Favole di Luce 2025-2026: Guide to Gaeta Illuminations (Full Program with Paolo Belli & Cirilli)

It’s official! The tenth edition of “Favole di Luce” is about to light up the magic in Gaeta, and the previews are incredible. This year, the event celebrates its tenth anniversary by turning Gaeta into a fairytale destination from 9 November 2025 until 11 January 2026.

The main star of this edition will be Paolo Belli, who will not only be the guest of honor at the opening ceremony, but will also headline the Concerto di Capodanno in the square!.

We at Scopri Gaeta have gathered all the official information: from the full schedule of free concerts to the complete list of all 27 light installations. Here is your definitive guide.

The Grand Opening: Paolo Belli Takes Center Stage (9 November)

The unmissable event to kick off the magic is Sunday 9 November. Here is the schedule for the day:

• At 16:00: Official opening in Piazza della Libertà (at the Fontana di San Francesco). The holiday illuminations will be switched on with guest of honor Paolo Belli, followed by the light, water, and sound show at the fountain.
• At 18:30: The party moves to Piazza XIX Maggio for the highly anticipated Free Concert of the Paolo Belli Big Band featuring Anastasia Kuzmina.

The Complete Schedule of Major Free Events

Piazza XIX Maggio will be the main stage for an incredible calendar of free shows, made possible thanks to the “Giubileo in Regione” project by Regione Lazio and ATCL.

November Events

(All shows take place at 19:00 in Piazza XIX Maggio, unless indicated otherwise)

• Saturday 15 November: Matteo Brancaleoni & The Italian Swing Band – “La Dolce Vita”.
• Sunday 16 November: Danilo Rea, Barbara Bovoli and Oona Rea – “La Vera Storia di Billie Holiday”.
• Saturday 22 November: Gabriele Cirilli – “Cirilli & Family”.
• Sunday 23 November: Elena Bonelli & M° Anellino and Cenci – “Roma io ti racconto e canto”.
• Saturday 29 November (17:00-19:00): At the Complesso Monumentale SS. Annunziata, folk opera and immersive tour “Pio IX” (“Benvenuti a Gaeta”).
• Sunday 30 November: Musiche dal Mondo – Show by Rosario di Bella featuring special guest Roberto Giacobbo.

December Events

(All shows take place at 19:00 in Piazza XIX Maggio)

• Saturday 6 December: ’90s-‘2000s Party – Back to 2000.
• Sunday 7 December: Matthew Lee – “L’Importante, Nella Vita, è Avere Un Piano! Christmas Edition”.

The Great New Year’s Eve 2026 in Gaeta!

It’s official: we’re celebrating in the square with great music!

• Wednesday 31 December (from 23:00): Concerto di Capodanno in Piazza XIX Maggio with Paolo Belli, opening band, and DJ set to follow!.

The Map: Official List of the 27 Installations and Route

This year, 27 points of interest await us, including light installations, video projections, and lanterns. Here is the complete list outlining the visiting route.

Route 1: From the Beach to Exotic Themes (Points 1-13)

A journey into fantasy, featuring the sea, space, and distant cultures.

• 1. The Beach: AQUARIUM OF WONDERS
  2. Villa delle Sirene: SPARKLING WHALE
  3. Via Indipendenza: OUR MADONNA
  4. Piazza Mare all’Arco: THE WISH FACTORY
  5. Piazza Mazzoccolo: FAIRY TALE TREASURE CHEST
  6. Piazza V. Capodanno: SHINING VOLCANO
  7. Via Indipendenza: STREET OF THE PLANETS
  8. Piazza Sapienza: BRILLIANT DODO
  9. Piazza Buonomo: MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
  10. Corso Cavour: LUMINOUS SYMPHONY
  11. Via Mazzini: SANTA’S MUSIC
  12. Giardini Avir: THE PANDA GARDEN
  13. Piazza Vetrai: MYSTERIES OF ANCIENT EGYPT

Route 2: Fairy Tale and Historical Epic (Points 14-27)

The journey continues with impressive settings: dinosaurs, dragons, and traditional symbols.

• 14. Viale Battaglione degli Alpini: ENCHANTED JURASSIC TRAIL
  15. Piazza della Libertà (P. Mons. Di Liegro): CHRISTMAS DREAM
  16. Piazza XIX Maggio: CHRISTMAS TREE
  17. Piazza XIX maggio: TICK TOCK – THE TALKING BELL TOWER
  18. Viale Battaglione degli Alpini: SANTA CLAUS’S HOUSE
  19. Lungomare Caboto (Largo Caserta): DRAGON ZU
  20. Viale degli Innamorati: PREHISTORIC KINGDOM
  21. Lungomare Caboto: L’ANNUNZIATA, A WONDER TO DISCOVER
  22. Lungomare Caboto (Largo Bonelli): THE SHIP OF DREAMS
  23. Bastione La Favorita: SANTA’S HELPERS
  24. Villa Traniello: JURASSIC VILLA
  25. San Francesco: THE TEMPLE OF LIGHT
  26. Molo S. Maria: THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE
  27. Chiesa di San Giovanni a Mare: MATERNAL EMBRACE

Not Just Lights: Christmas Markets, Little Trains, and Street Performers

“Favole di Luce” is a complete experience. Beyond the light installations, the entire town will come alive with:

• Christmas Market
• Food & Beverage Area
• Christmas Trains to get around
• Street Performers: Every Saturday and Sunday, Corso Cavour will come alive from 17:00 with street performers, puppet theatre, street bands, and live music.

Useful Info and Contacts

For any official information, here are the main contacts:

• Info Point: 0771 469439 – 0771 469292
• Pro Loco Gaeta: 320 0380413 | info@prolocogaeta.it
• Official Website: www.luminariegaeta.it

We at Scopri Gaeta will keep you updated. To plan your visit best, don’t forget to check out our practical guides!

[LINK -> Click here for the PARKING and ZTL Guide for Gaeta]

[LINK -> Click here for the Guide to Recommended RESTAURANTS and Pizzerias]