Capodanni di Puglia in Andria
Live music in the squares of Andria, from Christmas to Epiphany
About Capodanni di Puglia in Andria
Capodanni di Puglia in Andria
Every year, between late December and Epiphany, Andria joins the major regional festival circuit known as Capodanni di Puglia, an initiative promoted by the Puglia Region through its tourism agency, Pugliapromozione, in collaboration with the eight provincial capitals. In this city within the Barletta-Andria-Trani (BAT) province, the celebrations are part of the municipal Le Radici del Natale program, transforming the central squares into a sprawling stage for live music.
Squares and Landmarks
The heart of the festivities is Piazza Marconi, which hosts the evening concerts. However, events span the entire city center: Piazza Catuma with its New Year's Eve big top, the Chiostro di San Francesco, the Church of the Immaculate, the Church of San Nicola, and bustling streets like Via Regina Margherita. The festival also reaches the suburbs, with events organized in partnership with local parishes and neighborhoods.
A Program of Jazz, Gospel, and Tradition
Andria's calendar is among the richest in Puglia, featuring live music, dance, singing, juggling, and entertainment for all ages. The lineup ranges from Christmas jazz and gospel to pop music and street bands, leading up to the Grand New Year's Concert on January 1st and the Epiphany concert with the Festa della Befana on January 6th. All outdoor performances are free to attend.
Andria and the Puglian Christmas
For Andria, the Capodanni di Puglia are an opportunity for tourism promotion and community building, featuring artistic lighting, a spirit of solidarity, and the celebration of the city's iconic sites, from the historic center of Frederick II to the churches in the urban heart. The event confirms the city's role as one of the capitals of Christmas in Puglia, drawing residents and visitors during the most evocative time of the year.
How to Experience the Event
The shows are designed to be enjoyed while strolling through the squares: you can start the evening with a concert in Piazza Marconi and continue through the illuminated streets of the center, surrounded by crafts, flavors, and the traditional atmosphere of a Puglian Christmas. It is a simple and free way to discover Andria in its most festive guise.
Capodanni di Puglia in Andria — edition 2026
Capodanni di Puglia 2025-2026 in Andria
For the 2026 New Year celebrations, Andria was once again one of the eight provincial capitals hosting the Capodanni di Puglia, the festival promoted by the Puglia Region and Pugliapromozione as part of the municipal "Le Radici del Natale" program. From December 26, 2025, to January 6, 2026, the central squares hosted live music every evening, with Piazza Marconi serving as the main stage and Piazza Catuma hosting the New Year's Eve festivities. The program featured a mix of jazz, gospel, pop music, and street performances, culminating in the Grand New Year's Concert on January 1st and the Festa della Befana on January 6th. All events were free of charge.
Programme Capodanni di Puglia in Andria 2026
Program of performances in Andria for the 2025-2026 edition of the Capodanni di Puglia:
- December 22 – Chiostro di San Francesco: Accademia Federiciana
- December 24 – Andria Christmas Eve; Via Regina Margherita: children's show with the Birbant Band
- December 26 – Outside the Church of the Immaculate: Insolita Band (7:30 PM)
- December 27 – Piazza Marconi: Paipers
- December 28 – Piazza Marconi: Insolito Pop Quartet
- December 29 – Piazza Marconi: Patty Lomuscio «Christmas in Jazz»
- December 30 – Piazza Marconi: Amelia Milella «A Natale è sempre Gospel»
- December 31 – Piazza Catuma, under the big top: Progetto Orchestra, Oliveoil Jazz Band, and Happy New Swing
- January 1 – Piazza Marconi: Grand New Year's Concert
- January 2 – Piazza Marconi: Gospel concert
- January 3 – Piazza Marconi: In Extremis
- January 4 – Piazza Marconi: Savio Vurchio «Asincrono»; Church of San Nicola: Candle Light – String Quartet
- January 5 – Piazza Marconi: Kelly Joyce
- January 6 – Piazza Marconi: Matteo Borghi concert and Festa della Befana (also in the morning, 11 AM – 1 PM)
Evening shows generally began around 7:30 PM. The program was subject to change.
Highlights Capodanni di Puglia in Andria 2026
- Grand New Year's Concert in Piazza Marconi (January 1st)
- New Year's Eve in Piazza Catuma with Progetto Orchestra and jazz bands
- Epiphany Concert and Festa della Befana (January 6th)
- Gospel and Christmas jazz festival in the central squares
Prices Capodanni di Puglia in Andria 2026
Practical information — Capodanni di Puglia in Andria
Location
Events take place in the center of Andria (BT), with the main hubs being Piazza Marconi and Piazza Catuma. Additional events are held at the Chiostro di San Francesco, the Church of the Immaculate, and the Church of San Nicola.
Getting There
Andria is accessible by train via the Ferrotramviaria (Bari-Barletta line) and by car via the SS16 and the A14 motorway (Andria-Barletta exit). The city center is pedestrianized during event days.
Costs
All performances in the squares are free to attend.
Contacts
Municipality of Andria – Press Office, tel. +39 0883 290111.
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Where does it take place — Capodanni di Puglia in Andria
Piazza Marconi
Piazza Marconi, 76123 Andria