Free events in Naples for the weekend, with guided tours, exhibitions, open museums and vintage parties!
The month of February begins and his first weekend brings with him many free events in Naples to participate in. In weekend of 5, 6 and 7 February 2016 there will also be various initiatives for the Carnival, which will end on Shrove Tuesday, as well as many cultural and entertainment events.
Guided tours to Rione Terra di Pozzuoli continue, to discover the fascinating Roman finds, while the i free museums with the #Domenicalmuseo initiative. You will also be able to discover a corner of the East with the encounters on the Japanese culture and, who can not help paying homage to Pino Daniele, can take part in the exhibition in his honor at the Auchan Shopping Center
In addition, many fun workshops to get ready for Carnival and an original vintage party in the style of the 20s and 50s.
You just have to find out all the free events in Naples for the weekend.
Museums and exhibitions
Napul'è… the places of Pino Daniele
La mostra gratuita dedicata a Pino Daniele è stata prorogata fino a fine febbraio e potremo, così, ancora ammirare i nostalgici scatti che mostrano la vita del nostro cantautore. Tra incontri celebri, come quello con Massimo Troisi, e scorci della Napoli da lui vissuta, scopriremo qualcosa in più sul bluesman napoletano.
When: until 29 February 2016
Where: Auchan Shopping Center Naples, Via Argine 380.
Further info inarticle on the exhibition.
museums for free
Even the first Sunday of the month allows us to visit the state museums of Naples for free thanks to the #Domenicalmuseo initiative. But also the monuments, parks, gardens, palaces and archaeological sites will be usable without paying, to let us know our historical and artistic heritage even more.
When: Sunday 7 February
Our article for thelist of open museums.
Guided tours to the Rione Terra
The ancient tabernae, the shops, the streets trampled by the Romans and many other historical finds can be admired with free guided tours to the Rione Terra di Pozzuoli. To make the visit unique, the support of multimedia and interactive installations, such as the latest generation virtual mapping.
When: until 27 March 2016, every weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: archaeological area of the Rione Terra
For more details, thearticle on visits to the Rione Terra.
Other events
Carnival at Sanità
It takes place every year and is one of the most popular social carnivals in Naples. Also this year there will be lots of music, colorful parades and debates on the social issues that most affect the area. But there will also be time to have fun with creative workshops, shows, entertainment and many activities for children.
When: the 5 February 2016
Where: in the Health district
More info in thearticle on the Carnival of Health.
Carnival workshops in the historic center
Second appointment with the workshops for children at the former Asilo Flangieri in which we will collaborate to create masks and decorations for the great Carnival parade scheduled for Shrove Tuesday. There will also be many other activities, such as musical ones and, especially the little ones, will learn the importance of redeveloping the areas of the center.
When: 6 laboratory February 2016 | February 9 fashion show
Where: former Asilo Filangieri, Vico Maffei 4
Our article for timetables and other info.
In our dedicated article, all the other fantastic events and parties for the 2016 Carnival in Naples.
The Empire of the Signs
An opportunity to learn many things about Japanese culture, thanks to the meetings at the Scugnizzo Liberato, Between film screenings, meetings, manga readings and workshops on origami, we will feel a little closer to this distant and fascinating Asian culture.
When: the 29 and 30 January and the 2, 4 and 5 February 2016
Where: at the Scugnizzo Liberato (building of the former Filangieri juvenile prison), Salita Pontecorvo 44
Further details in thearticle on the Empire of Signs.
Guys'n'Dolls
A vintage party in the style of the 20s and 50s to celebrate the Carnival in Naples in an original way. At the Posillipo Theater the swing will be danced with period dresses and ad hoc hairstyles and don't worry if you don't know how! Before the evening you can take free dance classes and have your hairdressers redo your look.
When: the 6 February 2016
Where: Posillipo Theater, via Posillipo 66
Further info inarticle about Guys'n'Dolls.
Carnival at the Hippodrome
Free admission for all on Sunday 7 February at the Agnano Hippodrome to celebrate the Carnival between pony rides and many games. Children can have fun with their new four-legged friends, doing the pignatta game and participating in many other surprising activities. There will be many free talk for all the different menus to choose from.
When: 7 February 2016
Where: Racecourse of Agnano, via Ruggiero
More details inarticle on the Carnival at the Hippodrome.
