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
Annual parade starting at 1pm on January 1
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- River ThamesSightBanks are lined for fireworks launched from the London Eye
- London EyeSightLaunches annual fireworks
- Natural History MuseumMuseumHosts NYE party with live music and silent disco
- Hampstead HeathParkThis grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to…
- Primrose HillParkIt 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 ParadeFestivalAnnual parade starting at 1pm on January 1
- Elsewhere
- Moulin RougeTheatreParis, FranceVenue for enjoying a show
- Guinness StorehouseAttractionDublin, IrelandJames's Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland.
- 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
- Bairro AltoSuburbLisbon, PortugalArea for vibrant nightlife, clubs, and bars
- HogmanayFestivalEdinburgh, United KingdomFour-day program of events including street party
- Dublin CastleAttractionDublin, IrelandFocal point for the New Year's Festival
- 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
- Christ Church CathedralSightDublin, IrelandDublin's oldest building
- LiffeySightDublin, IrelandSpectacular light display illuminates the skies above