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New Year's Eve Rio (Reveillon)

The world's largest New Year's celebration, a spiritual-party fusion.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Dec 31 2026

WHY IT MATTERS

The world's largest New Year's celebration, a spiritual-party fusion.

THE NIGHT

What you’re here for

  • Copacabana beach
  • hotel galas
  • Reveillon parties
BASE CAMP

Where to stay

  • Copacabana
  • Ipanema hotels
BETWEEN IT ALL

What to eat

  • Rio churrascarias
  • beach kiosks
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Know before you go

  • Wear white; Guinness-recognized as world's largest NYE
QUICK ANSWERS

The practical bits

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The world's largest New Year's celebration, a spiritual-party fusion. Typically Dec 31 2026.

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The world's largest New Year's celebration, a spiritual-party fusion. Typically Dec 31 2026.