In the pre-Christmas weekend there are many events including theater, Christmas markets, workshops, festivals and fairs!
On the weekend before Christmas, there are many events in Naples for the weekend from 18 to 20 December 2015.
Among the cultural events we have the performances of the Bus Theater with different artistic languages; the free drawing workshop traveling and le guided tours al Rione Terra in ancient Puteoli.
Waiting for Christmas, the whole of Campania is festively decorated. Acerra will open the Pulcinella Museum as part of the markets set up for Christmas, the Vulcano Buono will welcome visitors with an ice skating rink with individual courses, the CELP riding school of Lago Patria will decorate horses and ponies with Christmas ornaments for the occasion, Secondigliano will set up stalls and lights while the Complex of San Severo al Pendino will host one Show Crib e Agnano will organize aperitifs and guided tours.
In the musical field a City of Science will be held on BioVegan Jamming Festival on the world of veganism. Also, the beloved returns Circus de los Horrores at the Palapartenope Theater, while theIndie Market will give the possibility to the Neapolitan artisans to show their art.
Cultural events in Naples
Bus Theater
A series of performances will take place in Piazza del Gesù Nuovo this weekend. As part of the "Nativity Christmas in Naples 2015", the Bus Theater will present the MACADAM - Festival of traveling arts, with a rich program of circus shows, cine-projections, videos, dances and street theater. A true traveling theater, the one proposed, which thrives on continuous updates linked to new roads and places, a theater that, through the movement of the means of transport, allows you to combine the antiquated appearance of the bus with the concepts of movement and modernity.
When: from 16 to 20 December 2015
Where: Piazza del Gesù Nuovo
The complete program is in our article on the Bus Theater
Free drawing workshop
Already at its sixth edition, the design workshop of Caroline Peyron, French artist, returns to Naples again this year with an original appearance: it will be itinerant and will stop in various museums. The leading museums will be the Museum of Capodimonte, Duca di Martina Museum, Villa Pignatelli e Castel Sant'Elmo. The theme chosen for this year is still life and participation is free, upon presentation of the museum ticket.
When: from 19 December 2015 to 21 May 2016
Where: Museum of Capodimonte, Duca di Martina Museum, Villa Pignatelli, Castel Sant'Elmo
The programs and directions to participate are in our article dedicated to Free drawing workshop
Guided tours to the Rione Terra
Also this weekend, the Rione Terra of Pozzuoli will host "Between land and sea. At the origin of taste“, An archaeological and underground path to discover the ancient Puteoli. It is a guided tour / exhibition, to discover the ancient Roman roads with the remains of the original shops. The world of the Romans will also be brought to light through virtual mapping, multimedia installations and virtual guides, all in a multisensory journey.
When: from 25 October 2015 to 18 January 2016, every weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: archaeological area of the Rione Terra
Info and details can be found in our article on Guided tours to the Rione Terra
Christmas in Naples
Christmas markets with Village of Pulcinella
Also Acerra awaits Christmas and in the meantime, until 10 2016 January, will welcome citizens with the Christmas Markets at 2015 for Christmas. Those attending will be able to visit Santa's Post Office to send letters of requests, or they can enjoy local delicacies and watch entertainment. In addition, there will be a real one Village of Pulcinella, with the possibility of visiting the Baronial Castle, inside which there is a museum dedicated to him.
When: up to 10 January 2016
Where: cloister Casa dell'Umana Hospitality, via Annunziata 23 - Acerra (Na)
More information is in the article dedicated to Christmas markets in Acerra
Ice rink
Until March 2016, the mall Vulcano Buono di Nola, will welcome guests with an ice skating rink at the Central Square of the Center. The track is managed by the Ice Mad agency, winner of the Disney Frozen Track award in 2013/2014. Furthermore, for those who do not have practicality in skating, they can follow individual courses organized by reservation.
When: until March 2016
Where: Vulcano Buono Shopping Center, Località Boscofangone - Nola (NA)
Info and details can be found in our article on Ice rink
Christmas village at the CELP riding school
A program full of events for children and adults that organized at the CELP riding school at Lago Patria. While waiting for Christmas, the riding school has decorated all the spaces with lights to make the path of organized walks more magical. In addition, ponies and horses will be 'decorated' with typical Christmas ornaments. Guests can sip hot chocolate, participate in the creation of recipes and visit the stalls set up for the occasion.
When: every weekend, up to 6 January 2016
Where: CELP riding school in Lago Patria
The precise details on the events at the stables are in the article dedicated to Christmas village at the CELP riding school
Christmas in Secondigliano
The Secondigliano district, in Naples, has organized a series of events for Christmas 2015. Throughout the month of December, the event "Christmas in Secondigliano”Will be assisted by the Municipality of Naples and promoted by the“ Arte Presepiale ”association, with the aim of redeveloping the most degraded areas of the city. Along the main street there will be food and wine stands, nativity scenes, craft stalls and art objects.
When: from 1 to 30 December 2015
Where: Secondigliano Course, Naples
For more details see the article on Christmas in Secondigliano
Crib Exhibition at the San Severo Complex at Pendino
The National Monumental Complex of San Severo al Pendino, in via Duomo, in Naples, will set up a Presepiale Art Exhibition with about one hundred unpublished cribs, realized by the mastery of the Neapolitan artisans. In addition, a monumental nativity of about 20 square meters will be put on display with unique and rare pieces.
When: up to 8 January 2016
Where: Monumental Complex of the city of San Severo al Pendino Via Duomo, 286
The indications on the event are in our article dedicated to Crib Exhibition at the San Severo Complex at Pendino
Christmas at the Terme di Agnano
Waiting for Christmas, theHotel delle Terme, at thermal complex of Agnano, organizes events, markets and guided tours. Those who participate will have discounts on the wellness area of the spa. During this weekend will be set up the craft market, the concert of the Phlegraean Polyphonic Choir and the Saturnalia, ie a guided tour of the archaeological area.
When: 19 and 20 December 2015
Where: Hotel of Terme di Agnano, Via Agnano Astroni 24
The program and prices are available in our article on Christmas at the Terme di Agnano
Music
BioVegan Jamming Festival
A whole day dedicated to the world of Vegans. The BioVegan Jamming Festival, organized by the Vegan Association of Gaia, will take place on Sunday 20 December 2015, at City of Science. Veganism is a philosophy of life that denies any action linked to animal exploitation. During the day there will be workshops, demonstrations, shows, debates related to energy saving, well-being and organic nutrition. Visitors will be able to inquire through the stands set up and will be able to taste the food if equipped with their own plate and cutlery.
When: the 20 December 2015
Where: City of Science, via Coroglio 104
Precise information can be consulted from our article on BioVegan Jamming Festival
Other events
Circus de los Horrores
The Circo de los Horrores returns to Naples, after the extraordinary edition of last year, at the Palapartenope Theater in Naples. The Cabaret Maldito goes on stage with a show set in a gothic and old cathedral that wants to represent the house of Lucifer, symbol of the evil of society. Several characters will alternate on stage and will perform in macabre and acrobatic dances.
When: from 17 to 20 December 2015
Where: Palapartenope Theater, via Barbagallo 115
More details on prices and characters are in the article dedicated to Circus de los Horrores
Indie Market
On Sunday 20 December 2015, the Indie Market will take place at the Lanificio 25, that is the fair dedicated to craftsmanship and design, already in its fourth edition. The chosen location was weighted ad hoc, being the Wool Mill a former factory that today hosts several art galleries, with exhibitions and exhibitions of Neapolitan artists through which they make their art as artisans known. In the background there will be music chosen for the occasion.
When: Sunday 20 December 2015
Where: 25 wool mill, Piazza Enrico De Nicola 46
You can consult the timetables and prices in our article on Indie Market
