New Year’s Eve Near Brasília and Goiânia: 4 Destinations, Distances and Prices

For New Year’s Eve near Brasília and Goiânia, you’re choosing between four plans: Pirenópolis (a 4-night party), Chapada dos Veadeiros (nature), Caldas Novas and Rio Quente (thermal waters) and Brasília (an urban party). As of 10/06/2026, none of them had announced a public schedule. Compare other regions in the 2027 New Year’s Eve guide with 40 destinations in Brazil. If you pick Pirenópolis, the shortest route, you can book a hotel in Pirenópolis with free cancellation for 12/30 to 01/02.

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Summary: distance, free or paid, and price

Prices observed in the sources for each section, checked on 10/06/2026, except where another date is given. Lodging, fuel, food and transfers are purchased separately.

Which destination should you choose?

• Want a party and little driving: Pirenópolis, 120 km from Goiânia and 150 km from Brasília.
• Want nature and quiet: Chapada dos Veadeiros, with the park open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Traveling with kids or family: Caldas Novas and Rio Quente, with dinner and thermal pools at the same hotel.
• Prefer to stay in the city: Brasília, with a hotel in Plano Piloto and the party at SIA.

1. Pirenópolis: a 4-night party 150 km from Brasília

• When: 12/30/2026 to 01/02/2027; countdown on 12/31, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Free or paid: paid party (Viva Piri); public schedule not announced
• Price: 12/31: Frontstage R$ 360 and Backstage R$ 530, plus fee
• Distance: 150 km from Brasília; 120 km from Goiânia
• Guide: New Year’s Eve in Pirenópolis

Viva Piri brings together Dilsinho (12/30), Hugo & Guilherme (12/31), Léo Santana (01/01) and Felipe Amorim (01/02). On countdown night, the open bar serves beer, domestic vodka, soda, water and juice in all areas. On the other nights, drinks are sold on site.

The second-tier ticket for 12/31 cost R$ 360 for Frontstage and R$ 530 for Backstage, each with a 10% fee. The 4-night Passport went for R$ 550 and R$ 750, also with a fee. The producer sells by tier, so the price goes up over time.

The venue has not yet been confirmed by the producer. The local calendar lists Módulo Esportivo, on GO-338. Book a hotel with free cancellation until the address is released.

There is no public party with fireworks announced by the city government for 2026/27. Since the party runs until 6 a.m. and no official transportation has been announced, arrange a driver before leaving the hotel.

Hotels in Pirenópolis for 12/30–01/02 ›

Sources: Goiás Turismo (approximate distance); Viva Piri listing on iHoje (second-tier prices, checked on 10/06/2026); Meu Bilhete box office. Confirm tier and address before buying.

2. Chapada dos Veadeiros: waterfalls and a retreat, no public stage

• When: 12/31/2026 to 01/01/2027; retreat from 12/30 to 01/03
• Free or paid: no public stage or fireworks announced; paid retreat
• Price: National Park R$ 49 (general public); retreat priced by the organizer
• Distance: 225 km from Brasília; 425 km from Goiânia
• Guide: New Year’s Eve in Chapada dos Veadeiros

As of 10/06/2026, the Alto Paraíso city government had not announced a stage, schedule or fireworks for the countdown. The last documented paid party was Réveillon Dreams, on 12/31/2025, at Cachoeira dos Cristais. That doesn’t confirm a repeat in 2026/27.

Templo Centelha Divina announces a retreat from 12/30 to 01/03 with lodging, vegetarian meals, yoga, meditation, waterfall excursions and transfer from Brasília airport. The rate is provided directly by the organizer.

The National Park is open every day, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., including holidays. Entry on foot runs from 8 a.m. to noon, and the R$ 49 ticket is valid only for the chosen date. In December, rain can close trails.

Don’t plan on waiting for midnight inside the park: attractions close by 6 p.m. Plan your trip for daytime, because the road to Alto Paraíso and Vila de São Jorge demands attention.

Hotels in Chapada dos Veadeiros for 12/30–01/02 ›

Sources: Goiás Turismo, regional report (approximate distances); 2027 New Year’s Retreat organizer; National Park (rate checked on 10/06/2026).

3. Caldas Novas and Rio Quente: resort dinner and thermal pool

• When: 12/31/2026 to 01/01/2027; land package from 12/29 to 01/03
• Free or paid: no public party announced; hotel dinners and paid packages
• Price: land package from R$ 4,200 per person (double or triple room)
• Distance: about 320 km from Brasília; 165 to 180 km from Goiânia (2h15 to 2h45)
• Guide: New Year’s Eve in Caldas Novas

Caldas Novas and Rio Quente are different municipalities, about 30 km apart. Choose your hotel based on the city of the park you plan to visit or the dinner you plan to attend.

In the 2025/26 edition, the Government of Goiás promoted the Festival do Bem in Rio Quente, with public concerts on 12/30 and 12/31. Caldas Novas had no official event, only private parties. For 2026/27, there’s still no announcement of fireworks or a public concert.

A tour operator sells a land package from 12/29 to 01/03 for R$ 4,200 per person, with hotel and meals, including the dinner. It’s a travel package, not a standalone party ticket.

Check the parks. Hot Park and diRoma Acqua Park close on Thursdays, except in January, July and on holidays. Since 12/31/2026 falls on a Thursday, ask for confirmation of hours before paying for the package.

On Booking, the guide recorded three nights for two adults at R$ 2,673 plus R$ 80 in fees (Alta Vista Thermas) and at R$ 3,180 with fees (Lacqua diRoma V), seen in October 2026.

Hotels in Caldas Novas for 12/30–01/02 ›

Sources: Goiás Turismo, Caldas Novas inventory (167 km from Goiânia; 322 km from Brasília); AGR/Government of Goiás (164 km bus route); Goiás Turismo (Rio Quente); Transgerci Turismo (package, checked on 10/06/2026).

4. Brasília: Esplanada with no announcement and the WORLLD party at SIA

• When: 12/31/2026, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (WORLLD)
• Free or paid: confirmed paid party; Esplanada and Prainha with no announcement
• Price: pre-sale in Sept/2026: R$ 30 + R$ 3.99 fee
• Distance: within the Federal District; 204 km from Goiânia (bus stations)
• Guide: New Year’s Eve in Brasília

WORLLD A Grande Virada takes place at SIA, section 3, with two areas: sertanejo, piseiro, forró and pagode in one; funk, house and electronic in the other. The announced perk is a welcome glass of sparkling wine, not an open bar. Anyone under 18 can only enter with their parents.

On Sympla, on 10/06/2026, the pre-sale was still open at R$ 30 plus a R$ 3.99 fee, or R$ 33.99 per person. It’s the urban party format, without an open bar.

In the previous edition, Celebra DF 2026 had a free schedule on the Esplanada, with 12 minutes of fireworks, and at Prainha, with 8 minutes. For 2026/27, the Federal District Culture Department has not announced anything yet.

Getting back requires a plan. The metro runs from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on holidays, and no special service has been announced. Arrange a rideshare, taxi or driver before the party.

To stay in Plano Piloto, the Setor Hoteleiro Sul is convenient for the monuments. On Booking, three nights for two adults at R$ 1,264 (Ramada Brasília Alvorada), seen on Booking in September 2026.

Hotels in Brasília for 12/30–01/02 ›

Sources: Sympla / WORLLD Brasília (event and hours, checked on 10/06/2026); Voyage guide (Sept/2026 pre-sale, Celebra DF 2026 and metro hours); Rotas Rodoviárias (Brasília to Goiânia, 204 km).

How to plan the road trip

Pirenópolis is the shortest route: 120 km from Goiânia and 150 km from Brasília. Caldas Novas is 165 to 180 km from Goiânia and more than 300 km from Brasília. Chapada is the farthest: 225 km from Brasília and 425 km from Goiânia.

Distances are approximate and vary with your starting point. Leave during the day and arrive before late afternoon on 12/31. Book a hotel with free cancellation while the party venue isn’t confirmed.

Add fuel, tolls and parking to your budget. At parties that run until 6 a.m., whoever’s driving shouldn’t drink: designate the driver for the night or book transportation before buying the ticket.

How much it costs: what we’ve seen in each destination

Amounts recorded in Voyage guides and in the sources for each section; nightly rates change with availability and minimum nights. Compare on Booking.com for 12/30 to 01/02 before booking.

Frequently asked questions

Which destination is closest to Brasília and Goiânia?

Pirenópolis: about 150 km from Brasília and 120 km from Goiânia, according to the municipal tourism portal and Goiás Turismo. In Brasília, the city itself is the closest destination for those living in the Federal District. The actual route varies with your starting point and traffic.

Is there a confirmed free party for New Year’s Eve 2027?

As of 10/06/2026, no. Pirenópolis, Chapada dos Veadeiros, Caldas Novas/Rio Quente and Brasília had not yet announced a public schedule. The previous edition had Celebra DF (Esplanada and Prainha) and Festival do Bem (Rio Quente), but that doesn’t confirm 2026/27.

How much does the Viva Piri ticket cost for the countdown?

In the iHoje listing from 10/06/2026, the second tier for 12/31 was R$ 360 (Frontstage) and R$ 530 (Backstage), plus a 10% fee. The 4-night Passport went for R$ 550 and R$ 750, also with a fee. Tier and price change: check the official box office.

Does the Caldas Novas package include the party?

The Transgerci land package (R$ 4,200 per person, 12/29 to 01/03) advertises hotel and meals, including dinner. Ask the operator whether it includes a party or park ticket. The amount is for a full trip, not a standalone ticket.

What’s the best option for driving?

Pirenópolis is the shortest route from Brasília or Goiânia. Caldas Novas and Alto Paraíso require more road time. Arrange a driver for the ride back, because parties run until morning and no official transportation has been announced.

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