New Year’s Eve in Balneário Camboriú 2027: Fireworks and Parties

The headliners for Balneário Camboriú’s free public New Year’s Eve shows in 2027 haven’t been officially announced yet. On the private side, Artbat is confirmed at Green Valley in Camboriú on January 2. Fireworks and the city’s New Year’s Eve operations are still unconfirmed. You can already start choosing your accommodation, setting a budget, and deciding whether to extend your trip for this celebration.

Status verified on 09/11/2026 through official channels. We’ll update as soon as the city government releases the schedule.

This guide covers the countdown from December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027.

Spending New Year’s Eve in Balneário Camboriú 2027 means splitting the night between the giant 15-minute fireworks show the city launches from Praia Central and the cluster of paid parties in neighboring Camboriú, where Green Valley and The Forest draw anyone who prioritizes open bar and a heavyweight line-up. This guide separates what’s free on the waterfront from what’s ticketed, with prices, times, and how to plan without tripping over the classic mistakes first-timers make.

New Year’s Eve in Balneário Camboriú 2027 has two fronts on the same night: the fireworks show on Praia Central, free, about 15 minutes of fireworks launched from 8 barges at midnight, and the paid parties in neighboring Camboriú, with Green Valley and The Forest. The full municipal schedule comes out in December.

Free New Year’s Eve on Praia Central: fireworks and Barra Sul

The free New Year’s Eve in Balneário Camboriú takes place on Praia Central, is open to the public, and centers on the midnight fireworks, launched from 8 barges anchored along the shoreline, lasting about 15 minutes with 16 types of effects choreographed to the countdown projected on the Big Wheel Ferris wheel (ND+, Dec/2025). The main crowd hub is Avenida Atlântica, in the middle of the beach — if you want room to breathe, head to the far ends.

Where to watch the fireworks: Barra Sul, Molhe or mid-beach

Since the barges are spread along Praia Central, the show is visible from practically the entire waterfront — what changes is the intensity and how tightly packed you’ll be. Three options help you decide:

• Barra Sul (south end, near the Ferris wheel and the Parque Unipraias cable car): the best angle to catch the fireworks with the Ferris wheel in frame; it fills up early, so arrive before 10 p.m.
• Molhe da Barra Norte (north end, at the mouth of the Camboriú River): the widest view of all 8 barges in parallel, slightly smaller crowds than downtown, a good escape for those with small children.
• Middle of Avenida Atlântica: the heart of the 1 million people — maximum energy, minimum chance of getting out fast. Great for anyone who wants to be inside the party.

The city usually announces stages with public acts in years with bigger investment; in the 2024→2025 edition there was no municipal stage, and the focus stayed on the R$ 4 million fireworks display (NSC Total, Dec/2025). The 2027 schedule comes out in December — we’ll update here as soon as it’s confirmed.

What time the fireworks start and how long they last

The fireworks start exactly at midnight, right after the countdown projected on the Barra Sul Ferris wheel, and last about 15 minutes — the same mark as the last two editions (2024→2025 and 2025→2026). Ideally, be in position by 10:30 p.m. if you want a prime view from a specific spot (rooftop, Barra Sul, Molhe); after that, the flow along Avenida Atlântica grinds to a halt.

Is New Year’s Eve in Balneário Camboriú free?

Yes: the public New Year’s Eve in Balneário Camboriú is 100% free on Praia Central — there’s no ticket sales, no official city VIP area, no barricades. What costs money is optional and comes in three layers: building rooftops with a view of the fireworks, restaurants serving dinner that night, and ticketed parties (Green Valley, The Forest and the like) in the neighboring city of Camboriú. Your wallet decides which layer you join — the main show, you watch for free.

Paid parties and VIP boxes on New Year’s Eve in Balneário Camboriú

Those who prioritize production, open bar and a heavyweight electronic line-up head to the paid parties in Camboriú (the city glued to Balneário Camboriú, on the other side of the river). The two venues driving New Year’s Eve are Green Valley — named best club in the world more than once by DJ Mag — and The Forest Convention Center. The New Year’s window usually includes a countdown party on 12/31 and a second big event on 01/02 with an international headliner. Tiered prices and what’s included (full open bar, bar access by category, entry only) vary by venue and always carry a month/year on the official announcement.

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To extend your trip, Civitatis offers a tour with the Parque Unipraias cable car and pirate boat. The activity connects Barra Sul and Praia de Laranjeiras; check availability before booking, and don’t assume it runs on January 1.

Green Valley with Artbat: line-up and what to expect on 01/02/2027

The big confirmed draw on the Green Valley calendar is the return of Artbat — a Ukrainian techno/progressive duo — on 01/02/2027, a Saturday, starting at 10 p.m., at the club’s venue in Camboriú, at Rua Antônio Lopes Gonçalves Bastos, 1083, Rio Pequeno neighborhood. Tickets are sold through the Guiche Web platform and tiers are released in windows; the end time and any opening acts haven’t been announced yet (Timelapse, Aug/2026). Strategy: if you want to experience both sides of New Year’s, buy a ticket to Green Valley’s New Year’s Eve party (12/31) OR catch the Artbat show on 01/02 as a trip “extension” — plenty of travelers do exactly that.

The Forest on New Year’s Eve: what we know so far

The Forest New Year’s Eve is set for 12/31/2026 in Camboriú, at The Forest Convention Center. The full line-up and tiered prices hadn’t been announced on the official page as of August 2026 (Timelapse, Aug/2026). The venue is known for hosting multiple rooms in one night — sertanejo, funk, electronic — and for its large capacity, which helps anyone traveling in a group with mixed musical tastes. The official announcement channel is showstheforest.com; pre-sale tends to open in the second half of the year.

How much it costs to spend New Year’s Eve in Balneário Camboriú

Spending New Year’s Eve in BC costs in practice triple what a trip during another week of the year would: flights to Navegantes (NVT) or Florianópolis (FLN) during New Year’s week can double compared to November; hotel rates in well-located areas (Barra Sul, Centro, Barra Norte) rise 2x to 3x and require a minimum stay of 4 to 7 nights; and a night at a paid party like Green Valley or The Forest adds a per-person ticket price that the official website confirms by tier (no source with a final price as of Aug/2026 — check). Dinner ranges from a sandwich on the boardwalk to a fixed restaurant menu with a cover charge — book ahead.

New Year’s Eve gotchas in Balneário Camboriú: what nobody tells you

• Ride-app surge pricing spikes from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. — calling an Uber/99 from the beach straight to your hotel on New Year’s Eve can cost as much as an expensive party. If you can, walk back (Barra Sul to Centro takes 30-40 min along the waterfront).
• Avenida Atlântica is closed in the hours around midnight: if your hotel is on the “land” side of the avenue, factor in extra time and agree on a meeting point OUTSIDE the closed zone.
• Cell service gets jammed at midnight with 1 million people pulling 5G at once — agree on a visual meeting point (the base of the Ferris wheel, a specific restaurant) and a fixed time beforehand.
• Green Valley and The Forest are in Camboriú, not Balneário Camboriú — they’re neighboring cities separated by the river. Allow 15-25 min of travel with New Year’s traffic.
• Ticket and VIP box resale scams pop up in the weeks before — buy only through official channels (Guiche Web for Green Valley, showstheforest.com for The Forest).
• Accommodation sells out in October for New Year’s Eve in buildings with a view of the fireworks; leftovers in November/December tend to be in far-flung neighborhoods with poor late-night transport.

Weather in Balneário Camboriú on New Year’s Eve: what to wear

Balneário Camboriú sits on the northern coast of Santa Catarina and New Year’s falls in high summer: highs between 28 °C and 32 °C, lows of 22 °C, with possible quick late-afternoon showers. Go with light white clothing (a New Year’s tradition all over Brazil — our evergreen articles on white clothing and New Year’s rituals in Rio and the format of New Year’s Eve in Fortaleza explain why), sneakers or sandals that can handle hours of walking on sand and standing, a light jacket for after 3 a.m. if the sea breeze picks up, and water — lots of water, and double it if you’re drinking.

How to get to Balneário Camboriú on New Year’s Eve

By plane, the two airports are Navegantes (NVT), 25 km north, cheaper and with a short transfer, and Florianópolis (FLN), 90 km south, with far more flight frequency but a 1h30 drive — the BR-101 is slow in both directions on New Year’s Eve. By car from southern Brazil, it’s the BR-101 straight down; from Curitiba it’s about 3h30 without holiday traffic, doubling during New Year’s week. The bus station receives lines from all over Brazil. Once in the city, Avenida Atlântica is the main axis — on New Year’s Eve, the waterfront is closed to cars, and getting around is on foot or by taxi/ride app with peak surge pricing. It’s worth combining with the northern Santa Catarina coast itinerary to extend your stay in Bombinhas, Itapema or Porto Belo after New Year’s.

Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Balneário Camboriú 2027

On New Year’s Eve, accommodation in Balneário Camboriú sells out early and prices can triple — book ahead (ideally by October). The most strategic neighborhoods are Barra Sul (near the Ferris wheel, the Unipraias cable car and the best view of the barges — pricier), Centro / Avenida Atlântica (in the middle of the action, convenient for everything) and Barra Norte (best value, view of the Molhe, a 20-30 min walk from the heart of the party). Favor places with a view of the fireworks, late breakfast or late check-out — January 1 is for sleeping in without rushing. For families, consider an apart-hotel with a kitchen (most restaurants close on the 1st).

The most obvious extension after New Year’s is riding the cable car up to Parque Unipraias from Barra Sul — the full itinerary is in our Parque Unipraias guide.

If you prefer smaller beaches and a New Year’s Eve spread across more than one neighborhood, you can compare this destination with New Year’s Eve in Bombinhas, about an hour away under normal traffic conditions.

Frequently asked questions

How many people go to New Year’s Eve in Balneário Camboriú?

The 2024→2025 and 2025→2026 editions had an official estimate of around 1 million people on Praia Central, according to NSC Total and the city government itself. It’s one of the largest New Year’s Eve crowds in Brazil, alongside Copacabana.

Where’s the best place to watch the fireworks: Barra Sul, Praia Central or Molhe?

Barra Sul gives you the best angle to catch the fireworks alongside the Ferris wheel; Praia Central (middle of Avenida Atlântica) puts you inside the party; the Molhe da Barra Norte is the calmest escape with a wide view of all 8 barges. Arrive before 10 p.m. at your chosen spot.

Do you need to buy a ticket to watch the fireworks on the beach?

No: the fireworks are public and free on Praia Central. What exists is building rooftops, restaurant dinners and ticketed parties (Green Valley, The Forest), all optional and separate from the public celebration.

Has the municipal New Year’s Eve 2027 schedule been released?

Not as of August 2026. The Balneário Camboriú city government usually announces stages, acts and fireworks details in December. Until then, the pattern from the last two editions (~15 min of fireworks, 8 barges, Praia Central) serves as an anchor — we’ll update this guide as soon as the official schedule comes out.

Are Green Valley and The Forest in Balneário Camboriú or in Camboriú?

In Camboriú, the neighboring city separated from Balneário Camboriú by the Camboriú River. It’s a 15-25 minute drive under normal conditions, longer on New Year’s Eve. Many people say “Green Valley in Balneário” out of habit, but the address is in Camboriú (Rua Antônio Lopes Gonçalves Bastos, 1083).

Conclusion

New Year’s Eve in Balneário Camboriú 2027 is the rare case where the free celebration and the country’s most sought-after paid parties happen side by side, and choosing between “beach only,” “club only” or “both” completely changes the cost and the itinerary. If you’re still comparing bases in Santa Catarina, also check out the New Year’s Eve in Florianópolis 2027 guide, with the public schedule, P12 and parties on the island’s northern beaches. Start with accommodation, decide early whether you’ll invest in a Green Valley or The Forest ticket, and come back here to Voyage Voyage in December to check the updated municipal New Year’s Eve schedule.

Updated on September 9, 2026