Fireworks, music, traditions and unique plans: say goodbye to the year and welcome the New Year in a city full of life. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
New Year’s Eve is one of the most magical nights of the year in Barcelona. Lively streets, celebrations in public squares, shows and plans for all tastes turn the city into the perfect setting to welcome the New Year. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed celebration or an all-night party, Barcelona offers options to enjoy it your own way.
Tradition in the square: the twelve chimes
One of the main gathering points on New Year’s Eve is Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, at Montjuïc. Every year, thousands of people come together to follow the twelve chimes, eat the traditional grapes and enjoy a spectacular show of lights, music and fireworks in front of the Magic Fountain.
It’s a shared, festive experience that blends tradition and modernity, and has become a New Year’s Eve classic in Barcelona.
Special dinners and parties for every taste
Hotels, restaurants and concert venues prepare special New Year’s Eve dinners with festive menus and parties that last until the early hours. From refined gastronomic experiences to more casual atmospheres, there are options for couples, groups of friends and families.
After dinner, nightclubs and live music venues open their doors to celebrate the arrival of the New Year with special events.
A nighttime stroll to welcome the New Year
If you prefer a quieter celebration, a nighttime walk through the city is a perfect alternative. Areas such as the historic center, the waterfront or the viewpoints of Montjuïc offer a special atmosphere on the night of December 31st.
It’s an ideal moment to reflect on the year that’s ending and welcome the new one calmly, surrounded by the city’s energy.
Getting around easily by public transport
On New Year’s Eve, public transport is the best option to move around Barcelona safely, comfortably and sustainably. Metro and bus services are reinforced during the night to make it easier to travel between celebration areas, restaurants and nightlife spots.
With the Hola Barcelona Travel Card, you can enjoy unlimited travel on metro, bus, tram and train, leave the car behind and enjoy the night without worries.
Start the year with a view
If you want to begin the year with an unforgettable image, head to one of the city’s urban viewpoints or to the seafront to watch Barcelona say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one. The first hours of January 1st offer a quieter, more special Barcelona—perfect for starting the year on the right foot.
This New Year’s Eve, celebrate in Barcelona: tradition, festivities and a city that never stops. Get around by public transport, enjoy the night with peace of mind and start the year the way it deserves. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
