New Year's Eve in Andalo

Mountain New Year's Eve on the Paganella Plateau

New Year's Eve in Andalo is one of the most anticipated winter events on the Paganella Plateau, in the municipality of Andalo, in the province of Trento, in the heart of Trentino-Alto Adige. On New Year's Eve, Piazza Dolomiti, the town's beating heart, transforms into a large open-air stage where residents and tourists gather to welcome the new year, framed by the snow-capped peaks of the Brenta Dolomites.

Music, DJ sets, and midnight toast

The square party kicks off at 10:30 PM with music, DJ sets, and plenty of entertainment for both adults and children. As the countdown approaches, steaming mulled wine, hot tea, and other drinks are served to warm the atmosphere while waiting for midnight. At the turn of the year, the traditional collective toast welcomes the new year with the smiles and energy typical of Andalo.

Fireworks and torchlight processions on the snow

The highlight of the evening is the midnight fireworks display: the fireworks illuminate the sky above the town, and their colors reflect on the snow and the Dolomite peaks, creating a spectacle visible from almost every corner of the center. The day of December 31st is also enlivened by the evocative torchlight processions on the snow: in the late afternoon, at the nursery slopes, ski instructors descend the slopes with lit torches, drawing luminous serpentine patterns on the snowy ground, arriving in the square for the lighting of the bonfire and further pyrotechnic displays.

A full program of events on the Plateau

New Year's Eve in Andalo is part of a rich calendar of Christmas and end-of-year events. Beyond the square party, offerings range from concerts—such as the evocative candlelight concerts in the church—to Ski Night Shows featuring performances by ski instructors and snow groomers, as well as numerous snow activities in the Paganella ski area. Local bars and restaurants offer gala dinners and dance parties that extend the celebrations well past midnight.

How to enjoy the party

• Free admission to the party in Piazza Dolomiti
• Location: the center of Andalo, at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites and the Adamello Brenta Nature Park
• Family-friendly event with entertainment for children
• Mountain atmosphere with snow, lights, and fireworks

Organized by Andalo Vacanze with the support of local entities on the Paganella Plateau, New Year's Eve in Andalo is the ideal choice for those wishing to celebrate New Year's Eve in a mountain setting, blending tradition, fun, and Dolomite landscapes.