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!
A new weekend to spend in the city of Napoli? All you have to do is choose the event that most fascinates you and start the long weekend of relaxation.
Extraordinary events have been organized for 17 and 18 May: you can toast with your favorite drink, eat exquisite potato dishes, attend Mika's concert, be amazed by the water games of the Mostra d'Oltremare, spend the weekend in contact with nature and much more! The events are really many, that's why we have them selected eight to help you in 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 also chooses our city, but this time the event will take place in Piazza del Plebiscito. The Spreadable Cream Festival signed by Ferrero is completely free and offers citizens a musical program to scream! Almamegretta, Simona Molinari, James Senese & Napoli Centrale, Arisa, Giuliano Palma and Mika will go on 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 manifestation of the wine, Wine & Thecity, arrives in Naples from 20 to 24 May 2014. Prior to this occasion dedicated to lovers of the nectar of Bacchus, on Saturday and Sunday you can participate in Wine & TheVespa the first Vespa tour immersed in the hills and vineyards of Posillipo. The special tour will be held not only this weekend, but also for the next (24 and 25 May).
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 organizes this gastronomic event that focuses on potato-based dishes. Visitors will be able to taste and buy the typical Campania food products on display and also buy them at the special stands set up. The festival will take place in the main square of Cimitile, “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
Also this weekend, like every day, the Mostra d'Oltremare, which has become the Island of Passions, opens to the public at the price of 1 euro. Special weekend shows, such as for example, we advise you not to miss the fascinating water games and colors of the Fountain of the Esedra. The show "GAMES OF WATER & MUSIC" will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 12,30 and 21,30.
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
For Sunday 18 May, starting from 18.00, you can take part in the fantastic appetizer organized by Absoultely Bang in Villa Floridiana. The entrance is on the list, just send an email to 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
Back to the Night of the Museums in Naples. On Saturday 17th May and Sunday 18th May the museums will remain open until midnight! Neapolitan citizens will be able to spend an evening immersed in the cultural heritage of our city, but obviously not all museums adhere to the particular initiative.
To consult the list of places to visit until late and to obtain other information, such as prices, we refer you to reading the complete article on The Night of Museums in Naples.
WWF Oasis Day
We conclude with the eighth event scheduled for this weekend with an appointment in contact with nature. On the occasion of the Oasis Day organized by the WWF, the Astroni Estate in Naples welcomes the public with a rich program: between paths, stories, workshops (like that of 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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