New Year's Eve in Ferrara

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Is there anything more magical than a firework display capable of setting an entire castle ablaze? For more than 20 years, the Incendio del Castello (Burning of the Castle) has been welcoming the New Year with a breathtaking fireworks and music show, while a big party goes on in Piazza Castello to the sound of the most popular hits. This year, a great novelty: the musical entertainment in Piazza Castello will be provided by Radio105 - for the first time a radio partner of Ferrara's New Year's Eve. In the meantime, in the halls of the Ridotto of the Municipal Theatre, the New Year will be welcomed with an elegant gala dinner with live music. 


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31 December at the Ridotto del Comunale
29 December, Municipal Theatre
29 December, Sala Estense
30 December, Sala Estense
30 and 31 December, Teatro Comunale
6 January, Ferrara Winter Park
6 January, Piazza Municipio



The Best New Year's Eve in Italy with Radio 105!
Starting at 10 p.m. Radio 105 - for the first time a radio partner of New Year's Eve in Ferrara - will light up Piazza Castello before and after the fireworks display with music and entertainment. The atmosphere will be in the spirit of a great party with a DJ set by Radio 105 and entertainment by Dario Micolani, the station's presenter. During the 105 show, the voices of two emerging artists with a strong impact will perform: Federica Andreani and Enula, former contestants of Amici.

At 11.55 p.m., the countdown will introduce the spectacular burning of the Castle, an explosion of colours and sounds lasting about 15 minutes, starting at midnight. The night will continue into the party until 2:00 a.m. with Radio 105's addictive “SHAKE HIT” format, where we can all dance and toast the beginning of 2025.
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