Season guide · 2026 → 2027

New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil's biggest New Year's party: around 2 million people on Copacabana beach, with concert stages and about 12 minutes of fireworks, free and run by Rio's city hall (Riotur). Beachfront hotels, clubs and boats sell paid parties with open bar.

Agenda updated on 5 October 2026Editorial text reviewed on 3 October 2026

Quick answer

When
Midnight falls on the night of Thursday 31 December 2026 into Friday 1 January 2027 (public holiday). At beach destinations, multi-day “New Year's weeks” start around 26–27 December.
Where
Copacabana. Brazil's biggest New Year's party: around 2 million people on Copacabana beach, with concert stages and about 12 minutes of fireworks, free and run by Rio's city hall (Riotur). Beachfront hotels, clubs and boats sell paid parties with open bar.
How much
Cheapest ticket: median R$495 (12 events with a price at the source; from R$85 to R$16,225).
Getting there
Galeão (GIG) and Santos Dumont (SDU) airports. On the night the beachfront closes to cars: the metro (Cardeal Arcoverde, Siqueira Campos and Cantagalo stations) is the usual way in, with a special plan announced by the city.
In the agenda
65 events

New Year's Eve 2026/27

New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro

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Saturday 26 December

4 events

Sunday 27 December

3 events

Monday 28 December

2 events

Tuesday 29 December

3 events

Wednesday 30 December

1 event

Thursday 31 December

47 events

Friday 1 January

2 events

Saturday 2 January

3 events

Guide by type

Boxes and VIP areas0 events

Reserved area facing the fireworks or the stage, usually with open bar; tickets per night.

None confirmed yet.

Open bar10 events

Drinks included in the ticket (sometimes food too). Check what's included at the ticket link.

Beach parties and beach clubs7 events

Toes-in-the-sand parties and beach clubs, by day and at midnight; many sell multi-day passes.

Concerts24 events

Artist shows during New Year's week, on party stages, concert halls or arenas.

Traditional brands and venues

From our Gold List: entities with history, audience and a checked agenda source.

Copacabana · Rio de Janeiro

Réveillon de Copacabana

instagram.com ↗

Barra Olímpica · Rio de Janeiro

Farmasi Arena

7 dates in the agendafarmasiarena.com.br ↗

Jacarecica · Maceió

Réveillon Celebration

reveilloncelebration.com.br ↗

Barra da Tijuca · Rio de Janeiro

Cidade das Artes

27 dates in the agendainstagram.com ↗

Gávea · Rio de Janeiro

Jockey Club Brasileiro

4 dates in the agendajcb.com.br ↗

Punta del Este (itinerante) · Punta del Este

La Juanita

2 dates in the agenda

Leblon · Rio de Janeiro

Faro Beach Club

1 dates in the agendafarobeachclub.com.br ↗

Glória · Rio de Janeiro

Marina da Glória

16 dates in the agendabrmarinas.com.br ↗

Barra da Tijuca · Rio de Janeiro

Rio Beach Club

1 dates in the agendariobeachclub.com.br ↗

Confirmed artists

Gloria Groove×2Pabllo Vittar

Venues and parties with the most dates

Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro4Aldeia Lagoa3Rio de Janeiro3Alto Vidigal Brasil3Museu do Amanhã3Jockey Club Brasileiro3Villa, Planetário Gávea2Prodigy Santos Dumont2Clube Monte Líbano2Mercure Rio Boutique Copacabana2

FAQ

How many New Year's parties are there in Rio de Janeiro?

We have 65 confirmed events in the agenda, over 8 days, from 26 December to 2 January, each with its source and ticket link when there is one.

How much does New Year's Eve cost in Rio de Janeiro?

Cheapest ticket: median R$495 (12 events with a price at the source; from R$85 to R$16,225).

How do I get to Rio de Janeiro?

Galeão (GIG) and Santos Dumont (SDU) airports. On the night the beachfront closes to cars: the metro (Cardeal Arcoverde, Siqueira Campos and Cantagalo stations) is the usual way in, with a special plan announced by the city.

Is there a free celebration in Rio de Janeiro?

Brazil's biggest New Year's party: around 2 million people on Copacabana beach, with concert stages and about 12 minutes of fireworks, free and run by Rio's city hall (Riotur). Beachfront hotels, clubs and boats sell paid parties with open bar.

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