Praça do Comércio, Lisbon · December 31, 2026
New Year's Eve in Lisbon
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New Year's Eve in Lisbon
When is New Year's Eve in Lisbon 2026?
New Year's Eve in Lisbon 2026 runs on Thursday, December 31, 2026. It's held on the same dates every year.
2026Thursday, December 31, 2026Every year
2027Friday, December 31, 2027Every year
How the dates are set: Always held on the night of December 31.
New Year's Eve in Lisbon schedule
- Evening: Celebrations in Praça do Comércio start at 10:00 PM with live music and sparkling wine, building to the midnight raisins and fireworks.
- Midnight: Many people eat 12 raisins, one wish for each month of the coming year, followed by a toast with sparkling wine.
- Also: Belém Tower has a smaller fireworks display than Praça do Comércio.
Sources: getyourguide.com, nextstoplisbon.com
Getting to New Year's Eve in Lisbon
- Avoid driving in the city center because of heavy traffic and limited parking. Walk or take the metro.
- Some metro entrances and streets around Baixa may close temporarily for crowd control. Uber, Bolt and taxis run, but prices and waits rise after midnight.
- Metro, buses and suburban trains may follow special timetables on 31 December, so check Metro Lisboa, Carris and CP.
Sources: getyourguide.com, nextstoplisbon.com
Where to stay in Praça do Comércio
- Chiado is walkable and close to restaurants and hotels, but accommodation prices are higher.
- Parque das Nações suits travelers who want a quieter riverside stay or quick access to Oriente station and the airport.
Source: nextstoplisbon.com
Tickets and cost
The public countdown and fireworks in Praça do Comércio are normally free, though security checks and access controls may be introduced as the square fills. Hotel dinners, cruises and parties are ticketed.
Source: nextstoplisbon.com
New Year's Eve in Lisbon: questions people ask
Where are the New Year's Eve fireworks in Lisbon?
The biggest fireworks display is at Praça do Comércio, by the Tagus River. Belém and Parque das Nações are quieter alternatives.
Is the New Year's Eve party in Praça do Comércio free?
Entry has traditionally been free. Security checks and access controls may be added as the square fills.
What do people eat at midnight in Lisbon on New Year's Eve?
Many people eat 12 raisins at midnight and make one wish for each month of the coming year. A toast with sparkling wine follows.
Is Lisbon good for New Year's Eve?
Yes. The city has a mild climate, and it is less expensive than other popular European capitals such as London or Paris.
What color do you wear in Lisbon on New Year's Eve?
Blue is worn for good luck, in the form of underwear, strictly unused. Red is left at home.
How do I get around Lisbon on New Year's Eve?
Walk or take the metro. Avoid driving in the center, where traffic is heavy and parking is limited.
Sources: getyourguide.com, nextstoplisbon.com, portugal.net
About New Year's Eve in Lisbon
Free live music, a countdown and midnight fireworks over the Tagus in Lisbon's riverside Praça do Comércio.
On December 31, Lisbon gathers in Praça do Comércio for live music, a public countdown and fireworks over the Tagus. At midnight many people eat 12 raisins and make a wish for each month ahead. Hotels, fado houses and rooftops run ticketed dinners and parties. The catch is the crowd: streets around Baixa can close, and rooms and river cruises sell out first.
Know before you go
- Skip driving in the city center and walk or take the metro.
- Cruises and rooms tend to sell out first, so book early.
- Lisbon airport (LIS) is a short metro or taxi ride from the center and Baixa.
Planning the trip
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