Lisbon focused New Year celebrations at Terreiro do Paço
Thousands chose Terreiro do Paço to ring in 2026. There were ten minutes of fireworks launched from the Tagus River in a show featuring 250 drones. Plutónio was the artist selected for the evening concert. The entertainment continued until 1am with DJ Mocho.
Fireworks lit up Funchal for eight minutes on a night of poor weather
“A Passionate Meeting of Madeira with the World” was the theme of the fireworks display that marked New Year's Eve in Funchal, which was overshadowed by poor weather but nonetheless full of sparkle and watched by thousands.
Madeira residents undeterred by bad weather as they wait for the famous fireworks display
CMTV presenter Ágata Rodrigues is in Funchal covering the celebrations.
Fireworks will light up the skies over Madeira despite bad weather
The government is asking Madeiran residents to stay at home after the fireworks, as the bad weather is expected to worsen from 03:00.
Madeira goes ahead with celebrations despite bad weather
Madeira is under a bad weather warning, but despite this the famous fireworks display will go ahead.
Fireworks and champagne galore: Portugal prepares to welcome 2026 with celebrations across the country
Municipalities are staging concerts featuring a range of Portuguese artists to enliven the night.
Madeira: Fireworks will still take place, but the programme has been altered due to bad weather
In Madeira, authorities say the fireworks display will go ahead, but other events in the programme have been changed because of inclement weather.
Funchal harbour to host 11 cruise ships and one sailing vessel to watch the fireworks and welcome 2026
The Port of Funchal will have 11 cruise ships and a single sailing vessel positioned so passengers can watch the fireworks display and welcome the year 2026.
Madeira confirms fireworks at midnight and adjusts celebrations due to bad weather
IPMA has placed the entire archipelago under an orange warning due to the passage of Storm Francis.
5am storm arrives later. Madeira keeps fireworks at midnight
A storm that had been forecast for 5am is now expected to arrive later; Madeira will still hold its midnight fireworks display.
New Year's Eve: Fireworks cause fear and stress in animals
Fireworks on New Year's Eve provoke fear, stress and anxiety in animals. Many flee, several are struck by vehicles and some end up dying.
Goodbye 2025: follow the route to the best free-entry New Year's Eve parties
Lisbon, Porto, Albufeira and Funchal are just some of the major outdoor New Year's Eve parties with free entry to welcome 2026. To help you choose, follow this map of celebrations featuring big-name musical acts and plenty of fireworks.
