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The Bosphorus and the bridge lights at night

New Year’s Eve 2027 in Istanbul · 31 December Welcome 2027 above the Bosphorus.

New Year’s Eve

A gala dinner, a DJ and fireworks: see in 2027 right above the water

On the night of 31 December, Yıldızlar offers far more than a classic New Year’s dinner. The evening starts at 20:00 with a welcome and gala dinner, carries on with a DJ set and dancing, and we welcome the new year with a fireworks show over the Bosphorus. A restaurant and a nightclub, together for one night.

Date
Thursday, 31 December 2026
Time
20:00–02:00
Drinks
Unlimited local alcoholic and soft drinks
Location
Under the New Galata Bridge, Eminönü

Places for New Year’s Eve are limited.

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Yıldızlar Restaurant lit up at night by the water under the Galata Bridge

What the night has in store

  1. 01

    Right above the Bosphorus

    Under the Galata Bridge by the water, with Üsküdar across, the New Mosque and the Golden Horn beside you and the Galata Tower opposite.

  2. 02

    Gala menu and unlimited drinks

    Eight meze, hot starters and a choice of main course. Beer, rakı, wine and local spirits, unlimited all night.

  3. 03

    DJ, dancing and party

    The night begins with dinner and carries on with a professional DJ set and dancing in a nightclub atmosphere.

  4. 04

    Fireworks show

    We welcome the first minutes of the new year with a fireworks show over the Bosphorus.

New Year’s Eve 2027 gala menu

  • Unlimited local alcoholic and soft drinks

    Beer, rakı, wine, local spirits and soft drinks

  • Generous meze platter

    Eight kinds of meze and seafood

  • Seasonal salad

    With fresh greens of the season

  • Hot starters

    Fried calamari, crab legs, shrimp in butter

  • Main course (your choice)

    Fresh sea bream or a mixed grill platter

  • Dessert and fruit

    Traditional baklava and seasonal fruit

  • Tea and coffee

    To close the night

The night’s programme

  1. 20:00Welcome and gala dinner
  2. All nightDJ set, party and dancing
  3. At midnightFireworks show to welcome the new year
  4. 02:00End of the party

New Year's Eve 2027 in Istanbul: Gala Dinner with a Bosphorus View

New Year’s Eve 2027 in Istanbul · 31 December

New Year’s Eve booking

Send us your name and the number of guests, and we will confirm your table and the details of the night by phone or WhatsApp as soon as possible.

New Year’s Eve questions

What is happening at Yıldızlar Restaurant on New Year’s Eve?

At Yıldızlar Restaurant on Thursday 31 December 2026, the night starts at 20:00 with a welcome and gala dinner. A DJ plays all night with party and dancing, and we welcome the new year with a fireworks show over the Bosphorus. The gala menu and unlimited local drinks are served all night, and the party ends at 02:00.

What is on the New Year’s Eve gala menu?

A meze platter of eight meze and seafood, a seasonal salad, fried calamari, crab legs and shrimp in butter; for the main course, fresh sea bream or a mixed grill platter; then seasonal fruit, traditional baklava, tea and coffee. Unlimited local alcoholic and soft drinks are served all night.

How do I book for New Year’s Eve?

Fill in the form on this page, or send us your name and the number of guests on WhatsApp. Places for New Year’s Eve are limited, so we recommend booking early; once we receive your request, we confirm your table by phone or WhatsApp.

Can we come as a large group or a company?

Yes. For New Year’s Eve we plan the tables with you for groups of friends and company teams. Places are limited, so getting in touch early makes it easier to choose where you sit.

How do I get to the restaurant on New Year’s Eve?

We are on the lower level of the New Galata Bridge, at the Eminönü end, a few minutes’ walk from the Eminönü ferry pier. In past years some tram services were restricted on New Year’s Eve, so check İBB and Metro İstanbul announcements and plan to arrive early.