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What to do at 2018 Christmas in Naples: weekend events from 21 to 26 December 2018

2018 Christmas events in Naples
Written by Fabiana Bianchi

The fantastic 2018 Christmas events in Naples with lots of tips on what to do including exhibitions, markets, Santa's villages, concerts, bingo and much more!

In the period of Christmas parties in Naples There are many events that you can participate in for fun with your family and friends. In the long weekend that the from the 21 December 2018 and ends with the December 26, there are numerous cultural initiatives, but also many Christmas markets and villages of Santa Claus, as well as concerts, Vajassa bingo and much more.

Among the exhibitions, you can not miss the one dedicated to Rubens, Van Dyck and De Ribera at Palazzo Zevallos and the one on Escher al Pan, but we also highly recommend that you attend the Cantata dei Pastori by Peppe Barra and al Metro Art Tour in the Naples Art Stations.

Among the markets, those of Vomero, Bacoli with thefloating treeee those at the National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa, while the Villages of Santa Claus in Barra, the Castle of Letters in Salerno and many other places.

There are also the circus and ice skating to spend some fantastic days.

Here are the best Christmas events in Naples.

This post in brief

Cultural events

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The Cantata dei Pastori by Peppe Barra at the Teatro Politeama in Naples for 2018 Christmas

The Cantata dei Pastori by Peppe Barra at the Teatro Politeama in Naples for 2018 Christmas
If you want to experience a 2018 Christmas in the name of the true Christmas spirit, then you cannot miss La Cantata dei Pastori which will be staged at the Politeama Theater in Naples, in Via Monte di Dio 80, from Thursday 20 December 2018 until Sunday 6 January 2019.

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Where: Politeama Theater of Naples,

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Rubens, Van Dyck and Ribera on show at Palazzo Zevallos in Naples with free inauguration

Rubens
 From 6 December 2018 to 7 April 2019 the exhibition “Rubens, Van Dyck, Ribera. The collection of a prince ”exceptionally brings to Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano in Naples, his place of origin, extraordinary works of the European seventeenth century by Flemish painters and not only collected by the family of the Colonna di Stigliano princes.

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Where: Palazzo Zevallos, Naples

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3

Sal Da Vinci at the Teatro Cilea in Naples with Symphonies in Sal Major Christmas Edition

Sal Da Vinci
Sal Da Vinci returns to the theater in Naples for a Christmas show at the Cilea Theater with replicas from 25 December 2018 to 13 January 2019. It is "Sinfonie in Sal Maggiore Christmas Edition". The show proposes the theme of travel with the representation of a ship with friendly travelers on board who travel from Naples to New York between memories and stories.

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Where: Cilea Theater

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4

Bus Theater in Naples: the traveling theater on the Lungomare Liberato

Bus Theater poster
From 20 to 30 December 2018 the Bus Theater social promotion association presents the second stage of the "Winter tour 2018" in Naples, in particular on the Lungomare Liberato.

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Where: Lungomare Liberato, Naples

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5

Escher on show at the Naples PAN: the works of a visionary genius and his artistic heirs

Escher exhibition at the PAN of Naples
Update: the exhibition has been extended until the 5 May.

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Where: PAN of Naples

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6

The Treasures of Ancient China at the Mann in Naples with a dedicated exhibition

Treasures of Ancient China Mann

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Where: National Archaeological Museum of Naples

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7

Exhibition on Futurism at the Maschio Angioino in Naples: twenty years of history in an exclusive exhibition

Boccioni's Futurism Framework
The Palatine Chapel of the Maschio Angioino in Naples will host the exhibition "The Futurism of the 10s - 20s", entirely dedicated to the first international avant-garde. The exhibition will open on 19 October 2018 and will continue inside the Castel Nuovo until closing, scheduled for 17 February 2019. Fans will therefore have four months to admire 64 masterpieces by Carrà, Balla, Boccioni, Severini and many other artists of an era that marked subsequent generations.

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Where: Maschio Angioino, Naples

When:

  • Friday 21 December 2018
    Prezzi:
    • From Monday to Saturday (full): €10
    • From Monday to Saturday (reduced): €8
    • Sunday and holidays (full): €8
    • Sundays and holidays (reduced): €6

8

Metro Art Tour in Naples at 2018 Christmas with guided tours and workshops for children

Vanvitelli Metro Station
Also this year the Neapolitan Mobility Company has decided to propose the interesting Metro Art Tour initiative on the occasion of the Christmas holidays which will take place from Saturday 8 December 2018 to Saturday 5 January 2019.

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Where: Stations of art in Naples

When:

  • Friday 21 December 2018
    Prezzi:
    • Ticket: €5

    Footnotes: the program is in the article by clicking on More information
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Christmas Horror Tour 2018: a tour of the mysterious places of Naples

Christmas Horror Tour 2018 Naples

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Where: Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, Naples

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10

Klimt Experience in Naples: the immersive exhibition in the Basilica of the Holy Spirit

Klimt Experience in Naples
The beautiful Klimt Experience also arrives in Naples, the immersive exhibition on the Austrian artist's masterpieces that will take place in the Basilica of the Holy Spirit. It will begin on 20 October 2018 and will end on 3 February 2019, giving the public an original and exciting experience on the works of Gustav Klimt.

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Where: Basilica of the Holy Spirit

When:

  • Friday 21 December 2018
    Prezzi:
    • Adults: €13
    • Students and over 65: €10
    • Handicapped: €10
    • Boys from 5 to 12 years: €8
    • Schools: €6

concerts

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Musicians at the Palapartenope in Naples, on stage the musical with the songs of Pino Daniele

Musical Musicians
Update: added the dates from 21 to 23 December for the great success and the sold out received from the first dates! 

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Where: Palapartenope Theater, Naples

When:

  • Friday 21 December 2018
    Prezzi:
    • Fourth sector, single place: €20
    • Third sector numbered: €25
    • Second numbered sector: €30
    • First numbered sector: €35

12

700 International 2018 Music Festival in Naples with concerts and conferences

Neapolitan 700
From 14 to 22 December 2018 the 19th edition of the International Festival of the Neapolitan Music of the '700 will be held in Naples, promoted by the Domenico Scarlatti association and with the participation of the Liceo Musicale Margherita di Savoia in Naples. The main venue of the scheduled events is the Domus Ars Culture Center, in the historic center of the city.

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Where: Domus Ars, Naples

When:

  • Friday 21 December 2018
    Prezzi:
    • one piece rubber: €10
    • Reduced: €5
    • Guided tours: GRATIS

    Footnotes: the program is in the article by clicking on More information
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Christmas 2018 at the Royal Palace of Caserta with guided tours to 3 euro and concerts

caserta natale
At the Royal Palace of Caserta also this year a rather varied program has been organized for Christmas 2018 which includes concerts in the splendid halls of the historic building, guided tours and an exceptional Christmas-themed contemporary art installation representing the nativity. . The events will take place from 21 December 2018 to 4 January 2019.

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Where: Palace of Caserta

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14

Opening of the Capodimonte deposits in Naples, at the start of the exhibition "Stories yet to be rewritten"

Opening of Capodimonte deposits
On 21 December, at 17.30 pm, at the Capodimonte Museum in Naples, the exhibition entitled “Depositi di Capodimonte. Stories yet to be written "which will continue until May 15, 2019. As can be understood in part from the name itself, this is an exhibition entirely dedicated to the works from the five deposits of Capodimonte.

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Where: Museum of Capodimonte

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15

2018 Christmas Concert at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples with classical music and soundtracks

San Carlo Theater in Naples
At the San Carlo Theater in Naples you can attend a nice Christmas concert on Saturday 22 December 2018 which will be performed by the Theater Orchestra with the participation of the Sanitansamble Youth Orchestra.

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Where: Teatro San Carlo

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Villages and Christmas markets

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Christmas 2018 in Castellammare di Stabia: markets and street food are scheduled

Christmas markets in Castellammare
From 1 December 2018 until 6 January 2019 in Castellammare di Stabia in Naples the Christmas markets will be organized. In particular, they will be set up in the Le Vele gallery, in Via Plinio il Vecchio, in the center of the city. For forty days guests will be able to walk among the wooden houses that will be set up and participate in the various events that are scheduled, in a magical Christmas atmosphere and experience many gastronomic events.

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Where: Castellammare di Stabia, Naples

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17

2018 Christmas markets at Vomero in Naples: many suggestive stalls and Christmas decorations

Christmas stall
There is now little time left for the opening of the 2018 Christmas stalls at Vomero in Naples which, like every year, have been set up between Via Ruoppolo and Piazza degli Artisti. As always, the offer will be very varied: from sweets to Christmas decorations and many gift ideas.

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Where: Giardinetti of Via Ruoppolo, Naples

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18

Christmas 2018 at the Agnano Hippodrome with many Christmas events and entertainment

Christmas at the Agnano racecourse
The Agnano Hippodrome is not only synonymous with horse racing but, on the occasion of the Christmas holidays, also with many themed and entertainment activities dedicated to both adults and children. From 8 December 2018, in fact, the initiative called Natale al Parco has been launched which every Saturday and Sunday and on the festive days of 26 December and 1 January, up to the day of Epiphany, will involve participants with many Christmas activities and entertainment, such as: entertainment, playground, rides, exhibition stands, pizzeria and street food.

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Where: Racecourse of Agnano

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19

2018 Christmas Markets in Bacoli between music, crafts and traditional food

Christmas markets
In the heart of the historic center of Bacoli, in Naples, a characteristic Christmas market will be set up with many stands dedicated to food, drinks and many handicrafts. The event, organized by the Bacoli association in progress, will take place every weekend from 6 to 24 December 2018 and will last all day.

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Where: bacoli

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20

2018 Santa Claus Village in Quarto with markets, rides and typical Christmas products

2018 Santa Claus Village in Quarto with markets, rides and typical Christmas products
 In Quarto, with the approach of Christmas, the Santa Claus Village has been set up, an area in the heart of the city dedicated to children but also to adults who want to savor the Christmas air and dedicate themselves to shopping in view of the holiday. The event takes place every weekend until 21 December 2018 and from 22 December to 6 January 2018 and 24 and 31 December 2018.

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Where: Sun Park, Quarto

When:

  • Friday 21 December 2018
    Prezzi:
    • Entrance jousting and Santa's house, children: €10
    • Adult admission: GRATIS
    • Market admission: GRATIS

21

2018 Christmas Markets at the Pietrarsa Museum in Naples

Christmas markets in Naples
The magic of Christmas this year also involves the beautiful National Railway Museum of Petrarsa in Naples, which will host delicious Christmas markets from 2 to 21 December 2018.

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Where: National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa, Naples

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22

2018 Santa Claus Village in Barra in Naples, between street food and entertainment

2018 Santa Claus Village in Barra in Naples, between street food and entertainment
For Christmas 2018 also in Barra, in Naples, a beautiful Santa Claus Village will be set up, which can be visited by everyone, young and old, for nine days from 15 to 23 December 2018.

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Where: Barra, Naples

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23

2018 Christmas Markets at the Castle of Letters with the Santa's house

Christmas Markets Letters
From 10 November to 6 January, the Archaeological Park of Castello di Lettere will host the 2018 Christmas Markets. The event will be held on weekends and on the occasion of the Christmas holidays and is now in its third edition, already becoming a classic of the local tradition.

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Where: Castle of Lettere (NA)

When:

  • Friday 21 December 2018
    Prezzi:
    • Entrance to the Castle: €3
    • Children from 0 to 10 years: GRATIS
    • Disabled: GRATIS
    • : GRATIS

24

In San Lorenzello the artist lights return for Christmas 2018 with artisan markets

Artist lights
In the village of San Lorenzello for two months, from 25 November 2018 to 6 January 2019, the narrow streets of the ancient center return to light up with the artist's lights. For the occasion, the small town of Benevento will be filled with stands and Christmas markets with many typical and artisanal products.

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Where: San Lorenzello, Benevento

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25

Luci d'artista in Salerno 2018 / 2019: Santa Claus village, flea markets and Ferris wheel

Luci d'Artista in Salerno
After a year of waiting, the fantastic Luci d'Artista are back in Salerno for the whole Christmas period that goes from 9 November 2018 to 20 January 2019 and will certainly collect another huge success of visitors.

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Where: Salerno

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26

Santa Claus Village in Salerno together with the artist lights 2018/2019

Santa Claus Village in Salerno together with the artist lights 2018/2019
On the occasion of the Artist's Lights 2018/2019 in Salerno there will also be the Santa Claus Village, which can be visited from 1 December 2018 to 6 January 2019 and which will be added to the other beautiful attractions that will be installed in Salerno, such as the wonderful Ferris wheel.

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Where: Salerno

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Circus

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The Circus of Lidia Togni in Naples at 2018 Christmas with acrobats and lots of fun

Circus Lidia Togni
Starting from 21 December and until 10 February 2019, the much acclaimed Lida Togni circus arrives in Naples to amaze adults and children with an incredible and exciting show set up exclusively for the Neapolitan public.

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Where: Fuorigrotta, viale Giochi del Mediterraneo

When:

  • Friday 21 December 2018

    Footnotes: timetables and prices are indicated in detail in the article by clicking on More information
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Circus Moira Orfei at Pareo Park in Naples: between clowns, illusionism and acrobatics

Circus Orfei
During the Christmas holidays, the Circus of Moira Orfei arrives in Naples, in particular the circus caravans will stop from 20 December to 27 January 2019 at Pareo Park, near the exit of the Licola ring road.

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Where: Pareo Park, Naples

When:

  • Friday 21 December 2018
    Prezzi:
    • Adult stage : €35
    • Children's stage : €25
    • adult armchair : €25
    • children's armchair : €15
    • adult forum : €18
    • children's forum : €12

29

2018 Circus of Christmas Parties in Casoria with Transformer, acrobats and illusionism

Juggler
On the occasion of the Christmas holidays, starting from 20 December and until 21 January 2019 it will be possible to attend the incredible Circus of the Christmas Parties. The marquees will be installed in the province of Naples, in Casoria, in Via Nazionale delle Puglie.

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Where: Casoia (NA), Via Nazionale delle Puglie

When:

  • Friday 21 December 2018
    Prezzi:
    • A person: €9
    • Four people: €28

    Footnotes: prices and times are in the article by clicking on More information

Other events

30

Ice skating rink at the Volcano 2018 Christmas voucher

Ice skating
Also this year the ice skating rink of the Vulcano Buono in Nola, in the province of Naples, has reopened to make adults and children spend a fantastic and fun 2018 Christmas period.

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Where: Vulcano Buono shopping center

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31

Tombola Vajassa in Naples for 2018 Christmas, an unmissable event for the holidays

vajassa tombola
Starting from next 8 December 2018 until 5 January 2019, you can have fun with the Vajassa Tombola at the TRAM Theater in Via Port'Alba 30 in Naples. After all, Christmas means getting together with friends and relatives in an atmosphere of peace and happiness, for this reason there is no best month of the year to play bingo.

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Where: Theater TRAM

When:

  • Friday 21 December 2018
    Prezzi:
    • Ticket: €25

    Footnotes: the schedule of appointments is in the article by clicking on More information
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Cribs living in Naples and Campania for Christmas 2018: the best appointments

Cribs living in Naples and Campania for Christmas 2018
The events organized in Naples and Campania for the Christmas holidays are so many. Among these, the living nativity scenes are fully included, fascinating and at the same time highly engaging, especially for those who love the tradition and atmosphere of this time of year.

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33

Cultural Escape Room in San Lorenzo Maggiore in Naples on the secrets of the city

san lorenzo escape
From 13 December 2018 the first cultural Escape Room, San Lorenzo Escape, opened in Naples. in the splendid setting of the Library of Fra Landolfo Caracciolo in the monumental complex of San Lorenzo Maggiore. It will thus be possible to play with the history of Naples and its characters through a journey through the mysteries of the city.

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Where: San Lorenzo Maggiore, Naples

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