The Engineer's Ball at Battersea Power Station

Party like it's 1955 at this glamorous retro do at Battersea Power Station. It's hosted in the building's original control room (thankfully, long decommissioned), where the original brass knobs and levers are echoed in swish midcentury modern decor. At the stroke of midnight you can head outside for dramatic views of the New Year's Eve fireworks over the River Thames. Then venture back inside to dance to swish 1950s sounds from swing to rock 'n' roll, played by a DJ and a live band. Naturally, the dress code is black tie.