All the unmissable events for the 1 May 2017 in Naples including exhibitions, concerts, festivals and much more!
On the occasion of the Workers' Day there will be many events in the city that will answer your question on what to do on 1 May 2017 in Naples. After the weekend, also full of initiatives, May XNUMXst will present itself with a series of cultural events, fun and even tasty that will satisfy everyone's needs.
They can not miss, on the occasion of the 50 years since the disappearance, different exhibitions dedicated to Totò, like those at Castel dell'Ovo and in Church of San Domenico Maggiore. Always in line with cultural initiatives, museums will be open throughout the day and also the Archaeological excavations of Pompeii.
A big news concerns the concert of the first of May which will take place in Piazza Dante with more than one hundred artists. At the Mostra d'Oltremare there will be the final day of Comicon, while between Caserta and Paestum both street food and local products not to be missed.
Here are all the events for May 1st in Naples.
Cultural events
Open museums
May 1st many museums in Naples will be opened extraordinarily so that tourists and citizens can admire their collections and learn more about our cultural heritage.
When: 1 May 2017
Where: Museums of Naples
In our article the list and timetables of open museums.
Free mother museum
On the occasion of the 1 ° May the Mother Museum will do free opening, like every Monday, but will organize one guided tour themed rights with the director.
When: 1 May 2017
Where: Mother Museum, via Luigi Settembrini 79
Other information inarticle on the Mother Museum for free.
Show Hidden Treasures
The splendid exhibition curated by Vittorio Sgarbi continues to have a huge success with his 150 works and sculptures of at least 100 artists. An artistic journey from Tino di Camaino to Gemito, passing through Gemito and that on the weekends of May it will be open until midnight.
When: from the 6 December 2016 to the 28 May 2017
Where: Church of Santa Maria Maggiore at Pietrasanta, via dei Tribunali
More info in the piece on the show Hidden Treasures.
Show Helmut Newton
Helmut Newton is one of the masters of contemporary photography and in his exhibition at the PAN are on display more than 200 photos taken from three of his books. The subjects are always women and many of the subjects are artistic nudes.
When: from February 25 to 18 June 2017 (excluding Tuesdays)
Where: at the PAN, Palazzo Arti Napoli, via dei Mille
More info in the article on Helmut Newton exhibition.
Royal Palace and Caserta Park opening
On many public holidays of the year the Royal Palace of Caserta will be open extraordinarily allowing everyone to visit its magnificent rooms and enter the park. Naturally, there will be restrictions on picnics and bivouacs to prevent the space from being ruined.
Where: Park and Royal Palace of Caserta, Viale Douhet, 2 / a
When: 1 May 2017
Our article for the others extraordinary opening dates.
Pompeii Excavation Opening
The excavations of Pompeii, Oplontis, Stabia and the Antiquarium of Boscoreale they will be open on an extraordinary basis on May 1st and you can visit these fantastic archaeological sites until the evening.
When: 1 May 2017
Where: Excavations of Pompeii, Oplontis, Stabia and Antiquarium of Boscoreale
More info in the article onopening of the excavations.
Exhibition on Picasso in Capodimonte and Pompeii
In the Capodimonte Museum there is a splendid one exhibition dedicated to Picasso with its largest canvas, relating to the ballet Parade, and dozens of other works. In Pompeii the stage costumes of the show are exhibited, which in the summer will be re-proposed in the Teatro Grande.
When: from 8 April to 10 July 2017 (Museum of Capodimonte closed on Wednesdays)
Where: Museum of Capodimonte and Antiquarium of Pompeii
More details in the article on exhibition on Picasso.
Exhibition on Picasso in Cava de 'Tirreni
They are also exhibited at MARTE in Cava de 'Tirreni dozens of works by Picasso among lithographs, engravings and ceramics that want to underline the sensory experiences lived by the artist during the visit to the Amalfi Coast.
Where: Mars - Art Events Media Library, Corso Umberto I, 137 - Cava de 'Tirreni (Salerno)
When: from the February 19 to the 18 June 2017
More info in the article on exhibition in Cava de 'Tirreni.
Exhibition of works that inspired Picasso
The Certosa di San Martino wants to remember and pay homage to Picasso's trip to Italy, and his stop in Naples, setting up a new room where all the exhibits are displayed the works that impressed and inspired the Spanish painter during his visit to the site.
When: from 22 April 2017, the new staging will be permanent
Where: Certosa di San Martino, Largo San Martino 5
More information on exhibition at the Certosa di San Martino.
Show The Young Pope
The photographic exhibition shows the shots made in the behind the scenes of the television series The Youg Pope, created by the director Paolo Sorrentino. You will find out how the characters were created and how it was an excellent use of outdoor settings.
When: from 11 April to 18 June 2017, Wednesday closed
Where: Royal Palace, Piazza del Plebiscito 1
More details inin-depth analysis of the The Young Pope exhibition.
Show What do you say Totò?
With the works of around 100 Italian and international artists we want to pay a further homage to Totò through photography, sculpture, painting, design, ceramics and much more. Young people from the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples also participate with their works.
When: from April to 26 16 May 2017
Where: Castel dell'Ovo, Lungomare Caracciolo
The details in the piece on What do you say Totò.
Show Totò Genio
Totò Genio is the exhibition dedicated to Antonio de Curtis located in three offices in Naples, each one dedicated to an aspect of his art and to the link with the media, including cinema and TV.
When: from the 13 April to the 9 July 2017 (the Royal Palace closes on Wednesdays)
Where: Maschio Angioino, at Palazzo Reale and in the complex of San Domenico Maggiore
More info in the article on the exhibition Totò Genio.
Pinocchio exhibition in the heart of Naples
In the Church of the Santissima Annunziata an exhibition dedicated to Pinocchio with the works of some artists, illustrations, drawings and the originals animated coffee makers calls Totocchi because they are also a tribute to the figure of Totò.
When: from the April 8 to the 30 June 2017
Where: Hall of the Columns of the Monumental Complex of the SS.Annunziata, via Annunziata
All the info in the special up Pinocchio in the heart of Naples.
Music
May 1 concert at Piazza Dante
For the first time in Piazza Dante there will be the great concert of the 1 May with hundreds of artists who will perform for free, including the Neapolitan collective Terroni Uniti.
When: 1 May 2017
Where: Piazza Dante
Our article to know all the artists of the concert.
festivals
Street Food Festival in Caserta
A rich program of events, music and culture, besides local and international street food at the Caserta event. There will be dozens of stands, numerous street artists and even DJ sets to cheer everyone up between a divine sip or beer and a plate of excellent street food.
When: 28 April at 1 May 2017
Where: Piazza Carlo III, Caserta
In our article the Street Food Festival program.
Feast of the artichoke of Paestum
the exquisite artichoke of Paestume will be declined in all ways in the numerous dishes to taste in the party in the village of Gromola. Dishes of pasta, second, pizzas, bruschetta and even desserts, everything will be based on artichoke.
When: the 30 in April and the 1 in May 2017.
Where: Exhibition area Piazza Borgo Gromola - Paestum (SA)
Our article to know the dishes of the artichoke Festival.
Street food at the Palace of Portici
Il best local and international street food for a free day at the Reggia di Portici with dozens of stands from many parts of the world, but also music, workshops and shows.
When: from 28 to 1 May 2017
Where: Royal Palace of Portici, via Università 100 - 80055 Portici (Naples)
More info in the piece on the street food at the Reggia of Portici.
Other events
Far West at the riding school of Lago Patria
In the Celp riding school it organizes a new one day in the Far West style making everyone, children and adults, live a cowboy adventure. Participants will learn to ride and participate in many games, including pull of the rope and launch of the horseshoe and there will also be many other novelties and surprises.
When: 1 May 2017
Where: Via Domitiana, 33 - 80014 Giugliano in Campania NA
Other information e how to book the Far West day at the riding school.
Comicon
The long-awaited Comicon returns to the Mostra d'Oltremare with a full program of events for comic and web fans, with many guests, exhibitions, interactive experiences, games and much more.
When: from 28 April to 1 May 2017
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare, via JFKennedy 54 and via Terracina 176
Our article for the Comicon program.
Events in Città della Scienza
A rich program of events, workshops, guided tours and the surprising soap bubbles show in Città della Scienza, for the entertainment of children and adults.
When: from the April 29 to the 1 May 2017
Where: City of Science, Coroglio Descent, 57 and 104
In our article the program of the 1 May bridge in Città della Scienza.
Party at Arenile di Bagnoli
A party 12 hours no stop at the Arenile di Bagnoli themed Bollywood with lots of music, colors and sounds in Indian style and a world of fun.
When: 1 May 2017
Where: Via Coroglio 14b
More info in the piece on the party at Arenile di Bagnoli.
Grand Prix Lottery of Agnano
The Lotteira Grand Prix at the Agnano Hippodrome is one of the most important trotting races in Italy and for this edition there will also be the famous horse Varenne.
When: 1 May 2017
Where: Agnano Hippodrome, via Raffaele Ruggiero 1
More details inarticle on the Grand Prix Lottery.
Maradonapoli at the cinema
Maradonapoli arrives at the cinema, the film that deepens the link between Maradona and Naples with many archival interviews. You will discover many curiosities about one of the myths of the city.
When: from 1 to 10 May 2017
Where: cinema of Naples
Other information inarticle on Maradonapoli.
Musical paths in Pietrarsa
At the Railway Museum of Pietrarsa an event for the whole family where children will learn how build musical instruments, which will then play in a sort of improvised orchestra.
When: 1 May 2017
Where: Railway Museum of Pietrarsa, Traversa Pietrarsa - 80146 Naples
More info in the in-depth study on Musical paths in Pietrarsa.
Museum of Capodimonte
At the Museum of Capodimonte the weekend of 1 May will be full of institutional events, with the Picasso exhibition, design workshops, exhibitions and much more.
When: from 29 April to 1 May 2017
Where: Museum of Capodimonte, Via Miano 2
Our article for the program at the Museum.
Comicon Off
Some locations in Naples host the Comicon Off events, collateral to the main event and which will last until June, with exhibitions and illustrations by artists and cartoonists.
