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New Year's Eve in Vienna · 31 December 2026

New Year's Eve Trail & free.
New Year's Eve 2026 in Vienna.

New Year's Eve in Vienna doesn't have to cost a thing. From the afternoon, the New Year's Eve Trail (Silvesterpfad) runs through the city centre to the Riesenradplatz, at midnight the Pummerin bell rings at St Stephen's Cathedral, and at the winter market in the Prater the party is free to enter.

Here you will find everything that happens outdoors, plus the options for families with kids.

Outdoors & freeNew Year’s Eve Trail, Pummerin and celebrations under the open sky.
11:001st districtWiener SilvesterlaufRingstraße, start/finish Universität WienTraditional end-of-year run over 5.35 km clockwise around the Ringstraße, also open to walkers and Nordic walkers.12:002nd districtNew Year’s Eve at the Riesenradplatz – Winter market in the PraterWinter market at the Riesenradplatz, PraterNew Year’s Eve party with live music and DJs at the Riesenradplatz, part of the New Year’s Eve Trail; fireworks in front of the Riesenrad.
Included
Radio Arabella DJ Night (18:00–20:00), DJ Simon (20:00–22:00), Sam Brisbe & Friends (22:00–02:00), midnight waltz, view of the fireworks at the Riesenrad
Entry
from 12:00; security checks from 18:00, no backpacks, bottles, pushchairs; fireworks prohibited
For
everyone, party-goers, tourists
Free entry14:001st district35th Wiener New Year’s Eve Trail (Silvesterpfad)Innere Stadt (Rathausplatz, Freyung, Am Hof, Graben, Stephansplatz, Kärntner Straße, Neuer Markt) and Riesenradplatz PraterVienna’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration with stages, stalls and waltz lessons along a circular route through the Innere Stadt. At midnight the Pummerin bell and the Blue Danube Waltz ring out.
Included
Stage programme (pop, rock, waltz, operetta, DJ), waltz lessons on the Graben, Pummerin and Blue Danube Waltz at midnight, view of the fireworks
Entry
Programme 14:00–02:00, food and drink from 11:00
For
everyone, families, tourists
Free entry; food and drinks at the stalls are paid18:002nd districtNew Year’s Eve at the Winter market in the PraterWinter market at the RiesenradplatzNew Year’s Eve programme at the winter market at the foot of the Riesenrad, open until 2 am.freeTime to be announced1st districtPummerin bell ringing at midnight at StephansdomStephansplatz / StephansdomThe new year is traditionally rung in with the Pummerin of Stephansdom, followed by the Blue Danube Waltz.
Included
Pummerin bells, Blue Danube Waltz, part of the New Year’s Eve Trail
Entry
Last year from 14:00
For
all
freely accessible14:00ViennaNew Year’s Eve Trail (Silvesterpfad) – Am HofAm Hof
Included
Last year: stage with live music / DJ sets
Entry
Last year from 14:00
Free entrynot yet confirmed
With kidsNew Year’s Eve for families, early and child-friendly.
15:002nd districtKosmische Feuerwerke – New Year’s Eve show at the PlanetariumPlanetarium WienFamily New Year’s Eve at the Planetarium with cosmic fireworks and a rocket show (15:00 and 17:00).
Included
Planetarium show plus science show about rockets
For
Families
Last year from €28not yet confirmedTime to be announced1st districtNew Year’s Eve at the Haus der MusikHaus der MusikSound museum to get you in the mood for the New Year's Concert – incl. virtual conducting.
Included
Conduct the Blue Danube Waltz virtually, Philharmonic museum
For
Families, tourists
Museum admissionnot yet confirmedTime to be announced2nd districtNew Year’s Eve at the WurstelpraterWurstelpraterRides and snack stands in the Prater are open until 2 am on New Year’s Eve.
Included
Rides and food and drink until 02:00
For
Families, teenagers
Free entry, rides paidnot yet confirmed

Frequently asked questions

When does the 2026 New Year’s Eve Trail start?

The 35th Vienna New Year's Eve Trail starts on 31 December 2026 at 14:00. Stops: Innere Stadt (Rathausplatz, Freyung, Am Hof, Graben, Stephansplatz, Kärntner Straße, Neuer Markt) and Riesenradplatz Prater. Entry is free; food and drinks at the stalls cost extra.

Where can you hear the Pummerin bell on New Year's Eve?

At Stephansplatz. The Pummerin bell in St Stephen's Cathedral rings in the new year at midnight. The square is open to everyone, but expect big crowds.

What can you do for free on New Year's Eve in Vienna?

The New Year's Eve Trail in the city centre, the Pummerin bell at St Stephen's Cathedral, the party at the winter market on the Riesenradplatz and the Wurstelprater. For the Vienna New Year's Eve run (Silvesterlauf) you need to register.

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As of 10 November 2026. 5 of 9 listings are already confirmed for 2026. Entries marked in red are not yet confirmed; some of their prices are from last year. No liability for accuracy, please check with the organiser.