New Year’s Eve 2026–2027 · Verona Hills
LUMINA New Year’s Eve by Candlelight
Welcome 2027 at Villa Balis Crema with an overnight stay, a special welcome gift, New Year’s Eve aperitif, Gala Dinner, midnight toast, DJ set and buffet breakfast the following morning.
The LUMINA Experience
One night, four moments at Villa Balis Crema
LUMINA brings the final evening of 2026 together in one setting: arrival at the Villa, aperitif and dinner in the Salone delle Feste, the midnight celebration and an overnight stay followed by breakfast on 1 January.
I Arrival at the Villa
Arrival at the Villa
The LUMINA stay begins in the Verona Hills, at Villa Balis Crema.
On arrival, a special welcome gift will be waiting in your selected room. As the evening begins, candlelight and soft lighting set the atmosphere for the New Year’s Eve programme.
II Aperitif & Gala Dinner
Aperitif & Gala Dinner
The evening begins with the New Year’s Eve aperitif from 7:00 pm.
From 8:30 pm, the celebration continues with the Gala Dinner in the Salone delle Feste. Dinner is served until 11:30 pm, leading into the final moments of 2026.
Aperitif 7:00 pm · Gala Dinner 8:30–11:30 pm
III Midnight Toast & DJ Set
Goodbye 2026. Welcome 2027.
Dinner leads into the midnight toast, when LUMINA welcomes the first moments of 2027.
After midnight, the celebration continues in the Salone delle Feste with a DJ set.
IV 1 January Breakfast
The first morning of the New Year
After the overnight stay, LUMINA continues with a buffet breakfast on the morning of 1 January.
Breakfast is included in the package and completes the New Year’s Eve stay at Villa Balis Crema.
LUMINA Package
What the New Year’s Eve package includes
The package combines accommodation and the LUMINA evening at Villa Balis Crema.
Overnight stay
One overnight stay in the selected room at Villa Balis Crema.
Welcome gift
A special welcome gift waiting for you in your room.
New Year’s Eve aperitif
The LUMINA evening begins with the aperitif from 7:00 pm.
Gala Dinner & toast
Dinner in the Salone delle Feste with the midnight toast.
Buffet breakfast
Breakfast on the morning of 1 January 2027.
Private parking
A parking space in Villa Balis Crema’s private car park.
31 December 2026
The LUMINA Gala Dinner menu
The official New Year’s Eve menu accompanies the Gala Dinner and midnight toast included in the LUMINA package.
The menu includes the Villa aperitif, the dinner courses and the traditional midnight serving of fruit, cotechino and lentils.
Explore Valpantena
Experiences for your stay
Tasting in the Vineyard
Discover the vineyards and cellar of a nearby winery and conclude the visit with a wine tasting.
E-Bike Experience
Explore Valpantena by e-bike and discover its countryside and routes through the surrounding landscape.
Horse Experience
Discover views of Valpantena on horseback, travelling through the countryside and vineyards.
LUMINA FAQ
New Year’s Eve 2026–2027 at Villa Balis Crema
When is LUMINA?
LUMINA takes place on 31 December 2026 at Villa Balis Crema, with the celebration continuing after midnight into 1 January 2027.
What time does the New Year’s Eve programme begin?
The New Year’s Eve aperitif begins from 7:00 pm.
What time is the Gala Dinner?
The Gala Dinner in the Salone delle Feste is served from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm.
What happens after midnight?
After the midnight toast, the celebration continues in the Salone delle Feste with a DJ set.
Does the LUMINA package include accommodation?
Yes. The package includes an overnight stay in the selected room at Villa Balis Crema.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. A buffet breakfast on the morning of 1 January 2027 is included in the LUMINA package.
Is parking included?
Yes. The package includes a parking space in Villa Balis Crema’s private car park.
Where can I see the LUMINA dinner menu?
The official English menu for the package is available from the “View the official menu” link on this page.
31 December 2026
Book LUMINA at Villa Balis Crema
Spend New Year’s Eve in the Verona Hills with accommodation, aperitif, Gala Dinner, midnight toast, DJ set and breakfast included in the LUMINA package.
LUMINA – New Year’s Eve by Candlelight
Experience an unforgettable New Year’s Eve in the hills of Verona. At Villa Balis Crema, the last night of the year is illuminated by the most intimate and enchanting light of all: candlelight.
LUMINA is an invitation to leave the passing of time behind and welcome the New Year in a special place, surrounded by warm atmospheres, flavours, music and thoughtful details designed to surprise.
The LUMINA Experience
From the moment you arrive, Villa Balis Crema will welcome you into its most enchanting atmosphere, with a special welcome gift waiting for you in your room.
As the sun sets, the Villa will take on a new atmosphere.
Soft lighting and candlelight will set the scene for an intimate and elegant evening. New Year’s Eve celebrations will begin with a San Silvestro aperitif from 7:00 pm, followed by the Gala Dinner in the Salone delle Feste, served from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm.
A special dinner will accompany the final hours of the year, leading up to the midnight toast, when together we will say goodbye to 2026 and welcome 2027.
And the night will continue.
After midnight, the Salone delle Feste will become the setting for the celebration, with a DJ set to welcome the New Year.
In the morning, a generous buffet breakfast will be waiting for you, for a relaxed and enjoyable start to the first day of 2027.
The LUMINA – New Year’s Eve by Candlelight package includes:
- Overnight stay in the selected room
- Special welcome gift
- New Year’s Eve Aperitif
- Dinner in the elegant Ballroom with midnight toast
- Breakfast Buffet
- Parking space in the private car park
LUMINA – New Year’s Eve by Candlelight
A night of light, atmosphere and magic. In the hills of Verona, in a Villa illuminated by hundreds of candles, LUMINAcelebrates the joy of being together, the magic of anticipation and the excitement of a new beginning.