Marcelo OliveiraThe Réveillon Celebration 2027 takes place on December 31, 2026, at Arena Celebration, Praia de Jacarecica, in Maceió, with Luan Santana, Zé Vaqueiro and Menos é Mais. It’s all-inclusive, with open bar and open food, in every sector except Arena Dream. Arena Happiness starts at R$ 829 on BaladAPP (10/07/2026). For a place to sleep, compare hotels in Maceió.
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In this article · 17 topics
- What’s confirmed
- Arena Celebration or Arena Dream
- Quick facts
- Sectors and what’s included
- How much it costs
- Getting there and gates
- Where to stay
- Getting back after midnight
- What to bring and what’s banned
- Celebration Week
- Free New Year’s Eve
- Kids, age limits and accessibility
- January 1st
- Is it worth it?
- Checklist
- FAQ
- Sources
This is the event guide. For the public lineup, the resorts and the city’s other parties, see the New Year’s Eve guide to Maceió.
What’s confirmed for Réveillon Celebration 2027?
The 23rd edition of Celebration takes place on the night of Thursday, December 31, 2026, ringing in January 1, 2027, at Praia de Jacarecica in Maceió. Luan Santana, Zé Vaqueiro and Menos é Mais are the announced names, and the organizers promise more announcements before the big night, according to TNH1 (09/01/2026).
The official website presents the party as Brazil’s biggest all-inclusive New Year’s Eve. Every sector has open bar and open food, except Arena Dream, where food and drinks are purchased separately.
Réveillon Celebration 2027: 12/31, Jacarecica
Six experiences, from Arena Dream to Lounge Concept, with Luan Santana, Zé Vaqueiro and Menos é Mais. Tickets on the official website and BaladAPP, in up to 10 installments. See sectors on BaladAPP ›
Is the venue Arena Celebration or Arena Dream?
The venue is Arena Celebration, at Praia de Jacarecica. Arena Dream isn’t another address: it’s a new sector of the same party, created in 2027 for those who prefer to pay for food and drinks separately.
The official website’s FAQ says the New Year’s Eve party will be held “at Arena Celebration, Praia de Jacarecica, Maceió-AL,” and TNH1 describes Arena Dream as one of the new experience areas of this edition. Arena Dream is a sector, not another address.
Réveillon Celebration 2027 quick facts
| Date | 12/31/2026 (Thursday)Confirmed 2027 |
|---|---|
| Edition | 23rd |
| Hours | Gates at 10 pm per BaladAPP; the official website lists 9 pm to 9 am |
| Venue | Arena Celebration, Praia de Jacarecica, Maceió (AL) |
| Lineup | Luan Santana, Zé Vaqueiro and Menos é Mais |
| Open bar and open food | In every sector except Arena Dream |
| Age | 18+; minors only with a parent or guardian |
| Parking | No parking; taxi or rideshare |
| Tickets | Official website and BaladAPP; up to 10 interest-free installments |
What are the sectors and what does each one include?
There are six experiences, and your choice defines what’s included in the price. The drinks change by area: 8-year whiskey in Arena Happiness, imported 12-year whiskey from Make a Wish up to Premium. Source: official Celebration website, 10/07/2026.
| Sector | What’s included | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Arena Dream | Frontstage of the 360° stage, bars and food court; food and drinks purchased individually, no all-inclusive | Rua Cícero Canuto |
| Arena Happiness | Toes in the sand; open bar with 8-year whiskey, domestic vodka, sparkling wine and beer; cold cuts, finger food, hot dishes and breakfast | Av. Gustavo Paiva |
| Make a Wish | Open bar with imported 12-year whiskey, imported vodka and gin; open food with sweets and breakfast | Via Litorânea |
| Hope and Love Lounges | Lounge for 6 or 10 people, with concierge, covered area and 360° stage view; open bar with 12-year whiskey and gin; open food with seafood | Av. Gustavo Paiva |
| Espaço Premium | Premium open bar, seafood and lobster; air-conditioned restroom, concierge, relaxation area and beauty space | Via Litorânea |
| Lounge Concept | Seven lounges per side for 10 people, with dedicated waiter, cocktail bar and access to the frontstage and Espaço Premium | Gate not listed in the FAQ |
Movement between areas follows a ladder. Arena Dream doesn’t access other areas; Happiness reaches Dream; Make a Wish reaches Happiness and Dream; the Hope and Love lounges reach those three; Espaço Premium accesses all of them. Ticket upgrades are allowed, downgrades are not.
How much does Réveillon Celebration 2027 cost?
Individual New Year’s Eve tickets start at R$ 409 for Arena Dream, R$ 829 for Arena Happiness, R$ 1,209 for Make a Wish and R$ 1,999 for Espaço Premium, in the current BaladAPP batch. Lounges are sold by group of 6 or 10 people, with extra individual tickets available.
As a reference from the 2026 edition (2025/26 New Year), TNH1 reported on 12/24/2025 tickets of R$ 859 for Arena Happiness and R$ 2,449 for Espaço Premium. Those prices are from the last batch of the previous edition and don’t apply to 2027.
Payment is in up to 10 interest-free installments on credit card or Pix in installments. Cancellation is accepted within 7 days of purchase, by email. The wristband is exchanged at the entrance, with an official photo ID, and tickets are in the BaladAPP customer area.
Buy only through the official website, BaladAPP or authorized points in Maceió (Viva Alagoas, Folia Brasil and Loja Celebration, at Parque Shopping Maceió, starting in November). The organizers aren’t responsible for tickets from other channels. See how to avoid New Year’s Eve scams.
For a couple, lodging from 12/30 to 01/02 (3 nights) and airport transfer add up to R$ 3,574 to R$ 7,890, at 09/25/2026 prices. Add each person’s ticket to those totals; lounges are calculated separately.
- Hotel · 3 nightsibis budget Maceió PajuçaraR$ 3,038
- TransferLuck, round tripR$ 536
- Hotel · 3 nightsPousada Eco Maceió, JatiúcaR$ 3,840
- TransferLuck, round tripR$ 536
- Hotel · 3 nightsBest Western Premier Maceió, PajuçaraR$ 7,354
- TransferLuck, round tripR$ 536
Hotels: total of 3 nights for 2 adults on Booking on 09/25/2026. Transfer: Luck, R$ 134 per person per leg in high season (09/25/2026). Prices change with availability.
How to get to Praia de Jacarecica and which gate to use?
There’s no parking at the New Year’s Eve party: the organizers recommend taxi or rideshare and remind you not to drive after drinking. Jacarecica is on the northern stretch of the Maceió waterfront; test the actual route from your hotel to your sector’s gate.
Each sector has its own gate. Arena Dream enters via Rua Cícero Canuto. Arena Happiness and the Hope and Love lounges enter via Avenida Gustavo Paiva. Make a Wish and Espaço Premium enter via Via Litorânea.
In the 2026 edition, gates were scheduled for 9:30 pm and the organizers asked the crowd to arrive early, according to TNH1 (12/31/2025). For 2027, BaladAPP indicates gates open at 10 pm; the official website lists the event from 9 pm to 9 am. Arrive early.
From the airport, the Luck transfer takes you to your hotel for R$ 134 per person per leg in high season (09/25/2026). Compare flights to Maceió on FlipMilhas and try to arrive by the 30th.
Where to stay near Celebration in Maceió?
The closest base to the arena is the northern waterfront, in Jacarecica; Jatiúca, Ponta Verde and Pajuçara are further south, with more restaurants. On 09/25/2026, Booking showed only 15 hotels and inns rated 8 or higher with availability in Maceió for 12/30 to 01/02. Jatiúca Hotel & Resort and the all-inclusive resorts had no rooms left.
| Lodging | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pousada Pérola dos Corais Rating 8.3 · 469 reviews · north of the urban waterfront, near Jacarecica Book via Booking › | Pousada Eco Maceió Rating 8.8 · 152 reviews · Jatiúca Book via Booking › | Best Western Premier Maceió Rating 9.4 · 1,839 reviews · Pajuçara waterfront Book via Booking › |
Ratings and availability observed on Booking on 09/25/2026 (Maceió guide). For other areas, search Jacarecica or the northern waterfront.
Moriah Maceió Beach Hotel, on the northern coast, also had availability on the same date, rated 8.4. Pajuçara and Ponta Verde suit those who want a boardwalk and restaurants, accepting a longer ride to the arena.
How to get back to the hotel after midnight?
Since there’s no parking and the party runs until 9 am, getting back depends on taxi or rideshare, with demand concentrated at exit time. Agree on a meeting point with your group before going in and save a driver’s contact.
Note your sector’s gate and agree on a meeting point near it: Via Litorânea serves Make a Wish and Espaço Premium; Avenida Gustavo Paiva serves Happiness and the Hope and Love lounges. Avoid walking through unfamiliar stretches looking for transport.
The event has no coat check. Bring only the essentials, keep your phone charged and don’t drive after drinking: the open bar is included in most sectors.
What to bring and what’s banned at Celebration?
You can bring your smartphone, sunscreen, rain poncho, sunglasses, cap or hat, comfortable shoes and a beach sarong. Cameras and smartphones are welcome, but professional cameras and camcorders aren’t allowed.
The official website’s banned list includes alcoholic beverages, food, umbrellas, glass, plastic or metal objects, drones, lasers, tablets and laptops, chairs, balloons, soccer team jerseys and perfume or deodorant in containers over 90 ml. Medications require a prescription in the bearer’s name.
Everyone goes through a metal detector screening, with no physical contact. Unauthorized objects are discarded at the entrance. Smoking is prohibited in collective spaces.
What is Celebration Week, before New Year’s Eve?
Celebration Week brings together parties on December 27, 28, 29 and 30, separate from the New Year’s Eve party. On the 27th, 28th and 30th, the venue is Café de La Musique Maceió; on the 29th, Arena Celebration. None of them is all-inclusive.
On the 29th, Pré-Celebration features Jorge & Mateus, Belo and Mari Fernandez; on the 30th, the Tropical party features Xand Avião and Rey Vaqueiro, according to Tribuna do Sertão (09/11/2026). The 27th and 28th haven’t announced their acts yet. There are Week combos with the New Year’s Eve party, in up to 10 installments.
The Week is 18+. Minors aged 16 and 17 may enter only accompanied by a parent or guardian on the 27th, 28th and 30th; on the 29th, minors may enter with a companion. There’s paid parking at the Café de La Musique events.
Is there a free New Year’s Eve party in Maceió?
The city hasn’t announced the public celebration yet
Celebration is paid and has no associated public fireworks. For the 2026 New Year, the city held free concerts in Benedito Bentes, DJs on the waterfront and low-noise fireworks for about 12 minutes. That’s history, not confirmation. See the New Year’s Eve guide to Maceió.
Kids, minimum age and accessibility at Celebration
The New Year’s Eve party is rated 18+, and minors under 18 may enter only accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, according to the BaladAPP FAQ. At the entrance, the minor presents an official photo ID and a notarized parental authorization, per the official website.
Per the BaladAPP FAQ (10/07/2026), children up to 7 enter free, ages 8 to 11 pay R$ 550 and, from age 12, the ticket is full price. Children’s tickets are issued by BaladAPP support (contato@baladapp.com.br), and alcohol consumption is prohibited for anyone under 18.
The official website doesn’t detail ramps, flooring or accessible restrooms. It allows entry for identified guide dogs accompanying people with visual impairments. Those with reduced mobility should write to support and ask about the most accessible sector and the nearest gate.
For rain, a poncho is allowed and an umbrella is not. The organizers don’t publish a bad-weather plan; ask support before buying.
What to do on January 1st?
The party runs until 9 am, so breakfast is served at the open food and January 1st is for sleeping. Leave the afternoon for the beach and avoid early-morning tide tours.
Full-day tours usually don’t operate on 12/31 and 01/01, according to Luck. For other days, Praia do Gunga costs from R$ 75 per person (Luck, 09/25/2026), and Luck lists Maragogi and São Miguel dos Milagres from R$ 125.
Is it worth it? What to do now
Celebration is worth it for those who want an all-inclusive night with a national headliner and accept paying for ticket, hotel and transport on their own. Arena Dream suits those who prefer to pay only for what they consume. It’s not for those looking for a free New Year’s Eve.
Practical steps: book a hotel with free cancellation, choose your sector based on what the open bar includes, buy only through official channels and arrange your ride back in advance. For the public lineup, see the Maceió guide.
To compare with resorts that sell dinner and party as a package, see the all-inclusive New Year’s Eve 2027 guide.
Checklist before you go
- Choose your sector: Dream, Happiness, Make a Wish, lounge or Premium.
- Book a hotel with free cancellation for 12/30 to 01/02.
- Note your gate: Cícero Canuto, Gustavo Paiva or Via Litorânea.
- Save your ticket and photo ID; for minors, bring the notarized authorization.
- Arrange your ride back by rideshare or taxi; there’s no parking.
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FAQ
When and where is Réveillon Celebration 2027?
On December 31, 2026, at Arena Celebration, Praia de Jacarecica, in Maceió (AL), with Luan Santana, Zé Vaqueiro and Menos é Mais. BaladAPP indicates gates at 10 pm.
Is Arena Dream another venue?
No. Arena Dream is a new sector of the same party, at Arena Celebration. There, food and drinks are sold separately, without all-inclusive.
Is Réveillon Celebration open bar?
Yes, in every sector except Arena Dream. Arena Happiness, Make a Wish, the lounges and Espaço Premium include open bar and open food, with different labels per sector.
How much does a Celebration 2027 ticket cost?
Arena Dream starts at R$ 409, Arena Happiness at R$ 829, Make a Wish at R$ 1,209 and Espaço Premium at R$ 1,999 on BaladAPP (BaladAPP, 10/07/2026, plus fee), in up to 10 interest-free installments.
Can minors enter Celebration?
Yes, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, with a photo ID and notarized parental authorization. The rating is 18+.
Sources and updates
Checked on 10/07/2026. Hotel and transfer prices are from 09/25/2026, from the Maceió guide.
- Official Réveillon Celebration website (sectors, FAQ and gates, 10/07/2026)
- BaladAPP — Réveillon Celebration 2027 (10/07/2026)
- BaladAPP FAQ — Celebration 2027 AL (published 08/28/2026)
- TNH1 — 23rd edition (09/01/2026)
- TNH1 — access and hours of the 2026 edition (12/31/2025)
- TNH1 — prices of the 2026 edition (12/24/2025)
- Tribuna do Sertão — Celebration Week (09/11/2026)
- Voyage — New Year’s Eve in Maceió (hotels and transfer, 09/25/2026)