Paris New Year 2027: Countdown & Fireworks

New Year 2027 arrives in Paris at midnight CET (UTC+1) on Friday, January 1, 2027, which is 23:00 UTC on Thursday, December 31, 2026.

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Fireworks 2027: Expected (annual event)

2027 event

Paris Fireworks 2027

Expected (annual event) No programme for New Year 2027 has been published yet, but the City of Paris, which instituted the Champs-Élysées festivities in 2014, calls the video mapping and midnight fireworks a tradition, and a City notice updated in July 2026 tells the avenue's Christmas-market operator to accept closures for the 31 December festivities. Last year the police prefecture had the concert cancelled, so the format can change.

Event
New Year's Eve on the Champs-Élysées: Arc de Triomphe video mapping and fireworks
Type
Fireworks
Where
Usually held at Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe
When
Traditionally at 00:00 (CET)
Admission
Last year: free
Organizer
City of Paris (Ville de Paris)
Watch live
Last year (New Year 2026) the show was scheduled to air live on France 2 and france.tv in “La Grande Soirée du 31 de Paris”, made with the City of Paris. Broadcasters for New Year 2027 have not been announced.

Official updates

Where to watch in Paris

  1. Champs-Élysées (public zone) — Free pedestrian zone between Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. Last year (New Year 2026) it opened to the public at 19:00 and the city advised arriving before 21:00.
  2. Place de la Concorde — The main entrance to the Champs-Élysées zone last year, with other access points at avenue Montaigne, avenue Matignon and avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  3. Arc de Triomphe (Place Charles-de-Gaulle) — Last year (New Year 2026) the video mapping was projected on its façade from 23:50 and the fireworks at midnight lit it up.
  4. Eiffel Tower area — No fireworks are launched from the Eiffel Tower on New Year's Eve. The tower sparkles for five minutes at the start of each hour after dusk, until midnight or 1 am depending on the season.

Getting there

  • Last year (New Year 2026) public transport was free from 17:00 on 31 December until noon on 1 January, according to the City of Paris.
  • Last year (New Year 2026) several metro stations around the Champs-Élysées closed for security in stages, from 14:00 (Charles de Gaulle - Étoile, Argentine) and 16:00 (including Concorde, George V and Franklin D. Roosevelt), and some reopened around 01:00.
  • Last year (New Year 2026) the avenue had 14 public access points, with glass bottles banned, alcohol sales prohibited nearby and strollers not recommended.

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AT A GLANCE

Timezone
Central European Time (CET)
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Midnight arrives
Friday, January 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM CET
Celebration order
22nd of 37 cities to celebrate (same time as Amsterdam, Berlin, Lagos and Madrid)

How Paris celebrates

Paris celebrates La Saint-Sylvestre with a spectacular free light show on the Champs-Élysées, as hundreds of thousands gather on the iconic avenue stretching from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe.

The Eiffel Tower sparkles for five minutes at the start of each hour after dusk, until midnight or 1 am depending on the season. Fireworks and projections illuminate the Arc de Triomphe, and the entire avenue closes to traffic for a massive pedestrian celebration.

Parisians traditionally mark the night with réveillon — an elaborate dinner with family or friends — before heading to midnight festivities. Champagne flows freely, befitting the nation where it was invented. Neighbourhood celebrations in the Marais, Montmartre, and along the Canal Saint-Martin offer alternatives to the Champs-Élysées crowds.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be fireworks in Paris for New Year 2027?

Expected, but not yet announced. The City of Paris has held a free midnight fireworks display on the Champs-Élysées, after video mapping on the Arc de Triomphe (at 23:50 at New Year 2026), and calls it a tradition; no programme for New Year 2027 has been published. The police prefecture had last year's concert cancelled, so the format may change.

Are there fireworks at the Eiffel Tower on New Year's Eve in Paris?

No. There is no fireworks show at the Eiffel Tower on New Year's Eve; the official show is on the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe. The tower sparkles for five minutes at the start of each hour after dusk, until midnight or 1 am depending on the season.

How do I get to the Champs-Élysées show on New Year's Eve?

Last year (New Year 2026) the avenue opened to the public at 19:00 with the main entrance at Place de la Concorde, public transport was free from 17:00 until noon the next day, and several metro stations nearby closed for security from the afternoon. Check paris.fr for this year's arrangements.

What time is New Year in Paris?

New Year arrives in Paris at midnight Central European Time (CET, UTC+1). In 2027, that is 23:00 UTC on December 31, 2026.

How does Paris celebrate New Year's Eve?

Paris celebrates with a free public light show on the Champs-Élysées, fireworks, and the réveillon tradition of a festive dinner with family or friends.

Is the New Year celebration in Paris free?

The Champs-Élysées light show and Eiffel Tower display are free to watch. Restaurants and ticketed events charge entry but the public outdoor celebrations are open to all.

What time zone is Paris on New Year's Eve?

Paris is on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) on New Year's Eve.

Is Paris one of the first or last cities to celebrate New Year?

Among the 37 cities on this site, Paris is the 22nd to reach midnight, at the same time as Amsterdam, Berlin, Lagos and Madrid. At UTC+1, it celebrates around the middle of the global celebration window.

Where do people celebrate New Year's Eve in Paris?

A focal point for New Year's Eve celebrations in Paris: Champs-Élysées / Arc de Triomphe. See the where-to-watch list above for more places.

What time should I tune in to watch Paris's New Year celebration?

Midnight arrives in Paris at 12:00 AM CET (UTC+1) on Friday, January 1, 2027. The main moment of New Year's Eve on the Champs-Élysées: Arc de Triomphe video mapping and fireworks traditionally begins at midnight (00:00 CET). Last year (New Year 2026) the show was scheduled to air live on France 2 and france.tv in “La Grande Soirée du 31 de Paris”, made with the City of Paris. Broadcasters for New Year 2027 have not been announced.

What is réveillon in France?

Réveillon is the traditional French New Year's Eve dinner, typically a lavish multi-course meal shared with family or friends. It often features oysters, foie gras, and champagne. The word comes from “réveiller” (to wake up), referring to staying awake past midnight.

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This page provides a live countdown to New Year 2027 in Paris (Central European Time, UTC+1). New Year's Day 2027 in Paris falls on Friday, January 1, 2027 at midnight CET. Paris celebrates with a free light show on the Champs-Élysées; the Eiffel Tower sparkles for five minutes at the start of each hour after dusk, until midnight or 1 am depending on the season. The réveillon tradition of festive dining is central to French New Year celebrations.