New Year's Eve in Piazza Sordello
Concert and fireworks over the lakes for New Year's Eve
About New Year's Eve in Mantua
New Year's Eve Among the Monuments
New Year's Eve in Piazza Sordello is the event with which Mantua welcomes the new year. The large medieval square, dominated by the Ducal Palace and the Cathedral, becomes the setting for a free celebration promoted by the Municipality of Mantua, designed to engage an audience of all ages, from residents to tourists visiting for the holidays.
Concert, DJ Set, and Fireworks over the Lakes
The program includes a live concert, a DJ set, and, after the music, a fireworks display synchronized over the lakes surrounding the city. It is precisely the lakeside setting that makes Mantua's New Year's Eve unique: the fireworks are reflected in the Mincio lakes, creating a spectacular scene.
New Year's Eve 2026
To welcome 2026, on the evening of December 31, 2025, Vinicio Capossela, one of the most original singer-songwriters on the Italian scene and winner of the Tenco career award, performed in Piazza Sordello. The evening, complemented by a DJ set and fireworks over the lakes, drew thousands of people to the square.
Mantua and its Lakes
Overlooking the three lakes formed by the Mincio River, Mantua (Province of Mantua) uses New Year's Eve as an opportunity to showcase its unique landscape. The combination of the concert in the square and the fireworks over the water makes this celebration one of the most evocative events of the city's winter season.
New Year's Eve in Mantua — edition 2026
Mantua's New Year's Eve 2026 was celebrated on December 31, 2025, in Piazza Sordello, with a grand free concert promoted by the Municipality. The singer-songwriter Vinicio Capossela was the star of the evening, on stage around 9:30 PM.
The DJ set by Blue Mondays opened and closed the evening, while shortly after midnight (00:10 AM), the fireworks display over the lakes welcomed the new year. The celebration, with free admission and security checks, drew thousands of people to the square.
Programme New Year's Eve in Mantua 2026
December 31, 2025 — Piazza Sordello
- Opening DJ set — Blue Mondays
- 9:30 PM — concert by Vinicio Capossela
- 00:10 AM — synchronized fireworks display over the lakes
- Closing DJ set
Free admission with security checks at the entrance; bringing glass bottles and cans is prohibited during the evening and night hours.
Highlights New Year's Eve in Mantua 2026
Prices New Year's Eve in Mantua 2026
Practical information — New Year's Eve in Mantua
When
New Year's Eve, December 31st, to welcome the new year (New Year's Eve 2026 was held on December 31, 2025).
Where
Piazza Sordello, Mantua.
Admission
Free admission, with security checks at the entrance. Bringing glass bottles and cans is prohibited in the evening and night hours.
How to get there
Mantua is reachable by train and car (A22, Mantova Nord/Sud exits). The square is in the historic center.
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Where does it take place — New Year's Eve in Mantua
Piazza Sordello
Piazza Sordello, 46100 Mantova