New Year’s Eve in Lisbon: celebrate on the river
Lisbon rings in the new year with a free party in Praça do Comércio and fireworks over the Tagus. The best seat for it is on a boat. Here are the trips we’d book for 31 December 2026.
- La medianoche · 31 de diciembre
- ~10 minutes de fuegos artificiales
- Botes de €73 por persona
- 15 boats on the Tagus
The best way to see Lisbon’s New Year’s Eve fireworks is from a boat on the Tagus. The main show is launched from the river in front of Praça do Comércio at midnight and lasted about 10 minutes last year, and from the water you also see the shows on the south bank. Boat trips leave from docks between Belém and Cais do Sodré late on 31 December, last 2 to 3.5 hours and cost from €73 per person. There are boats for all tastes, from party boats with a DJ to private sailboats. Seats are limited, so book ASAP.
Lisbon on New Year’s Eve is a city of two riverbanks. From the water you see Praça do Comércio, the 25 de Abril Bridge and the fireworks of the south bank light up at the same time.
drones lit up the sky with 10 minutes of fireworks over the Tagus at the 2025/26 show, above a free concert in Praça do Comércio.
New Year’s Eve boat trips in Lisbon
Here are 15 ways to watch the fireworks from the Tagus, from party boats with a DJ to your own private sailboat. Boats leave from docks between Belém and the city centre and are back after midnight.
Mejor puntuadoEn €145 por personaYate de pequeño grupo con bar abierto desde Belém
- Open bar, cheese and sausage boards
Naviga durante tres horas con un capitán y un equipo de tripulación, luego permanezca en su posición justo frente a la Praça do Comércio hasta la medianoche. Incluye vino espumoso, pasas y pastel de Navidad tradicional.
City centreEn €85 por personaNew Year's Eve fireworks cruise from Cais do Sodré
- Sparkling wine and music
- Private pier in Cais do Sodré
Board right in the city centre from the company's own pier, away from the crowds at the big docks. A bar on board sells extra drinks.
El mejor precioEn €73 por personaCrucero con fuegos artificiales en el barco São Jorge
- Sparkling wine and raisins
El viaje más económico por el río, con embarque en la estación de río Sul e Sueste, cerca de la Praça do Comércio. Un barco grande con cubierta interior que protege del viento y fuegos artificiales en ambos lados del río.
PartyEn €97 por personaNew Year's Eve party cruise with DJ and open bar
- Open bar and live DJ
- 1 bottle of sparkling wine per 2 guests
Tres horas de fiesta en el río Tajo con cerveza, sangría, vino blanco y refrescos, un DJ en vivo y 12 uvas de suerte a la medianoche. El punto de encuentro dependerá de la opción que reserve.
En €150 por personaNew Year's Eve on board with open bar and supper
- Open bar, supper and sparkling wine
Elige un catamarán o el histórico barco de Évora, con DJ, barra libre y cena ligera, y luego disfruta de los fuegos artificiales del Terreiro do Paço desde el río.
En €150 por personaCruceros en vela desde Belém con bolo rei
- Wine, bolo rei and sparkling wine
Parta desde Doca do Bom Sucesso, cerca del hotel Altis Belém, y observe los fuegos artificiales de ambos lados del río, acompañados de la torta portuguesa y las pasas para expresar vuestros deseos.
En €175 por personaVelero de lujo hasta los fuegos artificiales
- Sparkling wine and king cake
Naviga por el río pasando por la Torre de Belém, el Monumento MAAT y el Monumento a las Descubrimientos, y bajo el puente 25 de Abril antes de la medianoche. Se pueden comprar bebidas adicionales a bordo.
En €150 por personaNew Year's party on a sailboat
- Snacks, wine, sangria and Wi-Fi
Bebidas portuguesas y pasteles con vinho verde y sangría de frutas rojas, mantas para la terraza y vino espumoso con 12 pasas a la medianoche.
En €150 por personaVelero de pequeño grupo con bar abierto
- Up to 10 guests per boat
Bar abierto de vino, sangría, cerveza y zumo con aperitivos, pastel de reyes y una mesa de quesos y embutidos. Toallas y mantas a bordo.
En €151 por personaCrucero en velero con 12 pasas a la medianoche
- Sparkling wine and 12 raisins
- Doca de Alcântara, Gate 1
Un viaje de dos horas a través del puente 25 de Abril y de Cristo Rei hasta uno de los mejores lugares del río para ver la puesta de sol a la medianoche, con un patrón y un equipo de tripulación.
En €211 por personaCrucería en velero con champagne y aperitivos
- Welcome drink, champagne, appetisers
- Under the 25 de Abril Bridge
Disfruta de un crucero por Cristo Rei, Almada y el puente hasta un lugar libre de multitudes frente a la Praça do Comércio. Trajes de dormir, música y un baño a bordo.
Premium barEn €180 por personaCrucero premium con barra libre y Moët a la medianoche
- Premium open bar with spirits
- Doca de Santo Amaro, Gate 3
Aboard the Menina Júlia, positioned in front of Terreiro do Paço, with Portuguese cheese and charcuterie and a glass of Moët & Chandon to welcome the new year.
En €200 por personaCatamarán de lujo para 12 personas
- Maximum 12 guests
Check in at the Mercedes-Benz Oceanic Lounge, then board a spacious catamaran with a private restroom, an open bar, charcuterie and cheese, and sparkling wine with raisins at midnight.
En €315 por personaCatamaran with food and drinks for 12 guests
- Maximum 12 guests
Board at the Belém quay at 10:30 pm, cruise past the lit monuments and take position in front of Terreiro do Paço by 11:45 pm. Cheeses, cured meats, five drinks each and champagne at midnight.
PrivadoEn €1,000 por grupoPrivate sailboat for your group
- Just your group, up to 6 guests
A private sail with blankets, wine, king cake, and half a bottle of sparkling wine plus 12 raisins per person at midnight. Bookings support the company's youth solidarity project.
Precios en euros y valoraciones según lo mostrado en GetYourGuide, verificados . Los precios de la víspera de Año Nuevo pueden cambiar a medida que se acerque la fecha. Obtenemos una comisión cuando usted reserva a través de estos enlaces, sin ningún costo adicional para usted.
Three tips for New Year’s Eve on the Tagus
New Year is the busiest night of the year in Lisbon. Make sure your night flows smoothly.
Llegue al libro a tiempo
Every boat has a fixed number of seats and only one departure that night, and the small-group boats take 10 to 12 guests at most. The best-reviewed boats sell out first.
Tráeme una prenda de abrigo cálida
Lisbon averages around 9°C at night in December, and it feels colder on the river. Many sailboats hand out blankets, but a windproof jacket makes a big difference.
Check your dock
Boats leave from different docks, from Belém to Terreiro do Paço. Last year roads around the Baixa and Cais do Sodré closed from 4 pm, so plan to arrive by train, taxi or on foot.
How Lisbon celebrates New Year
El espectáculo pirotécnico es el punto culminante de un mes de celebraciones.
- Late November
Las luces se encienden
Lisbon switches on its Christmas lights across the city, and they stay up through the holidays.
- 31 December, 9:30 pm
The party starts
A free concert fills Praça do Comércio, the city’s largest square, with DJs and live music until 1 am.
- 11:55 pm
Drones over the river
Last year a drone and music show over the Tagus counted down the final minutes of the year.
- La medianoche
Ten-minute show
Fireworks rise from the Tagus in front of Praça do Comércio while the south bank lights up too. Glasses go up and 12 raisins go down, one for each wish.
River or land: where to watch the fireworks
Fewer crowds: pick a boat according to your needs.
Desde un barco
- Todo el espectáculo de una vez: Praça do Comércio, the 25 de Abril Bridge and the south bank in one view.
- Sin multitudes: espacio para moverse, tomar fotos y brindar sin ser empujado.
- Incluida la bebida: Cada viaje que se encuentra en esta página incluye al menos un brindis a la medianoche.
- Costs from €73 per person.
Desde tierra
- Gratuito: the party in Praça do Comércio is free and ran from 9:30 pm to 1 am last year.
- Puntos de vista: Senhora do Monte, Graça and Parque Eduardo VII look over the river from above.
- Very crowded, with security checks at the entrances: arrive early.
- Roads in the Baixa close from the afternoon.
Preguntas frecuentes
What time are the New Year's Eve fireworks in Lisbon?
The fireworks start at midnight on 31 December. At the 2025/26 show they lasted about 10 minutes, were launched from the Tagus in front of Praça do Comércio and were synchronised with 250 drones.
Where is the best place to watch the Lisbon fireworks?
From a boat on the Tagus. From the water you see the fireworks over Praça do Comércio and the shows on the south bank at the same time, without the crowds.
How much does a New Year's Eve boat trip in Lisbon cost?
In November 2026, shared boats cost from €73 to around €315 per person, and a private sailboat for up to 6 guests costs about €1,000 for the group. Prices on GetYourGuide can change closer to the date.
Is there a free New Year's Eve party in Lisbon?
Yes. Lisbon holds a free concert in Praça do Comércio (Terreiro do Paço) on 31 December. Last year it ran from 9:30 pm to 1 am, with security checks at the entrances.
Where do the New Year's Eve boats leave from?
It depends on the boat: Doca de Belém and Doca do Bom Sucesso in Belém, Doca de Santo Amaro and Doca de Alcântara near the 25 de Abril Bridge, Cais do Sodré, or the Sul e Sueste river station at Terreiro do Paço. The exact meeting point is in your GetYourGuide booking.
How do I get to the boat on New Year's Eve?
Last year traffic was closed from 4 pm around Praça do Comércio, the Baixa, Rossio and Cais do Sodré, and Terreiro do Paço metro station closed at 5 pm. Plan to arrive by train, taxi or on foot, well before your check-in time.
What is the weather like on New Year's Eve in Lisbon?
Cool and sometimes rainy: December averages about 15°C in the day and 9°C at night, and it feels colder on the river. Bring a warm, windproof layer; many sailboats provide blankets.
Can I cancel a New Year's Eve boat trip?
Cancellation terms vary by boat. Check the cancellation policy on each GetYourGuide listing before you book.
Ready to welcome 2027 on the Tagus?
New Year’s Eve boats in Lisbon have one departure a year. Pick yours while there are still seats.