Rio de Janeiro New Years Eve 2024

Guide to new years eve in Rio. Copacabana beach party & fireworks, top hotels and restaurants for NYE 2023-2024

Whenever you think of Rio de Janeiro it conjures images of the ultimate celebration location!

If you are looking for an unforgettable party this new years eve, then Rio de Janeiro is pretty much synonymous with the epic party on the city's iconic Copacabana beach. There are usually crowds, estimated at over a staggering 3 million, that gather to see in the new year with a day long party followed by some of the most spectacular fireworks in the world.

Although the Copacabana is the focal point of the festivities there are of course plenty of other new years eve celebrations in a city of this size and we will try and pick out some of the best options for you, as well as some of the top hotel accommodation offers for over the festive period.

Copacabana New Years Eve

Don your best white outfit and head to one of the biggest, NYE celebrations in the world for the free new years eve party on Rio's Copacabana beach. Party with a crowd of literally millions of people all gathering to watch the entertainment throughout the evening, culminating in a fireworks display on the stroke of midnight.

The fireworks at midnight are typically accompanied by music from the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra.

If you're planning on attending the Copacabana party then the best advice we can give is to make sure you arrive early - you'll really need to be in place by 7pm to avoid the worst of the crowds, while it makes sense to pick a spot a little way from the main area, as this will just be crazy later in the evening.

You should also look to take your own food and drink for the evening as leaving the beach and getting back will be virtually impossible after about 9pm, and plan to be out until well into the early hours of new morning on new years day.

Above all, keep your wits about you and stay safe - crowds of this size will always attract petty thieves and pickpockets so make sure you have your valuables secured in a very safe place.

New Years Eve at Fasano

If you're looking for a venue with a view then we can highly recommend Fasano Rooftop Pool Lounge, where they have an ideal location with great views of the Ipanema Beach, the city skyline and the ocean so you can catch the fireworks. Get more information here.

NYE Live Stream

There will be live TV coverage on Brazilian TV of the Copacabana fireworks and we'll bring you the link to watch live online right here. Reuters has also covered the fireworks in the past, so worth a shot.

Another great option is to check out the live streaming webcam, perfectly positioned right on the beach:

Rio webcam

Hotels & Accommodation

If you're planning on visiting Rio de Janeiro for the new years eve celebrations then you should be aware that the whole place will be absolutely packed, so an early reservation is not so much recommended as absolutely essential.

Top recommended places to stay for views of the beach include the Belmond Copacabana Palace, the Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel, Praia Ipanema Hotel and the Windsor Excelsior Copacabana.

Hotel Emiliano is also a top choice is you like the idea of a new year party on a rooftop bar.

You can search, check availability and book all of the top Rio new years eve hotels here .

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