Looking for free events in Naples? Here are our tips to spend the Neapolitan weekend among exhibitions, festivals, walks and concerts!
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Il weekend of 24, 25 and 26 July 2015 it will be full of interesting events, suitable both for those who prefer cultural initiatives and for those who love music, festivals and parties.
You can also combine more passions, for example with the show on Pink Floyd. In Pompeii, an opportunity to relive the moments of the historic concert at the amphitheater, admiring unpublished photographs taken during, before and after the performance.
At the PAN there will be an exhibition for the centenary of the birth of Monicelli, while in the historic center you can admire the works handmade by artisans from Campania.
Those who prefer to immerse themselves in the festivals, which are increasingly numerous in the summer, can "cool off" at the Chiena between fun buckets of water or taste a bit of Bavaria a la Bavarian holiday of Visciano.
Furthermore also jazz concerts and pop and interesting tips on picnics and relaxing walks.
You just have to choose!
Exhibitions
Show on Pink Floyd
At Palazzo De Fusco in Pompeii, a striking photographic exhibition with 250 shots, of which many unreleased, which reveal the behind the scenes and moments of relaxation of the historic concert Live at Pompeii by Pink Floyd. The photos come from the archive of Adrian Maben, the director who filmed the performance that became a cult.
When: until the 31 July 2015
Where: Palazzo De Fusco City Museum, Piazza Bartolo Longo Pompeii
Ticket price: free entry
Schedule: from 8.00 am to 20.00 pm
More info in our article on the exhibition
Exhibition on Mario Monicelli
A hundred years after the birth of the director, the PAN he decided to pay homage to Mario Monicelli with an exhibition in his honor. They will be exhibited 80 fotografie that will retrace his film career and everything will be joined by the illustrations of the historical companion, Chiara Rapaccini (aka Rap).
When: until 1 August 2015
Where: PAN - Palazzo delle Arti in Naples, via dei Mille 60
Timetables: Monday and Wednesday to Saturday from 9.30 to 19.30 | Sunday from 9.30 to 14.30
Further details in the article on exhibition on Mario Monicelli
Exhibition on craftsmanship of excellence
The exhibition continues in the evocative church of San Biagio in the historic center. You will be able to admire originals handmade products from Neapolitan and Campania artisans, fabric paintings, works, clay works, ceramic mosaics and much more.
When: until 26 July 2015
Where: church of San Biagio Maggiore, Via San Gregorio Armeno 35 / 39, 80138
Schedule:
- Monday: from 16: 00 to 19: 00
- Tuesday to Saturday: from 10: 00 to 19: 00
- Sunday: from 10: 00 to 13: 00
Information: Exhibition Market Facebook page
More information in the article on handicraft exhibition
Show on Dante
On display now for months, the works of Benedetto Robazza on Dante's songs are organized in an exhibition at the Villa Comunale in Sorrento. I'm 18 marble slabs representing theInferno of Dante, strategically positioned in front of the Gulf of Naples, which in contrast represents Paradise. An exhibition that has also been very successful in other cities of Italy and even in China.
When: until the 31 August 2015
Where: Villa Comunale di Sorrento
Schedule: 10:00 am - 22:00 am
To find out more info, our article on show on Dante
Festivals and parties
Feast of St. Anne at the Petraio
Among the free events in Naples, even fun and gastronomy in a party in the city. In Naples, more precisely in Borgo del Petraio we will celebrate Sant'Anna with music, flavors e stories. Between steps of Argentine tango, Neapolitan puppets and lots of good food, you will spend a lively and entertaining evening at Vomero.
When: July 26 2015
Where: Largo del Petraio and adjacent stairways
Schedule: 19:00 am - 24:00 am
Information: Facebook page
More details on Feast of St. Anne at the Petraio
'In Chiena
The appointments with the famous continue Water Festival of the municipality of Campagna. Thanks to the artificial deviation of the Tenza river, you can have fun with many activities in which the protagonist will be water. With the "bucketful"We will throw the water on us in a bathing suit, during the" Walks "we will walk the streets with water to the ankles and in the"Midnight's fish"You will participate in numerous events including games, music and gastronomy.
When: until 17 August 2015, every Saturday and Sunday
Where: City of Campagna (SA)
Schedule:
- Saturday: "Walks" from 15: 00 to 16: 00
- Sunday: "Walks" from 12: 00 to 13: 00 | "Secchiate" from 15: 00 to 16: 00
- In the 16 and 17 August days the traditional "Midnight's Night" will take place
More details on the program, on the official website of the Proloco Campagna
For more info, ours article on the Chiena
Bavarian festival and pork festival
A bit of Bavaria arrives in Campania, thanks to the Bavarian festival of Visciano. Between sauerkraut, rotewurst, pork knuckle, kartoffen, pretzels and of course rivers of beer, you can fully experience the typical atmosphere of Bavarian clubs and have fun with the music, dances and gadgets as gifts.
When: from 25 to 29 July 2015
Where: Visciano (NA)
Information: 3271194640
More information in our in-depth article
Festival of piennolo tomato
The most famous tomato in the region, also called spongillo, will be the protagonist of a festival full of tasty dishes. Between pasta with tomato, pizzas, Caprese salad and many other delicacies, we will discover one of the delicacies of our territory.
Among the guests, the Made in Sud Duo x Duo, Monica Sarnelli and the emerging Metropolitan Folk group.
When: from 24 to 26 July 2015
Schedule: by 19.00
Where: Piazzale dei Platani, Cercola
Info: 3387131285
Our article for the complete program of the festival
In our article, the others festivals in Campania for the weekend.
Music
Summer Festival
At the La Reggia outlet a summer festival with many free concerts of important international artists. The 26 July will be the turn of Bianca Atzei, with its 60s look.
For the occasion, i stores will be open until midnight to allow evening shopping in a more engaging environment.
When: until 2 August 2015. On 26 July Bianca Atzei
Where: outlet La Reggia, Marcianise
Schedule: 21.00
In our article, the complete program of concerts at the La Reggia outlet
Campania Blues Festival
Famous review dedicated to the blues that takes place every year between Naples, Benevento and Caserta. The concerts are free admission and you can enjoy the immersive music of talented artists.
The last appointment is on July 26 with Jason Ricci & The Band Kind, at the amphitheater of Santa Maria Capua Vetere.
When: July 26 2015
Where: amphitheater Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Information: 339 73398095
More details on the review in our article on Campania Blues Festival
Excursions to Naples and Campania
If you do not resist the scorching heat this week, take advantage of fresh and pleasant walks in some of the most beautiful Campania oasis. Between the Parco del Matese, Monte Terminio, the Park of the Grassano or even the nearest one Astroni Nature Reserve in Naples, you just have to choose where you prefer to relax.
