For the first time in its 65-year history, ilMuretto opens for Christmas, with Franky Rizardo headlining the historic Jesolo club on December 25.

For the first time in its history, ilMuretto opens for Christmas: Franky Rizardo arrives on December 25. In its 65th year, the historic Jesolo club announces an unprecedented event. One of the leading international artists in contemporary house music will headline the night.

For the first time since its founding, ilMuretto will open its doors on Christmas Day. On Friday, December 25, 2026, the historic Jesolo club will open a new chapter in its history with a special night headlined by Franky Rizardo, one of the most in-demand Dutch DJs and producers on the international house scene.

The announcement marks an unprecedented moment for the venue: founded in 1961 and celebrating its 65th year of activity in 2026, ilMuretto had never before included Christmas in its programming. The date is therefore set to become part of the club’s history, further expanding a calendar that in recent years has brought artists and formats at the heart of global club culture to the Venice area, extending well beyond the traditional summer season.

For this first Christmas opening, ilMuretto has chosen an artist who is experiencing one of the most important phases of his career. A member of the Music On family, Franky Rizardo has developed a distinctive sound built around deep, driving house, where groove, energy and emotion come together. In January 2026, he brought 15,000 people together at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome with his new concept, “More To Life”; during the summer, he brought his FLOW concept to Pacha Ibiza for the first time as a residency, selling out multiple dates.

December 25 will mark Rizardo’s return to Jesolo, following his appearance at ilMuretto on April 6, 2026, during the Daytime event shared with Marco Carola. After his debut at the club’s open-air venue, the Dutch DJ will now return to lead a completely new night in the venue’s history.

Opening on Christmas is not simply the addition of a new date; it confirms ilMuretto’s intention to extend its programming beyond the summer season. Bringing internationally renowned artists and events to Jesolo during the winter months means attracting new audiences and helping establish the city as a lively destination throughout the year. December 25 therefore represents another step in the club’s ongoing commitment to extending the season beyond the traditional summer period.

Ranked #96 in the 2026 DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs, ilMuretto once again confirms its ability to evolve without losing its connection to a history that began sixty-five years ago. On December 25, that history will add a page that has never been written before: the first Christmas at ilMuretto.

Tickets for the event are available here.