Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Oslo 2026/2027 – Fjord Views, Winter Atmosphere and Waterfront Sauna
On December 31, 2026, Oslo welcomes the new year around Rådhusplassen and the Opera House with live music, fjord views and countless private fireworks. The public celebration is free, and a sauna experience by the fjord rounds off the evening.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Copenhagen 2026/2027 – Fireworks at Rådhuspladsen and Tivoli Gardens
On December 31, 2026, Copenhagen celebrates New Year's Eve at Rådhuspladsen with a countdown and fireworks, while Tivoli Gardens and Nyhavn add extra festive atmosphere. The main celebration at City Hall Square is free and open to everyone.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Helsinki 2026/2027 – Fireworks and Winter Celebrations at Kansalaistori
On December 31, 2026, Helsinki celebrates New Year's Eve at Kansalaistori with a family programme, concerts and a midnight fireworks display. The celebration is free and traditionally draws large crowds to the Finnish capital.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Tallinn 2026/2027 – Medieval Old Town and Fireworks at Town Hall Square
On December 31, 2026, Tallinn welcomes the new year at Town Hall Square in the heart of its medieval Old Town, with a free concert and a fireworks or light and flame spectacle over the historic rooftops.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Riga 2026/2027 – Old Town Celebration and Countdown Party
On December 31, 2026, Riga celebrates New Year's Eve across several Old Town squares with DJ sets, video projections and a shared countdown. The celebration in Vecrīga is free, though based on available information no organised fireworks show is part of the official programme.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Vilnius 2026/2027 – Light Show at Cathedral Square
On December 31, 2026, Vilnius celebrates New Year's Eve at Cathedral Square with a video projection on the Bell Tower and a midnight laser show instead of traditional fireworks. The free celebration takes place right in the heart of the Old Town.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Krakow 2026/2027 – Main Market Square, Wawel & Kazimierz
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Krakow centres on Rynek Główny, Wawel Castle and Kazimierz nightlife on the night of 31 December 2026 to 1 January 2027. Streets and the square are free to access; clubs and galas require tickets. The detailed open-air programme had not been published as of August 2026.
Illustrative photo New Year Eve 2026/2027 in Wrocław
New Year Eve in Wrocław is mainly about strolling across the festively lit Rynek and on to Cathedral Island, Ostrów Tumski, paired with a festive dinner at one of the old town restaurants.
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.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Zagreb 2026/2027: Celebration at Ban Jelačić Square
New Year's Eve 2026 in Zagreb brings thousands to Ban Jelačić Square for a free open air concert and a shared countdown right in the city center.
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.
Illustrative photo New Year in Split 2026/2027: Riva Waterfront Party
New Year 2026/2027 in Split means a free open air concert on the Riva, fireworks over the Adriatic and a party atmosphere in front of Diocletian's Palace until the early hours.