New Year's Grand Concert
The concert that rings in the New Year at the Teatro Comunale in Castro dei Volsci
About New Year's Concert
The concert that rings in the year in Ciociaria
The New Year's Grand Concert is the event with which Castro dei Volsci—one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy perched in the Ausoni Mountains in the province of Frosinone—bids farewell to the old year and welcomes the new one. The evening takes place at the Teatro Comunale Vittorio Gassman, the heart of the town's cultural life, and over the years it has become a tradition followed not only by locals but also by the many visitors who choose the village for the holidays.
Classical and operatic music for everyone
The program combines the great symphonic and operatic repertoire with the festive spirit typical of New Year's concerts. The stage hosts an orchestra and soloists, performing famous pieces designed to stir emotions and guide the audience into the new year in an atmosphere of elegance and celebration. It is a proposal designed for a wide audience, from families to music lovers, in a format that brings classical music closer even to those who do not usually attend concert halls.
A village that transforms at Christmas
The concert takes place during a time when Castro dei Volsci experiences one of its most evocative moments: during the holidays, the historic center, with its alleys, arches, and stone walls clustered around the fortress, comes alive with Christmas initiatives and nativity scenes. Known as the Balcony of the Ciociaria for the panoramic view sweeping over the Sacco Valley, the village offers an intimate and authentic setting, just over an hour from Rome.
A local event
The event is promoted and organized by the Municipality of Castro dei Volsci and is supported by the Lazio Region, the Monti Ausoni and Lake Fondi Regional Natural Park Authority, and the local tourism promotion circuit. Admission is free, in line with the desire to offer a moment of shared culture open to the entire community and to those visiting Ciociaria during the holiday season.
Why attend
- A New Year's concert with an orchestra and soloists in a historic theater.
- Completely free admission.
- The setting of one of the most beautiful villages in Lazio, in the heart of the Christmas atmosphere.
- An opportunity to discover Castro dei Volsci and the Sacco Valley away from the most crowded tourist circuits.
New Year's Concert — edition 2026
Fifth edition
On Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM, the Teatro Comunale Vittorio Gassman in Castro dei Volsci hosted the fifth edition of the New Year's Grand Concert. On stage, the Orchestra da Camera Città di Fondi, conducted by maestro Gabriele Pezone, accompanied by the solo voices of soprano Mariangela Cafaro and tenor Delfo Paone, for a repertoire designed to celebrate the beginning of the new year.
The initiative, with free admission, was promoted by the Municipality of Castro dei Volsci with the patronage of the Lazio Region, the Monti Ausoni and Lake Fondi Regional Natural Park Authority, and the Lazio Eterna Scoperta promotion circuit, confirming itself as an event awaited by the community and visitors to the village.
Programme New Year's Concert 2026
New Year's symphonic and operatic concert.
- Orchestra da Camera Città di Fondi, conducted by maestro Gabriele Pezone
- Soprano: Mariangela Cafaro
- Tenor: Delfo Paone
Repertoire dedicated to the beginning of the new year, with orchestra and solo voices.
Highlights New Year's Concert 2026
- Fifth edition of the event
- Orchestra da Camera Città di Fondi with conductor, soprano, and tenor
- Completely free admission
- Teatro Comunale Vittorio Gassman, in the historic center of the village
Prices New Year's Concert 2026
Practical information — New Year's Concert
How to get there
Castro dei Volsci is located in the province of Frosinone, about 100 km from Rome. By car, it can be reached via the A1 motorway (Ceprano or Frosinone exits), continuing along the Sacco Valley. The reference railway station is Ceprano-Falvaterra, on the Rome-Cassino-Naples line, from where you can continue by car or local connections.
Tickets
Free admission subject to availability. We recommend arriving early.
Tips
The concert takes place during the Christmas period, when the historic center hosts nativity scenes and holiday events: it is worth dedicating time to visiting the village and its panoramic viewpoints over the Ciociaria.
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Where does it take place — New Year's Concert
Teatro Comunale Vittorio Gassman