The best events for the 2017 New Year in Naples including exhibitions, museums, theater, music, flea markets, ice rinks and parties!
Another year is about to end, while a new one is about to arrive with all its surprises, its joys and news and that's why we want to recommend the best ways to finish this 2016 and celebrate the 2017 New Year in Naples.
Our city always has many events to make you fully experience every holiday and also for the New Year will not be outdone. The appointments will be of all kinds: cultural, entertainment, music, food, party people and with some train of Christmas.
For example, the big Christmas tree on the waterfront, the N'Albero project, will be open all night on December 31st and also on January 1st, with its shopping centers and many other activities.
Furthermore, there will still be some Villages of Santa Claus to visit and the inevitable markets that will last until the month of January.
Among the cultural events, do not miss the exhibition curated by Sgarbi with hundreds of masterpieces and the exhibition of Steve McCurry, but also the theatrical and musical performances. There will be the traditional Nutcracker at the San Carlo and the start of the year concert at Delle Palme.
But it does not end here, because among other exhibitions, skating rinks, dinners and parties, the 2017 New Year in Naples will be unforgettable.
Cultural events
Show Hidden Treasures
The exhibition curated by Sgarbi continues with all its masterpieces, in fact it will be possible to admire 150 works by 100 among the most important artists of the last seven centuries. From Tino di Camaino to De Chirico, Via Caravaggio, and Rubens, just to name a few.
When: from the 6 December 2016 to the 28 May 2017
Where: Church of Santa Maria Maggiore at Pietrasanta, via dei Tribunali
More details in the article on Hidden Treasures.
The Nutcracker at the San Carlo
the beautiful Christmas ballet returns again this year at the San Carlo Theater and will delight us with the show inspired by Nutcracker and the king of mice di Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann.
When: 29 December 2016 to 4 January 2017
Where: San Carlo Theater of Naples, via San Carlo 5
In our article Nutcracker schedules and prices.
Vermeer in Capodimonte
Until February, the masterpiece of Vermeer will be on show in Capodimonte. The Woman with the Lute, on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of New York. You can download thefree app with texts, audio and video that will explain the work in all details.
When: from the 21 November 2016 to the 9 February 2017
Where: Museum of Capodimonte, via Miano 2
More information in the article on Vermeer in Capodimonte.
Show Steve McCurry
The greatest contemporary photographer is on display at PAN of Naples with dozens of photos that tell the story of contemporary man. The theme concerns the borders and the struggle of man against wars, emigration and the suffering it faces.
Where: PAN, via dei Mille 60
When: from the 28 October 2016 to the 12 February 2017
In our article all the details on the Steve McCurry exhibition.
Royal Palace of Caserta at 3 euro
On the occasion of the Christmas holidays and until the Epiphany, the Royal Palace of Caserta will be illuminated by Paths of Light, even in the beautiful interior rooms, and the entrance fee will be 3 euros.
When: from the 7 December 2016 to the 6 January 2017
Where: Royal Palace of Caserta, viale Douhet n. 2 / A
Video Art in Paestum
On the columns and the facades of the Temple of Neptune in Paestum, stories and stories about Greek myths and the history of the site will be projected, thanks to an evocative project of video art.
When: from 21 to 31 December 2016 (excluding 25)
Where: Paestum Archaeological Park, Via Magna Grecia n. 917 Capaccio Paestum (SA)
More info in the article on video art in Paestum.
Guided tours of the San Carlo Theater
On 31 December it will be possible to take guided tours of the San Carlo Theater, for the whole day, and conclude the itinerary with a toast greetings for the holidays.
When: Saturday December 31 2016
Where: San Carlo Theater, via San Carlo 5
More details in the article on New Year's Eve at the Teatro San Carlo.
Stories of children
At the Real Casa dell'Annunziata an exhibition of drawings by Letizia Galli that aims to make visitors reflect on the experiences, dreams and hopes of all the children of the world in every age.
Where: Real Casa dell'Annunziata, via Annunziata 34 and via Egiziaca to Forcella 18
When: until February 28 2017
More details in the article on Stories of children.
Suburban Baths in Pompeii
The erotic frescoes of the Suburban Baths of archaeological excavations of Pompeii have reopened to the public and give us the opportunity to admire a cross-section of the Roman era relating to sexual habits.
When: from the 23 November 2016
Where: Suburban Baths of Pompeii
More details in the piece on the Suburban Baths.
Music
Concert in Piazza Plebiscito
The traditional New Year's concert in Piazza Plebiscito will see names like Clementino, Stadio, Tiromancino and many others. There will also be plenty of space for Neapolitan artists such as Jovine and Franco Ricciardi.
When: night between the 31 December 2016 and the 1 January 2017
In our article, information on the Concert in Piazza Plebiscito.
Alex Britti concert in Pozzuoli
For the New Year 2017 Pozzuoli will host Alex Britti who will perform a free concert. The evening will be enriched by the music of the dj, entertainment and fantastic fireworks over the sea.
When: 31 December 2016
Working hours:: from the 23.00
Where: Piazza della Repubblica, Pozzuoli
New Year's concert at Delle Palme
The Teatro Delle Palme will welcome the new year with a concert in which many artists from the Teatro San Carlo orchestra will perform, offering waltzes, classic Italian songs, operetta and songs of the Neapolitan tradition.
When: 1 January 2017
Where: Teatro Delle Palme, Vetriera in Chiaia 12
In our articles details on prices and times of the concert.
Other events
Fireworks and disco on the seafront
After the concert in Piazza Plebiscito, there will also be the fireworks al Castel dell'Ovo and the big one outdoor disco with many boxes on the Lungomare. There will be 5 stations that will broadcast music of different genres.
When: night between January 31st 2016 and January 1st 2017
Where: Waterfront of Naples
In our article, information on discos and fires.
N'Albero alla Rotonda Diaz
The 30 meter high Christmas tree located at the Rotonda Diaz sul Lungomare will be open all night of New Year and also all day on January 1st with restaurants, bars, bistros and shopping centers.
When: until January 2017
Where: Round Diaz
In our article information on prices and timetables of N'Albero.
Ice rink at Vulcano Buono
Even at New Year's Eve you can have fun with the ice-skating rink at Vulcano Buono which, for the occasion, will be open until midnight!
When: until January 2017
Where: Vulcano Buono Shopping Center, Località Boscofangone - Nola (NA)
Our article for the prices and times of the ice rink at Vulcano Buono.
Ice Village in Torre del Greco
Until 1 January you can have fun on the ice skating rink in the Villa Comunale of Torre del Greco in the Ice Village, where there will also be some wooden houses and an atmosphere to be experienced.
When: up to 1 January 2017
Where: Villa Comunale
More information in the piece onIce Village.
Circus of soap bubbles
At the Toledo Gallery there will be the show of the soap bubbles with a group of actors and artists who will put on a magical choreography with bubbles of all sizes.
When: from 21 December 2016 to 8 January 2017
Where: Galleria Toledo, via Concezione a Montecalvario 34
More information in the article on Circus of soap bubbles.
Markets of Bacoli
In Bacoli it is still possible to visit the Christmas markets with the handmade craft products, street food, shows and street artists.
When: from the 25 November 2016 to the 6 January 2017
Where: historical center of Bacoli
Learn more in the article on Bacoli markets.
Santa Claus village at Lake Patria
Until January it will be possible to visit the Santa Claus Village at the Bird Park, with the elves who will guide you in magical forest and on a tour of 5 stages in all subject areas.
When: from the 20 November 2016 to the 6 January 2017. Inauguration of the November 20 at the 17.00
Where: Locality Lago Patria in the Municipality of Giugliano in Campania on the 7 National Road (Domiziana) at Km 45,500
More details in the article on Christmas Village at the Bird Park.
Scombosa and Scostumana Bingo
The traditional Neapolitan bingo, with the veracity of the Neapolitan soul, will be managed by the fun Alan De Luca, with a sciantosa and a chansonnier.
When: 8, 11, 17, 18, 23, 30 December 2016, and 1 January 2017
Where: Lazzari Felici Theater, via Santa Maria dell'Aiuto 17
Dinners in restaurants
If you are looking for refined dinner to enjoy good food and have fun with friends and family, you will not have to do anything else but choose between best restaurants in Naples.
Disco parties
The most partygoers can choose between disco party organized by the clubs of Naples and the province, to be consulted in ours article on the holidays updated continuously.
Hotel
You prefer to spend New Year's Eve in one elegant hotel with the partner, the hotels in the city have a lot to offer. Consult our article to know all the offers in hotels.
