HOTEL FAROL DA ILHA · DOWNTOWN FLORIANÓPOLIS
Everything the city has already announced for the summer in Florianópolis, with the [location] Hotel Farol da Ilha in the city center, 400 meters from the Rita Maria Bus Station and 800 meters from the Hercílio Luz Bridge.
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The 2026/2027 summer season in Florianópolis begins with Christmas and New Year’s Eve and runs through Carnival in February. Here you’ll find the Florianópolis City Hall calendar, which includes details on where to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks, the 2027 Carnival schedule, Blue Flag beaches, and tips for tourists. It all starts at the Hotel Farol da Ilha, in downtown Florianópolis, from where you can do plenty on foot.
DECEMBER 24
Christmas dinner on the rooftop of Faial Prime, a partner of the hotel, featuring live music.
Watch the Christmas dinnerDECEMBER 31
An 8-minute show on the Hercílio Luz Bridge, 800 meters from the hotel.
Read the New Year's Eve guideJANUARY 5, 9
At Praça XV de Novembro, in downtown Florianópolis.
JANUARY 22
The selection of the new Florianópolis Carnival court.
FEBRUARY 5 AND 6
Two nights of samba school parades.
FEBRUARY 6
One of the city's most traditional Carnival groups.
DECEMBER 31 · FIREWORKS, FESTIVALS, AND SHOWS
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Faial Prime, a partner of the hotel, serves special dinners on the rooftop, featuring live music. From 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; drinks sold separately; no reservations required.
DECEMBER 24
From 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on the rooftop, with live music.
R$ 288,00 per person (adult)
Children ages 7 to 12 pay half price.
Watch the Christmas dinnerDECEMBER 31
From 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on the rooftop, with live music.
R$ 378,00 per person (adult)
Children ages 7 to 12 pay half price.
Watch the New Year's Eve CelebrationJANUARY AND FEBRUARY
Photo: Petra Mafalda/Florianópolis City Hall, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Four beaches in Florianópolis were awarded the Blue Flag for the 2026, 2027 season. Two marinas also received the certification: the Santa Catarina Yacht Club and Marina da Conceição.
Peri Lagoon
Southern part of the island. It has received the award for the 11th time.
Photo: Luciano Vidal Lyra Pereira, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Azores Beach
South of the island. New to the list.
Photo: Silvia Fantinatti, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Mozambique Beach
East of the island. New to the list.
Photo: Rodrigo Soldon, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Daniela Beach
Northern part of the island. New to the list.
Photo: Papa Pic, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
SUMMER 2026/2027
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HOTEL FAROL DA ILHA
Hotel in downtown Florianópolis, 400 meters from the Rita Maria Bus Station, about a 5-minute walk, and 800 meters from the Hercílio Luz Bridge, about a 10-minute walk. 24-hour front desk and direct booking with a 12% discount, no coupon required.
FAIAL PRIME · 12/24
Christmas dinner on the rooftop, with live music.
Watch the dinnerFAIAL PRIME · 12/31
New Year's Eve dinner on the rooftop, before the fireworks.
Watch the New Year's Eve CelebrationHOTEL FAROL DA ILHA
Packages for celebrating birthdays and traveling as a couple.
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Book directly on the website and get a 12% discount.
View the best rateWhen is the New Year's Eve fireworks display in Florianópolis?
As of December 31, with a duration of 20 minutes and 16 ferries.
When are the samba school parades?
On February 5 and 6, two nights.
Is the hotel near the bus station?
Yes, 400 meters away, about a 5-minute walk.
Are there Christmas and New Year's Eve dinners?
Yes, at Faial Prime, on December 24 and December 31; reservations can be made via WhatsApp.
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