What to do in Naples during the weekend from 20 to 22 January 2017 | 12 tips

In the weekend from 20 to 22 January 2017 events in Naples will be full of exhibitions and shows of all kinds.

During the weekend of January 20th to 22nd, 2017, Naples will host many events to pique visitors' interest. As every week, cultural events featuring the country's finest exhibitions are a must.

You'll be spoiled for choice between the Giorgio De Chirico exhibition in Amalfi, the Hidden Treasures at the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Pietrasanta, the exhibition of the great Leonardo Da Vinci at the Diocesan Museum, and the exhibition of unpublished paintings at the Capodimonte Museum.

For those who prefer to relax in a theater seat, there will be two excellent performances: Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto at the Teatro San Carlo and "Una giornata particolare," starring Giulio Scarpati, at the Teatro Diana. If you prefer cinema to theater, the Cineforum Astra will satisfy you with one of its screenings, while if you're looking for a place to listen to music while sipping a drink, the Arena Flegrea Indoor is the ideal spot.

The futuristic Motor Village party, a new way to sell cars and engines while putting on a show , is eagerly awaited, especially by young people . For more information on these and other events, let's take a closer look.

Cultural events in Naples

Rigoletto at the San Carlo

The Teatro San Carlo will stage Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto, a production by Giancarlo Cobelli, the actor and director who passed away five years ago. A cast of extraordinary actors will perform the three-act opera. The opera will be performed by the Teatro San Carlo Orchestra and Chorus.

When: until 1º February 2017 (excluding 20, 21, 23, 27 and 30 January)

Where: San Carlo Theater, via San Carlo n. 98 / F (Na)

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A special day at the Diana Theater

At the Diana Theater, director Ettore Scola will be honored with a special theatrical adaptation of "A Special Day." The story, set during the Fascist era , brings to life the loneliness of two souls: that of Antonietta, played by Valeria Solarino, and that of Gabriele, played by Giulio Scarpati.

When: until 22 January 2017

Where: Teatro Diana, Via Luca Giordano n. 64 (Na)

The details in our article on A Particular Day.

Vermeer in Capodimonte

One of the most famous works by Dutch painter Jan Vermeer, " Woman with a Lute, " will be on display at the Capodimonte Museum. Alongside it, there will be other works depicting female musicians from the Pinacoteca, highlighting the close connection between Neapolitan and 600th-century Dutch art.

When: until 9 February 2017

Where: Museum of Capodimonte, via Miano n. 2 (Na)

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The hidden treasures

The exhibition "Hidden Treasures: Caravaggio, Tino di Camaino, Gemito," curated by Vittorio Sgarbi , has been held at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Pietrasanta and will feature around one hundred works, including sculptures and paintings that have defined the last seven hundred years. Among the artists, in addition to those already mentioned, are Giorgio Morandi and Ligabue.

When: until 28 May 2017

Where: Church of Santa Maria Maggiore alla Pietrasanta, via dei Tribunali (Na)

All the details in our article on the exhibition.

Exhibition of Leonardo Da Vinci

The exhibition dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci is on display at the Diocesan Museum . You can admire numerous masterpieces by the master, including Christ Blessing , holding a globe in his left hand, Salaì's Christ Child, and three precious graphic collections : the Corazza Codex, the Friderician Codex, and the text "Ancient and Modern Naples."

When: until 31 March 2017

Where: Diocesan Museum, Largo Donnaregina

All information in the article on Exhibition dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci.

Exhibition of De Chirico

At the Mag Gallery in Amalfi, you can admire an exhibition by Giorgio De Chirico, the most important exponent of metaphysical painting , entitled "The Reconstruction." The exhibition features 13 canvases that reflect subjects he explored in his youth, spanning the period from 1948 to 1976, the painter's later years.

When: until 9 March 2017

Where: Mag Gallery, Ancient Arsenal - Largo Cesareo Consul n. 3 (Amalfi)

All the details in our article on the exhibition of De Chirico.

Unpublished paintings at Capodimonte

The Capodimonte Museum has been enriched with additional 600th-century Neapolitan paintings from its storage. The public will be shown many important canvases selected from the Gallery of Arts, as well as some previously unseen paintings, including Louis Finson's Annunciation, Matthias Stomer's The Taking of Christ, and Charles Mellin's Salome.

When: until 12 February 2016

Where: Museum of Capodimonte, via Miano n. 2 (Na)

In our article details about the event.

Concerts in Naples

Indoor Flegrea Arena

Numerous cultural, musical, and artistic events have taken place in the new Foyer at the Arena Flegrea . It's a welcoming and elegant space where you can dance or simply sit at a table and enjoy the show. The final event of the series will be on Friday, with singer Silvia Falanga performing at 20:30 PM.

When: the January 20 2017

Where: Arena Flegrea Mostra d'Oltremare, Avenue Kennedy (Na)

All the details in the related article.

Other events

Cineforum Astra

The new edition of "AstraDoc – Journey into the Cinema of Reality" has begun at the Astra Cinema. It will screen recent documentaries , previews, testimonials, and meetings with the filmmakers. On Friday, Morgan Neville's "Yo-Yo Ma and the Musicians of the Silk Road – The Music of Strangers" will be screened.

When: until 12 May 2017, every Friday

Where: Cinema Astra in Via Mezzocannone n. 109 (Na)

In our article the evening program.

N'Albero on the waterfront

At Rotonda Diaz, visits to N'Albero continue. The 40-meter-high structure is made of 1.300.000 LED lights , making it stunning at night. Inside, there are various businesses, including an à la carte restaurant, a self-service bistro, a café, and a shopping arcade with 18 pop-up stores.

When: until March 2017

Where: Rotonda Diaz on the waterfront of Naples

Would you like to know more? Read our page on "N'albero".

Futurist Motor Village party

The historic Motor Village will host an extraordinary event combining fashion, art, and motoring in one place. The futuristic party will feature two car brands, Alfa Romeo and Jeep. Artist Pietro Mingione will be present, painting live auto-inspired paintings , and much more.

When: the January 22 2017

Where: Motor Village, Corso Meridionale n. 53 (Na)

To learn more, read our article on Futurist Motor Village party.

Stories of toys

The exhibition "Toy Stories, from the 18th Century to Barbie" is held at the Convent of San Domenico Maggiore. Here, you can take a historical journey through the world of play, admiring the display of ladies, puppets, bears, dolls, wooden toys, puppet theaters, board games, military toys, space toys, tin toys, cars, fantasy toys, and toy trains.

When: until 19 March 2017

Where: convent of San Domenico Maggiore, piazza San Domenico Maggiore (Na)

For more info, read our article on History of Toys.