17 Places To Party On New Year’s Eve In Rio de Janeiro Until Sunrise And What It Costs

Spending New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro was on my bucket list for years, and it lived up to every bit of the hype. We partied until sunrise, and I’ll never forget it. In this post, I’m sharing where we celebrated (my sister’s milestone birthday), why we chose that spot, and other great places to party in Rio. If you’re still planning your trip, I shared all my tips for visiting Brazil in this post.

Best New Year’s Eve Parties In Rio de Janeiro At A Glance

Here’s a quick look at every party in this guide, starting with where we celebrated. All prices are in US dollars (USD) and are per person (unless noted). These prices are current as of October 2026, but they change every year, so check each party’s website for the latest. Prices marked with * are from last year because this year’s aren’t out yet, so expect them to be a little higher. Some hotels also add a 10% to 15% service fee, which I noted under each one.

Quick Price Guide

Hotel Or Party	What’s Included	What Makes It Special	Price (US Dollars)
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel	Champagne open bar, seafood, DJs	James Bond glamour	USD $1,200
Fairmont Rio Copacabana	Chef’s dinner, five courses	Fireworks view	USD $300 to $1,340
Fasano Rio de Janeiro	Rooftop party with a DJ	Small, exclusive crowd	Up to USD $1,060
JW Marriott Rio de Janeiro	Champagne, oysters, sushi	Front row on the beach	Not posted yet
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana	Open bar, food, samba	Rooftop 39 floors up	USD $640 to $1,590
A Private Yacht	Boat and crew	Fireworks from the water	USD $1,000 to $12,000 a boat
Pestana Rio Atlântica	Food, drinks, samba drums	Rooftop lounges	USD $800 to $1,060
Réveillon Do Morro	Cable car, open bar, buffet	The city from above	Up to USD $600
Emiliano Rio	Dinner, lounge, live music	Boutique rooftop	Not posted yet
Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro	Buffet, open bar, show	Big ballroom party	USD $550*
Windsor Leme Rooftop	Buffet, drinks, DJ	Relaxed rooftop	USD $420 to $480*
Clássico Beach Club	Open bar, open food	On the sand	From USD $200*
Rio Othon Palace Rooftop	Open bar, food, samba	Lively rooftop	Not posted yet
Deseo	Seafood buffet, bubbly	Dinner on the sand	From USD $190*
Réveillon Niemeyer At Hotel Nacional	Premium open bar, shows	Party until 5 a.m.	Not posted yet
Sheraton Grand Rio	Dinner or party options	Quiet beach resort	From USD $250*
Réveillon Corcovado	Open bar, breakfast	Under Christ the Redeemer	Not posted yet
Copacabana Beach	Concerts and fireworks	Millions in white	Free

I converted all prices from the Brazilian real at about 5 to USD $1 (as of October 2026), so your final charge may be a little different.

Where The Big Party Happens: Copacabana Beach (Free)

The biggest party on New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro is free and right on the sand. About 2.6 million people celebrated on Copacabana Beach last year, almost all dressed in white. Three concert stages feature some of Brazil’s biggest names, and the night also has a drone show and about 12 minutes of fireworks launched from 19 barges in the ocean. Most of the parties on this list plan their night around those fireworks.

Roads start closing in the morning, and taxis can’t get through at night. Luckily, we booked a ride through our hotel that took us to the party and brought us back. If you can book your ride ahead of time, do it. Otherwise, you can walk or take the metro; just buy your metro ticket in advance. I’m not kidding, getting back is the BIGGEST headache of the night if you don’t plan ahead. Plan it right, or you’ll pay the price when you’re stuck in the crowds after the parties end, hahaha!

17 Best Places To Party On New Year’s Eve In Rio

1. Copacabana Palace (Party Tickets About USD $1,200 Per Person)

• Neighborhood: Copacabana
• Price: About USD $1,200 per person (up to R$5,950)
• What’s included: A premium open bar with Veuve Clicquot champagne and signature cocktails, seafood and meat stations, cheeses and charcuterie, a dessert buffet, and DJs and live music until sunrise.
• What makes it special: It feels like a scene from a James Bond movie. Everyone wears white, there’s champagne on the terrace, and the ocean and fireworks are right in front of you.
• Pros: Seats right in front of the main stage and the fireworks, and the party goes until sunrise.
• Cons: It’s one of the pricier parties, and tickets go fast.

This is where we celebrated. Having a Brazilian friend in our corner helped so much. She’s been to more New Year’s Eve parties in Rio than she can count, and she kept coming back to the Copacabana Palace party. She said the music, food, and drinks made it one of the most memorable nights in Rio, and she wasn’t wrong.

The food and drinks were unbelievable. The premium open bar features Veuve Clicquot, seafood and meat stations, desserts everywhere, and DJs and live music until sunrise. At midnight, you toast on the terrace while the fireworks go off over the beach, right in front of the main stage. The dress code is smart casual, and almost everyone wears white.

Tickets sell online and must be paid for in advance. You don’t have to stay at the hotel to go; however, if you’d like to stay at the Copacabana Palace, Belmond offers a five-night New Year’s package that includes your party ticket.

2. Fairmont Rio Copacabana (Party Tickets From USD $300 Per Person)

• Neighborhood: Copacabana
• Price: About USD $300 to USD $1,340 per person (R$1,500 to R$6,700), plus 10% service
• What’s included: Four options: a buffet in the Arpoador room (no drinks), a dinner at Tropik Beach Club, or a five-course dinner by chef Jérôme Dardillac on the 6th floor, inside or outside, with a live band and an after-party.
• What makes it special: A chef’s dinner on the 6th floor, facing the fireworks straight on.
• Pros: Clear fireworks views, with options at different prices.
• Cons: The outside tables have the best view, and they cost the most.

The Fairmont sits at the Ipanema end of Copacabana Beach, and this year there are four ways to celebrate. The big one is a five-course dinner by chef Jérôme Dardillac on the 6th floor, starting at 7:30 p.m., with a live band and access to the after-party. It’s about USD $1,140 per person inside and about USD $1,340 outside. If you’d rather be on the sand, Tropik Beach Club offers its own dinner for about USD $860, and the Arpoador room offers a buffet without drinks for about USD $300. All Fairmont prices are plus a 10% service fee.

3. Fasano Rio de Janeiro (Party Tickets Up To USD $1,060 Per Person)

• Neighborhood: Ipanema
• Price: Up to about USD $1,060 per person for the party only (up to R$5,280), plus 15% service
• What’s included: Entry to the rooftop party with DJ Lucce from 11 p.m. Dinner is extra.
• What makes it special: A small, exclusive crowd on one of Ipanema’s most popular rooftops, with ocean and mountain views.
• Pros: A small, exclusive crowd in Ipanema.
• Cons: Dinner isn’t included, and you make reservations by email.

The Fasano rooftop in Ipanema turns into a party at 11 p.m. with DJ Lucce. The crowd is smaller and more exclusive, with views of the ocean and the mountains. The price covers the party only, and you make reservations by email. The hotel also offers packages for several nights from December 30 to January 3.

4. JW Marriott Rio de Janeiro (Party Price Not Posted Yet)

• Neighborhood: Copacabana
• Price: Not posted yet
• What’s included: In past years: Veuve Clicquot, passed cocktails, an oyster and sushi bar, and DJs.
• What makes it special: A front view of the fireworks from a classic hotel right on the beach.
• Pros: Right on the beach with a front view of the fireworks.
• Cons: This year’s details aren’t posted yet, so you’ll need to contact the hotel.

The JW Marriott sits on Avenida Atlântica with a front view of the fireworks. Past parties have had Veuve Clicquot, an oyster and sushi bar, and DJs, with a second, more relaxed option on the mezzanine with a paired dinner. This year’s prices aren’t posted yet, so contact the hotel to ask.

5. Hilton Rio Copacabana (Party Tickets From USD $640 Per Person)

• Neighborhood: Copacabana
• Price: About USD $640 to USD $1,590 per person (R$3,190 to R$7,933), service included
• What’s included: Restaurant: a full buffet, an open bar, samba drummers and dancers, and a DJ. Rooftop: an open bar, finger food by chef Pablo Ferreyra, samba drummers, and a DJ.
• What makes it special: An outdoor rooftop 39 floors up, with the whole beach below you. Adults only.
• Pros: Three price levels to choose from, plus a rooftop 39 floors up.
• Cons: The rooftop is adults only, and the most affordable restaurant tables don’t have an ocean view.

The Hilton has three parties, and you don’t need to be a guest to attend any. The Clarice restaurant has a full buffet, an open bar, a samba school drum line, and a DJ. The Isabel Lounge, on the 39th-floor rooftop, has an open bar, finger food by chef Pablo Ferreyra, and a panoramic view of the beach. Isabel Premium, one floor up, is a smaller party just steps from the fireworks. Rooftop parties are adults-only, and the price includes service.

6. A Private Yacht (Boats From USD $1,000)

• Neighborhood: Marina da Glória to Copacabana
• Price: About USD $1,000 to USD $12,000 per boat
• What’s included: The boat, the crew, and the fuel. Food and drinks are usually extra.
• What makes it special: Your own group, on the water, with the fireworks all around you.
• Pros: No crowds, and it’s just your group.
• Cons: It’s priced per boat, so it works best with a group, and food and drinks are usually extra.

Watching the fireworks from the water is such a special way to ring in the new year. Private boats leave Marina da Glória around 9 p.m., cruise past Sugarloaf, and anchor off Copacabana Beach before midnight. A yacht about 60 feet long, for up to 18 people, is about USD $5,000, so it makes sense with a group of friends. The crew is included, but food and drinks are usually extra. If you don’t want a whole boat, shared boat parties with an open bar and a DJ start at about USD $500 per person.

7. Pestana Rio Atlântica (Party Tickets From USD $800 Per Person)

• Neighborhood: Copacabana
• Price: About USD $800 to USD $1,060 per person (R$3,990 to R$5,290)
• What’s included: An open bar, open food with a live cooking station, a dessert buffet, a DJ, and the Beija Flor samba drummers. The VIP area adds a premium open bar.
• What makes it special: Outdoor rooftop lounges right over the beach.
• Pros: Everything is included, and it goes on rain or shine.
• Cons: The Sollarium VIP area costs more, and prices go up as tickets sell.

This rooftop party sits right on Copacabana Beach and features an open bar, a live cooking station, a dessert buffet, a DJ, and the Beija Flor samba school drummers. You can sit at bistro tables or in outdoor lounges, and the party goes on rain or shine. The VIP Solarium area costs more and comes with a premium open bar. The party runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., and prices go up as tickets sell.

8. Réveillon Do Morro At Sugarloaf (Tickets Up To USD $600 Per Person)

• Neighborhood: Urca
• Price: Up to about USD $600 per person (up to R$2,990), plus 10% service
• What’s included: Cable car ride, open bar, buffet, and live music. VIP tickets add time at the top of Sugarloaf.
• What makes it special: You watch the fireworks from above, with the whole city lit up below you.
• Pros: A view of the whole city that you won’t get anywhere else.
• Cons: You see the fireworks from a distance, not up close, and only VIP tickets get you to the top of Sugarloaf.

You ring in the new year on top of Morro da Urca, with the whole city and the fireworks below you. Best of all, tickets include the cable car ride, an open bar, a buffet, and live music. The VIP tickets also take you up to the top of Sugarloaf between 10:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.

9. Emiliano Rio (Party Price Not Posted Yet)

• Neighborhood: Copacabana
• Price: Not posted yet
• What’s included: A New Year’s dinner, a lounge for two, bossa nova and samba shows, guest DJs, and the Mangueira samba drummers.
• What makes it special: A boutique hotel rooftop with a smaller crowd, mostly hotel guests.
• Pros: A smaller, more relaxed crowd at a boutique hotel.
• Cons: It’s mostly for hotel guests, so if you’re not staying there, you’ll need to ask.

The Emiliano’s rooftop in Copacabana hosts a party with bossa nova and samba shows, guest DJs, the Mangueira samba drummers, and a special New Year’s dinner. The ticket includes a lounge for two. The party is usually booked with a hotel stay, so if you’re not staying there, email the hotel to ask about tickets.

10. Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro (Party Tickets About USD $550 Per Person)

• Neighborhood: Barra da Tijuca
• Price: About USD $550 per person (last year’s price)
• What’s included: Buffet, open bar, DJ, live show, and samba drum line.
• What makes it special: A big ballroom party, close by if you’re staying in Barra.
• Pros: Big, high-energy party, close if you’re staying in Barra.
• Cons: It’s far from Copacabana.

This big ballroom party in Barra da Tijuca includes a buffet, an open bar, a DJ, and a samba school drum line. It’s a good pick if you’re staying in Barra. Prices are from last year.

11. Windsor Leme Rooftop (Party Tickets From USD $420 Per Person)

• Neighborhood: Leme
• Price: About USD $420 to USD $480 per person (last year’s price)
• What’s included: A full buffet, drinks, a DJ, and live music.
• What makes it special: A relaxed rooftop at the quieter end of Copacabana Beach.
• Pros: A rooftop party at a lower price than most hotels on this list.
• Cons: A simpler menu than the fancier parties.

Rated five stars, this hotel sits at the Leme end of Copacabana Beach. Its rooftop party includes a full buffet, drinks, a DJ, and live music. If you’d like something calmer, the restaurant also offers dinner for about USD $240, and that one is this year’s price. However, the rooftop price is from last year.

12. Clássico Beach Club In Leme (Tickets From USD $200 Per Person)

• Neighborhood: Leme
• Price: From about USD $200 per person (last year’s price)
• What’s included: An open bar, open food, a midnight supper, DJs, and a samba show.
• What makes it special: Your feet in the sand, with a direct view of the fireworks.
• Pros: Right on the sand with a direct view of the fireworks.
• Cons: You’re close to the beach crowds.

Clássico is an upscale beach club on the sand in Leme, right by the rocks at the quiet end of Copacabana Beach. The New Year’s Eve party has an open bar, open food, a midnight supper, DJs, and a samba show, with a direct view of the fireworks. For example, you can book a single seat at a bistro table or a whole table for four. Prices are from last year.

13. Rio Othon Palace Rooftop (Party Price Not Posted Yet)

• Neighborhood: Copacabana
• Price: Not posted yet
• What’s included: An open bar, open food, a live band, a samba school, and a DJ.
• What makes it special: A big, high-energy rooftop party.
• Pros: A big rooftop party with a view of the fireworks.
• Cons: It’s more of a big party than an elegant night.

This Copacabana hotel hosts a big rooftop party with fireworks views, an open bar, a samba school, and a DJ. It’s more of a lively party than an elegant night. This year’s prices aren’t posted yet, so email the hotel to ask.

14. Deseo In Leme (Party Tickets From USD $190 Per Person)

• Neighborhood: Leme
• Price: From about USD $190 per person (last year’s price)
• What’s included: A buffet with oysters, shrimp, fish, and steak, caipirinhas, beer and wine, a bottle of sparkling wine for every two guests, and private bathrooms.
• What makes it special: A dinner party right on the sand, close to the fireworks.
• Pros: Great seafood on the sand, plus private bathrooms.
• Cons: It ends at 3 a.m., so it’s not a sunrise party.

For a party right on the sand, Deseo sits on the Leme waterfront, close to the fireworks. Everything is included: oysters, shrimp, and steak, caipirinhas and wine, and a bottle of sparkling wine for every two guests at midnight. It runs from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. and even has private bathrooms, which is a big deal on New Year’s Eve in Rio. Prices are from last year.

15. Réveillon Niemeyer (Party Price Not Posted Yet)

• Neighborhood: São Conrado
• Price: Not posted yet
• What’s included: A premium open bar with imported gin, vodka, and whisky; food stations with Italian pasta and desserts; a midnight supper; and live shows.
• What makes it special: It runs from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., so you can really party until sunrise.
• Pros: It goes until 5 a.m., with live shows from big Brazilian names.
• Cons: It’s in São Conrado, not Copacabana, and tickets go fast.

This party is in São Conrado, at the round Hotel Nacional designed by Oscar Niemeyer, with the ocean and mountains all around. It goes from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., so you really do party until sunrise. It features a premium open bar with imported gin and whisky, Italian food stations, a midnight supper, and live shows by Ferrugem and Monobloco. It’s a popular one, so grab tickets as soon as they go on sale.

16. Sheraton Grand Rio (Party Tickets From USD $250 Per Person)

• Neighborhood: Vidigal, next to Leblon
• Price: From about USD $250 per person (last year’s prices), plus 10% service
• What’s included: In past years: a buffet dinner with bossa nova, a seven-course dinner, or a party with an open bar, a DJ, and a show.
• What makes it special: A quieter night at a resort with its own stretch of beach.
• Pros: A calmer night with its own stretch of beach.
• Cons: This year’s details aren’t posted yet, and it’s away from the main fireworks.

The Sheraton sits at the end of Leblon, on its own stretch of beach. In past years, it offered a few ways to celebrate: a buffet dinner with bossa nova, a seven-course dinner, or a party with an open bar, a DJ, and a show. Last year, the buffet was about USD $250, the party about USD $460, and the dinner about USD $540, plus 10% service. It’s a good choice if you want a calmer night away from the crowds.

17. Réveillon Corcovado (Party Price Not Posted Yet)

• Neighborhood: Cosme Velho
• Price: Not posted yet
• What’s included: A premium open bar, a midnight supper, finger food, desserts, breakfast, and live samba and pagode.
• What makes it special: You celebrate with Christ the Redeemer lit up right above you.
• Pros: Christ the Redeemer lit up right above you.
• Cons: Prices aren’t posted yet, and it’s away from the beach.

This party is in Cosme Velho, at the foot of Corcovado, with a view of Christ the Redeemer lit up above you. It starts at 10 p.m., and everything is included: a premium open bar, a midnight supper, finger food, desserts, and even breakfast. Live samba and pagode keep the party going all night. Ticket prices haven’t been posted yet, so keep an eye on their page.

Keep in mind that prices change as tickets sell, so check each website before you book.

What To Wear On New Year’s Eve In Rio de Janeiro

Wear white. It’s a Brazilian tradition for peace and a fresh start, and when you look down at Copacabana Beach at midnight, almost everyone is in white. Some people also choose their underwear color for luck: pink for love, yellow for money, and green for health. I’d go with something light and flowy, since it’s summer in Rio, and it stays warm all night. Also, flat sandals are a good idea if you’ll be walking on the sand.

Tips For Planning New Year’s Eve In Rio de Janeiro

• Book early. We booked in August because Rio’s good hotels sell out fast for New Year’s Eve. Plus, many hotels require a minimum stay of 3 to 5 nights.
• Stay in Copacabana if you can. Roads start closing in the morning, and taxis can’t get through, so being able to walk back to your hotel makes the night so much easier.
• Buy your party tickets early. Most parties sell in rounds, and prices go up each time a round sells out.
• Take the metro. To ride the metro to Copacabana that night, buy a ticket ahead of time.
• Keep valuables at home. Police checkpoints and metal detectors are on the beach, but with millions of people there, it’s best to carry only what you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio Good For New Year’s Eve?

Yes. New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s biggest celebrations. In fact, last year more than 5 million people celebrated across the city, with 13 stages and about 2.6 million people on Copacabana Beach alone.

What Happens On New Year’s Eve In Rio de Janeiro?

People dress in white, gather on the beaches, and watch concerts until midnight. Then at midnight, the fireworks go off over Copacabana for about 12 minutes. Many people jump seven waves for good luck, and the parties keep going until sunrise.

Where Is The Best Place To Spend New Year’s Eve In Brazil?

For the biggest party, Rio de Janeiro is the place to be, with Copacabana Beach at the center of it all. Plus, you can celebrate for free on the sand or at hotel parties along the beach.

Where Should You Stay In Rio de Janeiro For New Year’s Eve?

Copacabana is the easiest place to stay, since you can walk to the beach and back to your hotel. Ipanema and Leblon, on the other hand, are calmer, but you’ll need to plan how to get to the fireworks. Either way, book months ahead.

Our Favorite New Year’s Eve Party In Rio de Janeiro

If you’re asking me where to spend New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro, I’d say the Copacabana Palace, and I 100% recommend it. We only went to one party, so I can’t compare it to the others on this list, but it was one of the best New Year’s Eve parties I’ve ever been to. It felt like being in a James Bond movie. Everyone was dressed up; the food and drinks were phenomenal, and the DJs were incredible!

Matt and I loved every minute, and so did all our friends. We partied hard all night. The balcony had a beautiful view of the beach and the ocean, and we could look down and see everyone on the sand celebrating below us. Then at midnight, fireworks shot up from the ocean, with Christ the Redeemer lit up over the city. I still get chills thinking about it.

Also, celebrating my sister’s birthday there made it even more special, and I will never forget that experience! If you have any questions about planning your trip, leave them in the comments, and I’ll do my best to help.

Love,

Sherry XOXO