Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Valletta 2026/2027: Celebrations & Programme
Valletta’s national New Year’s Eve celebrations for 2026/2027 take place on 31 December 2026 at St George’s Square and run into 1 January 2027. Free live music, a midnight countdown and Grand Harbour fireworks turn the historic capital into Malta’s main New Year gathering.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Nicosia 2026/2027: Old Town Celebrations
New Year's Eve and New Year 2026/2027 in Nicosia centre on the Old Town: Eleftheria Square, Ledra Street, bars, restaurants and live music. Public squares are generally free to enter; dinner and club packages are paid. Check the municipality calendar close to 31 December 2026 for the confirmed night programme.
Illustrative photo New Year Sarajevo 2026/2027: Celebrations in Baščaršija and Along the Miljacka
New Year 2026/2027 in Sarajevo means live music in Baščaršija, great food along the Miljacka river and midnight fireworks, followed by a long night out in the city's Balkan nightlife.
Illustrative photo New Year in Budapest 2027: Fireworks, Danube Cruises and Thermal Baths
New Year in Budapest brings together Danube gala dinner cruises, lively ruin bar parties and relaxed thermal bathing under the stars. Book the cruise and the thermal bath experience early, as both sell out quickly.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Ljubljana 2026/2027: Fireworks and Concerts in the Old Town
New Year's Eve 2026 in Ljubljana brings free concerts to several old town squares and a fireworks display over the castle exactly one minute after midnight. Prešeren Square and the banks of the Ljubljanica offer the best views.
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Illustrative photo New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Dubrovnik: Celebration on the Stradun
For the 2026/2027 turn of the year, Dubrovnik celebrates with a festively lit Stradun, historic city walls and Adriatic views. The Dubrovnik Winter Festival brings music, light and fireworks to the Old City.
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Illustrative photo New Year 2026/2027 in Sofia – Concerts, Lights & Balkan Nightlife
New Year 2026/2027 in Sofia centres on the free open-air concert at Knyaz Alexander I Square on 31 December 2026, plus lights at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Vitosha Boulevard and late club nights. The official line-up is usually released in December; the square concert has been free in recent years.
Illustrative photo New Year’s Eve & New Year 2026/2027 in Athens – Events & Program
New Year’s Eve 2026/2027 in Athens centres on Syntagma Square, Monastiraki and rooftops facing the Acropolis. The city’s open-air countdown has been free in recent years and usually begins at 22:00; the 31 December 2026 line-up is expected later in the year. Reserve rooftop tables early if you want the view.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve & New Year 2026/2027 in Bucharest – Events
New Year’s Eve and New Year 2026/2027 in Bucharest centre on the Old Town, University Square and nightlife. Public square events are usually free; restaurant and club packages typically cost about EUR 105–230. Reserve Lipscani tables early.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy 2026/2027: Celebrations, Program and Events
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, pairs the lights of Corso Italia with gourmet dinners, high-altitude rifugio evenings and club nights in the Dolomites. Public streets are generally free to enjoy; reserved menus and parties typically range from about 80 to 400 Euro. The detailed square programme is usually published shortly before 31 December 2026.