Paris, France – As is tradition, the Champs-Élysées, the world’s most beautiful street, is preparing to host the French capital’s biggest event on New Year’s Eve. The Parisian sky will be illuminated with dazzling displays to celebrate the arrival of 2026.
The City of Paris will invite Parisians and tourists to gather on the famous street on December 31, 2025. It will be closed to traffic for this traditional occasion.
The City of Paris will invite Parisians and tourists to gather on the famous street on December 31, 2025. It will be closed to traffic for this traditional occasion.
The Champs-Élysées celebrations are one of the highlights of New Year’s Eve in Paris, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to enjoy the festivities. Since 2014, the city has offered a video mapping program followed by a fireworks display.
What can we expect on New Year’s Eve 2026?
Mapping Video Showcase: The celebrations are expected to begin with a spectacular light show projected onto the facade of the iconic Arc de Triomphe, around 11:50 pm (official time to be confirmed). This show will celebrate the “City of Light.”
Fireworks and Countdown: The audiovisual presentation will be followed by the traditional countdown. Then the famous fireworks display will begin, illuminating the Arc de Triomphe and the Parisian sky, heralding the arrival of 2026.
It is worth noting that last year’s celebrations also included early evening concerts featuring renowned artists, and performances by dancers from the Moulin Rouge and Paradis Latin.
