Key Takeaways:
- The city will stage a one-hour light and music spectacle from Morro do Cristo beginning at 23:15 on 31 December.
- A specially produced soundtrack by DJ Kureb will be available live in the central square and online to synchronise with the sky projections.
- Residents across neighbourhoods can view the projections while the Morro do Cristo site will be closed from 20:00 for safety.
- The Juiz de Fora New Year light show offers both an in-person and digital experience for locals and visitors.
Juiz de Fora Hosts Light and Music Show to Welcome 2026
Juiz de Fora will welcome 2026 with a large-scale light and music spectacle designed to be enjoyed from across the city. The municipal government announced the “Show da Virada” on 29 December, confirming projections from Morro do Cristo and a bespoke soundtrack by DJ Kureb of Equipe Súbita.
Juiz de Fora New Year light show to beam projections across the city
The visual component will be operated from Morro do Cristo, the highest point in the central area, with projections directed outwards so that residents in many neighbourhoods can watch the display in the sky. The one-hour spectacle will begin at 23:15 on 31 December and run until 00:15 on 1 January.
To accompany the light show, the city commissioned a specially produced audio track by DJ Kureb. The soundtrack will be available on-site in Praça Prefeito Tarcísio Delgado — in front of the Murilo Mendes Municipal Library — and via a live link provided by the municipality so households and private gatherings can sync the audio with the projections.
Officials said the dual format aims to offer an inclusive experience. Those who attend the square will hear the mix played through public sound equipment, while people elsewhere can listen on their phones or through speakers at private events by following the municipal link in real time.
The city stressed safety measures for the operation. Access to Morro do Cristo will close to the public at 20:00 on Wednesday 31 December; only technical personnel responsible for equipment operations will remain at the viewpoint. The closure seeks to ensure the safety of residents while the lighting rigs and projection systems are prepared and tested.
Local authorities encouraged spectators to watch from neighbourhood vantage points and public spaces rather than attempting to reach the closed mirante. Organisers also reminded attendees to follow normal public-safety guidance and any instructions from municipal staff on the night.
For visitors and residents who plan to ring in the new year in Juiz de Fora, the show offers an alternative to traditional fireworks displays. By projecting images and lights from an elevated point, the event reduces noise and environmental impact while aiming to produce a striking visual effect across the skyline.
The municipality said the format was chosen to entertain both locals and tourists and to provide a shared urban experience that does not rely solely on a single central gathering point. Authorities have been sharing practical details and the streaming link through official channels in the run-up to the event.
Further information on viewing points, recommended routes and safety instructions will be published by the city ahead of the evening. In the meantime, residents can plan to enjoy the Juiz de Fora New Year light show either in the city centre, from neighbourhood streets, or online via the live audio stream.
