New Year's Eve in Madrid, Spain 2026/2027: Celebrations

Welcome to the New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Madrid

On 31 December 2026, Madrid welcomes the new year beneath the clock of the Real Casa de Correos at Puerta del Sol. Crowds gather to eat twelve lucky grapes with the midnight chimes that are broadcast across Spain. The official square celebration is free, while restaurants, clubs and hotels host gala dinners and parties at the same time. According to Turismo Madrid, the full official Christmas and New Year programme for 2026/2027 will be published at the end of November 2026.

Highlights & Attractions at New Year's Eve in Madrid

• The twelve lucky grapes (uvas de la suerte) eaten with each chime of the Puerta del Sol clock
• Preuvas on 30 December 2026: a midnight rehearsal of the same ritual in the same square
• Christmas lights on Gran Vía, Plaza Mayor, Calle Mayor and around Sol through 6 January 2027
• San Silvestre Vallecana on the afternoon of 31 December 2026: a 10 km race from Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to Vallecas
• Live music on the square before midnight; the 2026/2027 lineup has not been announced yet
• Gala dinners, cotillón parties and club nights in Sol, Salamanca, Gran Vía and Chamberí
• A nationally televised countdown, followed by celebrations that run into the early hours of 1 January 2027

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026/2027

Puerta del Sol is the public centre of New Year's Eve. 30 December 2026 is reserved for the Preuvas; 31 December 2026 is Nochevieja. In recent years the square has been cleared in the evening and then reopened through security filters, with capacity around 15,000 people. Concerts usually finish shortly before midnight, after which the clock ball drops, the quarter chimes sound and the twelve campanadas begin. Street vendors sell ready-packed grapes so visitors can follow the ritual without bringing fruit from home.

On the afternoon of 31 December 2026 the 62nd San Silvestre Vallecana takes over the streets. The popular 10 km race starts on Calle Concha Espina beside the Bernabéu and finishes at Estadio de Vallecas; the elite wave starts later. After midnight, many people continue to bars and clubs. Christmas lights stay on later than usual on 31 December. Stage acts and any fireworks display for 2026/2027 are not fully confirmed yet; check Turismo Madrid close to the date.

Tickets & Admission for New Year's Eve Madrid

Entry to the public celebration at Puerta del Sol is free; there are no official tickets for the chimes. Limited capacity and security checks mean you should arrive early if you want a place inside the square. San Silvestre Vallecana Popular registration costs 27 to 31 euros depending on the sign-up phase, plus a small booking fee, and places sell out. Gala dinners and cotillón nights in restaurants and hotels currently range from about 110 to 425 euros per person, depending on the menu, location and whether an open bar is included. Club tickets and rooftop packages cost extra. Book dinner tables well in advance.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Madrid

• Use the Metro, Cercanías or walk into the centre. Sol station is often restricted for entry and exit from late afternoon on 31 December; use Callao, Ópera or Sevilla instead.
• Expect 2 to 10 °C. Wear warm layers, comfortable shoes and a hat; rain is possible.
• Hotels around Sol, Gran Vía, Plaza Mayor and Barrio de las Letras book out quickly. Reserve rooms and New Year's Eve menus months ahead.
• Buy your twelve grapes in advance and arrive several hours before midnight for a view of the clock. Glass bottles and large bags are often turned away at security.
• If the square fills up, join the Preuvas on 30 December or celebrate at Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía or the Temple of Debod, which offers views of the old city lights.