What to do in Naples during the weekend from 27 to 29 January 2017 | 14 tips

Over the weekend from 27 to 29 January 2017 in Naples there will be interesting and engaging exhibitions, shows and events!

Over the weekend of January 27-29, 2017, you can attend several fascinating exhibitions in Naples that will expand your cultural knowledge.

Art lovers can visit the “Hidden Treasures” exhibition organized by Vittorio Sgarbi and the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition at the Diocesan Museum, or admire Vermeer's famous painting on display at the Capodimonte Museum.

Among the many events, there will also be theatrical performances , which are very popular with audiences. This weekend, there will be Rigoletto at the Teatro San Carlo and Tony Servillo's comedy at the Teatro Bellini. If you prefer something else, you can choose between the Cinema Astra festival and the best films at various cinemas around the city.

Our city has dedicated two events to remember the Holocaust : the Concert of Remembrance at the Teatro San Carlo and the Holocaust Remembrance Week, featuring meetings and celebrations. Details of the events are provided below.

Cultural Events

Exhibition on Leonardo Da Vinci

A major exhibition dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci has been held at the Diocesan Museum. The exhibition will showcase some of the masterpieces of the Tuscan painter and his students, including the famous panel depicting the Salvator Mundi and Christ Blessing, holding a globe in his left hand, a symbol of his universal power.

When: until 31 March 2017

Where: Diocesan Museum, Largo Donnaregina, (Na)

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

Rigoletto at the San Carlo

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

When: until 1º February 2017 (excluding 27 and 30 January)

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

For all information, visit thededicated article.

Toni Servillo at the theater

At the Teatro Bellini, the great Toni Servillo will perform his "Elvira," a theatrical performance based on "Elvire Jouvet 40." The show offers audiences the opportunity to witness the process of creating a theatrical character and aims to help young people understand the nobility of the acting profession, which risks being debased.

When: until 12 February 2017

Where: Bellini Theater, via Conte di Ruvo n. 14 (Na)

Visit our article to know more.

The Stone Testament

The Stone Testament returns to the Sansevero Chapel with a special opening . It will begin with a guided tour to discover the works and history of the Chapel and the Underground Cavea, followed by a performance written by Febo Quercia, which will transport you to the evocative world of Prince Raimondo di Sangro.

When: the January 28 2017

Where: Museo Cappella Sansevero, via Francesco De Sanctis n. 19 / 21 (Na)

For details on the Stone Testament visit our dedicated special.

Itineraries at the Maschio Angioino

The Maschio Angioino Castle offers scheduled guided tours , which include unique, esoteric itineraries that will introduce you to unexplored corners of the Castel Nuovo. You can choose a tour that will lead you on the trail of the Holy Grail, or one that recounts the king's escape from the Great Hall to the sea.

When: every Sunday until May 2017

Where: Maschio Angioino, Piazza Castello

Visit our article on visits to the Maschi oAngioino to know more.

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)

Visit our article on Vermeer in Capodimonte to know more.

Show 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 700 years. Artists include Giorgio Morandi, Jusepe de Ribera, 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 The Hidden Treasures.

Steve McCurry exhibition

The PAN hosts an exhibition by master contemporary photographer Steve McCurry. The photographs, selected by the Palazzo delle Arti, will tell the story of contemporary man , a narrative that spans various ethnicities and cultures and reaches very high levels of pain and empathy.

When: until 12 February 2017

Where: PAN, via dei Mille n. 60

For info and details, visit the dedicated article.

Concerts in Naples

Concert of Memory

On the occasion of Holocaust Remembrance Day , the Teatro San Carlo will dedicate a special concert to the witnesses and victims of the Holocaust . Additionally, there will be a screening of Resnais's documentary "Nuit et brouillard," with a live performance of Hanns Eisler's soundtrack and a recitation of Jean Cayrol's text, performed by Giulia Vecchio.

When: On 27 January 2017

Where: Teatro San Carlo, via San Carlo (Na)

For details on the Concert of Memory, visit our article.

Concert of Memory at the Diana Theater

At the Diana Theater , the Santa Sofia Academy Chamber Orchestra will perform a repertoire of deeply meaningful pieces for the Memorial Concert . The event will be dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust. The concert will open with the "Prayer for Cello and String Orchestra," inspired by themes by Ernest Bloch.

When: 27 January 2017

Where: Diana Theater, via Luca Giordano n. 64 (Na)

For details on the Concert of Memory, visit our article.

Other events

Best movies at the cinema

In the month of January, many films were released in the various cinemas of the city , for example “Fallen” will be shown, which is the cinematic adaptation of the first of the four novels in the saga written by the American Lauren Kate, and the highly anticipated La La Land.

When: January 2017

Where: various cinemas in Naples

Visit the reference article to know more.

Cineforum Astra

Friday January 27 2017

The new edition of "AstraDoc – Journey into the Cinema of Reality" has begun at the Astra Cinema. It will screen recent documentaries, previews, and meetings with the filmmakers . Paola Piacenza's "Shadows from the Bottom" will be screened on Friday. Afterward, the film's director and protagonist will speak to the audience.

When: until 12 May 2017, every Friday

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

For info and costs on Cineforum Astra review, visit the dedicated special.

Remembrance Day

The city of Naples will participate in the celebration of Holocaust Remembrance Day . The program includes cultural initiatives, public meetings, and official commemorations to recount the terrible extermination of the Jews and raise awareness of the contemporary refugee problem.

When: until 27 January 2017

Where: various places in Naples

Details on the Week of Memory in the special that Napleske has reserved for you.

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)

Visit our reference article to know more.