Advice on the best free events in Naples for the 2016 Christmas weekend between villages, exhibitions, markets, nativity scenes and shows!
Christmas this year coincides with the weekend, so our advice on next weekend will also be the ones to spend the holidays in the best possible way. In particular, we want to recommend the best ones free 2016 Christmas events, with all the appointments from 23 to 26 in December shows, international, Villages of Santa Claus, music, cribs and much more.
First of all, in the historical center, as in all the other districts, you can visit the Christmas markets, but also admire the lights installed in the various streets and squares. Also in Bacoli there are the traditional markets, while in Sorrento the review M'Illumino d'Inverno continues.
Il Gloria Village awaits you with its elves and Santa Claus, while the concerts of baroque music continue in the churches of the old town. Do not miss the exhibition with i smaller cribs at the mondor or theatrical performances to help the youngsters in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
But keep reading to get to know all the free events.
Cultural events
Show Stories of Children
In the Real Casa dell'Annunziata the exhibition of illustrations and drawings by the artist Letizia Galli, an exhibition that mainly tells stories of abandoned children, with food for thought. There will also be interesting guided tours.
Where: Real Casa dell'Annunziata, via Annunziata 34 and via Egiziaca to Forcella 18
When: until February 28 2017
More details inarticle on the exhibition.
Smaller cribs in the world
An exhibition that will leave you speechless because you can admire the world's smallest cribs built in egg shells, walnuts and pistachios. The smallest is from 3 millimeters and it is inside a hemp seed.
When: until February 2017
Where: headquarters of the “Progetto Sophia. Women towards beauty ”, via San Giovanni Maggiore Pignatelli 1b
More information in the article on smaller cribs in the world.
Art in the Showcase
The exhibition continues with the works of the artists of the Borgo Sant'Eligio, exhibited above all in the shop windows of the area. The aim is to promote the textile and goldsmith tradition of Naples.
When: from the 10 December 2016 to the 6 January 2017
Where: Piazza Mercato and Borgo Sant'Eligio
All the details in the piece on Art in the Showcase.
Neighborhoods of Life
Neighborhoods of Life is a project of social utility that provides free theatrical performances in disadvantaged neighborhoods to encourage the integration of young people at risk. They will take place in theaters and associations in the historic center.
When: up to 30 December 2016, various appointments
Where: theaters and associations of Naples
More details in the piece on Neighborhoods of Life.
Villages and Christmas markets
Decumani Christmas Fair
In the Decumani of the historical center, between via Tribunali e Piazza San Gaetano, you can walk among the many stalls with Christmas objects and admire the cribs of the historic shops of San Gregorio Armeno.
When: until January 2017
Where: Piazza San Gaetano and Decumani
More info in the article on Decumani Christmas Fair.
Christmas markets in Naples
60 are the Christmas fairs in the city, with many stands and markets in every neighborhood, from the center to Vomero, from Fuorigrotta to Bagnoli, up to Secondigliano and Poggioreale. Hundreds of objects and handicrafts to find and buy.
When: until January 2017
Where: all the districts of Naples
Our article with all the Christmas markets in Naples.
Illuminations in Naples
Naples is all lit up for partying with the beautiful, albeit simple, Christmas illuminations, like those a gift pack shape in Piazza dei Martiri and Piazza Vittoria and those in the shape of trees around the city. The Christmas tree with reindeer in via Toledo is original.
In our article the info on Christmas illuminations.
Christmas markets in Bacoli
Every year the Bacoli markets are very successful and the historical center is filled with visitors and tourists. You can find many gifts and admire the nice illuminations in the Villa Comunale, in addition to visiting the house of Santa Claus.
When: from the 25 November 2016 to the 6 January 2017
Where: historical center of Bacoli
Further details in the piece on the Christmas markets in Bacoli.
Christmas in Sorrento
Also this year Sorrento has come alive for the Christmas holidays with the review M'Illumino d'Inverno. Scheduled many shows, concerts, events, games under the tree, soccer tournaments, living crib and, of course, the markets and the large illuminated Christmas tree.
When: until 20 January 2017
Where: Sorrento
In our article, the complete program of M'Illumino d'Inverno.
Luci d'Artista in Salerno
This year the Luci d'Artista are themed "One thousand and one nights”And, as every time, they foresee a route by thematic areas in all areas of the center of Salerno. This year there are also the Ferris wheel and Santa's Village.
When: until January 2017
Where: Salerno
More details in the article on Luci d'Artista in Salerno.
Christmas village Gloria
The Gloria Village is open every day and will immerse you in its magical Christmas atmosphere thanks to the forest, the Polar Circle, the elves and the Square with snowmen. Of course you can meet Santa Claus and have your children talk to him.
When: until 31 December 2016
Where: Via Circumvallazione Esterna Di Napoli, 300 - Giugliano in Campania
More info in the article on Gloria Village.
Christmas village in Amalfi
Even Amalfi has fully entered the Christmas atmosphere with the artistic nativity scenes, Christmas street markets, mulled wine stands and illuminated shop windows.
When: from the 16 December 2016 to the 6 January 2017
Where: Lungomare di Cavalieri, Amalfi
Further details in the piece on the Christmas in Amalfi.
Music
Concerts in the sacred places
In some monumental churches in Naples will be held free concerts of baroque music, the so-called cultured music. On December 23, an opera by John Rutter, one of the most important composers in the world, will be performed.
