Rome's New Year's Eve moves to the Tiber with 500 artists
The municipal government of Rome, under the leadership of Mayor Virginia Raggi and Deputy Mayor for Culture Luca Bergamo, has opted for a decentralized New Year's Eve celebration along the Tiber River, replacing the customary mega-concert at Circo Massimo. This 18-hour festival, occurring from December 31 to January 1, features 12 institutions and over 500 artists performing along the riverbanks and bridges between Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Garibaldi. Notable performances include those by Ascanio Celestini, Massimo Popolizio, and H.E.R. Directed by Fabrizio Arcuri of Teatro di Roma, the event includes DJ sets and various activities. The city allocated €600,000 for this initiative, which aims to foster a renewed connection with the Tiber, despite initial controversies regarding street performers and public transport limitations.
Key facts
- Rome replaced the Circo Massimo New Year's concert with a festival along the Tiber River.
- The event runs 18 hours from Dec 31 to Jan 1, involving 12 institutions and over 500 artists.
- Performers include Ascanio Celestini, Massimo Popolizio, Lucrezia Lante della Rovere, and others.
- Fabrizio Arcuri directs; Daniele Spanò and Daniele Davino handle live design.
- The city invested €600,000 in the new format.
- Street performers were initially banned from collecting tips, but the rule was reversed.
- Public transport stops at 2:30 AM, potentially affecting attendance.
- Mayor Virginia Raggi and Deputy Mayor Luca Bergamo spearheaded the initiative.
Entities
Artists
- Ascanio Celestini
- Massimo Popolizio
- Lucrezia Lante della Rovere
- Ambrogio Sparagna
- 100Cellos
- Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio
- Mokadelic
- H.E.R
- Raffaele Costantino
- Giovanni Guidi
- Teho Teardo
- Fabrizio Arcuri
- Daniele Spanò
- Daniele Davino
- Dj Knuf
- Lady Coco
Institutions
- Teatro di Roma
- Fondazione Musica per Roma
- Roma Capitale
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Tiber River
- Ponte Garibaldi
- Castel Sant'Angelo
- Circo Massimo
- Ponte della Musica
- Ponte della Scienza
- Lungotevere