Napoli prepares to celebrate the New Year 2024 with a series of events that will allow us to say goodbye to 2023 in a big way. The city is transformed into a open-air stage, where music, celebration and fireworks come together to welcome the new year. Piazza del Plebiscito e Castel dell'Ovo they become the symbolic places of this celebration, offering citizens and visitors unforgettable moments of joy and entertainment.
The 2024 New Year's Eve event in Naples
Il New Year 2024 in Naples promises to be an exciting experience. The party will spread on four days, with a variety of activities designed for everyone. Music, gastronomy and entertainment characterize this festive period, culminating with breathtaking fireworks displays. The city becomes a lively center of culture and joy, a place where traditions meet innovation to celebrate the start of a new year.
The famous Piazza del Plebiscito it transforms into an epicenter of celebration and music. Events begin on 29th December, bringing a series of concerts and shows that will involve both citizens and tourists:
29 December 2023
- Visits by the Mayor to the Santobono Hospital and to the Pediatric Department of the II Polyclinic:
- The Mayor will visit the hospital Santobono and the Pediatrics department of II Polyclinic, demonstrating support and closeness to healthcare facilities and young patients.
- Music in Prison – Poggioreale:
- A unique initiative that brings music inside the prison of Poggioreale, offering moments of leisure and reflection to prisoners.
- NIU' AWARD – Celebrating Neapolitan Youth Excellence:
- In Piazza Municipio, starting from 21 pm, the NIU' AWARD will be held, an event dedicated to the celebration of Neapolitan youth excellence, highlighting the talents and successes of the city's young people.
30 December 2023: Maschio Angioino e Piazza del Plebiscito
- Children's New Year: The Maschio Angioino it transforms into a children's paradise from 10:00 to 20:00, offering activities and entertainment suitable for all ages.
- “Big” National Urban and Rap Youth Concert: Starting from 19pm, Piazza del Plebiscito becomes the stage for the likes of Rose Villain, LDA, Lele Blade, Vale Lambo, Mv Killa, Yung Snapp, Niko Beatz, Enzo Dong, Nto e Coco. From 19:00 pm to 19:30 pm, the winner of the CONTEST “Young Promises of the City of Music”, selected by a jury composed of Geolier, Luche e Chiuma.
- 20pm: Plug
- 20pm: Andrea September
- 20pm: Enzo Dong
- 21pm: Coco
- 21pm: Lda
- 22pm: Nto
- 22pm: Slf
- 23: 00: Rose Villain
31 December 2023: Piazza del Plebiscito, Piazza Vittoria, Rotonda Diaz
- New Year's in Naples: In Piazza del Plebiscito, starting at 22 pm, the cast of “PEPPY NIGHT" driven by Peppe Iodice and special guests like Arisa, Francesco Cicchella, The Kolors, jimmy sax e Enzo Avitabile with the Bottari they will bring their talent to the stage. Before the main show, there will be a performance by the winners of the contest for young comedy talents, presented by Angela Achilli.
- Naples Change Track: From 22pm to 00am on January 5, 00, two stages will host DJ Set all night long Piazza Vittoria (Broken Column) e Round Diaz.
1st January 2024
- Jam Session: A Piazza Vittoria, from 16 p.m., a jam session will be held with the winners of the young band contest, offering a variety of musical sounds and styles until approximately 00 p.m.
- Homage to Maestro Roberto De Simone: At 18pm, the Church of S. Domenico Maggiore will host an event in honor of the Maestro Roberto De Simone, offering a cultural moment of reflection and celebration.
Fireworks at Castel dell'Ovo, what time will there be?
On the occasion of New Year's Eve, the City of Naples organized two distinct fireworks displays. These events are planned at specific locations and times, as part of a campaign to promote the responsible use of fireworks. Below are the details focused on places and times:
- Piazza del Plebiscito: first fireworks display scheduled in midnight.
- Castel dell'Ovo: second show scheduled at 2:00 in the morning.
Public transport for New Year's Eve in Naples 2024
- Subway 1 Line
- 31 December 2023: Non-stop service.
- 1 January 2024: Closing at 13pm. Reopening from 30pm. Evening closing at 16pm.
- Funiculars and Elevators
- 31 December: Montesanto and Mergellina, last ride at 19pm. Non-stop Central Funicular.
- 1st January: Mergellina closes at 13pm, reopens at 00pm – 16pm. Montesanto and Centrale close at 30pm, reopen 22pm – 30am. Elevators closing at 13pm on 00st December, reopening 16pm – 30am on 00st January.
- Surface Services (Bus and Alibus)
- 31 December: Bus in service until 20pm. Alibus last run from the airport at 00pm, from the port at 19pm.
- 1st January: Buses in service until 13pm, resuming from 30pm until 16pm. Alibus from early morning until 00pm.
