New Year’s Concert 2026 at Teatro La Fenice

When the lights of the auditorium dim and the curtain rises, Venice prepares to welcome the New Year with one of the city’s most elegant and beloved events: the New Year’s Concert at Teatro La Fenice. A symbol of Venetian culture, this event combines tradition, beauty, and music in a timeless atmosphere.

The 2026 edition, held from December 29, 2025 to January 1, 2026, will be conducted by Maestro Michele Mariotti, who will lead the Orchestra and Choir of Teatro La Fenice in a refined and passionate program, capable of thrilling the audience and celebrating the New Year in the most solemn and enchanting way.

An iconic event

The New Year’s Concert has become a tradition that draws enthusiasts from all over the world. Set in the splendid Teatro La Fenice, one of the most prestigious venues in international music, the concert is also broadcast live on television, bringing Venetian elegance into millions of homes.

The concert is traditionally divided into two parts:

• First, symphonic part: featuring orchestral works by great composers.
• Second, opera-choral part: celebrating the allure of Italian opera with famous arias, duets, and choruses.

Among the most anticipated moments are the famous “Va, pensiero sull’ali dorate” from Nabucco and the celebratory “Libiam ne’ lieti calici” from La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, which conclude the concert in a crescendo of emotion and participation.

The atmosphere of Teatro La Fenice

Attending the New Year’s Concert means immersing yourself in a complete sensory experience. The golden lights of the theater, the stuccos, velvets, and frescoes that adorn the hall frame the power of the music, offering spectators an unforgettable moment.

La Fenice, reborn multiple times from its ashes, is itself a symbol of rebirth and hope, perfectly reflecting the spirit of the New Year.

An experience to live in Venice

For those spending New Year’s in Venice, the Fenice Concert is the city’s most prestigious and representative event. It’s a unique opportunity to experience Venetian elegance and start the year surrounded by beauty.

To make the New Year’s stay truly unforgettable, you can combine the concert with:

• a stroll through the illuminated calli;
• a gourmet dinner in one of Venice’s restaurants;
• a night in a relais in the heart of Piazza San Marco;
• the magic of fireworks over the San Marco Basin.

Tickets for the New Year’s Concert are highly sought after and should be booked well in advance. It is recommended to arrive early to enjoy the atmosphere and to follow an elegant dress code in line with the prestige of the event.

After the concert, the city still offers the magic of fireworks on the San Marco Basin, reflections on the water, and the enchanting calm of the early hours of the New Year—a perfect setting to be embraced.

A New Year to remember

The 2026 New Year’s Concert at Teatro La Fenice is more than a musical event: it is a Venetian ritual, a tribute to the culture and beauty that make the city unique.

A refined way to say goodbye to the past and welcome the New Year surrounded by art, music, and the eternal charm of Venice.