The best free events in Naples for the 2017 New Year including exhibitions, shows, music and the concert in Piazza Plebiscito!
You want to spend a New Year 2017 unforgettable a Napoli, but without spending too much? Then follow our advice on the best free events to start the new year in the best possible way, and also to end the old one perfectly.
Of course the flagship event will be the great concert in Piazza Plebiscito which i will follow fireworks on the waterfront and the outdoor disco. But also in Pozzuoli there will be a free concert in the square with Alex Britti on stage. In Ercolano, however, a concert in homage to Pino Daniele.
As for cultural events, you can visit the two crib art exhibitions in the city or the exhibition of the smaller cribs in the world.
But it does not end here because the appointments also include theatrical performances, alternative Christmas trees and much more.
Cultural events
Crib Art Exhibition in Castel dell'Ovo
An exhibition of Nativity scenes that are the result of the work of artisans selected by the Pro loco who organized the exhibition and that will allow you to admire real masterpieces by these Neapolitan masters.
When: up to 8 January 2017
Where: Castel dell'Ovo, Via Eldorado 3
More details in the article on crib exhibition.
Art in the window
Until January it will enhance the textile and goldsmith art of the artisans of Borgo Orefici and Borgo Sant'Eligio with works that will be visible in the windows of local traders.
When: until 6 January 2017
Where: piazza Mercato and Borgo Sant'Eligio, Naples
More details in the article onArt in the window.
Neighborhoods of life
A series of free shows in the theaters of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods to help children at risk to integrate into society. Musical and Shakespeare-inspired performances are planned at the end of the month.
When: up to 30 December 2016, various appointments
Where: theaters and associations of Naples
More details in the article on Neighborhoods of Life.
Music
New Year's Eve in Piazza Plebiscito and disco
As for every New Year, in Piazza Plebiscito the great concert, this time with artists like Clementino, Tiromancino and Stadio. After the show, everyone on the Lungomare for the fireworks and the open-air disco.
When: night between the 31 December 2016 and the 1 January 2017
Where: Piazza Plebiscito and Lungomare
In our article the program of the New Year's in Naples.
Concert for Pino Daniele
A tribute concert in memory of Pino Daniele will take place in the Miglio d'Oro Park in Herculaneum and his old friends artists such as Tony Esposito, Rino Zurzolo and Joe Amoruso will go on stage.
When: 30 December 2016
Where: Parco Miglio d'oro, Via Alessandro Rossi, Herculaneum (Na)
More information in the article on concert for Pino Daniele.
Alex Britti concert in Pozzuoli
The New Year in Pozzuoli will be enriched by the concert in the square of Alex Britti that will cheer everyone with his greatest hits. Following, DJ set and disco for the whole night.
When: 31 December 2016
Working hours:: from the 23.00
In our article the program of the New Year's Eve in Pozzuoli.
Concert in San Pietro a Majella
The Orchestra of the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella will perform in a New Year's concert on the music of J.Strauss, S.Mercadante, G. Verdi and N.Rota. Admission will be allowed while seats last.
When: 1 January 2017
Where: Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella, Via San Pietro a Majella 35
Further information in the article on concert in San Pietro a Majella.
Concert in Scampia
In the Fabrizio De Andrà Auditorium there will be a gospel music concert with the quartet of Marina Bruno in which the pillars of the spiritual tradition will be sung.
When: 1 January 2017
Where: at the Fabrizio De André Auditorium, Viale della Resistenza, 12 Sub-Fund
More details in the article on concert in Scampia.
Other events
Fireworks at the Castel dell'Ovo
Like every year, after the concert in Piazza del Plebiscito, we can all go on the promenade and be enraptured in front of the fireworks show. They will be shot at Castel dell'Ovo and will definitely leave you breathless.
When: 1 January 2017
Where: Castel dell'Ovo
Smaller cribs in the world
An exhibition has been set up in the historic center with the masterpieces of Don Antonio Esposito: the world's smallest cribs. One of the most surprising is that made of a hemp seed of 3 millimeters.
When: until February 2017
Where: headquarters of the “Progetto Sophia. Women towards beauty ”, via San Giovanni Maggiore Pignatelli 1b
More info in the piece on smaller cribs in the world.
Mimmo Paladino's Christmas tree
In the courtyard of the Foqus Association in the Spanish Quarters stands the original Christmas Tree by Mimmo Paladino, an alternative version of the traditional tree that marks the artist's return to Naples.
When: until mid-January 2017
Where: courtyard of the former convent of Montecalvario, in via Portacarrese n. 69
More details in the article onMimmo Paladino tree.
New Year's dip
Like any 1 January, the most daring can try their hand at the New Year's dive in the Gulf waters, this time at the Rotonda Diaz, at the foot of N'Albero.
When: 1 January 2017
Where: Round Diaz
More info in the article on New Year's dip.
Christmas markets in Naples
In all the municipalities of Naples continue the Christmas markets where you can find original objects and admire the creations of talented artisans.
When: until January 2017
Where: all the districts of Naples
In our article the details on markets in Naples.
Brindisi at the San Vincenzo Molo
In oldest pier in the city you can make a toast to the new year with the mayor de Magistris and other institutional personalities and visit the quay with a panoramic excursion.
When: 1 January 2017
Where: pier of San Vincenzo
More info in the article on toast to the San Vincenzo Pier.
Gloria Village
The Christmas Village Gloria is among the largest and most famous in Campania and always attracts many visitors, making the joy of the little ones with its elves and the many Christmas areas, such as the one with the snowmen.
