Musical Journey "New Year's Eve in Milan: Sleeping Beauty Ballet and Concert"
From 12/30/2025 to 01/02/2026
New Year's Eve in Milan between music and ballet
Milan offers a wide range of opportunities to immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere and celebrate the new year in the best way: from fashion to gastronomy, from culture to entertainment but above all with the Lo Schiaccianoci ballet at the Teatro alla Scala and the New Year's Concert dedicated to Beethoven at the Fondazione Cariplo Auditorium.
A perfect city to spend New Year's Eve in a magical atmosphere, to enrich the mind with architectural masterpieces such as the Duomo, Castello Sforzesco, and with its excellent museums; to get excited with the rich program of the Teatro alla Scala which will see the Sleeping Beauty Ballet on stage with the choreography of Rudolf Nureyev and the fantastic New Year's concert. The icing on the cake, with reservation on request, is the inevitable New Year's Eve dinner.
Block notes:
- Sleeping Beauty Ballet - choreography by Rudolf Nureyev, December 31st at 5.00 pm
- New Year's Concert - music Symphony N.9 in D minor by L.V. Beethoven, January 1, 2026
To complete the experience, you can book New Year's Eve dinner at Milan's finest restaurants, and opera lovers can complete their stay by attending A Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District on December 30th or January 2nd. Choose your package today for a memorable experience in the heart of Milan for a truly special New Year's Eve trip!
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 – Day 1 – Arrival in Milan
Arrive independently in Milan.
Check-in at the reserved rooms at:
Hotel Cavour 4* - www.hotelcavour.it
The seductive atmosphere of one of Europe's most fascinating capitals can be felt at Hotel Cavour, a 4-star hotel in central Milan, just steps from the Duomo and Via Montenapoleone, in one of the city's most chic neighborhoods.
*Hotel availability is limited; the offer may be subject to change upon request with similar hotels.
Don't miss: A Lady Macbeth from the Mtsensk district.
On the fiftieth anniversary of Shostakovich's death, La Scala opens its season with his masterpiece, Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District, based on Nikolai Leskov's story in which a young bride, with the complicity of her lover, kills her husband and tyrannical father-in-law. However, she is discovered and ends up committing suicide in Siberia, betrayed by all.
Wednesday, December 31st 2025 – Day 2 – Arrival in Milan
We recommend a visit to the Sforza Castle, with its collection of musical instruments, and the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology, one of the largest technical and scientific museums in Europe, where you can journey through the past, present, and future.
5:00 PM: Sleeping Beauty Ballet, choreography by Rudolf Nureyev
Music: Piotr I. Tchaikovsky
Conductor: Kevin Rhodes
Choreography: Rudolf Nureyev
Cast: Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company and Orchestra
Sleeping Beauty Tickets in the Stalls and/or Boxes, 1st/2nd Category
Optional New Year's Eve Dinner Options
Terrazza Duomo 21 in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
A trendy location overlooking Piazza del Duomo, offering guests a unique view and a charming atmosphere.
Savini Restaurant in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
Established in the Belle Époque period, it quickly became the most elegant venue in Milan, a meeting place for important figures: G. Verdi, G. Puccini, P. Mascagni, A. Boito, and Filippo Tommaso Marinetti. The menu integrates the flavors of traditional cuisine with technique and innovation.
Hosteria della Musica in Brera.
The perfect combination of cuisine and music: indulge the palate and the senses with a dedicated menu and an artistic program for a special evening featuring jazz, pop, soul, and ambient music.
*Prices on request - Contact us here
Thursday, January 1st 2026 – Day 2 – Milan
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.
4:00 PM: New Year's Concert at the Fondazione Cariplo Auditorium.
Beethoven's Ninth: a timeless masterpiece that thrills every year.
The concert will begin with a reading by Massimiliano Finazzer Flory of Ludwig van Beethoven's will, written on the verge of despair due to irreversible deafness on October 6, 1802, in Heiligenstadt, and addressed to his brothers Karl and Johann.
Milan Symphony Orchestra, Milan Symphony Choir
Music: Ludwig van Beethoven
Conductor: Emmanuel Tjeknavorian
Cast: Elisabeth Breuer, Caterina Piva, Katleho Mokhoabane, Jusung Gabriel Park
Orchestra & Choir: Milan Symphony Orchestra, Milan Symphony Choir
Friday, January 2nd 2026 – Day 3 – Milan
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Individual departures.
INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION PRICES
Double room: €1015.00
Double room for single use: €520.00 supplement per 3 nights
INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGE:
- Ticket to the Sleeping Beauty ballet in the stalls and/or box, 1st/2nd category
- Ticket to the New Year's Eve concert, 1st category
- 3 nights in a double room with breakfast (30/12/2025 - 02/01/2026, dates can be changed upon request)
- Telephone Assistance
OPTIONAL NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER PROPOSALS
- Terrazza Duomo 21
- Savini Restaurant
- Hosteria della Musica
*Prices on request - Contact us here
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Tourist tax per person per night to be paid locally;
New Year's Eve dinner;
Travel to/from Milan;
Extras, tips, and anything not expressly listed under "The price includes."
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 – Day 1 – Arrival in Milan
Arrive independently in Milan.
Check-in at the reserved rooms at:
Hotel Cavour 4* - www.hotelcavour.it
The seductive atmosphere of one of Europe's most fascinating capitals can be felt at Hotel Cavour, a 4-star hotel in central Milan, just steps from the Duomo and Via Montenapoleone, in one of the city's most chic neighborhoods.
*Hotel availability is limited; the offer may be subject to change upon request with similar hotels.
Don't miss: A Lady Macbeth from the Mtsensk district.
On the fiftieth anniversary of Shostakovich's death, La Scala opens its season with his masterpiece, Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District, based on Nikolai Leskov's story in which a young bride, with the complicity of her lover, kills her husband and tyrannical father-in-law. However, she is discovered and ends up committing suicide in Siberia, betrayed by all.
Wednesday, December 31st 2025 – Day 2 – Arrival in Milan
We recommend a visit to the Sforza Castle, with its collection of musical instruments, and the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology, one of the largest technical and scientific museums in Europe, where you can journey through the past, present, and future.
5:00 PM: Sleeping Beauty Ballet, choreography by Rudolf Nureyev
Music: Piotr I. Tchaikovsky
Conductor: Kevin Rhodes
Choreography: Rudolf Nureyev
Cast: Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company and Orchestra
Sleeping Beauty Tickets in the Stalls and/or Boxes, 1st/2nd Category
Optional New Year's Eve Dinner Options
Terrazza Duomo 21 in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
A trendy location overlooking Piazza del Duomo, offering guests a unique view and a charming atmosphere.
Savini Restaurant in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
Established in the Belle Époque period, it quickly became the most elegant venue in Milan, a meeting place for important figures: G. Verdi, G. Puccini, P. Mascagni, A. Boito, and Filippo Tommaso Marinetti. The menu integrates the flavors of traditional cuisine with technique and innovation.
Hosteria della Musica in Brera.
The perfect combination of cuisine and music: indulge the palate and the senses with a dedicated menu and an artistic program for a special evening featuring jazz, pop, soul, and ambient music.
*Prices on request - Contact us here
Thursday, January 1st 2026 – Day 2 – Milan
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.
4:00 PM: New Year's Concert at the Fondazione Cariplo Auditorium.
Beethoven's Ninth: a timeless masterpiece that thrills every year.
The concert will begin with a reading by Massimiliano Finazzer Flory of Ludwig van Beethoven's will, written on the verge of despair due to irreversible deafness on October 6, 1802, in Heiligenstadt, and addressed to his brothers Karl and Johann.
Milan Symphony Orchestra, Milan Symphony Choir
Music: Ludwig van Beethoven
Conductor: Emmanuel Tjeknavorian
Cast: Elisabeth Breuer, Caterina Piva, Katleho Mokhoabane, Jusung Gabriel Park
Orchestra & Choir: Milan Symphony Orchestra, Milan Symphony Choir
Friday, January 2nd 2026 – Day 3 – Milan
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Individual departures.
INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION PRICES
Double room: €1015.00
Double room for single use: €520.00 supplement per 3 nights
INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGE:
- Ticket to the Sleeping Beauty ballet in the stalls and/or box, 1st/2nd category
- Ticket to the New Year's Eve concert, 1st category
- 3 nights in a double room with breakfast (30/12/2025 - 02/01/2026, dates can be changed upon request)
- Telephone Assistance
OPTIONAL NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER PROPOSALS
- Terrazza Duomo 21
- Savini Restaurant
- Hosteria della Musica
*Prices on request - Contact us here
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Tourist tax per person per night to be paid locally;
New Year's Eve dinner;
Travel to/from Milan;
Extras, tips, and anything not expressly listed under "The price includes."
HOW TO BOOK:
The reservation becomes effective upon receipt of:
1. Travel contract that we will send you at the time of booking
2. deposit required by bank transfer
BALANCE:
Within five working days of booking confirmation
CANCELLATION
In case of CANCELLATION there will be no refund.
Medical Baggage Policy included in the package
ADDITIONAL INSURANCE POLICIES
It is possible to sign up for the "Trip Cancellation" policy at the same time as booking the trip (regulations will be sent upon request)
Amount per person in a double and/or single room €40.00 per person.
