New Year’s Eve in Siena: Music and Magic in Every Corner of the City

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On December 31st, Siena transforms into a grand open-air stage with “Segui la festa” (“Follow the Party”), a citywide event bringing the historic center to life from Porta Camollia to Porta Romana. Piazza del Campo will be the heart of the midnight toast, but the entire city will buzz with music and performances late into the night to ring in 2025.

Dance, gospel, pop, rock, folk, and street music: from 10 PM to 1 AM, every square will feature a different musical genre, creating a vibrant and diverse atmosphere to suit all tastes.

The events across the squares

  • Piazza Matteotti: “Suzie Q” / powerdance anni ‘70-’90 (ore 22:30).
  • Piazza Chigi Saracini: “Synthonic”/ pop-funky.
  • Piazza Provenzano: rock and roll  ‘50 with “The Shakers”.
  • Piazza Tolomei: pop music with “88sedici” (tribute band degli 883).
  • Piazza Indipendenza: swing, folk , balcanic cwith the “Marabesque”.
  • Logge del Papa: pizzica & taranta with the “Bassa Musica”.
  • Piazza Postierla: post rock with the  “Redlight Skyscraper”.
  • Piazza San Francesco: dance, pop e indie with the “We Love 2000” (dalle 22).
  • Piazza Sant’Agostino (Loggia Fantastici): tango with the “Real Tango Orquesta” and “Oblivion Tango”.
  • Piazza San Giovanni: gospel from ore 9:15 pm with the “Sisthers and Brothers Gospel Choir Ensemble featuring Carla Jane” and dance street band with “Bandakadabra”.

The Heart of Piazza del Campo

The stage in front of Palazzo Pubblico will host Opera Dance Music starting at 10:30 PM. This extraordinary musical project blends opera, symphonic, and electronic music into a unique show, featuring a powerful DJ set and top-tier artists. The midnight toast will accompany this thrilling performance, bridging genres and generations by introducing young audiences to opera through an innovative fusion of sounds.

Street Music

The streets of Siena will come alive with roaming bands:

  • In the northern area (via Camollia, via Montanini, and piazza Matteotti), the Fantomatik Orchestra will bring funky, soul, and rhythm-blues starting at 7 PM.
  • In the southern area, Bandakadabra will perform Balkan beats, live techno, and dance music.

A magical night awaits in the enchanting setting of Siena, where music, culture, and tradition come together to welcome 2025!

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