The fun is guaranteed in the weekend from 22 to 25 April in Naples with exhibitions, guided tours, musicals, festivals and concerts!
Naples never ceases to amaze its inhabitants with all kinds of entertainment. In weekend from 22 to 25 April 2016 you will be spoiled for choice.
For those who want to spend the weekend in the name of culture we recommend the Pietrarsa Railway Exhibition where you can admire the evolution of trains and participate in the game-aperitif, the Mito and Nature Show with its historical exhibits, the Exhibition Market dedicated to science and nature and much more.
Do you want to taste great food? Don't miss the delicious street food at the “International Street Food Parade”, the 18th century theatricality of the Sagra delle Antiche Taverne and the Aperitif with the delicious fried pizza.
Do you love music? For you the Concert of the legendary Edoardo Bennato and the Antifascist Concert, a demonstration against abuse and violence.
Young people will surely come to the Comicon 2016, an event in which comics and videogames are king.
And for horse racing lovers on the Caracciolo seafront the Cavallo Varenno event will be held in Naples.
Let's see in detail the various events.
Cultural Events in Naples
BeBook Exchange of books
The first edition of BeBook will take place in Naples on 23 April 2016, an event organized under the patronage of Unicef. The purpose is to encourage the book collection to be allocated to three peripheral libraries.
An Apecar will be used for the collection, which will cross pre-established areas of Naples and a good Neapolitan coffee will be given in exchange for each book given away.
When: the April 23 2016
Where: Villa Comunale, Casina Pompeiana and other places in Naples
You will find more information inreference article.
Theatrical evening visits
The Italian Touring Club volunteers will be happy to accompany you in one evening theatrical visit discovering the history and artistic beauties of the Church of Saints Severino and Sossio.
The monumental complex also includes the ancient Benedictine Monastery, (seat of the State Archives since 1835) founded in the XNUMXth century, in which the Benedictines preserved the remains of San Severino and San Sossio found in the Castle of Miseno.
At the end of the guided tour you will be offered an aperitif and a snack. If you are interested, book the ticket in advance.
When: the April 23 2016
Where: Church of Saints Severino and Sossio, via Bartolomeo Capasso.
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Visit with aperitif-game in Pietrarsa
Al National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa you can spend a pleasant day observing the furnishings, wagons and objects that tell the evolution of the Neapolitan city.
Children can learn the evolutionary history of trains and participate in a game that will consist of find hidden objects and put them back in their place in the museum.
The visit also includes a delicious aperitif for adults based on bruschetta, sandwiches, orecchiette, side dishes and drinks, while children can enjoy a sandwich, a little cake and a drink.
When: the April 23 2016
Where: Museum of Pietrarsa, Traversa Pietrarsa
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Show market with Alberto Angela
Also this year the event "Collecting Nature" returns, at the Cloister of the Saints Marcellino and Festo, organized by the Museum Center of Natural and Physical Sciences of the Federico II University of Naples, in which some issues concerning nature and the sciences. For the occasion, educational workshops, simulations, guided tours, conferences with experts and three important exhibitions will be set up.
On 23 April theguest of honor will be Alberto Angela who will hold a conference entitled "Discovering the secrets and wonders of St. Peter".
When: the April 23 2016
Where: Cloister of the Saints Marcellino and Festo, Largo S. Marcellino n.10
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Walk in the Forest of Cuma
On April 25th there will be a walk in the Cuma Forest organized by the Associazione l'Orto Consapevole. A journey into nature where, with the help of Rosanna Camerlingo, you will be able to listen to the places surround you and make your voices vibrate with Focusing Voice. Visitors, accompanied by archaeologists from the Kyme Archaeological Group, will be able to visit the Temple of Isis. During the lunch break, only healthy foods will be offered in respect of the body and the territory and Dr. Istia will explain the importance of proper nutrition.
When: the April 25 2016
Where: Forest of Cuma, Pozzuoli
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Notre Dame of Paris
For musical lovers, at the Teatro Palapartenope in Naples, you can attend the Notre Dame de Paris. A unprecedented success due to the great talent of Riccardo Cocciante and Plamondon who composed all the texts and music for the stage realization. The show has been staged for 17 years and still today continues to have the same success in Italy and abroad.
Come and discover the sad story of Quasimodo, known as the Hunchback of Notre Dame, an ugly man but with a heart of gold who knew how to love in silence his beautiful gypsy Esmeralda until death.
When: from 21 to 24 April 2016
Where: Palapartenope Theater, via Corrado Barbagallo n.15
For info on musical schedules and prices, visit the our article!
Show Myth and Nature
Al National archeologic museum of Naples and at the same time in the Piazza Anfiteatro di Pompei, you can admire a artistic heritage of great value belonging to the Greek, magnogreci and roman artists.
It is 180 works including painted vases, silverware, statues, frescoes and votive terracottas.
How can you not appreciate the undisputed beauty of the amphorisk named "Blue Vase" obtained from the processing of cameo glass, or the slab recovered from the "Tomba del Tuttofare", or the beautiful gardens of the six domus of Pompeii?
When: from 22 to 25 April 2016
Where: National Archaeological Museum of Naples, Piazza Museo, n.19 Naples
Piazza Anfiteatro, Pompeii
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Food
International Street Food Parade
The International Street Food Parade will be held in the Centro Direzionale di Napoli, an event, with free entry, dedicated to street food, so loved by people. There will be numerous stands where you can taste Italian and international dishes, including Arabic cuisine and that of South America.
You will find everything from sweet to savory and there will certainly be areas where you can taste a glass of wine or a mug of beer. All accompanied by shows and music festivals.
When: from 21 to 24 April 2016
Where: Centro Direzionale
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Music
Edoardo Bennato concert
Al Teatro San Carlo a charity concert will be held in Naples. The great Neapolitan singer-songwriter Edoardo Bennato will go up on stage who, accompanied by the stable San Carlo orchestra, will propose some songs taken from his latest work “Ready to sail” and other taken from his vast repertoire so loved by sound fans.
Part of the proceeds from the concert will be delivered to Unicef for the realization of some projects in the world.
When: the April 22 2016
Where: San Carlo Theater, via San Carlo n.98 / F
All the info and prices of the Edoardo Bennato concert ondedicated article.
festivals
Festival of Ancient Taverns in Pozzuoli
We have reached the sixth edition of the Sagra delle Antiche Taverne, an event dedicated to the cuisine and the daily life of the 700s.
In the seven ancient trattorias that joined the event you can taste the typical menus of the time, with the aromas and flavors of Neapolitan cuisine, all accompanied by a location and costumed figures that will make you take a real leap in time.
But the party does not end here, on the street you will find musicians playing old instruments, dances of popular dances, street vendors and lots of street food.
When: from 23 to 25 April 2016
Where: State Institute for Environment and Agriculture "Giovanni Falcone", via Domiziana 150 Licola di Pozzuoli, (Na)
The details can be found inarticle on the festival!
Other events
Comicon
From 22 to 25 April, come to Comicon 2016, the comic fair which is anticipated every year by events, exhibitions and films. At the Mostra d'Oltremare Will be held the Gamecon, dedicated to videogames, where fans can compete in the pavilions set up for the occasion or watch the previews of the various manufacturers.
Fans of "The Walking Dead" and "Outcast" will be able to meet their interpreters and, for lovers of disguise, we remember the Cosplay competition which includes various prizes.
When: from 22 to 25 April 2016
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare, via JF Kennedy n.54 Naples
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Aperitif with fried pizzas
On 24 April 2016 at the Villa Medusa Occupata there will be an aperitif with fried pizza, considered the "pizza of the people" after the war.
The event, also suitable for vegans and vegetarians, will start in the late afternoon and last until late at night. You can enjoy a menu of bruschetta, fried pizzas and lots of good beer.
The aperitif will be accompanied by good music that will allow you to dance.
When: April 24 2016
Where: Villa Medusa Occupied, via Pozzuoli n.110
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Brunch at Arenile
What's better than celebrating the Liberation Day at the Arenile Spring Festival? From 12: 00 to 24: 00 you can listen to non-stop music thanks to artists who will perform for you, including Elio Foglia, Enzo Cipolletta b2b Mario Bianco, Almasonida and many others.
The event also includes craft markets, excellent food, entertainment and many activities suitable for people of all ages.
When: the April 25 2016
Where: Arenile di Bagnoli, via Coroglio 14 / b Naples
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Varenne horse in Naples
On the Caracciolo seafront you can admire the award-winning Varenne, a horse, now retired, famous for the speed with which he won the races and which gave him the nickname of "The Son of the wind".
The city of Naples wanted to dedicate a party to him to commemorate the three consecutive times in which he won the Agnano Grand Prix and for the occasion it will be possible to take photos with the champion. The horses that will participate in the next edition of the Grand Prix will also parade, among which we remember Rue Varenne Dany, worthy son of his father.
When: the April 24 2016
Where: via Caracciolo, at the Rotonda Diaz, Naples
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