New Year's Eve in Rome 2026: The Three Tenors at Palazzo Ripetta
On 31 December, in the heart of the Eternal City, the great emotions of opera meet the elegance of Viennese waltzes and beloved festive melodies. A special evening at Palazzo Ripetta to bid farewell to 2026 through music.
A special New Year's Eve in the Eternal City
There is something particularly magical about Rome in the final days of the year. The historic streets glow with festive lights, the squares come alive and the city prepares to welcome a new beginning.
But New Year's Eve in Rome is not only about crowded squares and midnight celebrations. It is also an opportunity to discover extraordinary places, enjoy cultural experiences and let music become part of the journey.
On 31 December 2026, in the elegant setting of Palazzo Ripetta, just a short walk from Piazza del Popolo, Opera e Lirica presents a special concert featuring The Three Tenors, celebrating the world's most beloved opera arias and festive melodies.
From Puccini to Verdi, from Donizetti to the waltzes of Strauss, the programme brings together some of the most moving pages in classical music, combining passion, elegance and celebration.
Palazzo Ripetta: where history meets music
In the heart of Rome's historic Tridente district, between Piazza del Popolo and the elegant streets of the city centre, stands Palazzo Ripetta, a place where more than three centuries of history meet art and contemporary design.
The building's origins date back to the seventeenth century, when it housed the Conservatorio della Divina Provvidenza, an institution dedicated to the care and education of young women.
Over the centuries, the palace has undergone transformations while preserving the character of its past. Today, it is one of Rome's most atmospheric historic properties, where architectural heritage meets a refined contemporary aesthetic.
Attending a concert in such a setting offers a different perspective on the Italian capital: a more intimate Rome, where architecture and music become part of the same experience.
From Puccini to Verdi: the great emotions of opera
The first half of the concert is a journey through the passions that have made opera timeless.
The Intermezzo from Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana opens a world of lyrical intensity, while Una furtiva lagrima, from Gaetano Donizetti's L'Elisir d'amore, captures the delicate emotion of love finally returned.
With E lucevan le stelle, from Giacomo Puccini's Tosca, music becomes memory, longing and heartbreak. This intensity contrasts with the sparkling character of La donna è mobile, one of the most recognisable arias from Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto.
The programme also includes Ruggero Leoncavallo's Mattinata, the Intermezzo from Jules Massenet's Thaïs, and the passionate Granada by Agustín Lara.
The first half reaches its climax with Nessun dorma, from Puccini's Turandot: one of the world's best-loved opera arias, whose unforgettable finale has become a universal symbol of hope and triumph.
Three voices, three personalities, one shared passion
Alessandro Fortunato, Francesco Fortes and Stefano Sorrentino have shared the stage for more than twelve years.
Three tenors with distinctive vocal personalities, united by a long artistic journey of concerts, travel and shared experiences across Italy and abroad.
It is this connection that makes their performances so engaging: three voices that alternate, blend and bring fresh emotion to the melodies that have made Italian musical tradition famous around the world.
Festive melodies: memories and new beginnings
After the great passions of opera, the atmosphere changes as the concert embraces the festive spirit of the year's final days.
The graceful notes of The Blue Danube by Johann Strauss II evoke the elegance of Vienna's grand ballrooms, while familiar festive melodies bring back memories, traditions and moments shared across generations.
From Adeste Fideles and Tu scendi dalle stelle to White Christmas and Let It Snow, followed by the joyful energy of Jingle Bells and the message of peace in War Is Over, the programme crosses cultures and generations.
The concert concludes with the celebrated Radetzky March by Johann Strauss I, with its irresistible rhythm and joyful, celebratory spirit.
It is music that invites us to look back on the passing year with nostalgia and towards the year ahead with excitement.
Because the end of the year is also a moment to remember, celebrate and welcome whatever comes next.
What to do in Rome on 31 December: a walk before the concert
For visitors looking to spend New Year's Eve in Rome surrounded by art, culture and music, the neighbourhood around Palazzo Ripetta offers one of the city's most beautiful walking routes.
Begin at Piazza del Popolo, with its twin churches and the Pincio Terrace, offering one of the most memorable views across Rome.
From there, wander along Via del Babuino, Via del Corso or the charming streets of the Tridente district, where elegant boutiques, historic palaces and picturesque squares reveal the city's timeless character.
It is an opportunity to experience Rome at an unhurried pace before enjoying an evening of live music at Palazzo Ripetta.
Because travelling is not only about the monuments we visit, but also about the moments we remember.
New Year's Eve concert in Rome: The Three Tenors at Palazzo Ripetta
On 31 December 2026, Opera e Lirica presents The Three Tenors at Palazzo Ripetta, a special concert featuring famous opera arias, classical masterpieces and beloved festive melodies.
Date: Thursday, 31 December 2026
Venue: Palazzo Ripetta
Address: Via di Ripetta 231, Rome, Italy
An evening to bid farewell to the year in the Eternal City, surrounded by the beauty of a historic Roman palace and the emotions of live music.
Scopri il concerto di Capodanno a Roma e prenota i tuoi biglietti: I Tre Tenori a Palazzo Ripetta – 31 dicembre 2026.
