What to do and events in Naples during the weekend from 21 to 23 July 2023
Welcome to the heart of summer, with the heat that warms the streets and alleys of Naples, making every corner of the city a perfect stage for cultural, artistic and gastronomic events.
This weekend, July 21-23, 2023, Naples becomes a feast of colours, sounds and flavours, with a rich program of exhibitions, concerts, film reviews and unmissable festivals.
This post in brief
- Concerts and entertainment
- Exhibitions in Naples
- Festivals and parties
Concerts and entertainment
1Review Agorà San Sebastiano al Vesuvio
The announcement of the return of “Agorà – San Sebastiano al Vesuvio II edition” marks the arrival of summer in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio. From 22 June to 3 September 2023, the Parco Urbano in via Panoramica will be the scene of a wide range of events, including films, concerts and theatrical performances.
2Summer events at the Ex NATO Base
Summer comes to life in Bagnoli's vast Parco San Laise, once known as Base Nato, which hosts a variety of events, theater performances and live concerts. Numerous renowned artists, such as Massimo Gallo, Marlene Kuntz, Gianni Fiorellino, Lina Sastri, Rosario Miraggio, Biagio Izzo, and many others, will enrich the large open stage.
3Ravello 2023 Festival
Seventy-first edition of Ravello Festival, the traditional and highly anticipated musical event that takes place every year in the summer. For this year the appointments go from 2 July to 30 August 2023. Once again it will be the wonderful Villa Rufolo on the Amalfi coast to welcome the rich program of this new edition.
4Double Dream at Villa Pignatelli
Starting from 10 and until 27 July 2023, the twenty-third edition of Doppio Sogno will take place every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the wonderful Villa Pignatelli in Naples, we are talking about the summer film and music festival under the stars.
Exhibitions in Naples
5Immersive exhibition of Van Gogh
The remarkable immersive exhibition dedicated to Vincent Van Gogh in Naples continues to arouse enthusiasm and interest, registering extraordinary success. With an area spanning more than one thousand square metres, the exhibition offers an exceptional combination of visual projections, sophisticated lighting and sound design, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in Van Gogh's works, all while enjoying the comfort of a deckchair. Thanks to its warm welcome, the exhibition has been extended until 29 October 2023.
6Exhibition on Picasso in Naples
From 5 April 2023 to 2 October 2023 (thanks to an extension), the exhibition "Picasso and the Ancient" will be presented at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Curated by Clemente Marconi, the exhibition aims to highlight the important impact that classical art has had on the work of Pablo Picasso.
7Andy Warhol at the Casina Vanvitelliana in Bacoli
The renowned Casina Vanvitelliana of Bacoli, located in the province of Naples, is preparing to host the exceptional Pop World art exhibition. This distinguished exhibition, which pays tribute to the incomparable Andy Warhol and other pioneers of pop art, will be open from 9 June 2023 until 31 July.
8Exhibition dedicated to the Scudetto in San Domenico Maggiore
The Culture, Tourism and Productive Activities Commission of the Municipality of Naples is thrilled to announce an extraordinary art exhibition dedicated to the triumph of the scudetto by the Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli and its impact on the artistic sphere of the city.
Festivals and parties
9Gnocco Festival with Porcini Mushrooms of Teano
After three long years of forced pause due to the pandemic, the 16th Edition of the Gnocco Festival with Porcini Mushrooms finally returns to revive the culinary traditions of Furnolo, a hamlet of Teano (CE). The appointment is set from 19 to 23 July 2023.
10Festival of Scazzatiello Castellese in Castel San Lorenzo
The charm of authentic flavor lives again in the 12th edition of Scazzatiello Castelese. This culinary festivity, curated by the Pro Loco of Castel San Lorenzo, will be held from 19 to 23 July 2023. The enchanting Via Noele in Castel San Lorenzo (SA), which offers breathtaking views over the suggestive Valle del Calore, becomes the perfect theater for this unique experience.
11Feast of the Pannocchia in Recale
The suggestive streets of Recale, in the province of Caserta, are preparing to host a prominent event that attracts visitors from all over Campania and beyond: the famous Festa della Pannocchia. This 19th edition, scheduled from 20 to 24 July 2023, promises to be full of news and entertainment, with a special touch of celebration for the deeds of SSC Napoli.
12Festival of Fusillo, Porchetta and Greco di Tufo in Torrioni
The charming town of Torrioni (AV) extends a warm invitation to participate in the tasty annual festival: "The Festival of Fusillo, Porchetta and Greco di Tufo". This celebration, now in its 31st edition, represents a local institution that pays homage to the rich culinary tradition of Irpinia, inviting everyone on a sensory journey through the authentic flavors of the region. The event will take place for three consecutive days, from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd July 2023.
13Festival Barks, Chickpeas And Porcini in Montecorvino Rovella
The village of Montecorvino Rovella, located in the province of Salerno, is preparing to welcome, from 21 to 24 July 2023, the long-awaited "Festa dei Gusti Locali: Cortecce, Chickpeas and Porcini". This renowned festival is a tribute to traditional flavors and marks an exciting return to public celebrations and authentic local cuisine.
