Rio's Epic Copacabana Fireworks Ignite 2026: Brazil's Biggest New Year's Bash!

Rio de Janeiro kicked off 2026 with its legendary Reveillon celebration at Copacabana Beach, drawing over 2.5 million revellers for one of the world's largest New Year's Eve parties.

The highlight was a stunning 12-minute fireworks display accompanied by drone visuals and live music performances, creating an electrifying atmosphere under the Rio skyline.

Thousands dressed in traditional white gathered on the iconic beach, participating in music, dance, and the midnight countdown, with the spectacle visible even from surrounding favelas overlooking Rio Bay.[3]

Massive security arrangements ensured safety amid the massive crowds, making it a free, accessible event featuring food stalls and non-stop entertainment.[2]

This annual tradition, centered on Copacabana, reaffirms Rio's status as a global party capital, blending cultural rituals with modern pyrotechnics for an unforgettable welcome to the new year.[1]