Madrid New Years Eve 2024

Things to do on new years eve in Madrid, Spain. Top parties, fireworks, hotels & restaurants for NYE 2023-2024

The gorgeous city of Madrid is always a popular destination for a new years eve celebration, or Nochevieja to the locals. With public parties and huge gatherings across the city, while in the many top hotels, bars and restaurants there is always a great selection of top new year events no matter what your preference and let's not forget the fireworks!

Puerto del Sol NYE Party

The main annual event takes place in the central Puerto del Sol, so make your way there this new years eve to mingle with the crowds, you'll find a lively atmosphere throughout the evening as the countdown to midnight approaches. This year there will be fireworks and confetti show right after the countdown! Don't forget your 12 grapes! Details here.

Thousands of people head down to Madrid's answer to Times Square and the main party tends to be clustered around the iconic Casa de Correos building, where the clock adorning the building counts down the final minutes of the year with its very own ball drop.

After midnight the party isn't over there, and the crowds will stream our of the square across the city to fill the many bars and restaurants that will keep the party going will into the small hours of the new year.

New Year Traditions

The main Spanish tradition is eating 12 grapes as the clock strikes midnight - one for each of the twelve chimes to be precise, so make sure you pay a visit to the local fruitmarket before you head out for the night, although you will usually find that enterprising street vendors will capitalise on the tradition by selling (overpriced!) bunches to you as the hour approaches.

Teatro Kapital New Years Eve

So where to you head to if you want to keep the party going? Madrid has some great nightclubs, and on new years eve they will be holding some fabulous lively parties.

One popular venue is Teatro Kapital, on Calle de Atocha, where the party takes place across all 7 levels in this huge club. There will be top DJs here to lead the celebration into the new year - if you would like to attend then tickets will sell out quickly, you can buy yours online, one announced, here.

Madrid Christmas Lights

If you are planning on being in Madrid over the festive season then be sure to allow time to enjoy the annual Christmas illuminations, which will be lighting up the city street from late November right through to the Epiphany on 6 January.

The magical lights really add to the festive spirit in this spectacular city, and just wandering the streets enjoying the atmosphere can be a great part of your evening.

NYE Live Stream

As they have announced that there will be a fireworks display this year in Madrid, you may want to check out the live streaming webcam positioned at the Puerto del Sol, which can help bring you right into the heart of the party come new years eve:

Madrid webcams

New Years Eve Hotels

Madrid has a fabulolus selection of hotels to cater to most budgets, and on new years eve many will also be hosting their own private parties as well as offering package deals to try and encourage you to stay a little longer over the festive period.

One venue we can recommend that always hosts special events and has some excellent offers over the festive season is the Westin Palace Madrid.

Top recommended hotels for this new years eve also include the Artrip, Hotel Preciados, Gran Melia Fenix, NH Palacia de Tepa, Hotel Atlantico, and Catalonia des Cortes.

You can search, check availability and book all of the most popular Madrid new year hotels here.

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