New Years Eve at Prater ⋆ Prater.at

Do you already know how you will spend your New Year's Eve in Vienna? If you celebrate December 31st, 2025 in Wurstelprater, you can expect not only live music, punch, sparkling wine, Austrian specialties and more, but also plenty of rides and attractions that will take you into the new year with all the energy and adrenaline you need for a good start! The operating times of the open attractions are coordinated with the New Year's Eve party.

New Year's Eve party at Riesenradplatz

At the Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz you have the opportunity to celebrate until 2:00 a.m. Accompanied by live music, you can dance into the new year and toast it appropriately with a glass of sparkling wine.

20:00-22:00 ★ DJ Simon
22:00-02:00 ★ Sam Brisbe & Friends

Wintermarkt opening hours
Wed, Dec 31st, 2025 from 12:00 to 2:00

Safety notice: To ensure that no firecrackers, fireworks, bottles, etc. are brought in , there will be checks at the entrances to the Riesenradplatz from 6:00 p.m. on Dec 31 for the safety of all visitors. Please be patient and cooperate - thank you very much!

New Year's Concert Public Viewing

As per tradition, the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert will be broadcast live on the video wall at Riesenradplatz on January 1, 2025 from 11:00 o'clock. The Winter Market will also be open from 11:00 a.m.

Wintermarkt opening hours
Thu, Jan 1st, 2026 from 11:00 to 22:00

We wish you and your loved ones a happy new year!

More information:
➸ Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz program
➸ Winter opening hours 2025/26