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.
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- 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.
Com pontuação máximaDe €145 por pessoaSmall-group yacht with open bar from Belém
- Open bar, cheese and sausage boards
Sail for three hours with a skipper and crew, then hold position right in front of Praça do Comércio for midnight. Sparkling wine, raisins and traditional Christmas cake are included.
City centreDe €85 por pessoaNew 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.
Melhor preçoDe €73 por pessoaFireworks cruise on the São Jorge ship
- Sparkling wine and raisins
The lowest-priced trip on the river, boarding at the Sul e Sueste river station by Praça do Comércio. A large ship with an indoor deck out of the wind, and fireworks on both riverbanks.
PartyDe €97 por pessoaNew Year's Eve party cruise with DJ and open bar
- Open bar and live DJ
- 1 bottle of sparkling wine per 2 guests
Three hours of party on the Tagus with beer, sangria, white wine and soft drinks, a live DJ and 12 lucky raisins at midnight. The meeting point depends on the option you book.
De €150 por pessoaNew Year's Eve on board with open bar and supper
- Open bar, supper and sparkling wine
Choose a catamaran or the historic Évora boat, with a DJ, an open bar and a light supper, then watch the Terreiro do Paço fireworks from the river.
De €150 por pessoaSailing cruise from Belém with bolo rei
- Wine, bolo rei and sparkling wine
Leave from Doca do Bom Sucesso by the Altis Belém hotel and watch the fireworks on both sides of the river, with the Portuguese king cake and raisins for your wishes.
De €175 por pessoaLuxury sailboat to the fireworks
- Sparkling wine and king cake
Sail past Belém Tower, MAAT and the Discoveries Monument and under the 25 de Abril Bridge before midnight. Extra drinks can be bought on board.
De €150 por pessoaNew Year's party on a sailboat
- Snacks, wine, sangria and Wi-Fi
Portuguese snacks and pastries with vinho verde and red-fruit sangria, blankets for the deck, and sparkling wine with 12 raisins at midnight.
De €150 por pessoaSmall-group sailboat with open bar
- Up to 10 guests per boat
An open bar of wine, sangria, beer and juice with snacks, king cake and a cheese and charcuterie board. Toilet and blankets on board.
De €151 por pessoaSailboat cruise with 12 raisins at midnight
- Sparkling wine and 12 raisins
- Doca de Alcântara, Gate 1
A two-hour sail past the 25 de Abril Bridge and Cristo Rei to one of the best spots on the river for midnight, with a skipper and crew.
De €211 por pessoaSailboat cruise with champagne and appetisers
- Welcome drink, champagne, appetisers
- Under the 25 de Abril Bridge
Cruise past Cristo Rei, Almada and the bridge to a crowd-free spot facing Praça do Comércio. Blankets, music and a bathroom on board.
Premium barDe €180 por pessoaPremium open-bar cruise with Moët at midnight
- 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.
De €200 por pessoaLuxury catamaran for 12 guests
- 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.
De €315 por pessoaCatamaran 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.
PrivadoDe €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.
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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.
Livre-se do livro a tempo
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.
Traga uma camada quente
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
O espetáculo de fogos de artifício é o ponto alto de um mês de celebrações.
- Late November
As luzes acendem
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.
- A meia-noite
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.
De um barco
- Todo o espetáculo de uma vez: Praça do Comércio, the 25 de Abril Bridge and the south bank in one view.
- Sem multidões: Espaço para se movimentar, tirar fotos e brindar sem ser pressionado.
- Ingredientes incluídos: Todas as viagens nesta página incluem pelo menos um brindes à meia-noite.
- Costs from €73 per person.
De terra
- Gratuito: the party in Praça do Comércio is free and ran from 9:30 pm to 1 am last year.
- Pontos 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.
Perguntas Frequentes
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.