Sydney, considered the New Year's capital of the world, held a colorful celebration that included a moment of silence for the victims of the Bondi Beach attack.

From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdued approach. As the clock struck midnight in Japan,

Crowds around the world have gathered to welcome the new year. New Zealand and Australia were among the first places to bring in 2026, with bright fireworks displays with iconic backdrops. South Korea brought in the New Year with a traditional bell toll, while Dubai and Paris lit up the sky with dazzling displays.

LONDON and New York welcomed in the New Year with spectacular firework displays as the rest of the world celebrated in style. A staggering 100,000 revellers watched on in awe in London as a huge

It’s the beginning of 2026, and drones are now firmly part of New Year celebrations around the world – once the exclusive domain of fireworks. This year, however, one man on social media appears to have grabbed more attention with his own creative use of a DJI Mini-series drone than some of these carefully planned global events.

See global New Year's Eve celebrations for 2026 from around the world, including eye-popping fireworks displays from Hong Kong, Dubai, Paris and other major world cities.

NEW YORK - As the world rang in the New Year with fireworks and festivities, LiveNOW from FOX gave you a front seat to those celebrations from the comfort of your home or phone. New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City. The Ball Drop tradition continues. The ball drop honors the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.

Discover the most iconic New Year's Eve fireworks displays globally, from the record-breaking shows in Dubai to the historic celebrations in London.

The 2026 Beijing New Year Countdown celebration at the Juyongguan Great Wall, January 1, 2026 in Beijing, China. At 11 a.m. ET, revelers counted down to the new year in Hong Kong. Revellers celebrate the New Year during Hong Kong's countdown celebrations in Central, Hong Kong, Jan. 1, 2026.