Spending NEW YEAR’S EVE IN RAVENNA is a perfect idea to round off 2025 and begin 2026 under the sign of music and wonders.
A rich programme of events to say goodbye to the past year and welcome the new one with concerts, guided tours, markets and events in the squares of the city.
A crescendo of fun and good company that will reach its peak with the great gospel concert of CHRISTMAS SOUL in Piazza del Popolo, taking you from 11 pm directly into the new year.
Last but not least, the ice-skating rink JFK on Ice at the foot of the majestic Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste, staying open for the occasion until 2 am.
WEDNESDAY 31st DECEMBER
GREAT CONCERT IN PIAZZA DEL POPOLO – CHRISTMAS SOUL
GOD’S ANGELS SOUL OF GOSPEL REVUE (USA)
Piazza del Popolo
Time: 11 pm
The square will light up with the Soul of Gospel Revue by God’s Angels, guided by Knagui, artist from Pennsylvania and student of the legendary Twinkie Clark. The concert will mix gospel, soul, funk and jazz, transforming the square into a great collective celebration.
On stage, an international ensemble of musicians from the United States – including Ronnie Coleman Jr., James Brown, Kristina Dorsey, Marleny Rivas, Simone Hill, Alijah Singleton, Kenny Skinner and Eric Linson – and from Italy with Stefano Nardon, will bring to life an exhilarating show designed to celebrate the arrival of the new year with rhythm, emotion and powerful spiritual energy.
DJ LELLI – SUPERFUNKEXPERIENCE (ITA)
Piazza del Popolo
Time: following the concert
A pioneer of Italian funk, vinyl collector, and professional DJ since 1983, DJ Lelli will take you on a journey through the most powerful grooves in the history of funk, transforming Piazza del Popolo into a vast open-air dancefloor.
ICE-SKATING RINK – JFK ON ICE
Piazza J.F. Kennedy
Time: from 10 am to 2 am
THURSDAY 1st JANUARY
NEW YEAR’S CONCERT – CHRISTMAS SOUL
MARQUIS DOLFORD & THE CAPITAL GOSPEL GROUP (USA)
Teatro Dante Alighieri
Time: 11.30 am
The festival will close with an event of great intensity – the concert by Marquis Dolford & The Capital Gospel Group, coming straight from Washington DC, one of the most important cradles of American gospel.
The group will present a repertoire that blends spirituality, African American roots, soul, and blues, with refined arrangements and extraordinary vocal power. An intense, profound, and enveloping experience, capable of welcoming the new year with emotion and authenticity.
Tickets can be booked starting December 16th at 10 am at teatroalighieri.org and at the Tourist Information Office in Piazza San Francesco.
ICE-SKATING RINK – JFK ON ICE
Piazza J.F. Kennedy
Time: from 3 pm to midnight
EXHIBITIONS
• CHAGALL IN MOSAICO. DAL PROGETTO ALL’OPERA
MAR – Ravenna Art Museum – Via di Roma, 13
When: until 18th January 2026
Opening hours: 9 am – 6 pm (from Tuesday to Saturday); 10 am – 7 pm (Sundays and public holidays).
Closed on Mondays and 25th December
• 9TH BIENNIAL OF CONTEMPORARY MOSAIC
Various place
When: until 18th January 2026
Discover the full programme HERE
• OMAR MISMAR – STUDIES IN MOSAICS
Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste – Piazza J.F. Kennedy, 12
When:until 18th January 2026
Opening hours: 3 pm – 7 pm (from Tuesday to Friday); 11 am – 7 pm (Saturday, Sunday and holidays).
Closed on Mondays, 25th December and 1st January
• SHAHZIA SIKANDER – BREATH
Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste – Piazza J.F. Kennedy, 12
When: until 18th January 2026
Opening hours: 3 pm – 7 pm (from Tuesday to Friday); 11 am – 7 pm (Saturday, Sunday and holidays)
Closed on Mondays, 25th December and 1st January
• LA LIBRERIA DEI CAMALDOLESI A RAVENNA
Aula Magna e Corridoio Grande della Biblioteca Classense – Via Baccarini, 3
When: until 17th January 2026
Opening hours: Aula Magna: 11 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 6 pm (from Tuesday to Friday); 10 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 6 pm (Saturday)
Corridoio Grande: 2 pm – 7 pm (Monday); 9 am – 7 pm (from Tuesday to Saturday)
Closed on Saturdays, 8th December, from 25th to 27th December 2025, 1st, 5th and 6th 2026 January
OTHER EVENTS
• CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Various places
When: from 6th December 2025 to 6th January 2026
• NATIVITY SCENES
Various places around the city
When: from 30th November 2024 to 10th February 2025
• CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE / EVENTS UNDER THE TREE
Piazza del Popolo / Piazza San Francesco (ADVS Village)
When: from 7th December 2024 to 6th January 2025
In collaboration with Spasso in Ravenna, Associazione Tra le Nuvole and ADVS Ravenna
