New Year's Eve in Lombardy 2026: what to do in the main cities

When it comes to New Year’s Eve in Lombardy, most people immediately picture the glamorous clubs of the region’s capital. And it’s true, because there’s no shortage of nightclub parties. However, the line-up of events on 31 December is much more varied, and here at Visit Italy we’re keen to help you decide how to spend your New Year’s Eve.

In Milan, while waiting for the traditional celebrations in Piazza del Duomo, you can enjoy an aperitif along the Navigli or tuck into a special menu at one of the city’s many restaurants. And if you’re a night owl, you’ll be spoiled for choice among Milan’s numerous and renowned clubs. Across the region, celebrations continue well into the early hours. Here’s where to go to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Lombardy in 2026.

Not sure what to do for New Year’s Eve in Lombardy? Looking for ideas and alternatives, ideally low-cost, to toast the New Year? Let’s see what the region’s most famous cities have in store for celebrating New Year’s Eve 2026.

For couples, we suggest welcoming the New Year in villas, castles, or romantic restaurants just outside the city.

For singles, there are dinners for lone hearts, themed parties, and wild dancing. You might even find yourself sharing that iconic midnight kiss!

For families with children, the classic gala dinner with shows, entertainment, and a kids’ disco is always a hit.

And for those seeking budget-friendly celebrations, last-minute deals close to New Year’s Eve can be a smart choice.

Here’s a roundup of the best New Year’s Eve events in Lombardy 2026:

Milan: New Year’s Concert in Piazza del Duomo.

Bormio: Relax at the Bormio Thermal Baths (Pozza di Leonardo).

Livigno: New Year’s Eve torchlight procession at Campo Scuola 23.

Monza: Ice skating until 2 a.m. at Largo IV Novembre rink.

Como: Big concert and fireworks between Piazza Cavour and the lakeside.

Cremona: Magic Festival at Teatro Amilcare Ponchielli.

Brescia: New Year’s Eve show in Piazza Loggia.

Bergamo: Events in Piazza Matteotti, Piazza Vecchia, and Piazzale degli Alpini.

Mantua: New Year’s Concert by Negrita in Piazza Sordello.

Pavia: Musical “Saturday Night Fever” at Teatro Fraschini.

In Milan, outdoor entertainment for the last day of the year offers a wide range of options.

In this fabulous city, you can indulge in some shopping in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and along Milan’s fashion streets, or take a stroll along the Navigli and enjoy a fantastic cocktail while waiting for the splendid gala dinner you’ve booked at one of the city’s top restaurants.

The heart of Italy’s fashion capital is Piazza del Duomo, where people gather at midnight to ring in the New Year. This iconic square often hosts a large free concert as part of the celebrations.

Visiting Milan for New Year’s Eve? Take the opportunity to admire the city’s magnificent masterpieces and explore the main attractions with the Milan Pass.

Bormio is one of the most beautiful thermal places to spend New Year's Eve in Lombardy. This is an original idea, a winning mix of cheerfulness and relaxation, to start 2026. 

Not everyone is familiar with the so-called "Leonardo's Pool" and doesn’t know that its entrance is free. It is located outside the town, reached by a short walk along a small path in the woods, which runs alongside the Braulio stream. The view is very special: a pool of blue water surrounded by green woodland.

The thermal baths are the ideal destination for those who like to spend the last or the first day of the calendar with their families; in fact, there are several facilities that allow them to do so. In addition to thermal waters and swimming pools, the place also has slides and pools suitable for children. They can have fun in complete safety and peace of mind, playing in shallow water with the various colourful puppets available. Parents will be spoilt for choice with massages, saunas, wellness courses, Turkish baths or whirlpools.

Here you’ll find a selection of the best thermal spas in Lombardy.

If you decide to stay a couple of days longer, we recommend taking advantage of a visit to the surrounding area, either to the historic centre of Bormio or to the Stelvio Pass, Livigno or Lake Cancano.

Would you like to enjoy an amazing day of relaxation at an elegant spa resort nestled among the Alps? Get this fantastic chance by taking advantage of the ticket offered by Visit Italy.

If you are a winter sports lover and don't want to give up the mountains even for New Year's Eve in Lombardy, Livigno is certainly the place for you. Here you can attend the traditional New Year's Eve torchlight procession organised at the Campo Scuola 23 along the Costaccia slope and enjoy a high-altitude dinner with an entertainment show.

Awaiting you are over 100 km of exciting ski slopes and a wide range of shops for bargain shopping, as Livigno is a duty-free zone where you can make VAT-free purchases.

If you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Lombardy in Monza, get ready to welcome the New Year on ice: the skating rink at Largo IV Novembre will be open until 2 a.m.! All around, you’ll find festive decorations and installations, Christmas markets, and fairground rides.

Alternatively, we recommend enjoying a quieter evening with a theatre show. At the Binario 7 theatre, performances will include “Amore cercasi…Gatto incluso” and “Una sorvegliata molto speciale”.

If you’re looking for maximum relaxation, a great option is to ring in the New Year at a hotel spa. The city offers several refined and elegant alternatives.

If you’re spending New Year’s Eve in Lombardy in Como, the event not to be missed is the celebrations around Lungolago, Piazza Cavour, and Piazza Volta. In this enchanting setting, you can admire the midnight fireworks over the lake and enjoy the traditional outdoor concert, followed by a DJ set.

For those feeling romantic, a night-time cruise on Lake Como is a perfect alternative, complete with a gala dinner and live music. Between Christmas and Epiphany, the lakeside city also hosts numerous festive events, with activities for adults and children.

If you are looking for an original event, but at the same time you don't want to miss out on delighting your palate with good food, we recommend taking part in a murder-mystery dinner organised by some of Como’s most prestigious restaurants during this period.

A beautiful city, Cremona, whose beating heart is undoubtedly Piazza Stradivari. On the evening of 31 December, it is the meeting point where everyone gathers to listen good music and have fun together.

For a truly special evening with an extraordinary headliner, the Amilcare Ponchielli Theatre celebrates New Year’s in Lombardy with the Magic Festival, featuring numerous international performers.

In Brescia, New Year’s Eve in Lombardy comes alive in the streets once again. To make getting around easier, the metro will extend its operating hours. The main spectacle at the stroke of midnight usually takes place in Piazza Loggia.

On New Year’s Eve, Brescia often hosts a wide variety of events, including performances, the release of illuminated lanterns, and spectacular fireworks displays.

Ahead of the festivities, let’s see what the city of Bergamo has to offer on the last day of the year.

The most popular spot in Lower Bergamo is undoubtedly Piazza Matteotti, home to the traditional 31 December concert. In Upper Bergamo, the historic heart of the city, the main gathering point is Piazza Vecchia.

Additionally, in Piazza della Libertà, you can enjoy ice skating with the little ones and toast to the New Year on the rink with your loved ones.

In the city of Mantua, Piazza Sordello is the place where everyone gathers for the highly anticipated New Year’s Eve concert in Lombardy. On 31 December, the popular Italian band Negrita will take to the stage in this central square.

Meanwhile, the lakeside comes alive with a spectacular fireworks display at the stroke of midnight. Finally, Piazza delle Erbe hosts a DJ set, keeping the younger crowd dancing until the early hours.

Take advantage of New Year’s Eve in Mantua to visit a stunning masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance.

The last day of the year in Pavia is a feast of concerts and entertainment open to everyone.

Get ready for “Saturday Night Fever”, bringing the energy of ’70s disco to the stage of Teatro Fraschini.

Don’t miss the concert in Piazza Municipio, where you can join a lot of happy and joyful people. Bands and singers from all over the world gather on this stage and entertain the public who take to the streets to celebrate.

At the stroke of midnight, fireworks light up the darkness of Pavia and people exchange wishes for a better year.

What to do for New Year’s Eve in Lombardy: ideas and tips for a memorable New Year’s Eve. 

. Happy new year in Piazza del Duomo, Milan: experience the fashion capital and its vibrant nightlife.

. New Year’s Eve at the Bormio Thermal Baths: spend the last night of the year and the first day of 2026 with your family, relaxing in wellness.

. New Year’s Eve in Livigno: enjoy gala dinners and high-altitude fireworks.

. 31 December in Monza: unwind in one of the city’s many luxurious spas.

. New Year’s Eve in Como: enjoy a romantic night-time cruise on the lake, complete with dinner and live music.

. New Year’s Eve in Cremona: attend the Magic Festival.

. New Year’s Eve in Brescia: celebrate in the streets with friends and enjoy the fireworks.

. 31 December in Bergamo: toast to the New Year while ice skating with your loved ones.

. 31 December in Mantua: admire the lakeside fireworks at midnight.

. New Year’s Eve in Pavia: at the stroke of midnight, watch the fireworks light up the Pavia night sky and exchange wishes for a year even better than the last.