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Brazil turned the year around in a festive atmosphere, with lights and crowds gathered to celebrate the arrival of 2026. From north to south, the new year was marked by shows, fireworks and meetings that took to the streets.
In Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana maintained its international fame as the biggest New Year’s Eve party on the planet. The shore was completely taken over by residents and tourists dressed in white, who watched the
On Tuesday (12/30), Rio received the title of the biggest New Year’s Eve in the world, according to the Guinness Book. Check out the full broadcast of the fireworks display in Rio de Janeiro:
This year, the pyrotechnic show was led by French scenographer Christophe Berthonneau, who has already been responsible for fireworks at international events such as the Olympic Games.
In addition to the fireworks, the event in the capital of Rio de Janeiro also featured an unprecedented drone show.
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Esplanade of Ministries is illuminated by 2026
In , the Esplanada dos Ministérios that chose to celebrate the new year under the Planalto sky. The federal capital had musical performances and a pyrotechnic show.
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Fireworks display on the Esplanada dos Ministérios
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Carlinhos Brown livens up New Year’s Eve in Brasília
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Brasilienses fill the Esplanada and welcome 2026 with 12 minutes of fireworks
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The party lasts until 3am and features Samuel Rocha, Israel & Rodolffo, Carlinhos Brown and Lauana Prado.
Around 30 thousand people gathered at the Esplanada dos Ministérios to watch, for approximately 12 minutes, the burning that marked the turn of the year. Check it out:
Party also in the capital of São Paulo
In São Paulo, the city once again became the stage for one of the biggest urban New Year’s Eve celebrations in Brazil. Thousands of people occupied the road to watch the countdown, the musical shows and the fireworks display that lit up the sky and buildings in the central region of the capital.
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The event will have several attractions
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João Gomes took the stage at 6pm
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Artists from different musical genres took the stage, such as Padre Marcelo Rossi, João Gomes, Ana Castela and Latino.
But the countdown to the arrival of 2026 was left to singer Simone Mendes, who performed one of the most anticipated shows on the schedule.
