Front and center
The stage
The DJ booth sits at the front of the beach with clear sightlines to the water. Sound and production are built for scale — midnight faces the ocean.
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2026/27 Greek Empire
NOVUS New Year's Eve
A New Year's Eve open air in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua — built around the 2026 Greek Empire art direction.
Date · Dec 31, 2026Location · San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
About the event
Open-air NYE on Nicaragua's Pacific coast
NOVUS returns December 31 with a new visual world: classical architecture, marble and gold, architectural lighting, and an open-air stage facing the Pacific. One night on the coast, doors at 9 PM.
4+
Years on this coast
Dec 31
New Year's Eve
9PM–3AM
Event hours
18+
Age requirement
The experience
What to expect on site
Four things define the night: the stage at the front, midnight on the sand, the beach itself, and the Greek Empire art direction.
Greek Empire
The art direction
Marble, gold, columns, and architectural lighting across the beach. The 2026 edition is one visual world — stage, décor, and dress code included.
San Juan del Sur
The setting
Nicaragua's Pacific coast — open air, warm nights, and the ocean as the backdrop. No walls, no roof, just the bay and the crowd on the beach.
December 31
The countdown
The year turns facing the Pacific. One moment on the sand — music, lights, and the whole crowd together as midnight hits the water.
Lineup preview
Music through the night
House and reggaeton music from doors to after midnight. Full lineup announced on Instagram first.
21:00 – 23:00
Opening set
Tocuma
23:00 – 00:00
Guest set
Chuy
00:00 – 01:30
Headliner · NYE
Zzam
01:30 – 03:00
Late set
Coco
Dress code
Dress code: all white
Blanco Imperio Perdido
The 2026 art direction asks guests to wear white — elegant, clean, and cohesive. It is part of the visual design of the night, not a costume requirement. Think refined all-white looks: linen, silk, tailored pieces.
All-white outfits preferred
Dress for an upscale open-air party
Comfortable shoes for sand
Editions
A New Year on this coast since 2023
Four years of the same night, built on the sand. 2026/27 is the next one — with a new Greek Empire art direction.
2023
The first nights
NOVUS finds its shape on this coast: the booth at the front, the floor in the middle, tables on the platforms.
2024
The year it held
Same beach, a larger night. The layout stays: DJ facing the year, the crowd on the sand.
2025
Still on the coast
A New Year tradition in San Juan del Sur. Four years of building the same brief in the open air.
2026/27
Greek Empire
December 31, 2026. New art direction — marble, gold, and architectural light.
Partners
Our partners behind the night
Tickets
Which place is yours
General admission is the open floor. Tables sit on the raised platforms around it. Choose a pass, then pick it on the map.
General Admission
Standing, center of the floor, open to the beach.
$185
Book nowPlatinum Table
Closest platforms to the booth. Eight guests.
$4,500
Book nowGold Table
Side platforms, full sightline. Six guests.
$2,200
Book nowLounge Table
Rear platform, still facing the DJ. Six guests.
$1,650
Book nowWhat your ticket includes
- Entry to NOVUS New Year's Eve in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
- Access to your selected zone (GA or reserved table)
- Table reservations include seating for the listed number of guests
- QR code ticket for door entry
What it doesn't include
- Flights and ground transportation
- Lodging and hotels
- Food and beverages (unless specified for your tier)
- Travel insurance and visa fees
Tables & tickets
A map of the night.
The booth is at the front. General admission is the center. Platforms wrap the floor. Tap a table or the floor to take it.
PlatinumGoldLoungeGA floorHeld
FAQ
The questions we get most
What is NOVUS?
NOVUS is a New Year's Eve open-air music event in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. The 2026/27 edition uses a Greek Empire art direction — stage design, lighting, and dress code.
Is it indoors?
No. The entire event is outdoors on the sand. Dress for warm coastal weather.
What should I wear?
All white is the dress code for 2026 (Blanco Imperio Perdido). Wear elegant white outfits suitable for an upscale beach party.
What is the difference between GA and a table?
General admission is standing in the center of the floor. Platinum, gold, and lounge tables sit on raised platforms around it, facing the DJ.
Is the lineup final?
Artists shown are part of the current preview. Follow @novus_nye on Instagram for official announcements.
How do I get there?
Fly into Managua (MGA) or Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR), then drive to San Juan del Sur. Plan extra time during New Year's week; local transfers and lodging are booked separately.
Join us December 31
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
December 31, 2026 — January 1, 2027 · Doors 9:00 PM