The weekend events from 23 to 25 September 2016 in Naples with concerts, Harry Potter, the Orient Festival and much more!
The new appointment with our column that recommends what to do during the weekend is full of events and initiatives for the weekend of 23, 24 and 25 September 2016 in Naples.
For three days you can immerse yourself in the world of oriental traditions thanks to the Orient Festival with its many shows and ceremonies, including the fun Holi Festival and the Flying Lantern Ceremony.
In the musical field, the program of the Pomigliano Jazz Festival, but there will also be an impressive sunset concert at the Nitsch Museum.
If you prefer to devote yourself to culture, there will be aextraordinary opening of the museums with the ticket to only 1 euro, but you can also participate in the guided tour to support Emergency.
The events in Naples, however, are still many, among other guided tours and the night dedicated to Harry Potter, so you just have to keep reading.
Cultural events
European Heritage Days
Two days entirely dedicated to culture in Naples with theextraordinary evening opening of the museums scheduled for Saturday, at the very affordable price of 1 euro. But even on Sunday you can immerse yourself in art with the many events and visits organized by museums, churches and castles in the city.
When: 24 and 25 September 2016
Where: cultural sites in Naples
In our article the information on events in museums.
Holi Festival
The colorful appointment with the Holi Festival is back, a fun and important moment of meeting between people of Indian origin. In Mostra d'Oltremare adults and children can participate in this rain of colors, a great party that celebrates love for each other and equality.
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare, viale John Fitzgerald Kennedy 54
When: 24 and 25 September 2016
More information in the article onHoli Festival.
Flying lanterns ceremony
How many times, looking up at the sky, we have noticed these originals flying lanterns go as far as possible. Thanks to the event within the Festival of the East, we will be able to attend this fascinating Chinese ceremony and discover the deep meanings of each color associated with them.
When: Friday September 23 2016
Where: at the Mostra d'Oltremare, Via John Fitzgerald Kennedy, n. 54 (Na)
All the details in the article on Ceremony of flying lanterns.
Festival of the East 2016
Also this year the appointment dedicated to oriental traditions returns with many events and ceremonies. In addition to the aforementioned Holi Festival and the Ceremony of the Flying Lanterns, there will be the Martial Arts Festival, the show of Japanese drums, tea ceremony, dances, many bazaars, stands with gastronomic products and the opportunity to experience the spirituality and philosophy of the East for a few days.
When: from the 23 to the 25 September 2016
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare, via John Fitzgerald Kennedy 54
Our article for the program of the Festival of the East.
Guided tour for Emergency
T'accumpagno vico vico is the title of the guided tour organized by the Emergency group of Naples that will take us around the historic center to discover many very or little known corners of our city and the proceeds of the guided tour will be used to contribute to the construction of a surgical center in Kabul.
When: Saturday September 24 2016
Where: appointment in Piazza San Domenico Maggiore
More info in thearticle on the guided tour.
Festival of the Volcanoes
Efestoval is the Festival dei Volcani that takes place in different places of the Felgrei Fields, such as Parco Monumentale di Baia, the pier of Torregaveta and the Baia Shipyard with itinerant theatrical performances. This weekend we will attend the Giduglia show.
When: 23 September 2016
Where: Seat of the Community Dedalo di Pozzuoli, via Spiaggia Romana 41
See our article for the complete program of the festival.
Summer sunsets at the Pausilypon
Last chance to visit the beautiful at sunset Pausilypon Archaeological Park, testimony of the Pausilypon Imperial Roman. When the sun goes down, after passing through the Cave of Seiano, you will have a different perspective of the Roman theater and villa, but also of the Bay of Trentaremi and the gaiola, which will be observed from above.
When: from 16 July to 24 September August 2016, every Saturday
Where is it : Grotta di Seiano and Pausilypon Archaeological Park
For more info and reservations, thearticle on Sunsets in the summer.
Music
Pomigliano Jazz Festival
The Pomigliano Jazz Festival attracts thousands of fans of good music every year and the guest artists of the event are always of international importance. This weekend the Armanda Desidery Trio and Ornella Free Soul will perform, but also the talented Trio from Salerno.
When: 23 and 24 September 2016
Where: Avella and Terzigno
In our article i details on locations and prices.
Sunset concerts at the Nitsch Museum
Il Sunset Live at Nitsch is the series of concerts that take place at sunset on the terrace of the Nitsch Museum and this Sunday there will be the last appointment. To perform, Sineterra, a group of talented artists with two splendid voices, a trumpet and a guitar.
When: 25 September 2016
Where: Nitsch Museum, vico Lungo Pontecorvo, n. 29 / D
More information in the article on concerts at the Nitsch Museum.
Other events
Harry Potter at Feltrinelli
An appointment not to be missed for all Harry Potter fans: on the occasion of the release of the new book of the saga, Feltrinelli organizes an evening entirely dedicated to the boy wizard in which you can have a shirt customized and buy the novel starting from midnight.
When: 23 September 2016
Where: bookshops Feltrinelli, via Santa Caterina in Chiaia 23
More details in the article on Harry Potter at Feltrinelli.
San Gennaro Day
On the square of the Cathedral of Naples, many illustrious guests will be awarded and celebrate Neapolitan art among art, culture and literature. Also the director Ozpetek will receive an award (remember that the film Napoli Velata will be shot in our acity) and the artist Roxy in the Box will be rewarded for the mural dedicated to San Gennaro and Caravaggio.
When: 24 September 2016
Where: Cathedral of Naples, via Duomo 149
More info in the article on San Gennaro Day.
