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New Year's Eve Fireworks and Show at the Arc de Triomphe

Gather along a pedestrianized avenue for an open-air celebration highlighting the culture, creation, and sporting spirit of Paris. Spectators can enjoy an electric atmosphere leading up to a grand final show with monumental video mapping, a countdown, and a fireworks display. The program includes tributes honoring the 70th anniversary of the Paris-Rome twinning alongside the achievements of Paris Saint-Germain.

What to Expect

Open-air celebration featuring monumental video mapping, a countdown, and fireworks.

Event Details

Ages

All public

Neighborhood

Champs-Élysées

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Paris Je t'aime

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

New year’s eve crowds and fireworks fans

Vibe

Electric and festive

Energy Level

High

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Avenue des Champs-Élysées
De l'Arc de Triomphe à la place de la Concorde - 75008 Paris
Paris
75008

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Free.
  • Hours: From 19:00.
  • Parking: Parking locations listed are Francois 1er, 17 Rue François 1er, and Champs-Elysees Pierre Charron, 67 Rue Pierre Charron.
  • Accessibility: Strollers are strongly discouraged.
  • Pets: Dogs are not admitted.

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive soon after access opens at 19:00 because heavy crowds are expected and early arrival is strongly advised.
  • Use the main entrance at Place de la Concorde, or access the avenue from Montaigne, Matignon, or Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  • Wear warm layers and bring rain protection for this outdoor evening celebration.
  • Stay very vigilant with young children; stroller use is strongly discouraged, and the heavy crowds may make moving around difficult.
  • Leave prohibited items at home, including glass bottles, alcohol, pyrotechnics, bikes, scooters, helmets, weapons, sharp objects, and dogs.

Special Events & Promotions

  • This year's theme is 'Paris des arts et des idées', celebrating Paris as a city of culture, creativity and sport.
  • The show pays tribute to the 70th anniversary of the Paris-Rome twinning and to Paris Saint-Germain's historic successes.
  • Public transport is free across Île-de-France from New Year's Eve evening into New Year's Day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring young children or a stroller?

Children are welcome, but keep a very close eye on young ones. Strollers are strongly discouraged.

What items are not allowed?

Banned items are weapons, sharp objects, glass bottles, alcohol, fireworks and other pyrotechnics, and helmets. Bikes and scooters are also not allowed.

Can I bring my dog?

No, dogs are not admitted.

Where is the main entrance?

The main entrance is at Place de la Concorde. You can also get in from Avenue Montaigne, Avenue Matignon and Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team