Rio de Janeiro New Year 2027: Countdown & Fireworks

New Year 2027 arrives in Rio de Janeiro at midnight BRT (UTC−3) on Friday, January 1, 2027, which is 03:00 UTC on Friday, January 1, 2027.

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Fireworks 2027: Expected (annual event)

2027 event

Rio de Janeiro Fireworks 2027

Expected (annual event) Rio City Hall has not yet published the line-up or fireworks plan for New Year 2027, but a three-edition production contract with the producer SRCOM runs through the 2026/2027 Réveillon. Last year's party (New Year 2026) drew more than 5.1 million people to 13 stages, about 2.6 million of them on Copacabana, with a 12-minute fireworks show from 19 barges.

Event
Rio Réveillon — Copacabana New Year's Eve party
Type
Fireworks
Where
Usually held at Copacabana Beach
When
Traditionally at 00:00 (BRT)
Admission
Last year: free
Organizer
Riotur (Rio de Janeiro City Hall)
Watch live
TV Globo broadcast the Copacabana show live across Brazil last year (New Year 2026); the 2027 broadcast plans have not been announced.

Official updates

Where to watch in Rio de Janeiro

  1. Copacabana Beach — main stage (Palco Rio) — In front of the Copacabana Palace; last year (New Year 2026) it hosted the biggest names, with the fireworks launched from barges offshore. The stage plan for 2027 has not been published.
  2. Copacabana Beach — Palco Samba — Second Copacabana stage, near Rua República do Peru last year, with a samba line-up.
  3. Leme — The Leme end of the beach had its own gospel-music stage last year.
  4. Flamengo Beach — Its own stage (Post 2) and a separate fireworks show from three barges lasting 10 minutes at New Year 2026.

Getting there

  • Public transport is the main way to reach Copacabana; last year the metro operator MetrôRio recommended Siqueira Campos station for both arrival and return.
  • At New Year 2026 MetrôRio ran a special operation from 19:00 on 31 December to 05:00 on 1 January, with a pre-sold round-trip passport (R$ 15) on sale online until 18:00 on 31 December; check MetrôRio for the 2027 operation.
  • At New Year 2026 Avenida Atlântica closed to traffic from 07:00 on 31 December and all vehicle access to Copacabana was blocked from 21:00; the 2027 traffic plan has not been published.

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AT A GLANCE

Timezone
Brasília Time (BRT)
UTC Offset
UTC−3
Midnight arrives
Friday, January 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM BRT
Celebration order
29th of 37 cities to celebrate (same time as Buenos Aires and São Paulo)

How Rio de Janeiro celebrates

Rio de Janeiro rings in the New Year with a free beach party on Copacabana that City Hall bills as the world's largest. At New Year 2026, the tourism agency Riotur put the crowd on Copacabana at about 2.6 million people, and at more than 5.1 million across all of Rio's stages.

Concerts run on several stages from early evening, the main one in front of the Copacabana Palace. At midnight, fireworks are launched from barges offshore — at New Year 2026 the show used 19 barges and lasted about 12 minutes, joined by a 1,200-drone display.

Brazilians traditionally dress in white for Réveillon, a custom with roots in the Candomblé and Umbanda religions. Many people head to the shoreline to throw flowers into the sea as offerings to Iemanjá, the Queen of the Sea, or to jump seven waves, making a wish with each jump.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be fireworks in Rio de Janeiro for New Year 2027?

Expected, but not yet announced. Rio's Réveillon fireworks are launched from barges off Copacabana Beach, and a three-edition City Hall contract with the producer covers the 2026/2027 party. Last year's show (New Year 2026) used 19 barges and lasted about 12 minutes; the line-up and fireworks plan were published in November and December.

How long do the Copacabana fireworks last?

Last year's show (New Year 2026) lasted about 12 minutes, with a drone display synchronised to the fireworks. The duration, number of barges and soundtrack for 2027 have not been announced yet.

How do I get to Copacabana on New Year's Eve?

Public transport is the main access route. Last year (New Year 2026) MetrôRio recommended Siqueira Campos station and ran a special all-night operation with pre-sold passports, while Avenida Atlântica and the access roads were closed to vehicles during the day and evening. Check the Riotur and MetrôRio announcements for the 2027 plan.

What time is New Year in Rio de Janeiro?

New Year arrives in Rio de Janeiro at midnight Brasília Time (BRT, UTC−3). In 2027, that is 03:00 UTC on January 1, 2027.

How does Rio de Janeiro celebrate New Year's Eve?

Rio celebrates with a huge free open-air party on Copacabana Beach: concerts on several stages, then fireworks launched from barges at midnight. Many people dress in white and throw flowers into the sea as offerings to Iemanjá, and smaller stages operate in districts such as Flamengo and Madureira.

Is the Copacabana New Year's Eve party free?

Yes. The concerts and the fireworks on Copacabana Beach are free and open to the public. The event is organised by Riotur, the city's tourism agency, and the line-up is usually announced in November or December.

What time zone is Rio de Janeiro on New Year's Eve?

Rio de Janeiro observes Brasília Time (BRT, UTC−3) on New Year's Eve. Brazil has not used daylight saving time since 2019, so the clocks do not change at the end of the year.

Is Rio de Janeiro one of the first or last cities to celebrate New Year?

Among the 37 cities on this site, Rio de Janeiro is the 29th to reach midnight, at the same time as Buenos Aires and São Paulo. At UTC−3, it celebrates relatively late in the global celebration window.

Where do people celebrate New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro?

A focal point for New Year's Eve celebrations in Rio de Janeiro: Copacabana Beach. See the where-to-watch list above for more places.

What time should I tune in to watch Rio de Janeiro's New Year celebration?

Midnight arrives in Rio de Janeiro at 12:00 AM BRT (UTC−3) on Friday, January 1, 2027. The main moment of Rio Réveillon — Copacabana New Year's Eve party traditionally begins at midnight (00:00 BRT). TV Globo broadcast the Copacabana show live across Brazil last year (New Year 2026); the 2027 broadcast plans have not been announced.

How many people go to Copacabana on New Year's Eve?

At New Year 2026, Riotur put the crowd on Copacabana at about 2.6 million people and at more than 5.1 million across all of Rio's stages. City Hall bills the Réveillon as the world's largest New Year's Eve party.

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This page provides a live countdown to New Year 2027 in Rio de Janeiro (Brasília Time, UTC−3). New Year's Day 2027 in Rio de Janeiro falls on Friday, January 1, 2027 at midnight BRT. Rio celebrates with a free beach party on Copacabana, billed by City Hall as the world's largest, with concerts on several stages and a barge-launched fireworks show at midnight. At New Year 2026, Riotur put the crowd on Copacabana at about 2.6 million. Dressing in white and offering flowers to Iemanjá are widely observed traditions.