Venues & Concerts

A series of performances will be held in both indoor and outdoor venues, over the New Year period.

Basilica Sant’Andrea della Valle

Rome

This magnificent Teatine church was founded in 1524 and dedicated to Sant’Andrea, the patron of Amalfi, whose ruling family instigated the building of the original church. The lavish fresco, decorating the third largest dome in Rome after St. Peter’s and the Pantheon, was painted by the great Baroque artists Lanfranco and Domenichino and follow the story of Sant’Andrea. This church impressed Puccini so much that he based the first act of Tosca in Sant’Andrea della Valle. Remember to visit the embalmed bodies of the Supreme Pontiffs, Pius II and Pius III who have both been resting here since 1623.

Future Concerts:

Mission San Jose Choir and Orchestra in Concert

29th December 2025
6:00 pm

Lake Zurich Orchestra & Key West High School Band in Concert

30th December 2025
6:00 pm

Palm Springs High School Symphony Band and Waubonsie Valley Marching Warriors in Concert

2nd January 2026
6:00 pm

Frascati Festival

Frascati, Rome

Frascati is an idyllic hill top town located 12 miles south-east of Rome in the Alban Hills famous for its crisp white wine, the aristocratic Villa Aldobrandini, winding cobbled streets and magnificent views over the plains surrounding Rome. Piazza San Pietro, named after Frascati's 16th Century Basilica, which watches over the square, is in the historic centre and a popular pedestrian hub. This is regularly used as outdoor space by our performers.

Future Concerts:

Morning Performances

31st December 2025
11:00 am

- Lake Zurich High School Marching Band

- Mission San Jose Warrior Marching Band & Color Guard

- Esperanza Flores Ballet Folklorico Dance Group

- The Bloomington All Star Marching Band

- Key West high School Band

Mission San Jose Choir, Orchestra & Band with Lake Zurich Orchestra in Concert

31st December 2025
1:30 pm

A concert will be hosted in the Basilica di San Pietro between band performances

Afternoon Performances

31st December 2025
3:30 pm

- Spirit of the Sands Marching Band and Visual Corps

- Corning Painted Post Hawks Marching Band

- Waubonsie Valley Marching Warrior

- Disco Amigos

Belvedere Performance

31st December 2025
4:00 pm

- Spirit of the Sands Jazz Band

Basilica Papale di San Pietro

Vatican City, Rome

The Basilica of St. Peter in Rome, located in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican City, is a masterpiece of Christian architecture. Built over several centuries by eminent architects such as Bramante, Michelangelo, and Bernini. The basilica features a majestic dome and a facade with Corinthian columns. The interior houses valuable artworks, including Michelangelo's famous Pietà. The dome, designed by Michelangelo, provides a spectacular view of the city of Rome. St. Peter's Square, in front of the basilica, is surrounded by Bernini's curved colonnade.

Future Concerts:

Mission San Jose Choir

3rd January 2026
12:00 pm