Museums, visits, street food, concerts, white nights and more with free events in Naples during the weekend from 5 to 7 May 2017!
In weekend from 5 to 7 May 2017 in Naples many will be free events among which you can choose to spend some fantastic days.
Between free museums, as every first Sunday of the month, the cultural and artistic initiatives of the May of the Monuments, free tours of Maggio Giovani and the Sky Art Festival, The Musicians of Caravaggio al Palazzo Zevallos, surely there will be something to choose for a day dedicated to culture.
If you prefer to dance to the rhythm of music, do not miss it White Night to the Health District, while for fans of Alice in Wonderland the flash mob in will be unmissable Piazza Plebiscito.
But there are still many events between the Street Food Festival, the Three Golf races, initiatives for Totò, Napoli Moda Design and more.
Cultural events
museums for free
On the first Sunday of May, as every month, there will be free museums in Naples and you can also visit fantastic exhibitions like the one of Picasso at the Museum of Capodimonte and Pompeii.
When: 7 May 2017
Where: State museums of Naples
Our article for thelist of free museums.
Sky Art Festival
The first major art festival organized by the Sky Arte channel and which includes many events, meetings, shows and concerts in various locations in Naples, including Villa Pignatelli, Palazzo Zevallos, Museo Madre and Rione Sanità.
When: from 5 to 7 May 2017
Where: various places in Naples
In our article the program of the Sky Art Festival.
May Youth
Maggio Giovani is the initiative of the local FAI Youth that provides guided tours for the boys in some locations including the University Anatomical Museum and the Gaetano Filangieri Civic Museum.
When: 5, 13 and 18 may 2017
Where: various locations in Naples
Other information inarticle on Maggio Giovani.
Show What do you say Totò?
At the Castel dell'Ovo continues the exhibition dedicated to Totò which was attended by hundreds of artists who exhibit their works, including sculptures, paintings, photographs and ceramic objects.
When: from April to 26 16 May 2017
Where: Castel dell'Ovo, Lungomare Caracciolo
More details in the piece on the exhibition What do you say Totò?
May of the Monuments
The events of the Maggio dei Monumenti, this year dedicated to Totò, are always very numerous. In fact, among the many initiatives there are also many exhibitions and visits in homage to the Prince of laughter, as well as shows, concerts, meetings and special events.
When: from the April 28 to the 4 June 2017
Where: various locations in Naples
Our article for the complete program of the May of Monuments.
The Musicians of Caravaggio
The Musicians of Caravaggio is the painting that can be admired at Palazzo Zevallos, on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Admission is free for this first weekend and will allow you to admire a masterpiece by our artist.
When: 6 from May to July 16 2017
Where: Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano, via Toledo 185
More details in the piece on I Musici di Caravaggio.
Guided tours of Palazzo San Giacomo
At Palazzo San Giacomo, home of the City of Naples, you can take guided tours to discover history and hundreds of rooms. Will be divided into views to the historical section and visits to the news section with a meeting with the mayor.
When: from 4 to 9 May 2017 (excluding 6 and 7)
Where: Palazzo San Giacomo, Piazza Municipio
The details in the article on guided tours of the Palazzo San Giacomo.
Pinocchio in the heart of Naples
Another exhibition tribute to Totò in which the originals are also exhibited Totocchi, works by Riccardo Dalisi that have the form of animated coffeemakers and well represent the bond that existed between Totò and Pinocchio.
When: from the April 8 to the 30 June 2017
Where: Hall of the Columns of the Monumental Complex of the SS.Annunziata, via Annunziata
Further details in the article on Pinocchio in the heart of Naples.
concerts
White Night at the Health District
As part of Benvenuti nel Rione Sanità, there will be the White Night as every year and the guests are among the most loved by Neapolitans, with Zulu of the 99 Posse and Jovine. Special participation of the Neapolitan DJ Tony Mr. Time Ponticiello.
When: 6 May 2017
Where: Rione Sanità
More info in the article on White Night at the Health District.
Classical music concert at the Zevallos Palace
The review of free concerts of classical music at the Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano are intended to make one spend nice lunch break to workers or visitors to the area. At the weekend, a tribute to Bruno Giordano.
When: from the 3 May to the 10 June 2017, various appointments
Where: Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano, via Toledo 185
Our article for the complete program of classical music concerts.
Other events
Flash mob Alice in Wonderland
To anticipate the Alice in Wonderland show at the Teatro San Carlo, there will be an original flash mob in Piazza del Plebiscito in which everyone can participate wearing a dress or even just an accessory that you remember the fairy tale Alice in Wonderland.
When: Saturday May 6 2017
Where: Piazza del Plebiscito
More info in the special on the flash mob.
Street Food Festival
In the shopping arcade in front of the Central Station of Piazza Garibaldi there will be a new Street Food Festival with Italian and international products. Among the novelties, the Japanese sushi prepared live.
When: from 5 to 7 May 2017
Where: Natural Shopping Center, Piazza Garibaldi - in front of the Central Station
More info in thearticle on the Street Food Festival.
Family Feast
On the waterfront of Naples will take place the Feast of Families with the presence of the Rainbow Families to underline the importance of each type of family. There will be andtwenty, workshops, meetings and entertainment for children to sensitize anyone who needs it.
When: 7 May 2017
Where: Lungomare Liberato and Rotonda Diaz
In our article the program of the Feast of Families.
Naples Fashion Design
The Napoli Moda Design will have as main headquarters Villa Pignatelli but the events will take place throughout the neighborhood and the godmother this year will be Simona Ventura. There will be the excellence of Neapolitan tailoring and many appointments in the design sector.
When: dat 3 at 14 May 2017
Where: Opening Villa Pignatelli, Riviera di Chiaia 200 and Chiaia District
Our article for the Naples Fashion Design program.
Planta Exhibition Market
"Planta, the garden and beyond" is the botanical garden exhibition market where you can admire them plants and flowers, even rare, and a section will be dedicated to craft companies that will sell food products of natural origin.
When: from 5 to 7 May 2017
Where: Botanical Garden, via Foria 223
Further details in thearticle on Planta.
Free Yoga at the Capodimonte Woods
To celebrate the 2017 World Day of Laughter, there will be one free yoga lesson of laughter al Wood of Capodimonte, dedicated to Totò.
When: 7 May 2017
Working hours:: From the 10.30 13.00
More info in the in-depth study on free yoga at the Bosco di Capodimonte.
Rolex Regatta Capri
The Three Gulfs regatta will leave at midnight in a picturesque setting in the bay of Santa Lucia and I will touch the Gulfs of Naples, Gaeta and Capri for an exciting race between more than 700 sailors.
When: from 5 to 13 May 2017
Where: Golfi of Naples, Gaeta and Capri
The regatta program in the article on Rolex Capri Sailing Week.
The faces of JR on the waterfront
On the Lungomare di Napoli comes the big one installation of the French street artist JR which will include all the portraits taken by the citizens, on the occasion of the Sky Arte Festival.
