"Sentimento": Avion Travel and the Scarlatti Orchestra in Caivano

Caivano is preparing for an evening of live music with one of the most anticipated autumn events in the northern Naples area. On Thursday, October 1, 2026 , at 8:30 pm , the Town Hall Courtyard will host the concert "Sentimento ," featuring Avion Travel and the Nuova Orchestra Scarlatti . Admission is free and no reservations are required.

The title is no coincidence: "Sentimento" is the song with which Avion Travel won the Sanremo Music Festival 2000. In this version, the band meets a classical orchestra, in a program that combines singer-songwriter music , theater, and original symphonic arrangements . An evening designed for a wide audience, not just classical music lovers.

The “Sentimento” concert in the Town Hall Courtyard

The Caivano event is among the most anticipated in the "Fiori musicali" series. The Avion Travel group and the orchestra alternate on stage , performing symphonic renditions of some of the band's most beloved songs. The announced program ranges from "Dormi e sogna" to "Sentimento ," the piece that symbolizes their history.

The concert will be held in the courtyard of Caivano's Town Hall , an open space that has hosted the same series' summer concerts in recent months. The concert starts at 8:30 PM , with free admission subject to availability. Those arriving from Naples can reach Caivano by car or by public transport to the northern part of the city.

Who are Avion Travel?

Avion Travel was formed in Caserta in 1980 and is one of the most refined acts on the Italian music scene. Their career has blended singer-songwriter music , jazz , theater , and film , and they have also toured internationally. Their victory at Sanremo 2000 with "Sentimento" brought them to a wider audience, without losing their experimental flair.

The connection with the Neapolitan tradition is profound, as the history of the great Neapolitan song tells . On the Caivano stage, the band performs its best-known songs in a new guise, designed specifically for the orchestral format.

The New Scarlatti Orchestra and conductor Angelo Valori

Alongside Avion Travel is the Nuova Orchestra Scarlatti , a Neapolitan group that has been active for decades and is long committed to bringing music to the neighborhoods. For this occasion, Angelo Valori , musician and conductor who has also written the orchestral versions of the band's songs, takes the stage.

Valori is a versatile figure, at ease with avant-garde , jazz , and Mediterranean sounds. The result is a dialogue between classical and pop , with the orchestra not simply providing a backdrop but entering the songs and transforming them.

"Musical Flowers": The MIC's festival in the suburbs

The Caivano concert is part of "Fiori musicali ," the Nuova Orchestra Scarlatti project promoted and supported by the Ministry of Culture . The program spans Caivano , Secondigliano, and Scampia , with concerts, workshops, and activities for schools. The stated goal is urban regeneration through culture, with free events.

The festival doesn't end on October 1st and continues until Christmas . After Caivano, other events are scheduled, including Secondigliano and the Piscinola-Scampia station on Metro Line 1. Those looking for other ideas for leisure activities can consult the guide to concerts and events in Naples , while the summer concerts of the same festival are described in the article on Fiori Musicali in Scampia, Secondigliano, and Caivano.

Practical information: when, where and how much it costs

The "Sentimento" concert will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026 , at 8:30 p.m. in the courtyard of the Caivano Town Hall , in the province of Naples . Admission is free ; reservations are not required, so it's best to arrive early to secure a seat. For any organizational changes , please check the official channels of the Nuova Orchestra Scarlatti and the event page.

Those traveling by car should expect evening traffic to the northern part of Naples. Those arriving from outside the city can park near the Town Hall and walk to the courtyard. The capacity is that of an outdoor space , so changes may occur in case of inclement weather: it's best to check before you leave.

FAQ about the Caivano concert

When will the Avion Travel concert be held in Caivano?

The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026 , starting at 8:30 pm . This is a unique date, part of the "Fiori musicali" series.

Is the concert free?

Yes, admission is completely free . There 's no need to buy tickets or make a reservation.

Where exactly does it take place?

In the courtyard of the Caivano Town Hall , in the province of Naples. It's an outdoor space already used for the summer concerts of the same festival.

Who conducts the New Scarlatti Orchestra?

Angelo Valori , who also created the orchestral versions of Avion Travel's songs, takes the podium . Alongside him, on stage, are Avion Travel and the orchestra's musicians.

What do you listen to during the evening?

The program combines singer-songwriter and classical music , with symphonic arrangements of songs like "Dormi e sogna" and "Sentimento ." Avion Travel alternates with the orchestra in a continuous exchange between pop and classical.

Sources: GiornaleNews and Napoli da Vivere.