Ticino is ready to welcome 2025 with a series of unmissable events for New Year’s Eve lighting up its main cities: Lugano, Locarno, and Bellinzona. Here are the most exciting options to celebrate the arrival of the new year with music and fun!
Lugano: A Night of Lights, Music, and Magic
In Lugano, New Year’s Eve will be an unforgettable experience with a variety of events to suit every taste.
In Piazza della Riforma, the renowned New Year’s Eve party will turn the city center into a giant open-air dance floor. The evening kicks off with DJ Griso and singer-songwriter Julie Meletta, followed by a live performance from The Sunny Boys and the eagerly awaited midnight countdown hosted by Rete Tre. The festivities will continue late into the night with entertainment and artistic and cultural performances.
For fans of classical music, the LAC will host the Orchestra della Svizzera italiana for an elegant New Year’s concert, perfect for those looking to ring in the new year with grace and emotion.
For a unique experience on Lake Lugano, the New Year’s Eve Cruise offers an exclusive evening featuring a fondue dinner, live musical entertainment, and a spectacular midnight toast surrounded by the shimmering lights on the lake.
At Splash & Spa Tamaro, a swimsuit party promises a New Year’s celebration like no other. Heated pools, music, and entertainment by Papeete will make the evening unforgettable, perfect for adults and children alike.
Locarno: A Festive Square and Winter Magic
Locarno is ready to welcome the new year in a magical winter atmosphere. Winterland, set up in Piazza Grande, transforms the heart of the city into a fairytale village, complete with an ice-skating rink, Christmas markets, and light shows that make the countdown to midnight even more enchanting.
As the clock strikes the final moments of 2024, the square becomes the epicenter of celebration: live music by Radio Ticino and entertainment will accompany the countdown and the midnight toast to welcome the new year.
Bellinzona: Tradition and Spectacle in the City of Castles
Bellinzona also offers a New Year’s Eve filled with excitement. Piazza del Sole will come alive with DJ sets by Nik Evans and Zoya Adams, creating the perfect atmosphere to dance under the stars and share joyful moments with family and friends.
The same square will also host gourmet chalets and an ice-skating rink, remaining open until Epiphany, offering a magical winter alternative for those who want to fully embrace the festive season.
A New Year’s Eve for Every Taste
Whether you want to dance the night away, enjoy an exclusive dinner on a boat, or immerse yourself in a fairytale atmosphere, Ticino has the perfect plan to make your New Year’s Eve special.
Check the official websites of the cities and local tourism boards for more details and updates on events. Don’t miss the chance to start the year with music, surprises, and unforgettable memories!
Sources:
- Capodanno a Lugano: https://www.ticino.ch/it/events/details/San-Silvestro-e-Capodanno/152596.html
- Crociera di San Silvestro: https://biglietteria.ch/evento/crociera-di-san-silvestro-2024-serata-fondue-2024-12-31-lugano/7134/detail
- Concerto di San Silvestro: https://www.luganolac.ch/it/lac/programma/evento~lac~24-25~osi~osi-12-31~.html
- Splash & SPA: https://www.splashespa.ch/it/altro/news-e-promozioni/dicembre/capodanno/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApsm7BhBZEiwAvIu2XywsamlmyxoHH9CmEf3hQgvyU3bSuC-Trha-zwA7SIQzyPb28rZEyBoCIvgQAvD_BwE
- Capodanno a Locarno: https://winterland-locarno.ch/programma/settimana-7/
- Capodanno a Bellinzona: https://www.bellinzonaevalli.ch/it/events/details/Capodanno-a-Bellinzona/62135.html
