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
16th-century tower, vantage point for celebrations
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- Tagus RiverPublic artworkLine the river for fireworks
- Bairro AltoSuburbArea for vibrant nightlife, clubs, and bars
- Praça do ComércioSightPopular gathering spot for celebrations
- Torre de BelémSight16th-century tower, vantage point for celebrations
- Elsewhere
- Moulin RougeTheatreParis, FranceVenue for enjoying a show
- Guinness StorehouseAttractionDublin, IrelandJames's Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland.
- 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
- London EyeSightLondon, United KingdomLaunches annual fireworks
- Natural History MuseumMuseumLondon, United KingdomHosts NYE party with live music and silent disco
- 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…
- Dublin CastleAttractionDublin, IrelandFocal point for the New Year's Festival
- 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
- Sacré-Cœur plazaSightParis, FranceEnjoy incredible views of the Paris skyline
- Christ Church CathedralSightDublin, IrelandDublin's oldest building
- LiffeySightDublin, IrelandSpectacular light display illuminates the skies above