Genoa New Year's Eve concert tender dispute

A legal dispute arose regarding the tender process for Genoa’s New Year's Eve celebrations after the company Duemilagrandieventi was excluded from the bidding process. Although the company had achieved the highest score, it was disqualified for failing to provide definitive contracts for certain artists during the initial evaluation.

The Council of State ruled that the City of Genoa must reopen the tender, determining that the availability of artist contracts should be verified during the execution phase rather than required during the initial bid evaluation. The court noted that the previous exclusion was unlawful, though the ruling did not immediately award the contract or grant damages.

Following the court's decision, the Municipality of Genoa awarded the 2025 New Year's Eve contract to Duemilagrandieventi. While the contract has been reassigned, the municipality continues to negotiate potential compensation, and local opposition members have raised questions regarding the economic impact on the city and future event procedures.