N'Arte Christmas Festival, free events in Vomero with music, exhibitions and workshops

From 21 to 27 December 2024, Naples dresses up in magic with the N'Arte Christmas Festival, a free event that will transform Largo San Martino al Vomero into an authentic Christmas village. Promoted by Silvia Ruotolo Foundation non-profit organization, which is actively involved in promoting social and cultural initiatives in the neighborhood Vomero, creating opportunities for inclusion and valorization of the territory., together with the social promotion association N'Arte, Aloha Eventi and Stragency, the festival celebrates inclusion, solidarity and valorization of the territory, offering concerts, exhibitions, fashion shows, creative workshops and a selection of local gastronomic excellences.

A rich program of free events

The beating heart of the festival will be the Christmas Village, set up in the square of the Certosa di San Martino. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in a week of unmissable events, including:

• Concerts by emerging artists and tributes to musical icons like Pino Daniele.
• Fashion shows, such as “Women for Naples”, curated by Atelier Vanitas.
• Creative workshops for children, with activities such as writing letters to Santa Claus and bubble shows.
• Exhibitions of emerging artists, photography contests and vintage markets.
• Happenings and fundraisers, like “In the Heart of the Night”, dedicated to road victims.

The gastronomy of the territory is the protagonist

The festival also celebrates local culinary excellence with food and wine stalls offering specialities from renowned restaurants such as Ciro in Mergellina, Tandem Ragù e Notary Crunchy Corner. An opportunity to discover the authentic flavors of Naples.

Program details

Saturday December 21

• 18:00 Inauguration of N'ARTE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL and switching on of Christmas lights
• Presentation of the work “MARADONA” by Domenico Sepe
• Live music and happenings curated by N'Arte and Mercol&Mix

Sunday December 22

• 11:00 Workshops for children and presentation of the photographic contest “Scatta Napoli”
• 19:00 “Women for Naples” fashion show and happening by Jungle Agribar
• Live music by young artists

Monday December 23

• 11:00 Workshops for children, “Bring your letter to Santa Claus”
• 18:00 Hanging Toy: Donation for Children
• Happenings and live music

Tuesday 24 December

• 11:00 Christmas Eve Breakfast with Mandolin Show
• Suspended Toy: Game Delivery
• 12:30 Eve brunch
• Happenings and live music

Wednesday, December 25

• 18:00 Homage to Pino Daniele “Sing Pino!”
• 20:00 Bingo

Thursday December 26

• 11:00 Vintage market
• 18:00 Photo contest awards ceremony
• 19:00 “Silvia and Valeria’s Befana”
• 20:00 “In the Heart of the Night” Fundraiser
• Happenings and live music

Friday December 27

• 11:00 “Napoli Guitar Orchestra” Performance
• 12:00 Big Party Waiting for 2025
• Live music