New Year's Eve in Naples 2025, the four-day program with Geolier and Luchè

Napoli is preparing for a New Year extraordinary, with a program articulated on four days which will involve the entire city, from December 29, 2024 to January 1, 2025. The event, promoted and financed by the Municipality of Naples, represents a polycentric and inclusive celebration, with tributes to Neapolitan music, urban and rap shows, and tributes to the artists who have marked the history of the city.

December 29, 2024: Opening in Ponticelli with “Naples sings against the malaise”

The PalaVesuvio in Ponticelli will be the stage for the opening day, with a show in two acts celebrating Neapolitan music and its roots.

• 20 hours: 30: “Napoli Canta”, a journey into the Neapolitan musical tradition and the legacy of Fabrizio De André, with artists of the caliber of Arisa, Enzo Gragnaniello, Roberto Colella and Irene Scarpato. Classical songs by Salvatore Di Giacomo and De André translated into Neapolitan will be performed.
• 22 hours: 30: Celebration of 50 years of career of 'E Zezi workers' group, with guests such as Peppe Barra, Pietra Montecorvino and Luca Zulù Persico (99 Posse). An evening dedicated to the struggle for workers' rights and protest music.

The event is organized by CMN Produzioni, Futura Dischi and the Giano Bifronte association.

December 30, 2024: Urban and Rap in Piazza Plebiscito

The second day moves to Piazza Plebiscito, where the spotlight will be on the national and regional urban and rap scene.

• 19 hours: 00: Contest Young Promises of City of Music, XNUMX Geolier and Luchè as judges. The winner will have the opportunity to make a music video and a song with Yung Snapp.
• 21 hours: 00: Live show with top artists such as Ernia, SLF, Frezza, Coco and Enzo Dong, presented by Gianni Simioli. An evening dedicated to the new generations and emerging talent.

December 31, 2024: The Great Widespread New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve will be the culmination of the celebrations, with events spread between Piazza Plebiscito and Lungomare Caracciolo.

• Plebiscito Square:
• 20 hours: 30: Opening with the Contest Young, which will see 10 emerging artists from the Campania music scene perform.
• 22 hours: 00: Tribute to Pino Daniele, with artists such as Loredana Bertè, James Senese, Sal Da Vinci and Ditelo Voi. A 5-hour show, curated by Gianni Simioli and Pino Oliva, which celebrates the musical soul of Naples.
• Lungomare Caracciolo (Rotonda Diaz and Piazza Vittoria):
• 22 hours: 00: Bit Fest – Back in Town, a club music marathon with international guests such as Deborah De Luca and Riva Starr, and DJs such as Marco Corvino, Danilo De Santo and Ellynora. A contest will award a young talent with professional equipment and training.

January 1, 2025: Music and Tradition

The new year opens with two main events that conclude the celebrations.

• Town Hall Square:
• 12:00 – 13:00: Choir concert That's Naples Live Show, directed by Carlo Morelli. Mash-up of Neapolitan classics and international hits, including “Tammurriata Nera” and “Eye of the Tiger”, “O surdato 'nnammurato” and “Roxanne” by The Police.
• Victoria Square:
• 17:00 PM – Midnight: Live marathon with artists such as Jovine, Brugnano, Tony Esposito and Simona Boo, accompanied by the musicians of 99 Posse.

Tourism is coming

According to the Tourism Councillor Teresa Armato, approximately 380 thousand visitors are expected between Christmas and Epiphany. Naples will offer a rich calendar of events, with over 80 shows and concerts until the end of the holidays.

Il mayor Gaetano Manfredi he emphasized how New Year's Eve in Naples is an opportunity to celebrate the soul of the city, with music, culture and solidarity. "A message of growth and peace that starts from Naples for the world."