At the Brandenburg Gate
Berlin is planning a huge New Year’s Eve party with free fireworks
Updated 11/19/2025 – 11:08Reading time: 1 minute.
The Senate has decided what a big New Year’s Eve celebration in Berlin will look like. One thing’s for sure: it’s going to be a great party.
Berlin celebrates the turn of the year 2025/2026 with a big DJ party and fireworks at the Brandenburg Gate. The Senate Chancellor announced this on Wednesday.
According to the Senate Chancellor, there will be around 20,000 free tickets for the event starting in December. The DJ party is scheduled to start at 10 p.m., and from midnight there will be a seven-and-a-half-minute fireworks display that will be broadcast live on Erste.
“Berlin will welcome 2026 with a huge fireworks display at the Brandenburg Gate,” Mayor Kai Wegner said on Wednesday. Images of New Year in the capital city are once again visible throughout the world.
Moritz van Dülmen, Managing Director of Kulturprojekte Berlin GmbH, was enthusiastic: “We end with a happy ending and start the new year with a festive ‘Yes 26’! We make the Brandenburg Gate the biggest dance floor in Berlin and look forward to the most beautiful fireworks show in Berlin! Of course it’s free for everyone,” he said, according to the announcement.
Economic Affairs Senator Giffey emphasized the economic benefits: “This event not only provides international advertising, but also provides a boost to the hospitality, catering and retail industries.”
