In the weekend from 26 to 28 May 2017 in Naples you will find exhibitions, guided tours and concerts not to be missed.
In weekend from 26 to 28 May 2017 in Naples there will be several initiatives that will take care of the long spring days. For culture lovers there will be the Maggio dei Monumenti dedicated to Totò and the contemporary exhibition of Prina and Guyton at the Madre Museum.
For those who prefer something more sparkling we recommend the Song' Swing Festival at the Galleria Principe and at the Hart, the Tango at the Reggia di Caserta, "1 Hour", which includes every hour a party with different musical genres and the Holi Festival, the festival of colors. Naturally events do not end here. To find out more, let's see them in detail.
Cultural events
May of the Monuments
The May of 2017 Monuments is was dedicated to Totò on the occasion of the 50 years since his death. For this reason, the event was titled 'o May to Totò. There will be a series of events dedicated to the Prince of Laughter and many shows, exhibitions, concerts, performances, guided tours and tourist routes.
When: until the 4 June 2017
Where: various locations in Naples
In the special on the May of the 2017 Monuments, all the program of the event.
Exhibition at the Mother Museum
The Mother Museum will host two exhibitions: "English for Foreigners" by the artist Stephen Prina and "We arrived" by the artist Wade Guyton, two artists of contemporary art. The works are the result of their research, the first uses photography, painting, sculpture and engraving, the second uses inkjet printers.
When:
- English for foreigners: up to 16 October 2017
- We have arrived: until 11 September 2017
Where: Mother Museum, Via Luigi Settembrini, n. 79 (Na)
Info and costs in related article.
May Neapolitan
The Neapolitan May is a review of events aimed at enhancing the Neapolitan productive-cultural heritage. Each appointment is a cross-section of art, history, fashion and Neapolitan music. For you there will be a guided tour of the Fashion Museum and of the theatrical costume and Fatte pittà. Naples and the colors of his songs.
When: until 31 May 2017
Where: various places in Naples
Visit the article on May Neapolitan for details.
Totò Tour
The Rione Sanità, on the occasion of fiftieth anniversary of the death of Totò, he will dedicate them a review of free events and shows. The new "Totò Tour" tour itinerary was presented during which the participants will be accompanied by a guide who will lead them to the Fontanelle Cemetery, the Basilica of S. Severo, the Totò house and the Borgo dei Vergini.
When: every Saturday and Sunday from 29 April 2017
Where: departure from Piazza Sani
Visit the reference article to know more.
Extraordinary guided tour of Palazzo Donn'Anna
The Touring Club of Naples has organized an extraordinary guided tour to admire the Palazzo Donn'Anna which rises on the coast of Posillipo. It is a historic building of the seventeenth century commissioned by Donna Anna, wife of the viceroy duke of Medina De Las Torres, and built by Cosimo Fanzago.
When: Friday May 26 2017
Where: largo Donna Anna, via Posillipo (Na)
All the details in the special on Guided tour of Palazzo Donn'Anna.
concerts
Benji & Fede in concert
The two singers Benji & Fede will be in concert at the Casa della Musica. The two guys are a true phenomenon of recording, their career began with the publication of covers on youtube. In this 0 + tour, already sold out in other cities, they will let us listen to their most famous songs like Monday, Letter, New York, Love wi-fi.
When: 26 and 28 May 2017
Where: House of Music, via Barbagallo (Na)
For details on the Concerto, visit our article.
Other events
Holi Festival
The Holi Festival will take place in Avella. a colorful party dedicated to young people who will dance, sing and have fun throwing the colored powders. It will be a moment of joy where no one will be afraid of getting dirty and where there will be no ethnic or social differences and no one will worry if the neighbor is a complete stranger.
When: the 27 may 2017
Where: Via Nazionale delle Puglie (round Purgatory area), Avella (Av)
Discover the event in detail, in the article dedicated toHoli Festival.
Song 'Swing Festival
The Song 'Swing Festival 2017 will be held at the Galleria Principe and all'Hart. It is about three evenings of music and dance, there will be many workshops with important masters like Adam Brozowsk, dance performances and competitions, unpublished performances and burlesque shows with Fanny Damour and Roby Roger.
When: from 26 to 28 May 2017
Where:
- Galleria Principe, Piazza Museo n. 9 (Na)
- Cinema Hart, via Crispi n. 33 (Na)
Info and details in the dedicated article.
Tango at the Royal Palace of Caserta
For the first time the Royal Palace of Caserta will open its doors to Argentinian tango, The event will promote the cultural and artistic traditions of the land of origin. Nightly milongas will be organized with shows, live music and international DJs, and will also see the participation of some of the internationally renowned tango couples.
When: until 28 May 2017
Where:
- Palace of Caserta, via Dohet 2 / a
- Grand Hotel Vanvitelli, Viale Carlo III, San Marco Evangelista (CE)
Visit the reference article to know more.
1 Hour, every hour a different party
At the SMAV, a restaurant in Santa Maria a Vico, an original format entitled "1 Hour" will take place. An evening in which every hour there will be a theme party with a very specific DJ set and a certain type of music. There will be a Slow Area in the venue where you can do the strangest things like being covered in confetti.
When: 26 May 2017
Where: SMAV, via Ferdinando D'Aragona 38 - 81028 Santa Maria in Vico
In the article on 1 Hour, all information about the event.
Night of the Wish Lanterns
On Lake Averno will take place a ancient Chinese ritual, this is the "Night of the Wish Lanterns" during which each participant can entrust their wish to a Chinese lantern letting it fly in the sky to make it "welcome by the spirit of the sky" that will fulfill the wishes. During the walk we will make a stop in the Temple of Apollo.
When: 27 and 28 May 2017 (canceled event for 28 May evening)
Where: via Lago d'Averno
Visit related article for all the details.
Visits to the Island of Vivara
After years of waiting and work the island of Vivara will reopen to the public to allow visitors to admire the nature reserve in the Phlegrean area belonging to Procida. For greater security, the railing of the bridge connecting Vivara to the island of Procida has been raised, and the gate in via Santa Margherita that prohibited public access to the bridge has been eliminated.
When: from 8 April 2017
Where: island of Vivara
Visit the reference article to know more.
Wine & the City
Wine & The City is a review that will involve more than 60 wineries coming from Italy and for the first time also from abroad. It will take place in different locations including museums, private studios, neighborhoods, churches and former prisons. On Friday there will be the final evening of the event with a vertical dance show on the façade of Palazzo San Giacomo.
When: the 26 may 2017
Where: various locations in Naples
Visit the article dedicated to Wine and the City for all the details!
Course for homemade beer
At the Parco dell'Appodromo di Agnano there will be the 1st edition of Home Brewing - Learn how to make beer at home with the "all grain" method. An interesting one theoretical and practical course to learn how to make good beer at home. The master brewer Christian Montanaro will teach you the various processes and stages of brewing.
When: until 27 May 2017
Where: Racecourse of Agnano, via Raffaele Ruggiero n. 24 (Na)
For info, read it special reserved for the event.
YoGaiola
Every Sunday appointment with YoGaiola, in the submerged Park of Gaiola. It deals with of a series of yoga classes held by maestro Enrico De Luca that will make you gain wellbeing and relaxation to your body, immersed in an extraordinary atmosphere a few steps from the sea and from the Roman excavations of the ancient villa of Vedio Pollione.
