Already thinking about your plans for New Year’s Eve? If you still haven´t decided where to spend your New Year’s Eve, we have the perfect recommendation for you: the city of Porto. New Year’s Eve in Porto is an amazing night. The energy you feel on the streets, the delicious food and the fantastic fireworks show, make Invicta an excellent choice for the last day of the year. 

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In Porto, the party happens on the streets. On the 31st of December, you can see people preparing to celebrate the new year all over the city. The main celebrations take place at Avenida dos Aliados or in Porto’s Ribeira, on the banks of the Douro River. 

The most famous celebration happens at Avenida dos Aliados, where every year, thousands of people come together to celebrate the new year.

Here you can expect live music, as every year some of the greatest Portuguese artists take the stage on Avenida dos Aliados to welcome the new year. The concerts start at 10pm and go on until dawn, with music for all tastes. And the best part: free entrance! At the countdown moment everyone is looking to the city hall clock, where the fireworks show begins at midnight. 

Well known for its beautiful landscape, Porto’s Ribeira also receives celebrations of the new year in the city. 

Those who choose to spend New Year’s Eve on the banks of the Douro River are surprised with a memorable moment. At midnight, an amazing fireworks show starts above the Luís I Bridge, painting a wonderful scene in the sky. And if you are looking for an even more surprising experience, you can watch this moment in a boat on the Douro River.