The Florianópolis City Government presented the schedule for the New Year's Eve 2027, and the turnaround is going to happen 20-minute sets, 16 ferries scattered throughout the city and concerts by the Ana Castela and the Wry Smile. For those who are spending New Year's Eve in downtown, most of the festivities are within walking distance.
What the city announced
The fireworks display will be bigger and longer, lasting 20 minutes. The Hercílio Luz Bridge will feature its own 8-minute show and will retain the traditional “cascade”, the curtain of fireworks that cascades down the bridge’s structure.
The fireworks are launched from 16 barges, spread out between the island and the mainland. The main performances will feature Ana Castela at Beira-Mar Norte and Sorriso Maroto on the mainland.
The 16 ferries, region by region
North Beach: 8 ferries
Continent: 6 ferries
South Bay: 1 ferry
Conceição Lagoon: 1 ferry
Half of the rafts are located on the North Beach, so that’s where the action will be most concentrated. Those who prefer a less crowded spot can head to South Bay and Lagoa da Conceição, each of which has one raft.
The North Beachfront will host 8 of the 16 floats and a performance by Ana Castela. Photo: luoman via Canva.
The concerts
A Ana Castela performs at Beira-Mar Norte, and the Wry Smile on the mainland. City Hall has not yet released the concert schedules or the map of the stages. This post will be updated when the full schedule is released.
Hercílio Luz Bridge: An 8-minute spectacle and the waterfall
The bridge is the city's most iconic landmark and will feature its own 8-minute fireworks display, in addition to the traditional fireworks show. It's worth arriving early to secure a good spot along the waterfront near the bridge.
The Hercílio Luz Bridge is 800 meters from the hotel. Photo: Christian Herzog via Canva.
What do people in the city center see?
The hotel is Hotel Farol da Ilha 800 meters from the Hercílio Luz Bridge, about a 10-minute walk. From the hotel, you can walk to the waterfront near the bridge and take in the spectacular view of the bridge and the waterfall. Since the hotel is in downtown, you can walk back after the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
New Year's Eve Dinner on Faial
Before the fireworks, Faial Prime, a partner of the hotel, serves a special New Year’s Eve dinner on the rooftop, with live music. It takes place on December 31, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., for R$ 378 per adult. Children ages 7 to 12 pay half price. Drinks are not included, and tables are not reserved. View the menu and find out how to make a reservation.
Book directly
To spend the summer in downtown Florianópolis, book directly on the website Hotel Farol da Ilha, with 12% off. The full schedule for the season is on the page Summer in Floripa.
Cover photo: NauckPhotos via Canva.
