As the clock ticks down to 2026, Porto is gearing up for a host of exciting New Year’s Eve celebrations. We’ve taken a look at the best parties in central Porto and its surroundings to ensure that you have a fun-filled start to the New Year. Here’s your ultimate guide to the best parties in and around Porto to help you welcome the New Year in style.
Updated December 2025
1. Avenida dos Aliados and Crystal Palace Gardens
Porto’s main celebration takes over Avenida dos Aliados and the stunning Crystal Palace Gardens. Starting at 10 p.m., music fills the air, and a massive crowd gathers to witness some of Portugal’s top artists and keeping an eye on the Porto City Hall clock tower.
A band hailing from Porto with more than 30 years of entertaining fans, the Clan kicks off the night on Avenida dos Aliados followed by flamenco, pop, and gypsy fusion band Nininho Vaz Maia Portuguese rock legend Rui Veloso at 12:30am. Dance the night away with a DJ set by Beatbombers, a duo formed by DJ Ride and Stereosaur, starting at 2:00 am. Admission is free. On New Year’s Day, Avenida dos Aliados is the place to be to catch the traditional New Year Concert by the Portuguese Symphony Band starting at 4pm.
Over at Crystal Palace Gardens, you can enjoy an alternative show that also includes free admission.
No New Year’s Eve celebration is complete without the traditional Porto fireworks show on the Douro River accompanied by a multimedia show. This year’s display, accompanied by music and multimedia effects from “Flow” by Grandpa’s Studio, promises to be mesmerizing.
2. La Nuit
La Nuit returns for the fourth consecutive year for another impressive New Year’s Eve celebration. This year, La Nuit is leaving the downtown area and moving to an exclusive venue in one of the city’s most prestigious areas. For the first time at La Nuit, you can drink to your heart’s desire with an all-night open bar concept. The music lineup is yet to be announced.
Location: Avenida de Montevideo 818
Time: 11:00 pm-6:00 am
Tickets: Tickets from €65 are still available here
3. The Last Dance
The Last Dance welcomes 2026 with a New Year’s Eve celebration at BH Foz in Porto’s emblematic Belo Horizonte Building (Av. do Brasil 498). The fun kicks off at 11:00 pm with dinner options available from 8:00 pm for those who want to ease into the night before dancing into the new year. Designed for guests aged 18 and over, this exclusive event is a beautiful way to say hello to 2026.
The striking three-floor venue with a glass front sits directly on the coast and is designed to offer a different experience on each level all with ocean views and outdoor balconies on the second floor. The ground floor hosts the gala dinners with live music, while floors one and two transform into vibrant party spaces with optional VIP areas. They feature a dynamic mix of sounds from R&B and hip hop to house, reggaeton, pop, and Brazilian funk. The night’s soundtrack comes courtesy of Slippers Alive, Emmanuel, Miguel Barros, and The F*cking Bastards. At midnight, guests on the first floor can enjoy fireworks along with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and raisins to welcome the new year in style.
Time: 11:00 pm – 6:00 am
Prices: General ticket prices are €25, VIP tickets are €50. All tickets include three free drinks.
Tickets: For reservations, email [email protected] or WhatsApp at 351912496105. You can also click here to purchase tickets.
4. Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Maia
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an unforgettable night of light, music, and joy at Praça Doutor José Vieira de Carvalho in Maia. This dazzling celebration features a spectacular fireworks display, a multimedia laser and video mapping show, and live performances by Miguel Araújo and DJ Carolina Torres (who were both born in Maia). Dance the night away and keep the energy alive until the early hours of the new year.
Time: 7:00 pm – 2:00 am
Location: Praça Doutor José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia
Entrance: Free
Program Highlights
- 10:00 pm – The party begins with music and entertainment.
- Midnight – A spectacular fireworks display and multimedia show.
- Live Performances – Miguel Araújo followed by DJ Carolina Torres.
Don’t Forget the New Year’s Traditions
- Eat 12 raisins while making wishes.
- Step into the new year standing on your right foot so start the New Year “on the right foot.”
- Climb onto a chair to listen to the “12 chimes,” which symbolizes growth in the coming year.
Bring family, friends, and good cheer to this magical celebration in Maia, where light, music, and tradition come together to welcome 2026 with unforgettable energy!
5. New Year’s Eve 2026 at WOW
Why not toast to the New Year at the WOW (World of Wine) in Vila Nova de Gaia with a party that goes all the way until 4am? At midnight, get ready for a breathtaking fireworks show over the Douro River and the iconic Luís I Bridge before the energy ramps up again in Lodge 6 ((Rua do Choupelo 132). Expect nonstop music, plenty of toasts, and a feel-good atmosphere that will carry you into 2026. As a bonus: WOW Card members can enjoy 10% off.
Time: 7:00 pm – 4:00 am
Prices: Entry tickets start at €60
Tickets: For reservations and more information, visit WOW Events.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable party at one of Porto’s most iconic destinations!
6. New Year’s Eve Jazz
An evening of jazz is the perfect way to welcome the New Year at the Hot Five Jazz & Blues Club in Porto (R. De Guerra Junqueiro 495). Celebrate the start of 2026 with a dinner buffet carefully prepared by Chef Zé Pedro Moreno followed by a live show with Billy’s Gang in a nostalgic and fun-filled show.
Time: 9:00 pm until late, doors open at 8:00 pm
Prices: Tickets start at €100 per person. Table reservations must be validated before 11:00 pm on the event day. For reservations, check the following link
Location: Hot Five Jazz & Blues Club, R. de Guerra Junqueiro 495
Additional Information:
Please note that table reservations must be validated before 11:00 pm on the event day. Entry is also restricted to guests aged 16 and above. The venue is also non-smoking.
7. Reveillon Dançante
Maus Hábitos, the cultural space founded in the late 1990s by a collective of visual artists, hosts an unapologetically fun Réveillon Dançante on New Year’s Eve. Taking over the fourth floor on Rua de Passos Manuel, this New Year’s Eve party fills the main performance hall with DJ sets by João, Miguel, and Pimbaú along with a live concert by Filipe Batista on vocals and keyboards. A separate dance floor keeps the energy going late into the night led by DJs TROUBLEBAKER and IDAREYOUAGAIN. This is a no-frills, high-energy club night for those who want to dance straight into the new year in true Porto style.
Time: 11:59pm
Prices: Tickets are €12 per person and can be purchased at the door.
Location: R. de Passos Manuel 178, 4th Floor
Plan Ahead for the Best New Year’s Eve Yet
Porto’s big variety of New Year’s events make it the perfect destination to greet the New Year. Mark your calendars, grab your tickets now, and prepare for a night to remember filled with music, laughter, and beautiful memories from Porto. Here’s to a spectacular start to 2026. See you on the dance floor or watching the fireworks over the Douro River!
