Madeira’s Savoy Signature hotels have planned two very different New Year’s Eve parties for Dec. 31, and you’ll have to choose between them. One builds the night around a diamond theme, while the other takes guests back to the 1990s.
Savoy Signature first announced its two New Year’s Eve parties in July. It has now added its Christmas programs, so the full December calendar is out. Diamond Night returns this year and builds toward the island’s midnight fireworks as 2027 begins.
1 Hotel Group, 2 Ways to Count Down
Diamond Night and Midnight Mixtape take place across three hotels in Funchal. Savoy Palace and The Reserve, both members of The Leading Hotels of the World, host Diamond Night. Midnight Mixtape takes place at NEXT, a hotel the company describes as having an irreverent approach.
Diamond Night Comes With Funchal Bay Views
Savoy Palace and The Reserve set Diamond Night around crystal-themed installations and special lighting. Guests sit down to gala dinners with live performances, and the celebrations come with panoramic views over Funchal Bay.
The celebrations at Savoy Palace begin a night early. On Dec. 30, its Grand Ballroom hosts Shine Bright Like a Diamond, a gala evening that gives guests a head start on the New Year celebrations. The hotel then serves a New Year’s Brunch at Orchidaceae Atelier on Jan. 1.
Midnight Mixtape Turns NEXT Into a ’90s Dance Floor
Midnight Mixtape at NEXT decks out its ’90s party with neon lights, disco balls, retro TVs and vintage cassette tapes. The night also includes iconic hits and interactive experiences.
Christmas Comes First at the Same Hotels
If you’re planning a longer escape to Madeira, the Christmas programs start Dec. 8 with the tree lighting at Savoy Palace. From Dec. 14 to 26, the hotel’s Christmas Afternoon Tea features miniature Christmas figures and shapes from its pastry chef.
Madeiran designer Nini Andrade Silva creates Savoy Palace’s Christmas concept each year and works with the hotel’s teams to bring it to life.
On Christmas Eve, Savoy Palace serves warm cider and malassadas, and guests at The Reserve get the same treats at the Jacarandá Club. A cart with traditional biscuits and liqueurs welcomes guests on Dec. 26.
NEXT’s program pairs a Christmas Eve tai chi session with a visit from Mrs. Claus. You’ll also find festive cocktails and a gala dinner with live music. NEXT’s Cloud Bar hosts Electro Christmas.
Pick Your Party
Night owls have Diamond Night, where an after-party runs into the early hours. If you want dinner first, Midnight Mixtape opens with cocktails and dining before the late-night celebrations. Each hotel’s full Christmas and New Year’s program is on the Savoy Signature website, so compare the two nights before you choose.