New Year's Eve Fireworks & Events 2024-2025 in Madeira

From early December to the “Dia de Reis” (“Three Kings Day”) on January 6, the festive mood takes over the villages and towns of Madeira. The actual New Year celebrations kick off here on December 30. Locals and visitors go out for a fancy dinner and then party until the night of December 31. You'll see lots of people dressed in tuxedos and gala dresses in the street of Funchal.

Christmas & New Year's Eve Celebration in Funchal (December 1, 2024–January 7, 2025)

Throughout the entire month of December, the city of Funchal transforms into a festive fairytale, filled to the brim with daily parties, dances, holiday markets, and performances. The city center is completely enveloped in the wonderful Christmas lights. On the morning of December 31, many cruise ships arrive at the Bay of Funchal. The streets welcome the crowds of various nationalities. The festivities reach their peak on New Year's eve with numerous clubs hosting parties or locals gathering for their own celebrations.

New Year's Eve Fireworks

A minute before midnight of December 31, the countdown begins, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Eight fantastic minutes of fireworks are worth the trip to Madeira for the New Year celebration. This grand show is one of the most important events in Madeira and was recognized in 2006 by the Guinness Book of Records as "The largest fireworks show in the World."

The fireworks launch from 59 locations across Funchal, including Funchal Amphitheater, Praia Almirante Reis, Porto Santo Island, and Cais 8. Cheerful spectators are everywhere: in the streets, on the terraces of private homes, and in the sea on their large cruise ships or yachts in the Bay.

New Year's Eve Parties

When the night breaks, hotels and nightclubs start opening their doors for the New Year’s Eve party. Situated on the coast of Madeira, NEXT Hotel in Funchal hosts a grandiose New Year's Eve party with a scrumptious theme of Willy Wonka. The elegant gala dinner takes place at Network Lounge and features drinks, appetizers, and a stunning view of the fireworks. Join the party at Cloud Bar with the best electronic music and DJ sets.

The dinner begins at 7 pm, while the party kicks off at 11 pm. Tickets for the gala dinner cost €195 per adult and €97,50 per child, while tickets to the party alone cost €175 per adult and €87,50 per child. To enjoy both, you can purchase package tickets for €320 for adults and €160 for children.

A Cabaret-themed party is also set to be hosted at the Savoy Palace. The gala dinner will take place at the grand ballroom, followed by the "Little Party Never Killed Nobody" celebration at Galáxia Skybar. From the 17th floor of the hotel, you'll have a chance to witness the stunning spectacle of fireworks splashing the sky of Madeira with colors. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm, followed by the party at 10:30 pm.

Tickets to dinner cost €515 for adults and €257,50 for children between 3 and 12 years old. Tickets to the party cost €290 for adults and €145 for children. If you'd like to access the VIP lounge, you can purchase tickets for €350 and €175, respectively. Access after 12:15 am costs €145 for adults and €72,50 for children. To enjoy both the party and dinner, consider purchasing exclusive tickets for €1,075€ for adults and €537,50 for children.

New Year's Concert (January 1, 2025)

The festive spirit gets even stronger when the Madeira Orchestra performs its New Year’s concert for thousands of people at Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias. The concert takes place in January in two sessions, at 5 pm and 8 pm. The spectacle, filled with festive music and the remarkable beauty of classic instruments, is conducted by Luis Andrade with a solo performance. Tickets to the event cost €30 per person.