Marcelo OliveiraNew Year’s Eve in Caldas Novas combines thermal pools, hotel dinners and private parties. Rio Quente, the neighboring town, hosted public concerts at the last countdown. The free 2026/27 schedule and the parks’ special hours still depend on an official announcement. Before you book, check whether the party is included in your room rate and whether the park will open on December 31 and January 1.
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| When | December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Public party | Rio Quente hosted Festival do Bem in the previous edition; check the current schedule |
| Fireworks | No public fireworks show has been confirmed for this edition |
| Paid parties | Resort dinners and packages; check terms and prices on official channels |
| Parks | Special hours for 12/31 and 01/01 still need to be confirmed directly with each park |
| Getting there | By car or via Caldas Novas airport; confirm available flights for your dates |
The itinerary changes depending on your base: pools and hotels are concentrated in Caldas Novas and Rio Quente, while the documented public party of the previous edition took place in Rio Quente.
Free New Year’s Eve in Caldas Novas and Rio Quente: where is the public party?
Festival do Bem in Rio Quente is the documented public reference from the previous edition.
In the 2025/26 edition, the Government of Goiás hosted Festival do Bem in Rio Quente, with Felipe Araújo and Maíra Lemos on December 30 and Pedro Volt and Luiza Martins on the night of December 31. It was a public event in Rio Quente, not in Caldas Novas. 2025/26 edition
For the 2025/26 edition, the Caldas Novas city government reported that there was no official New Year’s Eve event, only private parties (Mais Goiás, 12/10/2025). For the upcoming countdown, there is no confirmation of fireworks or a public concert in Caldas Novas. Use the city governments’ and Goiás Turismo’s channels to decide where to spend midnight.
Paid parties and dinners at the resorts
The most practical option for those who want a party and a pool in the same place is a lodging package with a dinner.
Thermal resorts and hotels Price to be confirmed — ask whether dinner, drinks, music, kids’ activities and park admission are included. Confirm the minimum stay and cancellation rules before paying.
Rio Quente Resorts 2025/26 edition — the dinner, with a buffet and drinks, was served across the six hotels, with a bottle of sparkling wine per apartment, and the stay included access to Parque das Fontes and Hot Park. Rates started at R$ 1,614 per night for two people (Mais Goiás, 12/8/2025). Prices and schedule for 2026/27 have not yet been released.
Caldas Paradise 2025/26 edition — the organizer’s page describes a three-day edition at Arena WAM, from December 31 to January 2. That announcement does not confirm an edition for 2026/27, nor does it authorize repeating attractions or prices.
Rio Quente and Caldas Novas are different municipalities. The public stage at last year’s countdown in Rio Quente does not amount to an announced party in Caldas Novas. When booking, check which city your hotel is in and how long it will take to reach the celebration you choose.
Do Hot Park and diRoma Acqua Park open on December 31 and January 1?
Special countdown hours must be checked directly on the ticket calendars. Hot Park publishes regular hours from Friday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Thursday for maintenance. The exception applies only in January, July and on holidays. December 31, 2026 falls on a Thursday and is not a national holiday, so under the official rule, the park may be closed on the 31st unless it announces special hours. January 1 (a Friday and a holiday) is a regular opening day. Check the official calendar for both dates and save the answer before paying for a package that depends on park access.
diRoma Acqua Park reports regular closures on Thursdays, except in January, July and on holidays: the same situation as Hot Park on the 31st. You also need to check ticket sales for December 31 and January 1. According to the official ticket channel, lodging reservations made through official channels include the park during the stay, except on checkout day.
How much does it cost to spend the countdown there?
The budget depends mainly on the lodging package, which may require several nights. Add the nightly rate or package, dinner when sold separately, park tickets, food, transportation and parking. In a Booking.com search for two adults and three nights, Alta Vista Thermas showed up at R$ 2,673 plus R$ 80 in fees, Lacqua diRoma V at R$ 3,180 with fees, and Spazzio diRoma with Acqua Park access at R$ 3,375 with fees. Check the minimum number of nights, cancellation policy and park access rules for the rate you choose. No 2026/27 party price has been released; check the final total on the official page before booking. For a thermal itinerary in São Paulo state, also compare New Year’s Eve in Olímpia.
What’s the weather like during the countdown?
December and January are hot, rainy months in the region. Set aside some flexible time for the parks and bring rain protection for the trip between hotel and party. The thermal water remains the main draw even when the weather changes, but outdoor attractions may shut down for safety.
How do you get to Caldas Novas and Rio Quente?
Caldas Novas has an airport about 3 km from downtown; flight availability varies by date. By car, Goiânia is about 180 km away (2h15 to 2h45) and Brasília just over 300 km. Rio Quente is about 30 km from Caldas Novas. Plan to arrive before the afternoon of the 31st. Rio Quente is a separate municipality: check the exact location of your hotel, park or venue before choosing transportation. On the way back after midnight, arrange a driver or transportation in advance, especially if you sleep in one city and celebrate in the other. The distance between the resort lobby and the park entrance also matters for families with children. Ask whether there will be an internal shuttle, where it stops and what the last return time will be on the night of the party.
Where to stay for New Year’s Eve in Caldas Novas 2027?
Staying at the same resort as the party makes it easier to get back with kids and avoids traveling after midnight. To save money, compare hotels in downtown Caldas Novas and in Rio Quente, but add shuttle and park tickets to the total. Check the minimum number of nights required over the holiday and the exact check-in and checkout dates. Some Booking listings are apartments managed by third parties, with their own front-desk rules and park entry policies. Check whether the ticket comes with the exact unit you are booking. A room with a pool in the condo does not necessarily mean free access to Hot Park or diRoma Acqua Park.
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What usually catches travelers off guard?
A park ticket does not guarantee entry to the hotel party, and the dinner may be exclusive to guests. Some rates include park access only up to the day before checkout. For families, ask whether there are kids’ activities during the countdown. For accessibility, confirm elevators, ramps, adapted rooms and routes between the pools and the event hall directly with the hotel.
What to do on January 1?
If your chosen park confirms it will open, save the first day for the thermal pools and lighter attractions. Book lunch and transportation in advance; the holiday can change restaurant and service hours. Keep a rest plan at the hotel in case it rains or the park is closed. If the first day coincides with checkout, confirm until what time you can use the pools, lockers and other common areas. At diRoma, the official access rule tied to lodging excludes checkout day; that can change the itinerary for anyone leaving on January 1.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free New Year’s Eve party in Caldas Novas?
Check the official channels to determine the location of the public party. Rio Quente hosted public concerts at the previous edition’s Festival do Bem.
Does Hot Park open on December 31?
Under the official rule, maybe not: the park closes on Thursdays (except January, July and holidays), and 12/31/2026 is a Thursday that is not a holiday. It only opens if special hours are announced. On January 1 it operates normally, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Does diRoma Acqua Park open on January 1?
Yes: January 1, 2027 is a Friday and a holiday, a day when the park opens normally. The day to watch is 12/31, a Thursday, when the rule is to stay closed.
Does the hotel package include dinner and the park?
It depends on the rate. Check the included items, the minimum stay and the cancellation policy before booking.
Traveling to this destination? See also: New Year’s Eve with kids.
Is it worth spending New Year’s Eve in the region?
It’s worth it for anyone who wants a countdown with thermal waters and hotel infrastructure. Choose your party based on the schedule that has actually been announced and confirm the hours for December 31 and January 1 before planning your itinerary. See more destinations in the New Year’s Eve hub and compare the lakeside countdown in Capitólio.
See also: New Year’s Eve in Pirenópolis 2027.