Chile is preparing for an unforgettable celebration, where technology and tradition come together to welcome the new cycle with a display of fireworks which promises to be more sustainable and respectful than ever. After years of changes and suspensions, the country is once again lighting up its skies with proposals ranging from classic bursts of lights to modern swarms of drones, guaranteeing an inclusive show for neurodivergent people and animal lovers.
New Year 2026
In the Metropolitan Region, the big news is the return of the iconic Entel Tower as the epicenter of the celebrations, where more than seven thousand shots of fireworks low sound impact. The event will not only feature the aerial display, but will be a true popular party in Santiago Centro with live music from artists of the caliber of Américo, La Noche and Princesa Alba, who will accompany the final count towards the 2026.
For those looking to enjoy the spectacle of fireworks Next to the sea, the central coast offers various alternatives organized by the municipalities, highlighting the following key points:
- Valparaíso: the show will last 18 minutes and can be seen from the Barón and Placeres hills.
- Viña del Mar: six launch points will be activated on the coast, including Reñaca and the Vergara Pier.
- Iquique: a modern alternative with 1,500 drones forming iconic figures of the region.
- Santiago Centro: the meeting point will be Amunátegui 20 to see the renovated Entel Tower.
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The mayor of Valparaíso highlighted that the design of this edition is especially designed to be pet friendly, using devices of fireworks that drastically reduce the noise that affects pets. This trend is replicated in Viña del Mar, where the aim is to make the beachfront experience pleasant for all attendees, without the stress caused by the detonations of previous years.
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In the north of the country, Iquique has decided to take a step further in innovation by replacing a large part of the traditional fireworks for a drone show that will narrate the regional identity in the air. This initiative seeks to position the city as a benchmark for technological tourism in South America, offering a visually impressive and 100% gunpowder-free welcome to 2026.
