Celebrate New Year's Eve in Hilversum!

Celebrate a very special New Year's Eve! Welcome 2027 with live music, a spectacular light and fireworks display, and a historic moment as Hilversum and Wijdemeren officially become one municipality!

Wrap up warm, bring your family and friends, and join the celebrations! On Thursday 31 December, Marktplein in Hilversum will host a festive evening for all ages. From a special show for children to the big countdown to 2027, there's plenty to look forward to. And this year, there's an extra reason to celebrate: As the clock strikes twelve, Hilversum and Wijdemeren officially become one municipality!

A special celebration for the little ones
Want to celebrate the New Year with your children before bedtime? The family programme kicks off at 7:00 PM with music and entertainment. At 7:30 PM, children can enjoy their very own spectacular light and fireworks display, followed by more music from 7:45 PM. A magical way for younger visitors to join in the celebrations!

Countdown to 2027 together!
The evening celebrations pick up again at 11:00 PM with music to get everyone in the party spirit. At 11:45 PM, a special programme featuring the mayors and images of Hilversum and Wijdemeren marks this historic occasion.

Then comes the moment everyone's been waiting for! At 11:59 PM, join the crowd for the final countdown to 2027. As the clock strikes midnight, Hilversum and Wijdemeren officially become one municipality. A spectacular light and fireworks display lights up the sky to welcome the New Year and celebrate this new chapter. And the party doesn't stop there, with more music to keep the celebrations going!

Share your New Year's wish on the big screen
What would you wish for the people of Hilversum and Wijdemeren in 2027? More wonderful connections, good health, or a place where everyone feels at home? Send in your New Year's wish and you might just see your wish appear on the big screens at Marktplein during the celebrations.

Come and raise a glass to 2027 and a new chapter for Hilversum and Wijdemeren!