Italian cities cancel New Year's Eve events due to Omicron, but cultural alternatives emerge
Due to new government restrictions aimed at combating the Omicron variant, numerous Italian cities have opted to cancel their New Year's Eve festivities. Events such as Florence's concertone and Torino's light show have been called off. Nevertheless, cultural activities will proceed. In Rome, 'Roma Capodarte 2022' is set to launch on January 1, 2022, showcasing over 50 cultural venues with artists like Giovanni Allevi and Marco Bellocchio. On December 31, Milan's La Fabbrica del Vapore will present 'Alice in Wonderland,' while Torino's Mole Antonelliana plans a countdown illuminated by 2000 LED lights. Although Bologna's traditional 'Vecchione' burning is canceled, 'Vecchio come una torre' will be exhibited at Palazzo d'Accursio. Florence's Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino will host a New Year's concert at 6 PM on December 31.
Key facts
- Italian government published new restrictive measures in Gazzetta Ufficiale due to Omicron variant.
- Florence canceled its traditional concertone and other events in seven outdoor locations.
- Torino canceled the light and sound show in Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
- Rome's 'Roma Capodarte 2022' on January 1, 2022, opens over 50 cultural spaces with artists donating time.
- Milan's La Fabbrica del Vapore hosts 'Alice in Wonderland' nouveau cirque show on December 31.
- Torino's Mole Antonelliana features countdown videomapping with 2000 LED lights by Iren.
- Bologna's Vecchione burning is suspended; the model is exhibited at Palazzo d'Accursio.
- Florence's Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino holds a concert by Zubin Mehta on December 31.
Entities
Artists
- Giovanni Allevi
- Luca Barbareschi
- Marco Bellocchio
- Francesco Bruni
- Andrea Carandini
- Ascanio Celestini
- Teresa Ciabatti
- Stefano Di Battista
- Paolo Di Paolo
- Ilaria Gaspari
- Raffaella Lebboroni
- Loredana Lipperini
- Giuliano Montaldo
- Silvio Orlando
- Daria Paoletta
- Sandra Petrignani
- Nicola Piovani
- Christian Raimo
- Lidia Ravera
- Sergio Rubini
- Vittorio Sgarbi
- Paola Soriga
- Claudio Strinati
- Carola Susani
- Mario Tozzi
- Simone Ferrari
- Lulu Helbæk
- Barbara de Limburg
- Pasquale Mari
- Nicolas Vaudelet
- John Metcalfe
- Zubin Mehta
- Parasite 2.0
Institutions
- Gazzetta Ufficiale
- Consiglio dei Ministri
- Comune di Firenze
- Comune di Torino
- Casa del Cinema
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- Macro
- Auditorium Parco della Musica
- La Fabbrica del Vapore
- Museo Nazionale del Cinema
- Iren
- Palazzo d'Accursio
- Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Rome
- Florence
- Turin
- Milan
- Bologna
- Piazza della Signoria
- Piazza Vittorio Veneto
- Fori Imperiali
- Mole Antonelliana
- Piazza Maggiore
- Palazzo d'Accursio