Dance in Prima 2026: The Maschio Angioino becomes an open-air stage.

On Saturday, October 10th , at 17 pm , the courtyard of Castel Nuovo will be transformed into an open-air stage. Naples will once again welcome Danza in Prima , the event dedicated to the art of dance and young talent, now in its third edition.

The event is organized by Municipality 1 with the support of the Department of Tourism of the City of Naples . The idea is to bring dance outside of the theaters and give local schools a showcase in one of the most evocative locations in the historic center.

Dance in Prima 2026, the date and location

The event will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the courtyard of Maschio Angioino , in Piazza Municipio . The curtain rises at 5:00 p.m. , and admission is free , with no reservations required.

Fifteen dance schools from the city take the stage . Each group has a piece lasting up to six minutes , giving them plenty of time to showcase their style, ranging from classical to modern and contemporary.

Dance schools on stage

The program brings together established companies and young companies. These are the participating schools :

• Mart Dance, by Marco Auggiero
• Goal Dance, by Stefano Angelini
• Naples Dance Center, by Martina Libro and Marco Protano
• ASD Dimensione Danza Napoli, by Laura Galdieri
• Reve Centrodanza, by Antonietta and Maria Rosaria Pietropaolo
• Artedanza Study Center, by Fortunato D'Angelo
• Dansheart, by Mariangela Castelluccio
• The Ferrante School of Dance
• Liberty Dance, by Giulia Rega
• Harmony, by Stefano Angelini
• Saltations
• Boscoreale Dance, by Marianna Sorrentino
• Dance school, by Loredana Di Filippo
• Etoile Center from Naples, by Cettina Vallone
• Fantasy Dance Study Center, by Teresa Sannino

Artistic direction and organization

The artistic direction is by maestro Stefano Angelini , while the general organization is handled by Marco Panico . The festival was created to give space to the new generations and schools that cultivate talent and discipline every day.

"The third edition represents an important confirmation of the value of the initiative," declares Giovanna Mazzone , president of Municipality 1. According to Sports Councillor Benedetta Sciannimanica , 15 schools have joined the project with their students.

An afternoon of dance, youth, and culture

The event is part of a program to promote the area's artistic and sporting activities. Bringing dance to a symbolic square like the Maschio Angioino brings the discipline closer to the city and to those who never visit a theater.

For those looking for other events in the city, the weekend program in Naples includes events and exhibitions. Among the current exhibitions is the Human Faces exhibition at the Maschio Angioino.

Frequently Asked Questions about Danza in Prima 2026

Where is Danza in Prima 2026 being held? In the courtyard of the Maschio Angioino , in Piazza Municipio in Naples.

When? Saturday, October 10, 2026 , starting at 5:00 PM.

How much is admission? It's free and no reservations are required.

How many schools are participating? 15 dance schools in the city, with pieces lasting no more than six minutes.