réveillon in rio de janeiro is not taken lightly as the entire city erupts into party mode.

the fireworks are the most famous part of rio's new year celebrations, however the concerts that accompany them are also a great part of the overall experience.

named 'palcos', this year there will be a total of 12 stages erected around the city, four of which will be in copacabana, each holding a separate concert headed by an all star cast.

then at midnight the world famous fireworks will take centre stage, with around 25 tons set off from 11 specially made barges, 300 meters from the shoreline.