The events and parties to celebrate the 2017 Carnival in Naples with games, music, workshops and entertainment!
Il Carnival in Naples as always, it will be full of colorful events, festivals, wagon parades and initiatives for children. The appointments will start at the weekend of the 17 February and some will end the 5 March 2017, but the highlight will take place in the Shrove Tuesday that will be the 28 February.
In addition to the beautiful parades that will take place in the city and in the rest of Campania, there will be events in every district of Naples that include workshops for children, tastings of typical sweets of Carnival such as chatter and black pudding, baby dance. There will also be buskers, the Fakirs of Cava de 'Tirreni.
Among the most anticipated events, the Scampia Carnival promoted by Gridas, the party in Città della Scienze and also the Court Ball at Palazzo Reale, in addition to the 18th century Carnival.
Carnival events
Carnival of Scampia
When: Sunday February 26 2017
Where: seat of Gridas, via Monte Rosa n. 90 / b, Scampia
In our article the Scampia Carnival program.
Carnival in Via Nazionale
At the Carnival in Via Nazionale, in addition to the parade of masks, there will also be games, entertainment and pony rides for children. Furthermore, an evocative spectacle of the fakirs of Cava de 'Tirreni.
When: 25 and 26 February 2017
Where: via Nazionale
Our article for the Carnival program.
Carnival at the Cloister of Santa Maria La Nova
In the cloister of the Church of Santa Maria la Nova one will be organized narrated visit and we will go "hunting for Dracula”Which is probably buried in this complex. There will be a show with Pulcinella and games for adults and children.
When: Sunday 26 February 2017
Where: Church of Santa Maria la Nova, Piazza Santa Maria la Nova 44
More details in the article on Carnival at the Cloister of Santa Maria La Nova.
Carnival in Città della Scienza
When: 26 February 2017
Where: City of Science, Via Coroglio 57 and 104
More details on the Carnival in Città della Scienza.
Carnival in Bagnoli
The Lido Pola Association organized the Carnival parade which will start from Piazza Bagnoli and will cross the neighborhood, accompanied by street artists, games and many other events.
When: 28 February 2017
Where: from Piazza Bagnoli
Our article to know the path of the parade in Bagnoli.
Carnival on N'Albero
On N'Albero there will be a spectacular Carnival in which superheroines and zombies will compete in an aerial battle. There will be Batgirl, Wonder Woman and Super girl against three zombies played by karatecs.
When: Saturday 18 February 2017
Where: N'Albero, Round Diaz
More info in the article on Carnival on N'Albero.
Carnival at the Capodimonte Woods
The parade that will start from the Real Bosco di Capodimonte and will arrive at the Parchetto di Villa Capriccio will be themed dedicated to nature and animals, to put the attention of children above all on environmental issues.
When: the parade on 24 February 2017
Where: departure from the Wood of Capodimonte
Our article for the program of the parade at the Bosco di Capodimonte.
Carnival at Vomero
The Social Carnival in Collina will cross the most famous streets of Vomero, from via Scarlatti to Piazza Vanvitelli, and will be animated by games, songs and dances.
Whenor: 24 February 2017
Working hours:: from the 11.00
More info in the article on Carnival at Vomero.
Carnival in via Epomeo
Via Epomeo, in Soccavo, will be the location of the CarnevalEpomeo which provides a rich program of masked parades, buskers, puppet shows and other events to entertain adults and children.
Where: Via Epomeo, Naples
When: 24 February 2017
In our article the CarnevalEpomeo program.
Carnival at the Health District
When: 24 February 2017
Where: piazza della Sanità
More info in the article on Carnival at Sanità.
Carnival at the Museum of Pietrarsa
At the Railway Museum of Pietrarsa there will be the Peter Pan show for all children and anyone arriving in the mask will receive a discount on the admission ticket.
When: 26 February 2017
Where: Museum of Pietrarsa, Traversa Pietrarsa
More details in the article on Carnival at the Museum of Pietrarsa.
Carnival at the Zoo
At the Naples Zoo a carnival party will be organized for children, who will have a discount if they arrive dressed in masks, with games, soap bubbles and guided tours.
When: the 26 February 2017
Where: Naples Zoo, via J. f. Kennedy n. 76 (Na)
More details in the article on Carnival at the Zoo.
Carnival in Palma Campania
Palma Campania is famous for the show of quadrille which takes place at Carnival. There are scheduled parades, shows and many other colorful and fun events not to be missed.
When: from 4 to 28 February 2017, various appointments
Where: Palma Campania (NA)
More details in the article on Carnival in Palma Campania.
Carnival in Saviano
From the districts of Saviano will start the parade of allegorical floats enriched by masked groups, bonfires, street artists, gastronomy and even cycling. The program also includes many events for children.
When: until 12 March 2017, various appointments
Where: historical center of Saviano (Na)
More info on the program of the Saviano Carnival.
Carnival in Maiori
The Grand Carnival of Maiori is famous for its spectacular show of wagons allegorici that will be true artwork. This year's theme will be Europe with its diverse culture and history.
When: 19, 26, 28 February and 5 March 2017
Where: Maiori (Sa)
More info in the article on Carnival of Maiori.
Carnival parties
Carnival at Arenile
L'Arenile di Bagnoli proposes "CarnevAre" with Salomè de Bahiaa Brazilian party in full swing with dances and choreography of the carioca town. Salomè de Bahia will perform with his successes and the mask is welcome at the entrance.
When: 25 February 2017
Where: Arenile di Bagnoli, via Coroglio 14b
Info on Carnival at Arenile di Bagnoli.
Neapolitan 18th-century Carnival
In the luxurious Palazzo Caracciolo you can participate in the 18th-century Carnival in vintage dresses and masks. A parade will be organized in the square and then you can dance to 700th century music and enjoy a refined menu with free bar.
When: 25 February 2017
Where: Palazzo San Teodoro, Riviera of Chiaia 281
Our article for the program of the Neapolitan 18th-century Carnival.
Court Ball at the Palazzo Reale
At the Royal Palace you can dance in the Royal Apartments together with King Ferdinand and Queen Carolina, who will guide the various rooms. The event is suitable for adults and children.
When:
- From the 25 to the 28 February for the 2017 Carnival
- From February 6 to 10 March 2017 for schools
Where: Royal Palace, Piazza Plebiscito n. 1
More info in the piece on the court dance.
Exhibition party Stories of toys
As part of the exhibition Stories of toys there will be a carnival party with confetti, masks, streamers and baby dance for children. You can also eat the black pudding and the youngest will listen to the story of this festival through interesting stories 4.
When: 25 and 26 February 11.30-13.30 / 16.30-18.30 | 28 February 16.30-18.30 (on the morning of 28 February the event is dedicated to schools)
Prezzi: € 6 including admission to the exhibition, € 4 for schools
Info inFacebook event or by calling 081 5752524
Carnival at Dejavù
At the Dejavù in Pozzuoli the Carnival is celebrated with the event "The naked monkey dances”With the live show of Thisage and the DJ set of Key Eff, Flavio Guli, Dj Collin. The admission formula includes drinks, lasagna, a glass of wine and chat.
When: 28 February 2017
Where: via Campi Flegrei, 1 - Pozzuoli
Time: from the 21.00 3.00
Price: 10 euro 1 drink, 15 euro 2 drink | for dinner, 15 euro lasagna, wine and chat
Info: Facebook event
Party at the 55 Club
At the 55 Club will take place the Nights of the East Belly Carnival party, in a location furnished in the 600th century style. We will immerse ourselves in the oriental atmosphere with belly dance and Bollywood dance.
