New Year’s Eve 2025 in Rome: what to do, what to see, what not to miss
Whether you want a free mega-concert, a candle-lit vigil or a club that rocks until dawn, Rome on 31 December 2025 is ready to deliver. Plan ahead — hotel rooms and dinner reservations disappear fast during Jubilee season.
Headline Events on 31 December
- Free Concertone @ Circus Maximus – From 9 PM with DJ Gabry Ponte, Boy George & Culture Club, prog-rock legends PFM, folk-rockers Orchestraccia and the Orchestra Popolare La Notte della Taranta. Fireworks at midnight.
- Fireworks Vantage Points – Gianicolo Terrace, Pincio Hill and the garden atop the Vittoriano offer panoramic views.
- Papal Vespers & Te Deum – St Peter’s Basilica, 5 PM (free ticket; arrive two hours early).
- New Year Concert Galas – Teatro dell’Opera and Auditorium Parco della Musica host Strauss-style and pop-orchestra galas starting at 7:30 PM.
Parties & Clubs
- Cinecittà World – Rides, DJs and fireworks until 8 AM.
- Spazio 900 – House & techno under Rome’s EUR skyline.
- Art Café Villa Borghese – Glam electro-pop and a 4 AM champagne toast.
New Year’s Day 2026
- Rome Parade – U.S. marching bands and Italian flag-throwers step off Piazza del Popolo at 3:30 PM.
- Roma Capodarte Festival – 100+ free concerts, museum openings and kids’ workshops across every district.
Transport & Safety
- Metro A, B and C run all night; surface buses follow special routes.
- Roads around the historic centre close from 8 PM; use the late-night shuttle from Termini.
- Enhanced Jubilee security means bag checks and drone surveillance at all large gatherings.
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