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's Eve in Belgrade 2026/2027: Programme, Fireworks and Parties
New Year's Eve in Belgrade 2026/2027 brings free concerts at Republic Square, a major fireworks display along the Sava Promenade and parties on the city's famous river clubs.
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 in Thessaloniki 2026/2027 – Waterfront Celebrations
New Year 2026/2027 in Thessaloniki links lit-up Aristotelous Square, the White Tower waterfront and nightlife in Ladadika. The municipal countdown is typically free and runs through the night of 31 December into 1 January. The detailed show programme is usually announced by the city later in the autumn.
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 Antwerp 2026/2027: Fireworks, Program & Celebrations
Antwerp celebrates New Year's Eve 2026/2027 with free midnight fireworks over the River Scheldt and a winter-lit Grote Markt. The best views are from the southern quays and Galgenweel, with bars and clubs continuing after midnight. Book restaurants and rooms early, dress for the river wind, and leave personal fireworks at home.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Rome 2026/2027: Concerts & Celebrations
New Year’s Eve 2026/2027 in Rome centres on the free open-air concert at Circus Maximus on 31 December from about 21:00, running into 1 January. Piazza Navona lights and the Colosseum skyline complete the historic-centre atmosphere. Confirm the official lineup on Roma Capitale and Turismo Roma once it is published in December.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Florence 2026/2027: Celebrations & Program
New Year’s Eve and New Year 2026/2027 in Florence take place in the historic centre: at Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and along the Arno. Free square celebrations, light art and optional dinners shape the night from 31 December 2026 to 1 January 2027. The detailed stage program is usually announced later in the year by the city.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Naples 2026/2027: Celebrations, Program & Events
New Year's Eve and New Year 2026/2027 in Naples centre on Piazza del Plebiscito, Lungomare Caracciolo and the Quartieri Spagnoli. Public concerts and square celebrations are traditionally free; the detailed stage programme had not been announced as of August 2026. Fireworks over the bay and a long street night make Naples one of southern Italy’s liveliest places to welcome the new year.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Valencia 2026/2027: Celebrations, Program & Fireworks
New Year's Eve in Valencia 2026/2027 centres on 31 December 2026 at Plaza del Ayuntamiento: free midnight chimes, twelve lucky grapes and fireworks. A second display lights the City of Arts and Sciences, then the party continues in Ruzafa. Check Visit Valencia in December for the confirmed lineup.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Malaga 2026/2027: Celebrations, Program & Events
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Malaga centres on the free city party in Plaza de la Constitucion on 31 December 2026, with the twelve grapes at midnight and live music. Pair the historic centre with tapas and a late walk along Muelle Uno on the Costa del Sol waterfront.