aldwych and Strand theatres were originally built to work as a pair. The Aldwych is probably most noted... More
Novello Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 21 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 21 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's... More
Curzon Soho
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Soho, London W1D | 21 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
This cracking, refurbished Soho cinema shows a broad-range of art-house films. The three screens feature Dolby THX sound and ample leg-room. The regular Sunday... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Soho, London W1D | 21 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
This cracking, refurbished Soho cinema shows a broad-range of art-house films. The three screens feature Dolby THX sound and ample leg-room. The regular Sunday... More
St. Martin's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 21 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 21 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed... More
Palace Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Soho, London W1A | 22 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
The towering Palace Theatre dominates Cambridge Circus. Five storeys of dark-red brick with octagonal towers on the top give it a looming aspect better suited... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Soho, London W1A | 22 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
The towering Palace Theatre dominates Cambridge Circus. Five storeys of dark-red brick with octagonal towers on the top give it a looming aspect better suited... More
Royal Opera House - Covent Garden London
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Bow Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 22 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
This impressive building in the heart of Covent Garden has been playing host to major stars of the classical music world since 1858. The... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Bow Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 22 minutes walk from New Year's Day Parade
This impressive building in the heart of Covent Garden has been playing host to major stars of the classical music world since 1858. The... More
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