Lonely PlanetSep 16
9 of the Best Cities in Europe to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Join in at the biggest party of the year with our guide to New Year
Focal point for the New Year's Festival
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- Guinness StorehouseAttractionJames's Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland.
- Dublin CastleAttractionFocal point for the New Year's Festival
- Christ Church CathedralPlace of worshipDublin's oldest building
- LiffeyAttractionSpectacular light display illuminates the skies above
- Elsewhere
- Moulin RougeTheatreParis, FranceVenue for enjoying a show
- River ThamesSightLondon, United KingdomBanks are lined for fireworks launched from the London Eye
- Champs ElyséesAttractionParis, FranceOfficial street party with sound and light show
- Arc de TriompheSightParis, FranceFireworks fill the sky above at midnight
- Tagus RiverPublic artworkLisbon, PortugalLine the river for fireworks
- London EyeSightLondon, United KingdomLaunches annual fireworks
- Natural History MuseumMuseumLondon, United KingdomHosts NYE party with live music and silent disco
- Bairro AltoSuburbLisbon, PortugalArea for vibrant nightlife, clubs, and bars
- HogmanayFestivalEdinburgh, United KingdomFour-day program of events including street party
- Hampstead HeathParkLondon, United KingdomThis grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to…
- Primrose HillParkLondon, United KingdomIt was named after the 64 metres (210 ft) hill in the centre of the park, one of the highest points in the London…
- London New Year’s Day ParadeFestivalLondon, United KingdomAnnual parade starting at 1pm on January 1
- Brandenburger TorSightBerlin, GermanyParty with live music, light shows, and DJ sets
- KulturbrauereiAttractionBerlin, GermanyBerlin's biggest indoor New Year's Eve party
- Praça do ComércioSightLisbon, PortugalPopular gathering spot for celebrations
- Torre de BelémSightLisbon, Portugal16th-century tower, vantage point for celebrations
- Sacré-Cœur plazaSightParis, FranceEnjoy incredible views of the Paris skyline
