Moscow New Years Eve 2024

Guide to new years eve in Moscow. Red Square fireworks, top parties, hotels & restaurants for NYE 2023-2024

Moscow red square new years eve fireworks

Update: As is expected, there are currently no details for this year.

Moscow will be hoping to host their iconic Red Square party once again next year to see in the new year with ice skating, music and of course the spectacular fireworks display at midnight.

While Red Square is the signature Moscow NYE event the space there is naturally limited, so many people will head elsewhere in the city for their new year celebrations, and fortunately this is a city with plenty going on for everyone.

The parks of Moscow will be especially busy over the course of the day, with crowds heading outside to enjoy winter sports and walks in the snow.

Red Square New Year Party

(No information available) While in the past this has been closed to the public for a live new years eve TV show, for the most part the Red Square new year party has always been open to the public and free of charge, with the only restriction being you need to get there in plenty of time to secure access.

There are sometimes tickets issued for invited guests too, but the process involved seems to change each year - we'll let you know what's happening for new year 2024 as soon as the details are available, but be aware it isn't always announced until, very close to the time, so it would pay to have a back up plan available.

Whatever the process involved the square is always closed to new entrants from 10pm in the evening on new years eve so you'll need to there well in advance and be prepared to be standing out in the cold for a good few hours.

New Years Eve Fireworks

(No Information available) Whether you can gain access to Red Square or not, this doesn't mean you won't get to see the fireworks as they can be viewed from several vantage points across the city.

Many people instead take a wander along the banks of the city's iconic Moskva River to find a more secluded spot - there are plenty of more obscure vantage points from where you'll be able to get a good view of the fireworks in a more sedate setting - the Moskva River bridge is a particular favourite, while there are also good views available from the grounds of Moscow University a little further out.

NYE Ice Skating

The ice rink in Red Square a a popular attraction throughout the festive season, and is especially popular on new years eve, so please be aware that you will need to buy tickets well in advance.

There has been the suggestion in the past that buying tickets for the ice rink is a good way to get access to Red Square for the new year party by default so this may be worth a try too.

NYE Parties & Events

Away from the family friendly party in Red Square, there are a multitude of bars and clubs in Moscow that will be competing for the new year trade, and the vast majority will be packed so it's sensible to book your tickets in advance.

Some of the most popular venues include Bar Belka, Icon Club and Propaganda.

New Years Eve Hotels

The hotels of Moscow are always popular on new years eve, as well as providing accommodation you will find many hosting their own new year parties, with spectacular dinners and celebrations giving people the excuse to get dressed up in their finery to party in style.

One top choice is always the Ritz-Carlton Moscow, who hold one of the most spectacular new year parties in the city, with fine dining, live music, champagne and caviar and fabulous views of the fireworks.

Take to the water on the River Palace for their new years eve celebration.

There is also a top new years eve party this year at the Hotel Baltschug Kempinski, with special offers including free over night stays.

For a full range of new years eve accommodation, you can find and book all the top Moscow new years eve hotels here

NYE Restaurants

For dining options on new years eve in Moscow then you are more than spoiled for choice, with over 5000 eateries spread across the metropolitan area, with all major international cuisines catered for, as well as most budgets (there are some eye-wateringly expensive venues, so best check the menus before booking!).

Most popular places include Rybniy bazar, Khachapuri, White Rabbit, Turandot and Chemodan. View the full range and make online reservations here.

NYE Live Stream

Watch all the action live here.

You can also watch on this live webcam stream, which comes direct from Red Square, from one of the best vantage points in the city, giving you a front row seat for the fireworks:

Moscow webcam

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