The address book that advises you the best free events in Naples for the weekend, with concerts, exhibitions, markets, festivals and guided tours!
- free events in Naples this weekend we will spend a few days mainly of fun, but will also allow us to make interesting guided tours.
The initiative "50 minutes to Capodimonte", For example, provides free guided tours in the Palace to discover the rooms and furnishings of the French Decade in Naples, that of the kingdom of Murat.
The original shows onInferno of Dante, in Sorrento, will make us travel in the infernal circles of the Divine Comedy in a suggestive location with the background of the Gulf of Naples.
The weekend will be full of music, with the Block Party in Secondigliano, concert of the Subsonica and the notes of the Neapolitan and Campanian historical organs in the most important churches in the city. In addition, who will participate in the Silent Party in Piazzetta Nilo will live a unique musical experience.
But it does not end here, because even our four-legged friends can have fun with it parade for the cutest dog at the Parco del Poggio where they will be evaluated by a jury made up of children.
Those who simply want to relax and get away from the stress of the city can choose one of the many oases in Campania for one outing eaten or a picnic restful.
Below, all the free events in Naples for the weekend of 19, 20 and 21 on June 2015!
Guided tours
50 minutes to Capodimonte
Initiative that is frequently proposed and this time focuses on French decade in Naples, in parallel with the Exhibition on Murat Re at the Royal Palace of Naples.
The guided tours will show the results of the commitment of the king and his wife Carolina Bonaparte (Napoleon's sister) in embellishing the royal palace of Capodimonte with antique furniture and paintings.
When: until 31 October 2015. The visits will not take place on Wednesdays and every first Sunday of the month.
Timetables: to 11.00, 13.00, 16.00 and 18.00
Where: Museum of Capodimonte, Via Miano 2
Info: mu-cap.capodimonte@beniculturali.it or mu-cap.accoglienza.capodimonte@beniculturali.it
Price: free guided tours, admission to the museum is subject to charges
Museum ticket price: € 7,50 | € 6,50 from 14.00 pm onwards | 3,75 euros reduced
More details in our article on 50 minutes to Capodimonte
Exhibitions
Dante and Hell
The exhibition continues marble slabs depicting Hell by Dante, taken from the Divine Comedy. It takes place in the municipal villa of Sorrento and plunges us into a world of penitents and sinners, as opposed to the wonder of the Gulf of Naples that can be seen on the horizon
When: until the 31 August 2015
Where: Villa Comunale di Sorrento
Schedule: 10:00 am - 22:00 am
The info in our article on the show on Dante
Festivals and parties
Wheat party
In Faicchio we will discover the importance of wheat in food and the phases of its cycle that lead to the creation of products, such as bread e pasta, which are the basis of the Mediterranean diet.
Of course, you will not miss tastings and delicious dishes, not only based on wheat (they will also taste beef from the Marche region). All accompanied by music, stands of local products and exhibition fair.
When: from 15 to 28 June 2015
Where: in Faicchio, Benevento
Info: 3477494209 | info@prolococasali.com | the complete program on the site of the Proloco di Faicchio
Info indedicated article
Striare Festival
In Striano, in the Neapolitan area, an important event is celebrated Carnival considered among the most important in Europe. The weekend will therefore be an opportunity to admire it and be carried away by colors and music. Many other activities will entertain visitors, such as sports, and naturally, tastings of local gastronomy rich in organic and healthy products. Between San Marzano fish, pasta and tomatoes there will be lots to do.
When: from 19 to 21 June 2015
Where: Striano (NA)
More details inin-depth article
Festival of the Casatiello
Who doesn't love the Casatiello? Even more appreciated if it can be enjoyed outside the Easter period. Thanks to the festival of Sant'Arpino it is possible, because three whole days will be dedicated to this goodness. The tastings di Casatiellomoreover, they will be accompanied by other interesting and entertaining events such as dances, shows, animation for children, visits to historical places, photographic exhibitions.
When: from 19 to 21 June 2015
Where: Sant'Arpino, in the province of Caserta
Il complete program Sagra
More info on sagra del casatiello
In our dedicated article, all the best festivals in Campania of the weekend.
Music
Secondigliano Block Party
The block parties are the so-called parties of the block, typical hip hop parties that take place on the streets born in the less developed US neighborhoods. Also Secondigliano will organize one, on the occasion of June Youth 2015, thanks to the Larsec association. Between djset, musical performances, also in acoustics, to involve the citizens, we want to recover the San Gaetano Errico Park to make it usable by the inhabitants of the neighborhood.
Definitely one of the most interesting free events in Naples.
When: 19 June 2015
Schedule: 19.00
Where: Secondigliano, avenue of the Galaxies
Informazioni su Secondigliano Block Party
Nights of the Nile
A series of concerts in the central Piazzetta Nilo where they will always perform different artists and that will end with the very original Silent Party at midnight.
Every Friday night will be animated by bands and singles that will offer different genres. The 19 June will be the turn of The Funkin Machine with their typical sounds 70 years.
When: from 5 to 26 June 2015, every Friday
Schedule: 22.00. Silent Party at 24.00
Where: Piazzetta Nilo
Info: Facebook page ofMutarte Artistic Association Association
Details on Nights of the Nile
Concerts Historical Organs
Interesting initiative, among the free events in Naples, which enhances the little known historical organs of Naples and Campania. In evocative places of the city will perform artists with particular performances and adapted to the instruments.
The 19 June the location will be the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella, in the Scarlatti hall with organists Maurizio Rea and Salvatore Biancardi
When: 19 June 2015
Where: Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella, Scarlatti
Schedule: 18.30
Information: 081 406011 | Official site Scarlatti Association
The program of the concerts of historical organs
Sorrento Piano Festival
In Church of San Paolo in Sorrento important pianists will perform to let the public know the repertoire of classical music that involves new and old generations. The absolute protagonist will always be the piano, in his solo version o chamber, always ready to excite those present.
Friday 19 June the performance of Giovanni Vece, solo pianist.
When: 19 June 2015
Where: Church of San Paolo, via Tasso, Sorrento
Schedule: to 20.45
Price: free admission while seats last
Further details on Sorrento Piano Festival
Other events
Moses Village
Al Park of the Camaldoli the summer season opens with many events dedicated to young people including concerts, shows, aperitifs, music, multi-ethnic cuisine. The Moses Village will be a meeting place and fun to spend warm evenings in company, always with new events and artists.
The 19 June the live of the Vibronics, Mystical Powa, Chilliman, Bababoom Hifi Sound System for a night in the name of reggae. Saturday 20, however, the event scatology, a live by 12ore with many guests and music! The info inFacebook event.
When: until the 19 July 2015
Where: Park of the Camaldoli
Schedule: between 15: 00 and 22: 00 hours
Ticket price: ifree entry | after 22: 00: 3 € hours
Information: the new events will be included in the Moses Village Facebook page
Further info inin-depth article
A Four-legged Day
Do you believe that your dog is the nicest around? Let it participate in the Parade of the cutest dog at the Parco del Poggio and you will find out if it really is. The amusing jury will be made up of neighborhood children and the event will also be an opportunity to discover useful information about the well-being of our four-legged friends with the help of vets and groomers.
When: 21 June 2015
Where: Parco del Poggio, viale Poggio di Capodimonte
Schedule: from 10.30 am to 19.30 pm
Info on A Four-legged Day
Exhibition of excellent craftsmanship
The excellence of Campania craftsmanship will be on display in the beautiful church of San Biagio Maggiore, where the products of Fad Factory, Arte & Design and Arte di Partenope will be exhibited. To admire the ceramic objects, terracotta, of trasfo-design, of artistic recycling, of inclusion of the resin, tatting and silver lace jewelry, bags, painting, fabric paintings, furnishing accessories, mini-cribs.
When: from the 17 June to the 30 June 2015
Where: church of S. Biagio Maggiore (San Gregorio Armeno)
Schedule:
- Monday: from 16: 00 to 19: 00
- Tuesday to Saturday: from 10: 00 to 19: 00
- Sunday: from 10: 00 to 13: 00
Information: Facebook event
Further details on the Market Exhibition of Handicrafts of Excellence
Hippodrome market
Always present at the Hippodrome of Agnano, the market among the largest in Naples gives the opportunity to find particular objects and make convenient business. Not only antiques and objects, but also clothes, costume jewelry, electronics, vinyls, musical instruments, bicycles, paintings, toys and much more, for all tastes.
When: Every Sunday
Where: Racecourse of Agnano (Behind the Hippodrome car park, with access from the large outside square in front of it)
Schedule: 6:00 am - 14:00 am
Information: 338 2893936 or 327 1274175
More info on Market at the Hippodrome
Pic Nic in Naples and Campania
Sunday officially comes summer, why not welcome it by organizing a picnic in one of the most beautiful places in the region. Campania offers many oasis to visit and to organize picnics, like that of the Parco del Matese (CE) or the Park of the Grassano (BN), but also Naples is no less with welcoming green areas like theOasi Crater of the Astroni, the Bosco di Capodimonte and others. To know them all, our article on best places for pic nic in Campania and Naples.
