Nochevieja de Pamplona
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2027ConfirmedSource
Each New Year's Eve, the Old Town of Pamplona turns into a great costume party known as the Nochevieja. Crowds in inventive disguises fill the streets to ring in the year, in a celebration grown from a grassroots love of communal festivity and creativity.
Day 1 · Dec 31
Throughout the night, visitors can mingle with costumed locals and fellow travelers, take photos of elaborate costumes, join impromptu dance circles, and soak in the party atmosphere in the narrow illuminated streets of the Old Town.
Dec 31
Visitors join locals in circle at Plaza del Castillo, counting down to 0:00, eating the twelve grapes with each chime, and cheering in the New Year amidst fireworks and cheers.
Dec 31
Pamplona, Spain
Open in MapsFestive costume
Warm clothing
Visitors should dress in a fun costume to blend in, participate in the grape-eating countdo...
Crowd level: very high.
Free events are available.
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Nochevieja de Pamplona
Pamplona, Spain
Each New Year's Eve, the Old Town of Pamplona turns into a great costume party known as the Nochevieja. Crowds in inventive disguises fill the streets to ring in the year, in a celebration grown from a grassroots love of communal festivity and creativity.
The tradition reflects Pamplona’s love for communal celebration and creativity. Emerging from a grassroots event, Nochevieja de Pamplona is not tied to religion but rather to popular culture and community identity. It provides insight into how Pamplona’s residents enjoy festivity and satire; participants often incorporate themes from recent news, movies and pop culture in their costumes. Like the famous San Fermín (running of...
Throughout the night, visitors can mingle with costumed locals and fellow travelers, take photos of elaborate costumes, join impromptu dance circles, and soak in the party atmosphere in the narrow illuminated streets of the Old Town.
Visitors join locals in circle at Plaza del Castillo, counting down to 0:00, eating the twelve grapes with each chime, and cheering in the New Year amidst fireworks and cheers.
first-timer tips
Festive costume
Warm clothing
Visitors should dress in a fun costume to blend in, participate in the grape-eating countdown respectfully, and...
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2027
Confirmed
Pamplona
Navarre (northern Spain)
Free public events available
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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