Australian New Year’s celebrations in Santa Cruz de La Palma
The Australian New Year's celebrations are an open-air day-long event to welcome in the New Year according to Australian time. The festivities include the traditional twelve grapes, live music and a festive atmosphere from the afternoon onwards. The event is family-friendly, runs from 15:00 to 22:00, and admission is free.
Thursday31December 2026
When
Thursday 31 December 2026, 15:00 to 22:00
Where
Rear square of the Cabildo building
Avenida de Los Indianos, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain
Rear square of the Cabildo building, Santa Cruz de la Palma · Get directions
The celebrations take place in the square behind the La Palma Island Council building on Avenida de Los Indianos in Santa Cruz de La Palma. The event deliberately moves the New Year's countdown into the daytime, following the Australian time zone. This means that the twelve grapes, traditionally eaten in Spain at the stroke of midnight, are handed out and eaten together well before midnight.
The programme focuses on a relaxed atmosphere with live music and an open, festive vibe. The celebration is aimed at families, locals and holidaymakers who would like to ring in the New Year together during the day, ahead of the island's New Year's Eve events in the evening. Admission is free.
Last checked on 1 October 2026 at 0:40. Source: Cabildo de La Palma and collaborating organisers.
