September in Capri: Events at Museums and Archaeological Parks

The cultural program of the Museums and Archaeological Parks of Capri continues in September , with concerts, shows, conferences, and special openings linked to the bicentenary of the rediscovery of the Blue Grotto (1826-2026) . The month's calendar is packed with events at the Certosa di San Giacomo, Villa Jovis, and Villa Damecuta.

From Verdi's Il Trovatore to Sal Da Vinci 's concert , passing through Alessandro Preziosi with Memorie di Adriano: here is the complete calendar of September events on the blue island.

The program at a glance

• September 1th – The Troubadour at the Small Cloister of the Certosa di San Giacomo
• September 7th – Free evening opening of Villa Jovis for the Feast of the Madonna della Libera
• September 10th Sal Da Vinci Concert at the Chiostro Grande, Pamina Chauveau Swing Quintette at Villa Damecuta
• September 11th – Chroma on Stage at the Chiostro Piccolo
• September 17th – Alessandro Preziosi in Memoirs of Hadrian
• September 26th – Festival The Myth and Other Wonders with The Myth and the Cave
• 26 and 27 September – European Heritage Days 2026

Theater and shows

The month opens on September 1st with Il Trovatore , the Verdi drama proposed by Capridrama with the patronage of the City of Capri, on stage at the Chiostro Piccolo of the Certosa di San Giacomo.

On September 11th , the Chiostro Piccolo hosts Chroma on Stage , as part of the City of Capri's program.

Alessandro Preziosi arrives at the Chiostro Grande on September 17th with Memorie di Adriano , one of the most anticipated events of the month.

On September 19th, music returns to the Chiostro Piccolo with the concert organized by Pascal Vicedomini.

concerts

Music takes center stage on September 10th , with two evening events: the concert by Sal Da Vinci , organized by the City of Capri in the Chiostro Grande of the Certosa di San Giacomo, and the concert by the Pamina Chauveau Swing Quintette at Villa Damecuta, as part of the Azzurra Anacapri festival.

Meetings and conferences

There will be plenty of space for in-depth analysis related to the exhibition The Myth of Capri . On September 15 , Professor Fabrizio Slavazzi and Dr. Cristiana Ruggini will hold a conference on "The Blue Grotto in Capri and the Grotto of Tiberius in Sperlonga ."

On September 18, Dr. Luciana Arbace will guide the public through the ceramic masterpieces preserved in Neapolitan museums with "Beyond the Blue . " Two free evening openings at the Certosa di San Giacomo will be held for the occasion.

Current exhibitions at the Certosa

Throughout the month, the exhibitions at the Certosa di San Giacomo , included in the entrance ticket, are open to visitors: The Myth of Capri. Two Hundred Years after the Discovery of the Blue Grotto , curated by Massimo Osanna and Luca Di Franco; You Are an Island , the glass paintings by Roberto di Alicudi in the Chapel of San Bruno, open until September 8th; the photography exhibition by Luigi Spina on the Roman Nymphaeum of the Blue Grotto, curated with director Luca Di Franco; and the 18th edition of the Capri Photography Festival , curated by Denis Curti, held in the Chiostro Piccolo.

Special openings and European Heritage Days

On September 7th , on the occasion of the Feast of the Madonna della Libera , Villa Jovis will open exceptionally in the evening with free admission , to admire the archaeological site and its new lighting in an evocative setting.

The month closes with the European Heritage Days 2026 , on 26 and 27 September , the most important European event dedicated to the valorization of cultural heritage, with initiatives to get to know the island.

How to participate

To experience the Museums' initiatives throughout the year, there is the annual pass , which allows unlimited entry to Villa Jovis, Certosa di San Giacomo and Casa Rossa , as well as access to temporary exhibitions.

Updates on events and activities on the official channels of the Capri Museums and on the Musei Italiani app.

FAQ

Where are the September events taking place in Capri?

The meetings are held at the sites of the Museums and Archaeological Parks of Capri : the Certosa di San Giacomo (Small Cloister and Large Cloister), Villa Jovis and Villa Damecuta in Anacapri.

What exhibitions can be visited at the Certosa di San Giacomo?

The Myth of Capri , You Are an Island by Roberto di Alicudi (until September 8), Luigi Spina's photography exhibition on the Roman Nymphaeum of the Blue Grotto and the 18th edition of the Capri Photography Festival are all currently on display, all included in the entrance ticket.

Are there free evening openings in September?

Yes: Villa Jovis opens free of charge in the evening on September 7th for the Feast of the Madonna della Libera, and two free evening openings of the Certosa are planned on September 18th for the Oltre l'azzurro meeting.