Night of the Lampare 2025: Fishing, music, and tradition in Cetara

Among the most iconic events of the Campania summer, the Night of the Lampare a cetara returns in 2025 with his 48 edition, combining maritime tradition, local gastronomy, and live entertainment. The event is for Saturday August 2, with an evening that promises authentic emotions thanks to the suggestive night fishing of anchovies off the village, made even more fascinating by the historic lampare, the lights that attract the shoals of fish towards the fishermen's nets. On land, the celebration continues with typical dishes, folk music e videomapping.

The history of the Night of the Lampare

La Night of the Lampare It's not just a party, but an immersive experience in fishermen's life. On board the ferries prepared for the occasion, you can witness a real joke live anchovy fishing, observing the use of the features lampare: luminous instruments that attract fish to the surface. The ancient technique is still used today by Cetara fishermen, especially during periods established according to the moon phases, considered essential for obtaining abundant fishing.

At the same time, on the Madonnina pier, visitors will be able to enjoy culinary specialties based on blue fish, including the famous anchovy sauce, the symbolic product of the area. All accompanied by performances of folk music and artistic performances capable of involving all age groups.

Complete program of the 2025 edition

Also in 2025, the Night of the Lampare It presents itself as an event structured on three days, with activities that intertwine popular culture, show e gastronomy.

Thursday July 31th:

• Largo Marina, from 18.00:XNUMX pm: traditional games for children and families.
• Piazza San Francesco, 20.30:XNUMX pmCooking competition and live pouring of anchovy sauce with group tasting.
• Largo Marina, from 22.00:XNUMX pm: video mapping and concert of the “Figli del Vesuvio”.

Friday, August 1st:

• Main course, from 21.00 pm: parade in folk costumes with the Trumpeters and flag-wavers of the Monte Castello institution of Cava de' Tirreni.
• Largo Marina, from 22.00:XNUMX pm: video mapping and concert of “Radispina”.

Saturday August 2th:

• Molo Madonnina, from 20.00:XNUMX pm: ferry departure for fishing trips and tasting of local dishes.
• Largo Marina, from 22.00:XNUMX pm: videomapping and concert of Dadà with the show “Core in fabula”.

How to participate in the fishing trip?

To watch from the sea anchovy fishing trip, it will be necessary book a place on the ferries which start from Cetara pierThe experience is designed to provide an up-close look at the world of traditional fishing, offering a privileged perspective on the lampare fishing boats in action. The ferries are equipped with all safety measures and are operated in collaboration with local authorities and local associations.

For information and reservations, please contact the organizers directly at the following email address: forumgiovanicetara@hotmail.com.