Events in Naples during the weekend from 7 to 9 December 2018 | 18 tips
Christmas markets and villages, exhibitions, cultural meetings, cribs, concerts and other events in Naples during the weekend from 7 to 9 December 2018.
December is entering full and events for the weekend in Naples they are more and more Christmas-style. In fact, even at the weekend from the 7 9 2018 December there are many Santa Claus markets and Villages that are suitable for the whole family.
The weekend, however, also includes many cultural events, such as the new exhibition dedicated to Rubens, Van Dyck and other important authors at the Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano, the exhibitions on Escher and Klimt and the presentation of the new book by Alberto Angela.
Among the Christmas markets and villages, not to be missed are those of Limatola, Pietrarsa, Vomero and the Embryo Presepio in Santa Chiara.
At Palapartenope, however, the world premiere of the Musical Musicians with Pino Daniele's songs.
Here are all the best weekend events.
This post in brief
- Cultural events
- concerts
- Christmas
- Other events
Cultural events
1Rubens, Van Dyck and Ribera on show at Palazzo Zevallos in Naples with free inauguration
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.
2Naples 2018 Stairs Festival with tours, trekking and walks
From Saturday 8 to Sunday 30 December 2018 the appointment with the Naples Stairs Festival returns, now in its seventh edition, to promote the historic stairs of Naples.
3Alberto Angela at the Augusteo Theater in Naples presents the book on Cleopatra for free
On 9 December 2018 Alberto Angela will be at the Augusteo Theater in Naples for an event that is expected to be sold out, thanks to the great popularity of the popularizer. In fact, the venue chosen was the theater as the usual location of the Feltrinelli, normally used for book presentations, would have been not very large. Alberto Agnela, on this occasion, will present his new book, "Cleopatra, the queen who conquered Rome" (published by Harper Collins).
4Metro Art Tour in Naples at 2018 Christmas with guided tours and workshops for children
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.
5The Hanging Garden of the Royal Palace in Naples reopens with guided tours and artistic installation
The Hanging Garden of Palazzo Reale in Naples has been reopened to the public, enriched by the installation of the Japanese master Uemon Ikeda, who wrapped the Neapolitan Palace with red thread. The event also includes a series of guided tours to admire this splendid space.
6World Press Photo 2018 in Naples, the great exhibition of photojournalism arrives at the Pan
From 24 November to 16 December 2018 the Palazzo delle Arti in Naples opens its doors to welcome the World Press Photo 2018, the largest and most prestigious photojournalism exhibition in the world, now in its 63rd edition.
7Escher on show at the Naples PAN: the works of a visionary genius and his artistic heirs
Update: the exhibition has been extended until the 5 May.
8Bruno Munari on show in Naples at the Plart Foundation: the colors of light
The Bruno Munari exhibition was inaugurated at the Plart Foundation in Naples on 29 November 2018. The colors of light, curated by Miroslava Hajek and Marcello Francolini and inspired by the most interesting creations of the famous Italian designer, one of the protagonists of the twentieth century art scene. The exhibition will be open until March 20, 2019.
9Klimt Experience in Naples: the immersive exhibition in the Basilica of the Holy Spirit
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.
10At Mann in Naples a special nativity scene with reproductions of the masterpieces on display at the museum
From 5 December 2018 a very special nativity scene will be on display at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. On the occasion of Christmas 2018, in fact, the museum has prepared a nativity scene in which some of the most beautiful works in the museum are reproduced. The most talented Neapolitan cribs worked to perfect this work, strictly of craftsmanship.
concerts
11Musicians at the Palapartenope in Naples, on stage the musical with the songs of Pino Daniele
Update: added the dates from 21 to 23 December for the great success and the sold out received from the first dates!
Christmas
122018 Christmas markets at Vomero in Naples: many suggestive stalls and Christmas decorations
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.
13Christmas 2018 at Edenlandia in Naples with shows and the house of Santa Claus
From 24 November 2018, Christmas also arrives at Edenlandia in Naples which will show off its Christmas look with many warm lights and Christmas songs and shows. From 7 to 26 December Santa Claus will enter the park with his sleigh allowing those who want to enter his house and visit the toy factory.
142018 Christmas Markets at the Pietrarsa Museum 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.
152018 Christmas Markets in the Castle of Limatola with the house of Santa Claus and much more
< The magic of the 2018 Christmas Markets at Limatola Castle with Santa's House, bagpipes, crafts, gastronomy and much more! This year too, the famous Christmas Markets at the Limatola Castle could not be missed, which will start on November 9th and end on December 9th 2018, entertaining the thousands of visitors who come every year to experience the beautiful Christmas atmosphere that Breathe.
16Luci d'artista in Salerno 2018 / 2019: Santa Claus village, flea markets and Ferris wheel
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.
172018 Emotional Crib at the Monastery of Santa Chiara in Naples
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the release of the famous calendar conceived by Father Mariangelo de Cerqueto, Friar Indovino, a special nativity scene will be organized in Naples with the third edition of the "Emotional Nativity scene".
Other events
18Reggia Express 2018: the historic train for the Royal Palace of Caserta with departure from Naples
Also in 2018 Ferrovie dello Stato gave life to the Reggia Express initiative which allows you to reach the beautiful Royal Palace of Caserta from the center of Naples aboard a vintage train with Centoporte "and" Corbellini "wagons, ie carriages from the 30s. it's 50s.