Coca Cola Cup, Nutella Concert, Patata Fest in Naples 8 17 Weekend Tips and 18 May 2014

Eight tips to spend the weekend of 17 and 18 May in Naples. Unmissable events will take place: Coca Cola Cup, Nutella concert, Patata Fest and many more!

Another weekend to spend in Naples ? All you have to do is choose the event that most fascinates you and begin your long, relaxing weekend.

Extraordinary events have been planned for May 17th and 18th: you can toast with your favorite beverage, enjoy delicious potato dishes, attend a Mika concert, marvel at the water features at the Mostra d'Oltremare, spend the weekend immersed in nature, and much more! There are so many events, so we've selected eight to help you with the difficult choice!

  Coca Cola Cup and Coca Cola Village

Coca Cola chooses Naples for the finals of its “Coca Cola Cup” event, a five-a-side football tournament dedicated to young students. For the occasion, the entire city is called to party, in fact, a Coca Cola village will be set up that will host multiple entertainments: sports fields and equipment, WII console, dietician, human table football and much more.

Date: 17 and 18 May 2014.
Address: between Via Caracciolo and the Rotonda Diaz.
More info: complete article on the Coca Cola Cup | info on the Coca Cola Village

  Nutella concert with Mika

Nutella has also chosen our city, but this time the event will take place in Piazza del Plebiscito. The Ferrero spreadable cream festival is completely free and offers residents a kick-ass music program ! Almamegretta, Simona Molinari, James Senese & Napoli Centrale, Arisa, Giuliano Palma, and Mika will take to the stage!

Date: 18 May 2014
Address: piazza del Plebiscito.
Hours: 16:00 to 21:30.
More info: complete article on the Nutella concert.

   Wine & TheVespa

The wine event , Wine&Thecity, comes to Naples from May 20th to 24th, 2014. Before this event, dedicated to lovers of the nectar of Bacchus, on Saturday and Sunday you can take part in Wine&TheVespa, the first Vespa tour immersed in the hills and vineyards of Posillipo. This special tour will take place not only this weekend, but also next weekend (May 24th and 25th).

When: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May; Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May 2014
Orari: 10:00/12:30 – 16:00/18:30
Pick-up and Drop-off: Piazza Trieste and Trento
Participation fee: € 30,00
More information: full article Wine & Thecity.

  Potato Fest, the potato festival

The Pro Loco Cimitile is organizing this gastronomic event, which focuses on potato-based dishes . Visitors will be able to taste and purchase typical Campanian agricultural and food products on display, as well as purchase them at special stands. The festival will take place in Cimitile's main square, "Piazza Conte Filo della Torre."

When: from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 May 2014.
Where: Municipality of Cimitile - Piazza Conte Filo della Torre.
Timetable: starting at 20.00.
More information: complete article on the Patata Fest.

  Island of the Passions, fountain show

This weekend, like every day, the Mostra d'Oltremare, now known as the Island of Passions, opens to the public at a price of €1. Special weekend shows are also available, such as the mesmerizing water displays and colors of the Esedra Fountain . The "WATER GAMES & MUSIC" show will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 12:30 pm and 9:30 pm.

When: 17 May 2014
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare
Time: from the 9.30 24.00
Price: 1 euro, daily admission
More information: full article on the island of the Passions.

  Bang Villa Floridiana aperitif

On Sunday, May 18th, starting at 6:00 PM, you can join the fantastic aperitivo organized by Absoultely Bang at Villa Floridiana. To register, simply email info@bangguerrilla.com.

When: 18 May 2014
Where: Villa Floridiana
Timetable: from 18.00 to midnight
Price: 10 € with drink
More information: full article Aperitif Bang.

  The Night of Museums 2014

Museum Night returns to Naples . On Saturday, May 17th, and Sunday, May 18th, the museums will remain open until midnight! Neapolitans will be able to spend an evening immersed in our city's cultural heritage, but obviously not all museums are participating in this special initiative.

To consult the list of places to visit until late at night and for further information, such as prices, we refer you to the complete article on The Night of Museums in Naples.

  WWF Oasis Day

We conclude this weekend's eighth event with a nature-focused experience . On the occasion of WWF's Oasis Day, the Tenuta Astroni in Naples welcomes the public with a rich program: trails, stories, workshops (like Origami), and much more!

When: Sunday 18 May 2014
Where: "Astrater Crater" Nature Reserve, Via Agnano ai Astroni, 468
More information: full article Day WWF Oasis at the Tenuta Astroni.

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