What to do and events in Naples during the weekend from 16 to 18 December 2022

The Nutcracker at the Politeama Theater
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Ready for this new addictive weekend in Naples? Of course it will be rich in Christmas events, but there are also many other activities to experience.

From the 16 18 December 2022 there are the exhibition dedicated to Artemisia Gentileschi, the one on Massimo Troisi, many themed markets and parties for the whole family.

Here are our tips.

This post in brief


Cultural events

1

Exhibition on Massimo Troisi in Procida: works and personal objects, this is what he highlights

Il Postino is one of the major films much loved by Neapolitans and Procida. A feature film that the actor Massimo Troisi has carried on despite his illness. It is no coincidence, in fact, that we remember that the famous artist decided to postpone his heart surgery to participate in the shooting of the film, but the day following the end of the work the actor lost his life due to a fatal heart attack while sleeping.

Information

Where: Procida

Openings:

  • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
Price: price quotation


2

In vitro humanitas at the Sansevero Chapel, Anatomical Machines on show

Photos from the in vitro humanitas exhibition in cappella sansevero
From Wednesday 16 November 2022, in the underground cavea of ​​the Sansevero Chapel Museum in Naples you can visit the beautiful In Vitro Humanitas exhibition by the Venetian artist Mauro Bonaventura.

Information

Where: San Severo ChapelGive her: 09:00 19:00

Openings:

  • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
Closed on days:
  • Tuesday
Prezzi:
  • full ticket : 8€
  • Fai members: 6€
  • boys 10-25 years: 5€


3

Other Christmases, the Christmas events in Naples: the program between music, theater, dance and cinema

Poster of Other Christmases in Naples
Other Christmases, this is the title of the new cultural event which will take place in Naples from 8 to 30 December 2022 and which includes a series of scheduled events. In particular, the events involving the 10 city municipalities will focus on music, theatre, dance, cinema, reading and creative workshops.

Information

Where: Napoli

Openings:

  • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
Closed on days:
    Price: price quotation


    4

    Artemisia Gentileschi in Naples, the exhibition dedicated to the Neapolitan period

    Artemisia Gentileschi
    The beautiful exhibition entitled Artemisia Gentileschi in Naples will take place at the Gallerie d'Italia - Intesa Sanpaolo Museum from 3 December 2022 to 19 March 2023. The exhibition will be dedicated to the long period in which the painter stayed in the Neapolitan city, i.e. from 1630 to 1654, interrupted only by a trip to London between 1638 and 1640.

    Information

    Where: Gallery Museum of Italy

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
    Closed on days:
    • Monday
    Prezzi:
    • full ticket : 7€
    • reduced ticket : 4€
    • minors under 18, customers and employees of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group: Free


    5

    The Cantata dei Pastori with Peppe Barra at the Sannazaro Theater in Naples

    Peppe Barra
    The traditional Cantata dei Pastori returns, punctually as every year, with the great Peppe Barra on stage, one of the pillar theater actors of our history and tradition.

    Information

    Where: Sannazaro Theater, Via Chiaia, 157, 80121 Naples NA

    When:

    • Friday December 16, 2022 Ore: 21:00
    • Saturday December 17, 2022 Ore: 21:00
    • Sunday December 18, 2022 Ore: 18:00


    6

    The Nutcracker at the Politeama Theater in Naples, the classical ballet with the Roma City Ballet Company

    The Nutcracker at the Politeama Theater
    If you are a fan of classical ballet then you absolutely cannot miss the appointment at the Teatro Politeama in Naples with the show The Nutcracker, interpreted by the Roma City Ballet Company.

    Information

    Where: Politeama

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
    Prezzi:
    • audience: 45€
    • Stages I level : 40€
    • Stages II level: 35€
    • Stages III level : 25€


    7

    Alberto Angela in Naples, free meeting with the public

    Alberto-Angela
    Feltrinelli, the well-known Italian publishing house, and the Bellini Theater in Naples, for the month of December 2022 will host many free events and meetings in which we invite you to participate. There will be many guests, including Alberto Angela.

    Information

    Where: The Feltrinelli and Bellini Theater

    When:

    • Friday December 16, 2022 Ore: 18:00
    • Sunday December 18, 2022 Ore: 11:00
    Price: price quotation


    8

    Cinema in the Capodimonte Museum: great musicals in the original language

    The Capodimonte Museum hosts a film festival showing old and new films, especially some very successful musicals. We start with the first feature film on 8 December 2022, during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, at 20:00.

    Information

    Where: Museum of CapodimonteGive her: 20:00

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 17 / 12 / 2022
    Prezzi:
    • Arrival: 2€


    9

    Royal Palace in Naples: with the Christmas Tree extraordinary opening 8 and 9 December

    Staircase of the Royal Palace of Naples
    The Royal Palace is attracting many visitors with its “A Sabato da Re” event. It is an appointment that is part of the 2022 enhancement projects in which the Royal Palace organizes extraordinary evening openings that allow the public to visit the complex from 20:00 to 23:00 at a small entrance fee: 2 euros.

    Information

    Where: Royal Palace of NaplesGive her: 20:00 23:00

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 09 / 12 / 2022


    10

    Christmas at the Monastery of Santa Chiara in Naples: the program full of events

    santachiara cloister
    The Monumental Complex of Santa Chiara in Naples is preparing to welcome the events for the Christmas period, scheduled from 4 December 2022 to 6 January 2023. The structure for the Christmas holidays will follow a special schedule, in fact it will also have extended opening hours.

    Information

    Where: Monastery of Santa Chiara

    When:

    • Sunday December 18, 2022
    Prezzi:
    • full ticket: 6€
    • reduced ticket : 4.50€
    • special ticket : 3.50€


    11

    Exhibition on David Bowie in Naples: at PAN 150 photos, documents, posters and clothes of the White Duke

    David Bowie in the hotel
    The PAN, or the Palazzo delle Arti in Naples, from 24 September 2022 will be the location of a very interesting event, or the photographic exhibition dedicated to David Bowie which will last until 29 January 2023.

    Information

    Where: Palace of the Arts Naples Give her: 09:00

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
    Prezzi:
    • weekday ticket : 10€
    • holiday ticket : 12€
    • open ticket: 14€
    • reduced ticket: 8€
    • school ticket : 4€


    12

    Carolina in Naples for A Fabulous Christmas: Rai Yoyo's idol arrives at the Palapartenope

    Caroline Welcome
    On 18 December 2022 at 16:30 all children are invited to participate in a highly anticipated event, namely the stage in Naples, at the Palapartenope Theater, of Carolina Benvenga's Un Natale Fabulous tour.

    Information

    Where: Palapartenope TheaterThe: 18-12-2022
    Give her: 16:30
    Prezzi:
    • I Plataea: 37€
    • II Plataea: 29€
    • Opinion: 23€


    13

    Napoli Musica Sacra Festival, great concerts in monumental churches of the city

    Violin
    Napoli Musica Sacra Festival is the name of the new event born in the city, organized by the Municipality as part of the project See Naples Sacred and Mysterious and then come back and promoted by the Department of Tourism and Productive Activities of the Municipality of Naples.

    Information

    Where: Churches in Naples

    When:

    • Friday December 16, 2022
    • Sunday December 18, 2022
    Price: price quotation


    14

    The Carminiello Church in Toledo in Naples reopens with an exhibition: a true architectural jewel

    Carminiello to the Mannesi
    Right in the heart of the city of Naples, in Toledo, there is an architectural jewel, we are talking about the Carminiello Church, which finally becomes accessible to the public starting from 2 September 2022. The church in fact, which is managed by the Ministry for goods and cultural activities, had been closed for several years.

    Information

    Where: Carminiello ai Mannesi Church Give her: 10:00 20:00

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
    Closed on days:
    • Tuesday


    15

    Tutankhamun - Journey to eternity at the Castel dell'Ovo in Naples with original finds

    Tutankhamon at the Naples exhibition
    It is an intense exhibition that will be able to combine art with archeology and virtual reality, to catapult you into a real journey through time in ancient Egypt.

    Information

    Where: Castel dell'Ovo, Naples

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
    Prezzi:
    • Whole Show only: 10€
    • Entire Exhibition + Virtual Reality: 15€
    • Children Only Show: 8€
    • Children Show + Virtual Reality: 10€
    • Special Show only: 8€
    • Special Exhibition + Virtual Reality : 12€


    16

    The Ipogeo dei Cristallini in Naples opens to the public with a multimedia and 3D path

    Hypogeum of the Cristallini
    The Ipogeo dei Cristallini in the heart of the Rione Sanità-Vergini in Naples finally reopens to the public and the date to be marked is July 1, 2022. It is an incredible treasure, a testimony of Hellenic painting and architecture.

    Information

    Where: Hypogeum of the CristalliniGive her: 10:00 14:00

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
    Prezzi:
    • full ticket : 25€
    • reduced ticket: 12€


    17

    Beyond Caravaggio at the Capodimonte Museum, the exhibition that tells the painting of the '600 in Naples

    Apollo and Marsyas
    For almost a year, from March 31, 2022 and until January 7, 2023, the Capodimonte Museum in Naples hosts the wonderful exhibition entitled Oltre Caravaggio. A new tale of painting in Naples.

    Information

    Where: Museum of Capodimonte, NaplesGive her: 10:00 17:30

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
    Closed on days:
    • Wednesday
    Prezzi:
    • full ticket : 12€
    • reduced ticket : 2€


    Cinema

    18

    Drive In in Pozzuoli, the outdoor cinema to see by car

    Drive
    Also this summer we can have fun with the outdoor films of the Drive In in Pozzuoli and enjoy the projections directly from our car.

    Information

    Where: Contrada La Schiana, 21

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
    Prezzi:
    • Monday, Thursday and Friday: 6€
    • Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 6.50€
    • Wednesday (excluding national release films): 4€
    • Monday discount for university students: 4€
    • children from 6 to 10 years: 4€
    • if you see three consecutive films, the 4th is free: Free

    Note: Three men and a ghost

    19

    Cinema in the Capodimonte Museum: great musicals in the original language

    The Capodimonte Museum hosts a film festival showing old and new films, especially some very successful musicals. We start with the first feature film on 8 December 2022, during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, at 20:00.

    Information

    Where: Museum of CapodimonteGive her: 20:00

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 17 / 12 / 2022
    Prezzi:
    • Arrival: 2€


    Other events

    20

    Christmas in Sorrento 2022: from Chocoland to Gualazzi, here are the best events

    Series of events in Sorrento at Christmas
    For Christmas, the town of Sorrento, as always, puts on a vast program that covers almost every day of the month of December and January. In this article we make a narrow selection to highlight some of the top Christmas events in Sorrento.

    Information

    Where: Sorrento

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022


    21

    In Campania the first Time Capsule: the ceremony in Edenlandia

    Edenlandia in Naples, the oldest amusement park in Europe, presents the first Time Capsule. As already mentioned, the Time Capsule is a special project created by Mestieri del Palco and financed by the Municipality of Naples and the Ministry of Culture.

    Information

    Where: Edenlandia The: 18-12-2022
    Price: price quotation


    22

    Luminarie di Salerno, the artist's lights come on, the theme: fairy tales

    Illuminations of Salerno, the tree of life
    Well yes, also this year the artist's lights in Salerno light up the city. We are at the 17th edition, seventeen years of what is now a tradition that has rekindled tourism in Salerno, inaugurating the culture of illuminations in Campania.

    Information

    Where: Salerno

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
    Price: price quotation


    23

    Ice skating rink in Mugnano, is the largest in the South, as in Disneyland

    Skaters skating on iceskating ring in european city center in winter holidays
    The beautiful and large ice skating rink located inside the Mugnano Shopping Center was inaugurated on Friday 21 October 2022, a great party that saw the participation of the local dance schools, in addition to the Middle School Orchestra “Illuminato-Cirino” state road.

    Information

    Where: Mugnano Shopping Center

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
    Prezzi:
    • From Monday to Thursday adults and children: 5€
    • Friday, Saturday and Sunday adults and children over 12 years: 8€
    • Friday, Saturday and Sunday children under 12: 5€


    24

    Christmas markets in Naples at the Pietrarsa Museum inspired by Harry Potter

    Manifesto of the Pietrarsa Markets 2022
    The fourth edition of the Christmas markets of the National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa will start from Saturday 3 December. A historic place that will turn into a magical place for adults and children. This event is a resounding success every year, last year it welcomed 70 people. Activities and events will mix culture, tradition and Christmas spirit.

    Information

    Where: Pietrarsa MuseumGive her: 10:00 22:00

    Openings:

    • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
    Closed on days:


      25

      Christmas Village at the Mostra d'Oltremare in Naples: the great Christmas Village is back

      typical stand of a christmas market
      From 1 to 18 December 2022 a special appointment will take place with the Christmas Village event, a magical Christmas village will be set up inside the Mostra d'Oltremare in Naples for the joy of young and old.

      Information

      Where: Overseas exhibition, Naples

      Openings:

      • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
      Prezzi:
      • Adult ticket: 15€
      • Children ticket 2-8: 12€


      26

      Ice skating rink at Edenlandia in Naples: timetables and prices

      Ice rink at Edenlandia
      After the opening of the largest ice skating rink in the South, Edenlandia has also added its own rink to entertain adults and children in the Fuorigrotta playground.

      Information

      Where: Edenlandia

      Openings:

      • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
      Prezzi:
      • 30 minutes: 6€


      27

      The Enchanted Garden of Santa Claus in Caserta: from 3 December 2022

      Christmas train
      The Christmas period has now begun and to mark its start is also the historic Via dei Presepi which comes back to life for Christmas. Caserta is also preparing to celebrate this magical moment, for this reason it opens its doors to a fantastic themed village, we are talking about "The Enchanted Garden of Santa Claus".

      Information

      Where: Maria Carolina Park

      Openings:

      • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022


      28

      Christmas at the Portici Palace: Christmas Market, Gospel choir and children's activities

      candles sold at Christmas in the Reggia di Portici
      At the historic Reggia di Portici, a residence built by Charles of Bourbon, Christmas begins. This is the sixth edition of "Natale in Reggia" 2022, a festival full of events and activities of various kinds: Christmas markets, events for children, cultural events, meetings with Santa Claus, guided tours, concerts, dances, theater and much more other.

      Information

      Where: Palace of Portici

      When:

      • Saturday December 17, 2022
      • Sunday December 18, 2022


      29

      Christmas markets at the Ettore Castle, Benevento: markets and local gastronomy

      Christmas has arrived and it's spreading throughout the region! It's time to talk about the event that will be held in Benevento, in the suggestive village of Apice which many define as "The Pompeii of the 900s".

      Information

      Where: apex

      When:

      • Saturday December 17, 2022
      • Sunday December 18, 2022


      30

      Spazio Emergency in Naples for Christmas: the solidarity initiative starts

      Christmas ball
      Starting from 25 November and until 24 December 2022 in Naples the Emergency Space for Christmas 2022 will be open, a special area that will be located in Via Duomo 232 where you can find many special objects to give to loved ones and why not also to yourself.

      Information

      Where: Via Duomo

      Openings:

      • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022


      31

      Christmas in Vomero: the program with Santa Claus, street artists and shows

      Santa Claus event in the street
      Vomero and the Arenella district light up for Christmas and thanks to the organization of Confcommercio Vomero, together with an entertainment company, special events have been launched this year in these areas of Naples. The initiative has already aroused a lot of interest among citizens who have clamored for how these activities work.

      Information

      Where: Vomero

      When:

      • Saturday December 17, 2022
      • Sunday December 18, 2022
      Price: price quotation


      32

      Christmas at the Castello di Lettere: Christmas stands, food, handicrafts

      Lettere Christmas stand
      As per tradition, Christmas returns to the Castello di Lettere. It is a review that takes place every year which aims to enhance local artisans and enhance the gastronomy of Lettere. The latter is a Municipality of Naples, located precisely in the Gulf of Naples on the Lattari mountains.

      Information

      Where: Slightly

      Openings:

      • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
      Closed on days:


        33

        The city of Christmas in Sant'Antonio Abate: Ferris wheel, skating rink, markets

        child playing on Christmas carousel
        The city of Christmas in Sant'Antonio Abate comes to life starting from Wednesday 30 November 2022. This is another Christmas-themed event in Campania. The title of the event of this edition is precisely "Xmas 80057 - The City of Christmas", hence the name of all the social channels of the event.

        Information

        Where: Sant'Antonio Abate

        Openings:

        • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022


        34

        Christmas in Agropoli with the real home of Santa Claus: markets, enchanted castle, skating rink

        Person dressed as Santa Claus
        The entire Borgo Antico of the city of Agropoli is transformed into an extremely real Christmas village which also houses the largest house of Santa Claus in Italy. The latter is not the only private person at the event, in fact, the Santa Claus of this appointment is not just Santa Claus, but a real celebrity: he has been chosen as Santa Claus of Italy.

        Information

        Where: Agropoli

        Openings:

        • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022


        35

        The Enchanted Rocca of Santa Claus in Benevento with markets, food and workshops

        Inn of the Enchanted Rocca of Santa Claus in Benevento
        A fairytale Christmas awaits you in Benevento with the wonderful initiative called Santa's Enchanted Rock which will take place in December.

        Information

        Where: The Fortress of the Rectors, Benevento

        When:

        • Friday December 16, 2022 Ore: 10: 00 / 23: 00
        • Saturday December 17, 2022 Ore: 10: 00 / 23: 00
        • Sunday December 18, 2022 Ore: 10: 00 / 23: 00
        Prezzi:
        • from 0 to 6 years: Free
        • from the 7 12 years: 2€
        • from 13 years: 5€


        Other events

        36

        In Caserta Radici Urbane and Street Food Festival between music, street art and dance

        ↟ Fire show. Fire dancer dances. Night performances. Dramatic portrait. Fire and smoke
        The month of December 2022 in Caserta will be full of events organized by the Zero Zero Live Association of Armando Rispoli and Tommaso Zottolo. In fact, the CE GUSTO STREAT FEST will take place on Corso Trieste from 7 to 11 December, the special event featuring good food, street art and live music and every weekend in December starting from 10, at the Urban Park Radici Urbane, the Festival of the Territory and Connected Realities, will take place.

        Information

        Where: Caserta

        When:

        • Saturday December 17, 2022
        • Sunday December 18, 2022
        Price: price quotation


        37

        Feast of Nougat and Croccantino di San Marco dei Cavoti: local street food and Christmas market

        The Nougat of Benevento
        It's still time for nougat in Benevento, after BenTorrone comes another gastronomic event in the same municipality: the traditional Festival of Nougat and Croccantino di San Marco dei Cavoti. The appointment is scheduled to start from the Immaculate Conception, 8 December 2022, to continue on 9-10-11 and then also the following weekend of 17 and 18 December 2022.

        Information

        Where: San Marco dei Cavoti

        Openings:

        • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
        Closed on days:


          38

          Vesuvian Nativity, free Christmas events in 5 municipalities in the province of Naples

          Christmas markets
          For Christmas 2022 there are many scheduled events that will take place both in Naples and in the province. Shows, live music, exhibitions and Christmas markets as well as food and wine tours are just some of the events organized for the first edition of Natività Vesuviana…a land that produces beauty.

          Information

          Where: Vesuvian countries

          Openings:

          • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
          Closed on days:
            Price: price quotation


            39

            Christmas in the Rione Terra di Pozzuoli with lights, markets and the House of Santa Claus

            Lights in the Rione Terra
            After decades, the beautiful Rione Terra di Pozzuoli also lights up for Christmas with the "Christmas Magic" event which is making this characteristic village in the municipality in the province of Naples even more evocative.

            Information

            Where: Rione Terra in PozzuoliGive her: 08:00 22:00

            Openings:

            • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022
            Price: price quotation


            40

            Santa Claus Village at the Centro Direzionale in Naples: markets and entertainment

            The Centro Direzionale welcomes the Christmas period with the Santa Claus Village located in Piazza Salerno starting from 13 December, at 17:00, and will last until 20 December. The Christmas Village will especially welcome children with its entertainment, shows, thematic workshops, but also activities for adults such as the Christmas markets.

            Information

            Where: Centro Direzionale

            Openings:

            • From 16 / 12 / 2022 to 18 / 12 / 2022


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