The best free events in Naples to spend a fantastic weekend from 12 to 14 May 2017!
In the new weekend of this month there will be many free events in Naples to spend relaxing days full of initiatives to choose from. In weekend of 12, 13 and 14 may 2017 there will be cultural, musical and entertaining initiatives in many places in the city.
The Villa Comunale is celebrated in the Neapolitan language con exhibitions, shows and concerts by Neapolitan artists, while those who want to admire very original works can not fail to visit the exhibition of recycled caps that recreate the figure of Totò.
Regatta lovers, however, can attend the Rolex Capri Sailing Week with about 700 boats in the race.
Al Vomero starts the Vomero Fest which provides dozens of events on all streets of the district and the presentation of the Via delle Stelle. In addition, young and old can have fun at the Naples Bike Festival among the many events to do by bike.
Here are all the free events in Naples not to be missed.
Cultural events
Neapolitan language festival
A festival dedicated to the Neapolitan language that will take place in the Casina Pompeiana della Villa Comunale with exhibitions, concerts, meetings, book presentations and shows that aim to enhance our language and Neapolitan traditions.
When: from 12 to 14 May 2017
Where: Casina Pompeiana of Naples, inside the Villa Comunale, piazza Vittoria
More info in the article on Neapolitan language festival.
Exhibition for Totò with recycled caps
The artist Luigi Masecchia, using more than a million metal caps, has recreated the figures of a series of characters, focusing above all on Totò and his characteristic expressions, in the year in which the 50 years since his death.
When: from 11 May to 30 June 2017
Where: Hotel Mediterraneo, via Tappia Bridge 25
More details in the piece on the show with recycled caps.
concerts
Sunset in music at the Pontile di Bagnoli
After the events of April, also in May there will be initiatives to live the Pontile di Bagnoli. Specifically, every Saturday at sunset you can participate in musical events very suggestive with artists who will play the piano or try their hand at dj sets.
When: 5, 12, 19 and 26 may 2017
Where: Pontile di Bagnoli, via Coroglio (near the civic 12)
More info in the article on Sunset in music.
99 Posse and Foja at the 25 Lanificio
Red Ronnie opens the lives of his Facebook program, Optima Red Alert, at the 25 Lanificio with a series of artists on stage and special guests Foja e 99 Posse.
When: 12 May 2017
Where: Lanificio 25, Piazza Enrico De Nicola 46
Our article to know the live artists at the 25 Lanificio.
Concert at the Zevallos Palace
For a relaxing and pleasant lunch break, the Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano of Naples has devised a program of classical music concerts in collaboration with the Conservatory of Salerno.
When: from the 3 May to the 10 June 2017, various appointments
Where: Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano, via Toledo 185
In our article the complete program of concerts at the Palazzo Zevallos.
Other events
Naples Bike Festival
Like every year, at Mostra d'Oltremare the Napoli Bike Festival takes place entirely dedicated to the world of bicycles for adults and children. There will be rides, bike poles, bike repair, bike treasure hunt and many other initiatives on two wheels.
When: from 12 to 14 May 2017
Where: Mostra D'Oltremare and Galleria Principe di Napoli
Our article for the program of the Naples Bike Festival.
Vomero Fest
Waiting for the 2018 Vomero Film Festival, a big party was organized in the hilly district music, events, shows, meetings with authors, readings, buskers and the inauguration of the Via delle Stelle in Hollywood style, with the first star dedicated to Totò.
When: from 12 to 14 May 2017
Where: streets and squares of the Vomero
In our article we can consult the program of the Vomero Fest.
Rolex Regatta Capri
The regattas of the Rolex Capri Sailing Week are concluded during the weekend Golfi of Naples, Gaeta and Capri with hundreds of boats from all over the world.
When: from 5 to 13 May 2017
Where: Golfi of Naples, Gaeta and Capri
More details in the program of the Rolex Capri Sailing Week.
Walk of Life by Telethon
The traditional marathon organized by Telethon to raise money to fund research on genetic diseases will start from Piazza Municipio and it will consist of one competitive race of 10 km and one non-competitive walk of 3 km.
When: 13 and 14 may 2017
Where: Piazza Municipio
More info in the in-depth study on Walk fo Life by Telethon.
Naples Fashion Design
Napoli Moda Design takes place in the elegant Chiaia district in historic buildings, in the most sought after windows and in the most famous shops. There are exhibitions, aperitifs and with the special Card you can have advantages in various commercial activities.
