New Year's Eve in the Palace of Dreams 2026 – Gala under the Circus Dome in Rust

Welcome to the New Year's Eve in the Palace of Dreams 2026 in Rust

On 31 December 2026, Europa-Park in Rust welcomes the New Year inside the historic Palace of Dreams – a splendid 1920 mirror tent under a circus dome. The evening opens with aperitif, crémant and a ride on the Eden Palladium salon carousel, followed by a four-course dinner, live show and a Laurent-Perrier champagne toast at midnight. The after-show party continues in the Berlin Ballroom. Admission from 19:00; programme runs from 19:45 until about 00:30.

Highlights & Attractions at New Year's Eve in the Palace of Dreams in Rust

• Glamorous New Year’s Eve in the historic 1920 mirror tent (Traumpalast / Palace of Dreams) at Europa-Park’s Confertainment Center.
• Elegant start from 19:00: snacks, crémant and a spin on the historic Eden Palladium carousel.
• Excellent four-course menu with drinks package (selected wines, beer and soft drinks) from 19:00 until midnight.
• Charming host, musical highlights spanning 100 years of musical theatre, plus juggling, contortion, hula hoop and acrobatics.
• Midnight toast with a glass of Laurent-Perrier champagne and a midnight buffet.
• After-show party in the Berlin Ballroom (bar drinks extra) with DJ and dancing into the early hours.
• Vegetarian and vegan menu options available; please notify allergies or intolerances in advance.

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026

Guests gather in the Confertainment Center foyer. From 19:00 the Eden Palladium opens for aperitif and carousel rides. Around 19:45 the main programme begins in the Palace of Dreams: courses are served alongside live entertainment and variety acts. At midnight the room toasts 2027 with Laurent-Perrier, then moves to the midnight buffet and the Berlin Ballroom party. The ticketed programme ends around 00:30; the party may continue longer.

The published menu includes marinated Ikarimi salmon with steamed brioche and a small Tom Kha soup, tagliolini with truffle butter sauce, pan-fried veal fillet with demi-glace, wild herbs and mushrooms, and a pear, sorbet and chocolate dessert. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are offered. Same-evening menu changes are usually not possible.

Tickets & Admission for New Year's Eve in the Palace of Dreams Rust

Tickets cost 275 euro for adults (aged 12+) and 155 euro for children (aged 4–11). The price includes aperitif with snacks, carousel ride, show programme, drinks package until midnight, four-course menu, one glass of Laurent-Perrier champagne, midnight buffet and access to the Berlin Ballroom after-show party (bar drinks not included). As of October 2026 the event is sold out. Check europapark.de for any remaining availability, waitlists or hotel package combinations. Groups of 20 or more can enquire via the Confertainment contact form. Phone: +49 7822 77-6688.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Rust

• Getting there: Europa-Park-Straße 2, 77977 Rust. By car via A5 (exit Ettenheim/Rust); paid parking in the visitor car park. By train to Ringsheim or Herbolzheim, then shuttle or taxi. Nearest airports: Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB), Basel-Mulhouse (BSL) and Stuttgart (STR).
• Dress code: Smart-elegant or evening attire suits the mirror tent and Berlin Ballroom. Bring a warm coat for December walks between buildings.
• Where to stay: Many official New Year’s hotel packages (Krønasår, Colosseo, Bell Rock, El Andaluz and others) sell out early. Look also at Rust, Ettenheim, Lahr or Freiburg. Hotel guests often use spa and fitness areas before the evening.
• On the night: Enter via the Confertainment Center foyer. No fireworks display is planned at the main entrance for this event. After-show bar drinks are extra.
• Families: Children’s tickets from age 4; the evening is dinner- and show-focused and suits guests who prefer a glamorous, seated celebration. Report allergies several days in advance.