New Year's Eve in the Square in Locorotondo

New Year's Eve in the whitest village of the Itria Valley

New Year's Eve in the Square in Locorotondo is the annual event where the town bids farewell to the old year and welcomes the new one in the open-air setting of Piazza Aldo Moro. Every December 31st, the historic center of Locorotondo, located in the province of Bari in the heart of the Itria Valley, becomes the stage for a massive, free public celebration that draws residents and visitors from across the land of the trulli.

Live music, DJ sets, and a midnight toast

The formula is a proven success: the evening kicks off with a live concert featuring a mix of Italian and international hits spanning generations, followed by a DJ set after the midnight countdown and toast, keeping the square dancing until the early hours. Admission is free, in keeping with the tradition of municipal events closing out the year.

In recent years, the square has hosted notable names from the Italian entertainment scene: from musical singer Graziano Galatone and his G Band to historic Radio Capital DJ Luca De Gennaro, as well as a special connection with local singer-songwriter Renzo Rubino, a true musical pride of the town.

Beneath the lights of the "Village of Wonders"

What makes New Year's Eve in Locorotondo truly special is the setting. The village, famous for its white houses and typical cummerse (pitched-roof dwellings), glows with festive lights that turn the historic center's alleys into a path of illumination. Strolling through the whitewashed streets before reaching the square is an essential part of the experience: Locorotondo is recognized as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and has been awarded the Touring Club's Orange Flag.

A community New Year's Eve

Beyond the spectacle in the square, the Locorotondo New Year's Eve maintains a strong spirit of sharing and belonging. It is the celebration where the entire Murgia dei Trulli community gathers to greet the new year with music, tradition, and conviviality in one of the most evocative landscapes in Puglia. Those spending New Year's Eve in Locorotondo can pair the event with a discovery of local food and wine, starting with the renowned Locorotondo DOC white wine.