New Year's Eve in Comacchio
New Year's Eve between the Trepponti and fireworks over the San Pietro bridge
About New Year's Eve in Comacchio
New Year's Eve in the Heart of Little Venice
Known as Little Venice for its canals, bridges, and ancient fish markets, Comacchio celebrates New Year's Eve with a large public festival that transforms the historic center into an open-air stage. The heart of the celebrations is the evocative Piazzetta Trepponti, where the monumental bridge with five flights of stairs, the city's emblem, serves as a scenic backdrop for one of the most anticipated winter events in the Municipality of Comacchio and the entire Emilia-Romagna region.
A Night of Music and Spectacle
The evening of December 31st comes alive in the late afternoon with the opening of the refreshment area at the Antica Pescheria and continues with the New Year's Eve aperitif enlivened by DJ sets, vocalists, and dancers. As evening falls, the Trepponti staircase becomes the focal point of the show, with light effects, luminous cold fountains, Roman candles, and choreography that build anticipation for midnight.
Fireworks over the San Pietro Bridge
At the stroke of midnight, the pyromusical fireworks display illuminates the sky and reflects on the water of the canals in front of the San Pietro bridge, accompanied by a captivating soundtrack. It is the most spectacular moment of the night, with fireworks mirroring in the lagoon's canals. After the show, the party doesn't stop: the DJ set, pyrotechnic effects, and laser shows continue in the historic center until the early hours of the morning.
The First Day of the Year
The celebrations continue on January 1st, when Piazzetta Trepponti comes alive again in the afternoon with music and DJ sets, to convivially accompany the start of the new year among visitors enjoying a stroll through the lagoon village.
An Event for Everyone
New Year's Eve in Comacchio is a free, open-air event designed for families, young people, and tourists. Organized by the Municipality of Comacchio with the support of Made Eventi, the festival combines the traditional spirit of a public New Year's Eve party with the magic of one of the most fascinating water villages in the Po Delta, recognized as a Regional Park and an area of great natural value.
New Year's Eve in Comacchio — edition 2026
New Year's Eve 2026 in Comacchio
The end-of-year celebration took place in the historic center of Comacchio, with Piazzetta Trepponti as its epicenter. The evening of December 31, 2025, began with the opening of the refreshment area at the Antica Pescheria and the New Year's Eve aperitif animated by DJ sets, vocalists, and dancers.
From 10:00 PM, the Trepponti staircase hosted the evening show with music, luminous fountains, and Roman candles. At midnight, the pyromusical fireworks display illuminated the San Pietro bridge for about fifteen minutes, reflecting on the canal waters. The party then continued with DJ sets, pyrotechnic effects, and lasers until 2:00 AM.
On January 1, 2026, from the afternoon, Piazzetta Trepponti came alive again with a DJ set curated by Roberto Stoppa. The organization was handled by Made Eventi. Free admission.
Programme New Year's Eve in Comacchio 2026
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Afternoon - Piazzetta Trepponti: opening of the refreshment area at the Antica Pescheria
- 6:00 PM - Piazzetta Trepponti: New Year's Eve aperitif with DJ set, vocalists, and dancers
- 10:00 PM - Trepponti Staircase: evening show with music, luminous cold fountains, and Roman candles
- 12:00 AM - San Pietro Bridge: pyromusical fireworks display (approx. 15 minutes)
- 12:30 AM - 2:00 AM - Historic center and Piazzetta Trepponti: DJ set, pyrotechnic effects, and lasers
Thursday, January 1, 2026
- 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Piazzetta Trepponti: DJ set with Roberto Stoppa
Highlights New Year's Eve in Comacchio 2026
- Pyromusical fireworks display at midnight over the San Pietro bridge
- Evening show with luminous fountains and Roman candles on the Trepponti staircase
- DJ sets, vocalists, and dancers in Piazzetta Trepponti
- New Year's Eve DJ set with Roberto Stoppa on January 1st
Prices New Year's Eve in Comacchio 2026
Practical information — New Year's Eve in Comacchio
How to Get There
By car: Comacchio is reachable via the SS309 Romea; ample parking is available near the historic center. By train: the nearest station is Ferrara, connected to Comacchio by bus. By plane: airports in Bologna and Forlì.
Admission
Admission is free and the event takes place outdoors in Piazzetta Trepponti and the historic center. Warm clothing is recommended for the winter season.
Tips
The best spots to admire the fireworks are along the canals near the San Pietro bridge and the Trepponti staircase. It is advisable to arrive early to find a good spot.
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Where does it take place — New Year's Eve in Comacchio
Trepponti e Centro Storico
Piazzetta Trepponti, 44022 Comacchio