Porto traditionally celebrates New Year's Eve on Avenida dos Aliados with a free open-air concert and fireworks. Luxura chauffeurs take you from dinner to the countdown and home again.
- Dates
- 31 December 2026 – 1 January 2027
- Starts
- 21:00 local time
- Venue
- Avenida dos Aliados
- City
- Porto
On 31 December 2026, Porto will see in the New Year with its traditional celebration on Avenida dos Aliados, the grand avenue in front of the City Hall. The programme is announced by the city in December.
What happens on New Year's Eve in Porto?
The city's main celebration usually includes a free concert on Avenida dos Aliados and fireworks at midnight. Many visitors also watch fireworks from the banks of the Douro, at the Ribeira or in Vila Nova de Gaia, after dinner in a restaurant overlooking the river.
How do you get around Porto on New Year's Eve?
Streets around Aliados close to traffic in the evening, and the area is very crowded. Taxis are scarce after midnight. Your chauffeur can take you to dinner, drop you within walking distance of the celebrations and meet you at an agreed point after the fireworks.
Planning your night
- Check the city's programme in December.
- Reserve dinner early.
- Choose a pick-up point outside the closed streets.
- Book your return transfer before the day.
Explore more about chauffeur travel in Porto, or book your transfer online or on WhatsApp.
How your chauffeured day runs
- Pickup at your doorYour chauffeur arrives ahead of time and messages on arrival.
- Drop-off at the venueAs close to the entrance as the venue allows.
- Return rideYour chauffeur waits at a meeting point we share with you on the day.
