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New Year's Eve in Jerez: the midnight chimes in Plaza de la Asunción

Since Canal Sur broadcast the midnight chimes from Jerez in 2023, the city has seen out the year with a party in Plaza de la Asunción. What happened in 2025, what we know about 2026 and how to plan your night.

New Year's Eve in Jerez · Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz · Updated on November 3, 2026

Antiguo Cabildo, in Plaza de la Asunción, Jerez
Photo: Jerezplataforma, CC BY 3.0

The midnight chimes party

What the City Council has published. The 2026 edition has not been announced yet (as of October 30, 2026).

  • Free

    Plaza de la Asunción

    In 2025 the party was free to attend, from noon on December 31 until 4:00 on January 1.

    Jerez City Council

  • In 2025

    Giant screen and live music

    Canal Sur's broadcast of the chimes was shown on a giant screen, with live music, DJs and local artists throughout the day.

    Jerez City Council

  • In 2025

    Party favors and public toilets

    The City Council announced it would hand out 1,000 bags of party favors, plus public toilets and extra street cleaning.

    Jerez City Council

  • In 2024

    The previous year

    It started at 13:00, with a stage in front of the loggia, a bar serving drinks and 1,000 bags of party favors handed out.

    Jerez City Council

Planning the night

  • Dinner

    Book early

    If you're eating out, ask when you book what time dinner service ends, so you make it to the chimes.

    What to eat

  • Grapes

    The twelve grapes

    One grape for each chime. If you go to the square, bring your own.

  • Getting home

    Taxi or on foot

    Taxis are in high demand that night: book your ride home or stay near the center. Tele Taxi Jerez: 956 34 48 60.

    Taxis

  • Accommodation

    Stay in the center

    If you're coming from out of town, staying near the square means you can walk back.

    Where to stay

January 1 and afterwards

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jerez the same place as Jerez de la Frontera?

Yes. When people just say Jerez, they almost always mean Jerez de la Frontera, in the province of Cádiz. Other places share the name, such as Jerez de los Caballeros (Badajoz) and Jerez del Marquesado (Granada); this app covers only Jerez de la Frontera.

Where is New Year's Eve celebrated in Jerez?

In Plaza de la Asunción, at the City Council's midnight chimes party. In 2025 it was free to attend, from noon on the 31st to 4:00 on January 1, with a giant screen for Canal Sur's broadcast of the chimes.

Is there a free New Year's Eve party in Jerez in 2026?

As of October 30, 2026, the City Council has not announced the 2026 edition. The 2025 party was free to attend, in Plaza de la Asunción.

What time does the New Year's Eve party start in Jerez?

In 2025 it started at noon on December 31 and ended at 4:00 on January 1. In 2024 it started at 13:00.

Is January 1, 2027 a public holiday?

Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday in Andalusia.

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