If you’re looking for the dates of Gaeta’s Luminarias and want to know exactly what’s happening and when, you’ve come to the right place. “Favole di Luce” are not just static installations: this year’s calendar is packed with free events that turn each night into a different show.
From drone shows to fireworks, from artistic dances to the tradition of “Sciusci,” here is the definitive day-by-day guide based on the official program.
📅 The Calendar of Events: Save these Dates!
All performances center around the majestic St. Francis Fountain and are completely free of charge. Here is the detailed program from December 20 to Epiphany:
✨ December: Drones, Dances and Sciusci
- Saturday, Dec. 2025: An evening not to be missed. It starts at 6:30 p.m. with the St. Francis Fountain and the “Center of Movement” show. At 7:00 p.m. everyone with their noses in the air for the Drone Show.
- Sunday, December 21, 2025: 6:30 p.m. – St. Francis Fountain and fireworks display (Fireworks).
- Friday, December 26, 2025 (Boxing Day): 6:30 p.m. – St. Francis Fountain and Fireworks.
- Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025: 6:30 p.m. – Triple show with the Fountain, the performance of the “Movement Center” and the final Fireworks.
- Sunday, December 28, 2025: 6:30 p.m. – St. Francis Fountain and Fireworks.
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (New Year’s Eve): From 6:30 p.m. / 7 p.m. – Tradition takes to the square with the Sciusci (typical Gaetan folk orchestras) followed by Fireworks to greet the old year.
🎆 January: Starting the Year with Magic
- Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 (New Year’s Eve): 6:30 p.m. – First show of the year with St. Francis Fountain and Fireworks.
- Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026: 6:30 p.m. – Fountain, “Center of Movement” dance performance and Fireworks.
- Sunday, January 4, 2026: 6:30 p.m. – St. Francis Fountain and Fireworks.
- Monday, January 5, 2026: 6:30 pm – Waiting for the Epiphany with the Fountain and Fireworks.
- Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 (Epiphany): 6:30 p.m. – Grand finale of the holidays with Fountain, “Center of Movement” and the last Fireworks show.
How to enjoy events without stress (traffic and parking)
With such a packed program, attendance in Gaeta will be very high, especially on weekends and holidays. Don’t risk spending the evening in line or missing the drone show while looking for parking.
💡 The Smart Trick: Use Enea, our free Artificial Intelligence. Before you leave or while you are in the car (passenger side!), open the chat on our site (bottom center icon) and ask:
- “Where can I park tonight near the Fountain?”
- “Is the LTZ active now?”
- “What’s the show today?”
Enea knows the traffic plan in real time and will guide you to the best parking areas, allowing you to enjoy the magic of the Luminaries without worries.
