See Sacred and Mysterious Naples 2025: art, faith, and mystery through tours, concerts, and nativity scenes.

A journey through art, spirituality, and memory to discover the most intimate and symbolic part of Naples. From November 4, 2025, to January 8, 2026 , the "See Sacred and Mysterious Naples and Come Back" festival returns , promoted by the Department of Tourism of the City of Naples and funded under the Campania Region's Cohesion Agreement . This multifaceted project combines guided tours, concerts, shows, and installations to restore the city's role as a crossroads of cultures, languages, and sensibilities.

The event is divided into four main sections: The Mysteries of Naples , Naples Sacred Music Festival 2025 , The Nativity and Christmas of Emotions , all with free admission until seats are filled.

The Mysteries of Naples: A Tour of Faith and Legend

From November 7th to December 28th , eight itineraries and thirty-two guided tours will invite residents and tourists to explore the city's sacred and mysterious sites: churches, convents, brotherhoods, and palaces that speak to Neapolitan spirituality. The initiative, curated by the Il Canto di Virgilio Foundation , includes meetings with artists, writers, and scholars, including Maurizio De Giovanni, Peppe Barra, Antonella Cilento, and Marino Niola.

Each tour, lasting approximately 90 minutes , will be enriched by live theatrical and musical performances. Among the most evocative stops:

• Il Museum Complex of the Archconfraternity of the Pilgrims (November 7-9) between art, faith and charity.
• La Church of San Nicola da Tolentino (November 14-16), first Lourdes sanctuary in Italy.
• La Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria , Holy Trinity at Anticaglia (November 21-23), in the heart of the Decumani.
• The path Paradise and Purgatory (November 28-30) between the heights of Via Foria and Moiariello.
• La Church of St. John the Baptist in Teduccio (5-7 December), with the mystery of the bell tower that rings by itself.
• The tour The dark serpent of Porta Capuana (12-14 December), between the Duomo and ancient temples.
• The path on Leopards in Fuorigrotta (December 19-21), dedicated to the mystery of his death.
• Il Cavone (December 26-28), among the underground water veins of a hidden Naples.

Reservations are free on eventbrite.it , open every Monday from 10 am for weekend events.

Naples Sacred Music Festival 2025

From November 4th to 29th , the Napoli Musica Sacra Festival , curated by Maestro Luigi Grima , will bring eight concerts to the city's most beautiful churches and historic venues. The festival offers a journey through the sacred musical repertoire of 16th- and 17th-century Naples, with performances by baroque ensembles and polyphonic choirs.

Among the most anticipated stages:

• Prologue to the Festival (November 4, Scarlatti Hall), tribute to Roberto De Simone.
• Odhecaton (November 14, San Gregorio Armeno).
• The Confraternity of Musicians (November 15, Saint Mary of Mercy).
• Discantus Orchestra and Vocalia Choir (November 16, Basilica of Carmine).
• Nova Ars Cantandi (November 22, Basilica of Gesù Nuovo).
• Scarlatti Baroque Sinfonietta (November 29, Santa Maria di Montesanto).

Entrance is free while seats last.

The Neapolitan Nativity Scene: The Nativity in Piazza Municipio

From December 5th to January 8th , Piazza Municipio will host La Natività , an imposing life-size nativity scene installation, designed by Maestro Vincenzo Capuano and created with the contribution of the Schools of the Masters of the Ancient Artisan Arts of Naples.

The work, inspired by the 18th-century tradition of the nativity scene, represents a tribute to Neapolitan nativity art and the deep connection between the city and its historic workshops, particularly those of San Gregorio Armeno . Located in the heart of Naples, between Palazzo San Giacomo, Castel Nuovo, and the port, the Nativity will be one of the symbols of Christmas 2025, uniting art, faith, and hope.

Christmas of Emotions: Music of the Heart

From December 8th to 30th , the Natale d'Emozioni festival , also curated by the Il Canto di Virgilio Foundation , will offer seven free-admission shows and concerts. Great artists and orchestras will accompany the city during the holidays with performances ranging from theater to sacred and popular music.

Among the scheduled events:

• 8th December: By my hand di Maurizio De Giovanni (The Pit and the Pendulum Theater) and One night and stars Choir of the City of Naples (Church of San Potito).
• 21th December: Silver Star di Carlo Faiello, with orchestra and solo voices (Church of Maria Santissima Desolata).
• 23th December: Christmas in Naples: Legends, Miracles, and Tales (Basilica of Santa Lucia a Mare).
• 25th December: Christmas Concert since Cathedral of Naples, with choir and symphony orchestra of the Cantori di Posillipo.
• 26th December: That I die looking at you di Raphael Converso (Church of Sant'Anna alle Paludi).
• 30th December: The vocal spirituality of 700th-century Neapolitan music (Scarlatti Hall, Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella).

For the complete program, see the complete program.

Information and infopoint

The Naples City Council's tourist information points will be open every day from 10:00 to 19:00 at the Molo Angioino, Piazza del Gesù, Via Cesario Console, and Via Morghen locations , with a mobile information point active on weekends in the main tourist areas.

For a complete calendar of events, updates, and reservations, visit the official website www.comune.napoli.it and the social media pages @turismonapoli.