Events in Naples today, August 3, 2026: What to do in the city

Monday 3 August 2026 opens with a day full of cultural events in Naples and surrounding areas. From open-air theater, music festivals, traditional Campania festivals, and contemporary art exhibitions, the first Monday in August offers something for everyone. From free events at city monuments to festivals in the region's villages, here's a complete guide to today's events.

Castel Nuovo Tetralogy: Theater with Peppe Lanzetta at the Maschio Angioino

📍 Location: Monumental courtyard of Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino), via Vittorio Emanuele III
📅 Date and time: Monday, August 3, 2026, 21:00 PM
💰 Entrance: free while seats last
🔗 Reservation: Not required; early arrival recommended. Info: ufficiostampaquartieridellarte@gmail.com

The review continues Theater and Dance at the Castle, part of the Summer in Naples 2026 program, with ten evenings of performances in the monumental courtyard of Castel Nuovo. Tonight the Tetralogy of Castel Nuovo, a project of the Teatro Stabile delle Arti Medioevali which brings on stage four short texts written by Gian Maria Cervo e Peppe LanzettaThe lyrics give voice and body to the souls—real and metaphorical—that have crossed the history of the Maschio Angioino and Piazza Municipio over the centuries.

The direction is signed by Gian Maria Cervo himself together with Riccardo Ciccarelli, who will be on stage alongside Peppe Lanzetta, Eugenio Castaldo e Angel ItaliaA rare opportunity to attend a theater that engages directly with the architecture and memory of the castle that houses it. The Maschio Angioino, built in the 13th century by Charles I of Anjou, itself becomes the protagonist of the narrative, blending medieval history with contemporary sensibility.

The festival, promoted and funded by the City of Naples as part of the public call for proposals "Cultura Napoli 2026," will continue until August 8th with a program ranging from contemporary dance to song-theater, stand-up comedy, and video art. All performances begin at 21:00 PM with free admission.

Tribucstock Festiwild: grand finale in Palma Campania

📍 Location: Pineta Tribucchi, Palma Campania (NA)
📅 Date and time: Monday, August 3, 2026, all day
💰 Entrance: for a fee (prices vary depending on the chosen formula)
🔗 Reservation: Tickets available on the official website and at the festival box office

The seventh edition of the Tribucstock Festiwild, the music festival with a campsite nestled in the Tribucchi Pine Forest in Palma Campania. After the intense evenings of Friday, July 31st, Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd, the festival bids farewell to the public with a final day of music, nature, and socializing. This format combines the essence of an independent festival with the experience of open-air camping, just a few kilometers from the center of Naples.

Over the years, the Tribucstock Festiwild has established itself as one of the most anticipated summer events in Campania for lovers of live music in natural settings. The Tribucchi Pine Forest offers an ideal backdrop: centuries-old trees, shaded areas, and camping spaces allow you to fully immerse yourself in the festival, far from the chaos of the city. For those seeking a different experience than the usual city concert, it's the perfect opportunity to cap off the long weekend with a final day of live music and sharing.

Fiordilatte FiorDiFesta: The 46th Fiordilatte Festival in Agerola

📍 Location: Agerola, Pianillo hamlet (NA)
📅 Date and time: Until August 4, 2026. Today: stand opens at 19:30 PM, concert at 21:30 PM
💰 Entrance: free; you pay for what you consume
🔗 Reservation: not required for entry

The event continues in Agerola 46th edition of Fiordilatte FiorDiFesta, the historic festival dedicated to the Fiordilatte of Agerola and typical local products. Tonight, Monday, August 3, the food stands will open at 19:30 PM, followed by a concert at 21:30 PM. Rosario Miraggio, one of the most beloved voices on the Neapolitan neomelodic scene. An event combining quality food and wine and live music in the heart of the Lattari Mountains.

Agerola Fiordilatte is a nationally recognized cheese specialty: a pear-shaped stretched curd cheese made with whole cow's milk from the Lattari Mountains. Its sweet, delicate flavor, combined with its soft, supple texture, makes it a unique product in the Campania dairy scene. During the festival, in addition to classic fiordilatte, visitors can sample braids, nodini, bocconcini, and other specialties freshly prepared by local dairies.

The event will conclude on Tuesday, August 4th with a special evening: "Fiordilatte meets Slow Food Presidia," an exclusive menu celebrating the excellence of Campania's gastronomic tradition. It will be preceded at 17:00 PM by a conference dedicated to the region's iconic product. For those seeking a tasteful day trip, Agerola is about an hour's drive from Naples and can also be reached by public transportation from the Sorrento Peninsula.

Nolan's 70mm Odyssey: Final Week at the Metropolitan Cinema

📍 Location: Metropolitan Cinema, Via Chiaia 155, Naples
📅 Date and time: Screenings until August 9, 2026 (times vary, see website)
💰 Entrance: from €9 · reduced €7
🔗 Reservation: tickets on cinema-metropolitan.it and at the cinema box office

Last week to see Odyssey, the highly anticipated film by Christopher Nolan, in the special screening in format 70 mm at the Metropolitan Cinema in Naples. The Metropolitan is the only cinema in Southern Italy equipped to project the film in the format desired by the British director, who shot the entire film with IMAX cameras and 70mm film to offer an uncompromising visual experience.

Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Odyssey is one of the most ambitious projects of 2026: a stellar cast that includes Matt Damon in the guise of Odysseus, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o e Robert PattinsonThe filming, which took place on real locations in Sicily, Greece, and Morocco, offers a visual epic that only a 70mm projection can fully convey. The screening in this format ends August 9th: this is the last chance for cinephiles to see the film as Nolan intended.

Current exhibitions: OBEY, Isgrò, Crumb, and the big summer shows

August is the ideal month to visit the major exhibitions that bring Naples' museums and exhibition spaces to life. Here are the main exhibitions currently underway in the city:

OBEY: Power to the Peaceful Galleries of Italy (via Toledo 177). Until September 6, 2026. The first major Italian retrospective dedicated to Shepard Fairey, the American street artist known worldwide for Barack Obama's "Hope" poster and the OBEY brand. Over two hundred works, including posters, silkscreens, installations, and murals, span thirty years of visual activism. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-19:00. Full price ticket €10, reduced €8.

I sing Naples di Emilio Isgrò al Museum and Real Bosco di Capodimonte (Via Miano 2). Until September 29, 2026. The master of "erasure" presents a body of previously unseen works in dialogue with the city of Naples: his famous erasures engage with Neapolitan artistic and cultural tradition in an exhibition spanning rooms 81, 83, and 84 on the second floor. Tickets included in the museum admission price (€12 full price).

Robert Crumb. Bad Thoughts al Maschio Angioino (Via Vittorio Emanuele III). Until August 31, 2026. The first Italian exhibition entirely dedicated to the master of American underground comics, with over one hundred original works, including panels, illustrations, and sketchbooks. A journey into Crumb's satirical and grotesque universe, from his iconic album covers to cult characters like Fritz the Cat. Admission €5.

Maria Lai. To be is to weave al Mother Museum (Via Settembrini 79). A retrospective that traces the Sardinian artist's sixty-year career, featuring threads, canvases, sewn books, and installations that intertwine personal memory and collective identity. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-19:30, Sunday 10:00-20:00. Tickets €8, concessions €4.

Open-Air Cinema: Arena al Poggio and Contemporary Naples

📍 Places: Poggio Park (Aminei Hills) and Villa Floridiana (Vomero)
📅 Date and time: Evening screenings starting at approximately 21:00 PM
💰 Entrance: free in both locations
🔗 Reservation: Not required; early arrival recommended

The summer of great cinema under the stars continues. Until August 10th, the Park of the Poggio at the Aminei Hills hosts Arena al Poggio – Films under the stars, with a selection of films set in Naples and Southern Italy and meetings with protagonists of Italian cinema such as Fortunato Cerlino, Giovanni Esposito e Mariano Rigillo. At the same time, at Floridiana continues Contemporary Naples (until September 17th), with a series dedicated to the new Neapolitan cinema: films such as “Nostalgia” and “Comandante” are on the programme with the participation of directors and actors including Edoardo De Angelis and Manetti BrosBefore the screenings, at 19:30 pm, there will be a free guided tour of the Duca di Martina Ceramics Museum.

Festivals of the day

Today, Monday, August 3rd, several festivals are taking place in Campania. Here are three events not to be missed:

Riavulillo festival, Vico Equense (NA)

📍 Location: Arola district, Vico Equense (NA)
📅 Date: From August 2nd to 4th 2026, from 19:30 PM
💰 Entrance: free; you pay for what you use

Second evening of the Sagra del Riavulillo In the Arola district of Vico Equense. "Riavulillo" is a local grilled cheese, a specialty of the Sorrento Peninsula's cheesemaking tradition. When grilled directly, the cheese takes on a slightly crunchy exterior and a soft, stringy center, releasing smoky aromas that pair perfectly with the local wine. The festival also features other traditional Sorrento dishes, accompanied by folk music and dancing in the square.

Casereccio Festival, Caianello (CE)

📍 Location: Caianello (CE)
📅 Date: From July 31 to August 3, 2026 — today is the last day
💰 Entrance: Free

Last evening of the 43rd edition of the Casereccio Festival, one of the longest-running folklore festivals in the Upper Caserta area. "Casereccio" is homemade bread made according to ancient peasant recipes, baked in a wood-fired oven and served with typical local products. The festival is also an opportunity to discover the area's musical and folk traditions, with groups performing traditional Campanian peasant songs and dances. Caianello is about a 50-minute drive from Naples, on the A1 motorway towards Rome.

Illuminations of San Domenico, Praiano (SA)

📍 Location: Convent of Santa Maria a Castro, Praiano (SA)
📅 Date: From 1 to 4 August 2026
💰 Entrance: Free

In the splendid setting of the Amalfi Coast, continues the Luminaria of San Domenico, one of the most evocative religious festivals in the area. The event takes its name from the thousands of candles that illuminate the path that leads from the village of Praiano up to the Convent of Santa Maria a Castro, an ancient Dominican hermitage perched high above the sea. The evening procession, accompanied by sacred chants and prayers, offers a moving light show, with the Amalfi Coast sea as a backdrop to the flames that mark the path. This event combines spirituality, tradition, and landscape in a one-of-a-kind experience. Praiano can be reached by car from Naples in about an hour and a half, taking the A3 motorway to Castellammare di Stabia and continuing along the SS163 Amalfitana.

See Naples in the summer and then return: free tours of the city

📍 Location: Various locations in the historic center of Naples
📅 Date and time: Until October 4, 2026, variable hours (reservations required)
💰 Entrance: Free
🔗 Reservation: on the official channels of the Municipality of Naples

The program continues in August See Naples in the summer and then come back, the Municipality's initiative offering free guided tours to discover the city's most fascinating sites. From the catacombs to hidden cloisters, from underground passages to panoramic terraces, the tours are led by expert guides who share stories, anecdotes, and curiosities. The complete program and booking information are available on the City of Naples website. Space is limited: advance booking is recommended.