WHENFriday 2 January to Sat Jan 3rd 2026 ADDRESS
, Albufeira
Albufeira is famous for its New Year's Eve celebrations and the 2025/ 2026 'Albufeira Carpe Nox' will be bigger and better than ever! Fireworks, aerial acrobatics, an amazing sea and sky laser show, with 500 drones, fabulous concerts and DJ sessions on the beach, plus Paderne Medieval Fair and a street food fair. Don't miss it! And for 2026, there is a new show scheduled for 5pm on the 1st Jan, to start the year off in spectacular fashion.
One of the best events in Europe, Albufeira has another spectacular New Year's Eve programme for New Year. There will be concerts by the sea, street entertainment, street food, and of course, the massive and unique party on the beach and interactive show on 31st December to welcome in the new year.
Details for the party to say goodby to 2025, and hello to 2026 will be available soon.
New Year's Eve 2025/ 2026 Albufeira Carpe Nox - 31st Dec. 2025 - Praia dos Pescadores
Free Entry
Carpe Nox is where the sea, the sky, the beaches and the people come together to embrace a fabulously creative, immersive and entertaining spectacle.
The huge stage on Praia dos Pescadores with mesmerizing multimedia displays welcomes different bands and acts, Headline performance is by iconic Portuguese band Silence4, back on stage after a 30 year break
The countdown to midnight and the new year will unleash the unique Carpe Nox show. There will be stunning fireworks, aerial acrobatics, a laser light show on sea and sky, with 500 drones, and a specially created and interactive soundtrack.
The party continues into the early hours of 2026 with DJ Wilson Honorado on stage.
1st Jan - New Year's Day Show
The first sunset party of the year! Live music with Portuguese band Quatro e Meia - a good-vibes concert with great entertainment to start the year.
Free Entry.
Paderne Medieval Festival - 28th Dec. to 2nd Jan.
Albufeira Carpe Nox programme also includes the fascinating Medieval Festival at Paderne. From 28th Dec. to 2nd Jan. Paderne steps back in time to the 14th century, with medieval markets, music, troubadours, knights and historic re-enactments and jousts.
Find out more about Paderne Medieval Festival
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