Byzantine New Year

An edition with the founder on the Magister's throne

The 2025 edition of the Byzantine New Year had a special value: the title of Magister of Amalfitan Civilization went to Giuseppe Gargano, the medievalist historian whose work led to the birth of the event itself in 1999. The ceremony took place on September 1 in the church of San Salvatore de' Birecto in Atrani, in the presence of the Archbishop, after the historical pageant departed from Amalfi.

The three days

On August 31, at Largo Duca Piccolomini, the study roundtable and the public interview with the Magister opened the celebrations, followed in Piazza Duomo by the free concert of Mario Biondi. On September 1, the Sbandieratori e Musici Città Regia departed from the Valle dei Mulini and the procession with over a hundred participants reached Atrani; in the evening, the presentation of the new Magister on the steps of the Cathedral and the performance of the Pistonieri di Santa Maria del Rovo in Piazza Municipio. On September 2, a medieval event for families, with falconry demonstrations, closed the festival in the Municipality of Amalfi.

Sunday, August 31, 2025 — Largo Duca Piccolomini: 7:00 PM study roundtable; 8:00 PM public interview with the Magister. Piazza Duomo: 10:00 PM concert by Mario Biondi (free admission). Monday, September 1, 2025 — 6:00 PM departure of the Sbandieratori e Musici Città Regia from the Valle dei Mulini; 6:30 PM historical pageant in Piazza Duomo and departure towards Atrani; 7:30 PM investiture ceremony of the Magister of Amalfitan Civilization in the church of San Salvatore de' Birecto in Atrani; 9:00 PM presentation of the Magister to citizens on the steps of the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea; 9:30 PM performance by the Pistonieri di Santa Maria del Rovo in Piazza Municipio. Tuesday, September 2, 2025 — 8:00 PM, Piazza Municipio: medieval event for families with falconry demonstrations.

Investiture of medievalist Giuseppe Gargano, creator of the event, as the 25th Magister of Amalfitan Civilization; free concert by Mario Biondi in Piazza Duomo on August 31; historical pageant with over a hundred participants from Amalfi to Atrani; performance by the Pistonieri di Santa Maria del Rovo.