Marcelo OliveiraNew Year’s Eve in Belo Horizonte 2027 runs from December 31, 2026, to January 1, 2027. The public schedule at Praça da Liberdade hasn’t been announced yet. In the previous edition, there were free concerts, drones, and low-noise fireworks. For 2027, Porcão and PIC have already announced paid parties; check below for prices, attractions, and what’s confirmed.
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| When | December 31, 2026, into January 1, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Public party | 2027 schedule not yet announced; the 2026 edition was free at Praça da Liberdade 2026 edition |
| Fireworks and duration | No confirmed time or duration for 2027; in 2026 there were low-noise fireworks and drones |
| Paid parties | Porcão Raja: from R$ 500 per person (Sep/2026); PIC Pampulha: R$ 560 for members and R$ 630 for non-members in the first batch (Sep/2026) |
| Getting there | For Praça da Liberdade, arrive early by public transit and check road closures and the return plan close to the date. |
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Where to spend a free New Year’s Eve in Belo Horizonte 2027
Praça da Liberdade, in the Centro-Sul area, hosted the public party last New Year’s Eve. As of 09/24/2026, the Minas Gerais state government had not announced the 2027 edition; so don’t treat the stage, the time, or the fireworks as confirmed for this New Year’s Eve.
Virada da Liberdade 2026 had free entry at Praça da Liberdade; the 2027 edition is awaiting an official announcement.
On 12/31/2025, the schedule started at 6 PM, with Aline Calixto, Juarez Moreira, Lagum, Pé de Sonho, and Bruno Gouveia with Biquini. The Minas Gerais state government reported more than 30,000 people, around 300 drones, and 5,500 low-noise fireworks shots. 2026 edition Sources: Official BH Portal and Agência Minas.
Will there be fireworks at Praça da Liberdade in 2027?
There’s still no official confirmation about fireworks, drones, time, or duration at Praça da Liberdade for the 2026–2027 New Year’s Eve. In the previous edition, the show happened near midnight and included low-noise fireworks; that helps you understand the format, but it’s not a promise for 2027.
What concerts are scheduled for Belo Horizonte in 2027?
For the night that welcomes 2027, the concerts of Belo Horizonte’s public party haven’t been announced yet. Meanwhile, at Réveillon Porcão 2027, Henrique Portugal, Rony, and DJ Julio Guedes are announced. This page follows the night of 12/31/2026.
The free 2026 line-up mentioned above belongs to the previous edition. None of these artists should be assumed to be performing at Praça da Liberdade in 2027.
Which paid parties are confirmed for New Year’s Eve in BH 2027?
Porcão Raja, PIC Pampulha, and Réveillon da LAB have published 2027 New Year’s Eve pages. Compare the location and what each ticket includes: the Praça da Liberdade party doesn’t give access to these private venues.
There are options with food and drinks included and a club night with its own ticket.
Porcão Raja Confirmed 2027 — from R$ 500 per person (Sep/2026), entry at 9 PM, open bar and open food at Espaço Meet. Tables include all-you-can-eat service; individual tickets don’t. Located in the São Bento neighborhood.
PIC Pampulha Confirmed 2027 — first batch at R$ 560 for members and R$ 630 for non-members, standing ticket (Sep/2026). Children up to 11 years old enter free with a guardian. Check the music schedule and conditions directly with the club.
Réveillon da LAB Confirmed 2027 — 10 PM to 5 AM, in Savassi. The sales page we checked didn’t show a public price; confirm the price and attractions before buying.
| Party and location | Price | What’s included | Best for | Sleep nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porcão Raja › Confirmed 2027São Bento · 12/31, 9 PM | From R$ 500 per person (09/26/2026) | Open bar, open food, and concerts. All-you-can-eat meat only at tables. | Dinner and music | Check availability and route for the New Year’s dates: Hilton Garden Inn Belo Horizonte Lourdes8.4Booking › |
| PIC Pampulha › Confirmed 2027Jardim Atlântico · 12/31, 9 PM | First batch: R$ 560 member; R$ 630 non-member (09/24/2026) | Open bar and food; individual ticket without a seat. | Families and groups | Check availability and route for the New Year’s dates:Quality Hotel Pampulha8.4Booking › |
| Réveillon da LAB › Confirmed 2027Savassi · 12/31, 10 PM–5 AM | Price not publicly shown (09/26/2026) | Club night; check included items at checkout. | Night out in Savassi | Check availability and route for the New Year’s dates:Royal Collection Savassi8.8Booking › |
Porcão rechecked on 09/26/2026; PIC as of the 09/24/2026 check. Batches and availability may change.
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How much does it cost to spend New Year’s Eve in Belo Horizonte 2027?
The public party had free entry in 2026, but the real budget includes lodging, food, and transportation; for 2027, free entry still depends on the official announcement. If you choose a private party, add the ticket to your transport and high-season nightly rates.
As a concrete reference, Porcão started at R$ 500 per person and PIC charged R$ 560 or R$ 630 in the first batch, depending on club membership (Sep/2026). Check whether the price covers dinner, drinks, a seat, and parking before comparing parties.
Three ways to spend New Year’s Eve in Belo Horizonte for 2 people, 3 nights (12/30 to 01/02), excluding airfare
- Lodging · 3 nightsHoliday Inn SavassiR$ 1,275
- New Year’s EveVirada da Liberdadefree
- TransportWalk from SavassiR$ 0
- Lodging · 3 nightsEsuites Savassi ToscaniniR$ 1,058
- New Year’s EvePorcão Raja, 2 tickets (no all-you-can-eat meat)R$ 1,000
- Lodging · 3 nightsBH Jaraguá Hotel, PampulhaR$ 1,122
- New Year’s EvePIC, 2 non-member tickets, first batchR$ 1,260
Lodging: lowest total price on Booking for 2 adults on 09/26/2026. Tickets: Porcão (09/26/2026) and PIC (09/24/2026). Doesn’t include airfare, food, or the night’s app rides. How we calculate
How to get to and from Praça da Liberdade on New Year’s Eve?
Praça da Liberdade is in the Centro-Sul area, near Savassi; Pampulha, where PIC is located, is another part of the city. If the public party is confirmed, arrive early and check the routes, road closures, and special schedules published by Belo Horizonte City Hall close to the date.
After midnight, agree on a meeting point away from the stage and consider walking to an open street before calling a ride-hailing app. Don’t count on a special bus or subway operation in 2027 before it’s published. To fly into the city, the main airport is Confins (CNF). Pampulha Airport (PLU) serves regional routes; check your ticket for the arrival terminal.
Stress-free arrival on New Year’s Eve
- Flight: compare fares to Confins, with cash or miles, on FlipMilhas.
- Car: only worth it if you’re exploring outside the capital; compare rental companies on Rentcars. To get between your hotel and the party, an app or taxi does the job.
- Insurance (optional): compare domestic coverage on Seguros Promo.
What should you check before heading out on New Year’s Eve in BH?
The biggest mistake is mixing information from the previous edition with promises for 2027. It’s also worth anticipating exit traffic, summer rain, bathroom lines, and fluctuating ride-hailing fares.
- Don’t buy tickets from informal resellers; use the party’s official channel.
- Porcão’s individual option has open food, but not all-you-can-eat meat service.
- PIC’s individual ticket doesn’t guarantee a seat.
- If you’re going with children, identify them and choose a meeting point before the countdown.
What’s the weather like in Belo Horizonte on New Year’s?
December is summer and the rainy season in Belo Horizonte. Wear light clothing, bring a compact rain jacket, and choose comfortable shoes for walking around Praça da Liberdade; check the forecast in the days before, since a downpour can change your return plan.
What to do on January 1 in Belo Horizonte?
Plan the first day with a flexible schedule: museum, restaurant, park, and transportation hours may change on the holiday. The city government published a specific calendar for January 2026; check the 2027 version when it comes out.
If you want to extend your trip, check the tours below. Confirm operation on January 1 before booking.
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Civitatis listing prices checked on 09/26/2026. Confirm whether there’s a departure on 01/01 or choose January 2.
Best hotels for New Year’s Eve in Belo Horizonte 2027
To walk to Praça da Liberdade, look for lodging in Savassi, Lourdes, or Funcionários. For the PIC party, the Pampulha area shortens the trip back. Check cancellation, parking, and breakfast hours; compare cancellation terms before booking. To spend less outside New Year’s Eve, see our list of cheap hotels in Belo Horizonte with October 2026 rates.
The ratings and number of reviews below were checked on Booking on 09/26/2026. In the same check, all had rooms priced for 12/30 to 01/02 (3 nights, 2 adults); prices change depending on the room and cancellation policy.
| Hotel | Nota | Faixa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Belo Horizonte Savassi by IHGSavassi · Na Savassi, na Rua Professor Morais | 9,01.214 aval. | $$ | Ver preços |
| Hotel Vivenzo Savassi Belo HorizonteSavassi · Na Savassi; mais de 10 mil avaliações | 9,010.846 aval. | $ | Ver preços |
| Radisson Blu Belo Horizonte SavassiSavassi · Na Savassi, na Rua Lavras | 9,0938 aval. | $$ | Ver preços |
| Royal Collection SavassiSavassi · Na Savassi, na Rua Alagoas | 8,81.740 aval. | $$ | Ver preços |
| Esuites Savassi ToscaniniSavassi · Na Savassi, na Rua Arturo Toscanini | 8,91.201 aval. | $ | Ver preços |
| Transamerica Belo Horizonte LourdesLourdes · Em Lourdes, na Av. Álvares Cabral | 8,51.801 aval. | $ | Ver preços |
| Hilton Garden Inn Belo Horizonte LourdesLourdes · Em Lourdes, na Av. Prudente de Morais | 8,41.428 aval. | $ | Ver preços |
| Mercure Belo Horizonte LourdesLourdes · Em Lourdes, na Av. do Contorno | 8,12.319 aval. | $ | Ver preços |
| Quality Hotel Pampulha & Convention CenterPampulha · Na Pampulha, na Av. Antônio Carlos | 8,41.523 aval. | $$ | Ver preços |
| BH Jaraguá HotelPampulha · Na Pampulha, na Rua Boaventura | 8,62.225 aval. | $ | Ver preços |
Nota e faixa do Booking.com em 30/09/2026, para 30/12–02/01 e 2 adultos · $ até R$ 1,5 mil · $$ até R$ 4 mil · $$$ acima · como calculamos
Families and accessibility: what should you check?
The 2026 public edition started with a kids’ attraction, but the 2027 program hasn’t been announced yet. At a party with children, consider bathrooms, water, departure time, and an area farther from the speakers. For accessibility, confirm a step-free route, accessible restrooms, and vehicle access through the organizer’s channels when the 2027 map is published.
If BH is just one stop on your trip, also check the guides to New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro and New Year’s Eve in São Paulo, plus the New Year’s Eve destinations hub.
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- Compare partiesChoose the partyNowThe 2027 public party is awaiting an announcement; Porcão, PIC, and LAB have edition pages.
- See hotelsCompare hotelsOnce dates are setSavassi and Lourdes for Praça da Liberdade; Pampulha for PIC. Check availability.
See flightsCompare flightsBefore booking transfersCheck whether your ticket arrives at Confins or Pampulha.- How to get thereCheck the trip back from the partyClose to the dateCheck street closures and agree on a meeting point.
- See toursPlan an outingAfter confirming the holidayCheck whether the activity runs on January 1 or book it for January 2.
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Coming back in February? See the guide to Carnival in BH 2027: blocos, where to stay, and transportation.
To travel from Belo Horizonte to inland Minas on New Year’s Eve, check out New Year’s Eve in Capitólio, with a party on the shores of Furnas and boat tours subject to holiday operation.
FAQ
What time do the concerts and fireworks start in BH?
The times for the concerts and fireworks at Belo Horizonte’s 2027 public party haven’t been announced yet. In 2026, Virada da Liberdade started at 6 PM and concentrated drones and fireworks near midnight; confirm the 2027 program before heading out.
Is New Year’s Eve at Praça da Liberdade free?
Virada da Liberdade 2026 had free entry at Praça da Liberdade. Whether the 2027 edition is free and will happen still awaits an official announcement from the Minas Gerais state government. Parties like Porcão, PIC, and LAB are private ticketed events.
What concerts are scheduled for Belo Horizonte in 2027?
On the New Year’s Eve night that welcomes 2027, Porcão Raja announced Henrique Portugal, Rony, and DJ Julio Guedes. The Minas Gerais state government hasn’t yet announced the artists for the possible public party at Praça da Liberdade. For concerts on other 2027 dates, check each venue’s schedule.
What’s open in Belo Horizonte on January 1?
Whether parks, museums, and services in Belo Horizonte operate on January 1, 2027, still depends on the official holiday calendar. Check with the city government and the places you plan to visit in the last week of December; don’t automatically rely on the hours published for January 2026.
Can you go to BH’s New Year’s Eve with children?
You can plan New Year’s Eve in Belo Horizonte with children, but the 2027 public party’s setup hasn’t been announced yet. PIC states free entry for children up to 11 accompanied by a guardian; check the rules of your chosen party, bathrooms, and a meeting point.
To compare other New Year’s Eve options, also see New Year’s Eve in Brasília, with parties, lodging, and tips to plan your trip.
To combine a historic trip in Minas, compare New Year’s Eve in Ouro Preto, with Praça Tiradentes, dinners, and a heads-up about the steep slopes on the way back.
Conclusion
For New Year’s Eve in Belo Horizonte 2027, you can already compare private parties with official information. For the free celebration at Praça da Liberdade, wait for the Minas Gerais state government’s announcement: when there’s a schedule, Voyage will update this guide with attractions, times, and transportation.