The 2025 Overdrive Festival in Naples, three days of free motorsports and shows.

From October 10 to October 12 2025 il Naples Directional Center it turns into an arena dedicated to motors with the Naples Overdrive FestivalThe event, with free admission, was created as an opportunity to combine automotive passion and attention to road safety.

Three days of performances, parades, institutional stands, and educational activities will offer the public a rich and diverse program. The festival also represents a step in the redevelopment of the Centro Direzionale, a strategic area of ​​the city destined to become a new hub for social gatherings and entertainment.

Activities planned during the festival

The Napoli Overdrive Festival is designed as a multifaceted event, combining entertainment with road safety awareness. Each day offers different experiences, ranging from spectacular performances to educational sessions. Before delving into the program in detail, it's helpful to highlight the key elements that will make the event unique for visitors:

• Car and motorcycle parades along the streets of the Business Center
• Freestyle show with professional stuntmen
• Driving simulators to experience dangerous situations in complete safety
• Stand of the Armed Forces and Police, with special means and demonstration activities
• Food trucks and music spaces, with the presence of Radio Marte as an official partner
• Safe driving courses for students, curated by the association “Guidare Sicuri ASD”
• Presentation of the Drunk Car project, a simulator that reproduces the effects of alcohol, drugs and distracted driving

The program of the three days

The festival program is spread across three days, each with a specific focus but united by the centrality of motorsports and safety. On Friday, October 10th, the opening of the village marks the start of courses for students, followed by stunt shows and the conference on inclusion, "Nessuno escluso," (Nobody Excluded), with the participation of national and local institutions.

The day concludes with live music and a DJ set. On Saturday, October 11th, attention shifts to the supercar exhibitions, the Exclusive Tour parades, university seminars and driving simulations, concluding with the evening show hosted by Gigi and Ross, together with artists such as Francesco Cicchella and Jey Lillo. On Sunday 12 October the festival closes with the parade Tour City of Naples, the performances of Alvaro Dal Farra and the grand finale with the delivery of the Napoli Overdrive Festival Award, awards for the weekend's protagonists.

You are supporting solidarity and inclusion initiatives

Alongside the performances, the festival aims to highlight the themes of solidarity and inclusion. The initiatives confirm the event's social role, which goes beyond simple entertainment. Before listing them, it's worth noting that the project was founded with the support of the Municipality of Naples and aims to raise awareness among citizens and young people about responsible behavior. Among the planned activities are:

• “For a Smile” Project, which also allows people with disabilities to experience the experience on board supercars
• Motorcyclists' visit in the pediatric oncology departments of the Santobono-Pausilipon Hospital
• Thematic conferences on the theme of security and social inclusion
• Free safe driving courses for high school students
  The initiatives strengthen the bond between motorsports and the community, demonstrating how a festival can also become a tool for raising awareness and providing support to the most vulnerable.

The Business Center becomes an urban revitalization

The Napoli Overdrive Festival is not only a showcase for engines but also a part of the redevelopment of the Naples Directional Center. Mayor Gaetano Manfredi He underlined how the area represents a strategic hub for urban development, thanks to the redevelopment of the car parks, the new bus stops 1 Line of the Metro and to the future Sports and music hall.

Events like the Overdrive Festival help revitalize an area often perceived as a mere business hub, transforming it into a space for socializing, culture, and entertainment. Organizer Antonio Olivieri reiterated the importance of three days of adrenaline and safety, with the direct involvement of the public and institutions.