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Advice on the best free events in Naples during the 13, 14 and 15 January 2017 week with art, culture, markets and concerts!
Are you ready for a new weekend full of interesting events to live at no cost? With our advice on the best free events in Naples, you will spend the weekend from 13 to 15 January 2017 with interesting cultural events and lots of fun.
First of all, three months after the death of Dario Fo, the artist will be remembered with a great event full of guests in the Basilica of San Giovanni Maggiore, while a Carditello the Royal Palace will finally reopen and guided tours will be available on the first floor and outside.
In Sorrento there are still appointments with the M'Illumino d'Inverno exhibition and in Salerno you will still have a few days to admire the Luci d'Artista. If you prefer markets, do not miss the original Car Boot a Pianura, with the objects in the luggage of the cars.
But let's see all the free events together.
Cultural events
Homage to Dario Fo
The great Dario Fo, who died a few months ago, will be remembered at the Basilica of San Giovanni Maggiore in Naples with a very special event. Under the direction of Enzo Gragnaniello, there will be shows, readings and concerts with important guests like James Senese and Marcello Colasurdo.
When: Saturday January 14 2017
Where: Basilica of San Giovanni Maggiore, Largo San Giovanni Maggiore
More details in the piece ontribute to Dario Fo.
Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Carditello
After the period of work for the restoration of some areas, the Reggia di Carditello reopens to the public and every Sunday it will be possible to free guided tours to the interiors and exteriors.
When: every Sunday from 8 January 2017 at the end of March 2017
Where: Royal Estate of Carditello, San Tammaro (CE)
More info in the article on visits to the Royal Palace of Cardtello.
Concerts in Naples
Chiara Civello in Sorrento
The events of M'Illumino d'Inverno in Sorrento, which began for the Christmas holidays, continue until the end of the month. This weekend there will be the concert of the talented Chiara Civello and a jazz concert-show.
When: events up to 28 January 2017
Where: Sorrento
Our article for the program of free concerts in Sorrento.
Other events
Sciò sciò femmeniell, bingo and tammorre
At the Ex Asilo Filangieri the appointment with the event that wants to remember the returns historical figure of the femmeniello and he will do it with an evening in two times where you will play bingo with a real femmeniello and there will be a lot of music with Marcello Colasurdo and folk bands.
When: the January 15 2017
Where: ex Asylum Filangieri, vico Giuseppe Maffei n. 4
More info in the article on Sciò Sciò Femmeniell, Tombola and Tammorre.
Feast of Saint Anthony in Macerata Campania
The bonfires for Sant'Antonio will be lit throughout the region from 17 January, but in Macerata Campania the celebrations begin this weekend with a series of unmissable events and shows and also many gastronomic routes.
When: from 14 to 17 January
Where: Macerata Campania (CE)
In our article, i programs of the Bonfires of Sant'Antonio.
Luci d'artista in Salerno
You still have time to go to Salerno to admire the Luci d'Artista, whose theme this year refers to "The Arabian Nights". As always, there are giant figures, luminous shapes, illuminated globes, the Enchanted Garden and four thematic paths.
When: until 22 January 2017
Where: streets, squares, Villa and Lungomare di Salerno
More information on Luci d'Artisti in Salerno.
Smaller cribs in the world
Continue the exhibition that will amaze you with the collection of tiny cribs, considered the smallest in the world. They are the masterpiece Don Antonio Esposito and among the most surprising pieces, the Nativity realized in a hemp seed of 3mm.
When: until February 2017
Where: headquarters of the “Progetto Sophia. Women towards beauty ”, via San Giovanni Maggiore Pignatelli 1b
More details in the piece on smaller cribs in the world.
White night at San Giuseppe Vesuviano
An evening full of events, music, shows, Dj set, aroad operators and lots of laughs with i comedians of Made in South. In San Giuseppe Vesuviano the white night will entertain young and old!
When: Saturday January 14 2017
Where: in the center of San Giuseppe Vesuviano
More info in the article on white night at San Giuseppe Vesuviano.
Mimmo Paladino tree
Mimmo Paladino is one of the most important contemporary artists and, for the Christmas holidays, he has created a very particular installation: a tree composed of numbers which stands out in the courtyard of the Foqus Association in the Spanish Quarters. The figures indicate the time that passes and the blue color refers to the sea of our city.
When: until mid-January 2017
Where: courtyard of the former convent of Montecalvario, in via Portacarrese n. 69
Further info in the piece onMimmo Paladino tree.
Car Boot
Like every Sunday, on January 14th you can also take a tour of the original Pianura market, the Car Boot, as part of the P. It is a flea market where products are displayed in baggage car Park and you will find craft, collectibles, electronic items and so on and so forth.