Last updated 10 November 2026. Council data is from New Year’s Eve 2025. As of 10 November 2026 we found no 2026 council programme. We are waiting for official confirmation for this year.
Many visitors ask where the fireworks are on New Year’s Eve. The honest answer today is that the councils have not yet published their 2026 plans, so below you will find what was announced for 31 December 2025, clearly marked as last year’s data, plus the venues that announce fireworks of their own for this year.
Status for 2026: we are waiting for official confirmation. We will update this page when the councils publish their programmes.
What the councils offered last year (31 December 2025)
- Estepona (Plaza del Reloj): a party from 23:00 with live music by Orquesta Q Gain, party bags, the midnight chimes and, according to the council, a fireworks show. (Ayuntamiento de Estepona)
- Marbella (Parque de La Represa) and San Pedro Alcántara (Plaza de la Iglesia): free outdoor parties from 23:00 with live bands, lucky grapes and party favours. The council’s announcement does not mention fireworks. (Ayuntamiento de Marbella)
- Málaga (Plaza de la Constitución): live music, the chimes on the square’s historic clock and a light and projection show. The press announcement does not mention fireworks. (AZ Costa del Sol)
- Fuengirola (Plaza de la Constitución): a party from 23:00 until about 02:00 with music, cider, grapes and party bags. The council’s notice does not mention fireworks, and it states that firecrackers (petardos) are banned. (Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola)
“Not mentioned” does not prove there were none; it only means the announcements we read did not include them.
Fireworks at our venues this year
These venues announce fireworks of their own as part of their New Year’s Eve night. Ask each venue where they can be seen from, and book a table to be sure of a place.
- Nomad (Nueva Andalucía): The Great Gatsby, a dinner show with a welcome champagne and fireworks. See the night.
- Cantina (Puerto Marina, Benalmádena): a four-course meal, live music and fireworks. See the night.
- Jack’s Smokehouse Benalmádena (Puerto Marina): à la carte, live music, lucky grapes, party bags and fireworks. See the night.
Tips for watching fireworks
- Arrive early to outdoor events; the Marbella and San Pedro parties start at 23:00.
- Keep to the rules. Firecrackers are banned at some official events, such as Fuengirola’s.
- Plan your way home. See our New Year’s Eve guide and the outdoor celebrations guide.
Sources
- Ayuntamiento de Estepona: Fin de Año 2025
- Ayuntamiento de Marbella: Fin de Año 2025
- AZ Costa del Sol: Málaga, Nochevieja 2025
- Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola: Nochevieja 2025
Quick answer
Are there New Year’s Eve fireworks in Marbella?
In 2025 the Marbella council’s announced programme for La Represa and San Pedro Alcántara did not mention fireworks, while Estepona’s did. Nothing is confirmed yet for 2026; we are waiting for official confirmation. Some venues, such as Nomad, announce fireworks of their own.
Looking for dinners and parties? See New Year’s Eve events in Marbella.