Three nights of music, entertainment, and street food in Piazza Arnolfo to ring in the New Year.
Valdelsa New Year's Eve is the major year-end festival that lights up Piazza Arnolfo di Cambioโthe town's main square in Colle di Val d'Elsaโfor three nights in the heart of the Sienese Valdelsa. Between December 29th and 31st, the square and the adjacent Michelucci area become a vibrant party hub with live music, DJ sets, entertainment, shows, and street food, creating an engaging atmosphere perfect for families, young people, and groups of friends.
The event was born with the goal of promoting the Valdelsa region by bridging the gap between neighboring towns. It is held under the patronage of the Municipalities of Poggibonsi, Radicondoli, and Casole d'Elsa, alongside Colle di Val d'Elsa, and exclusively features local businesses rather than large chains. Having returned after a long hiatus, the festival has quickly established itself as one of the most popular Christmas-season events in the Province of Siena, drawing thousands of people to the square.
The program spans three evenings starting in the late afternoon, featuring a stage equipped with impressive audiovisual effects. Each night offers a different musical theme: from 90s hits to indie nights, culminating in the grand finale on December 31st with a 360-degree DJ set covering pop, rap, rock, and chart-toppers to welcome the New Year with a midnight toast.
Colle di Val d'Elsa is a Tuscan town world-renowned for its crystal production, divided between the charming medieval village of Colle Alta, perched on the hill, and the more modern lower town where Piazza Arnolfo is located. Attending the Valdelsa New Year's Eve is also a great opportunity to discover one of the most characteristic locations in the Siena area, just a few kilometers from San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Siena.
During the event, the introduction of glass bottles and cans into the square and surrounding areas is generally prohibited to ensure safety and the smooth running of the festivities.
The 2026 edition of the Valdelsa New Year's Eve is confirmed for Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio in Colle di Val d'Elsa from December 29th to 31st, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 1:30 AM. As per tradition, three nights of music, DJ sets, shows, entertainment, and street food will transform the square into a large party space to welcome the New Year in the heart of the Valdelsa.
Details regarding the artistic program and the guests for each evening will be communicated by the organizers closer to the event date.
Three nights of celebration in Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio starting at 7:00 PM:
The detailed program with the artists will be published by the organizers before the event.
Colle di Val d'Elsa can be reached by car via the Siena-Florence highway (take the Colle Val d'Elsa Nord or Sud exit). Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio is located in the lower part of the town. By train, the reference station is Poggibonsi-San Gimignano, which is connected by bus.
The evenings are free to attend and generally run from 6:00 PM until late at night. Any indoor gala dinners or catering services may require a paid reservation.
Information and updates are available on the Instagram profile @il_capodanno_della_valdelsa. Phone: +39 379 2867428.
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Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio
Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio, 53034 Colle di Val d'Elsa