The last weekend of May in Naples is full of cultural and musical events, accompanied by excellent tastings
In the weekend from 27 to 29 May 2016 there will be many events in Naples of a cultural, musical and agricultural nature.
Are you art lovers? You cannot miss the guided tour of the Monumental Complex of Santa Chiara or the evening visit to the excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum. If you are passionate about volcanoes, this is the right time to take part in the guided tour of Vesuvius.
You want instead find the balance between the spirit and the body? Do not miss the lesson of Enrico De Luca who will propose Yogaiola- Yoga alla Gaiola.
If you prefer to enrich your knowledge and at the same time satisfy your sweet tooth, don't miss the tasting appointment at the Pietrarsa Museum. And if you like to eat while listening to music, go to Villa Medusa Occupied where you can eat fried pizzas while listening to Marione's DJ set.
For the lovers of music and theater we propose the review Suggestions at dusk at the Pausilypon Archaeological Park, where Eugenio Bennato will perform. The Pozzuoli Folk Festival will be held in the seaside square of Pozzuoli where numerous artists will perform.
And for those who love the disguise can dance while wearing clothes, wigs and 18th-century masks at the Grand Court Party.
Let's see the events in detail.
Cultural events
Guided tour of Santa Chiara
The 28 and 29 May 2016 the Monumental Complex of Santa Chiara opens its doors to visitors with guided tours to those places that are usually closed to the public. The visit will take place in two different times of the day during which you can admire the Hall of the Hoods, the Ancient Refectory, the Cloister of San Francesco, the eighteenth-century Crib, the majolica Cloister, the Chorus of the Clarisse and the Church of Santa Chiara.
When: the 28 and the 29 may 2016
Where: Monumental Complex of Santa Chiara
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Pompeii and Herculaneum by Night
The 28 May 2016 i Ruins of Pompeii and Ercolano will remain open even at night for allow evening visits at a very low price. The path of the Pompeii excavations will include the Antiquarium and the Great Theater, while that of Herculaneum will allow visitors to admire the ancient boat found on the beach of Herculaneum and the marine finds placed in the Padiglione della Barca.
When: Saturday May 28 2016
Where: Excavations of Pompeii (Piazza Esedra entrance) and Scavi di Ercolano
All information on night visits, in related article!
Yoga alla Gaiola and Archeotour
On 29 May 2016, on the occasion of the Primavera alla Gaiola review, two events will be held: "Yogaiola - Yoga alla Gaiola", during which the master Enrico De Luca will try, through meditation, to help participants find the balance between spirit and body and “Archeo tour a Posillipo” one guided tour of the Etruscan museum De Feis, at the Grotta di Seiano e al Pausilypon Archaeological Park.
When: the 29 may 2016
Where: Submerged Park of Gaiola and Pausilypon Archaeological Park
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Guided tour of Vesuvius
The last appointment with Vesuvius CoolTour will be held on 29 May 2016, a series of guided tours to discover Vesuvius during which participants were able to learn about the history of the Somma-Vesuvius volcanic complex and the popular traditions "'ra muntagna". Sunday will deepen the eruption of 1944 and a complete tour of the Grand Cone will take place, with excursion along the edge of the crater.
When: Sunday May 29 2016
Where: to the Somma-Vesuvio volcanic complex
If you want to know more, visit the our article!
Food
Tastings Museum of Pietrarsa
From 26 to 29 May 2016 al Pietrarsa Museum, in Naples, ample space at the tasting of typical Campania products. In the museum, stands will be set up with artistic-handicraft and agri-food products of the territory. You will be able to nourish your body and enrich your knowledge by admiring the vintage locomotives and carriages and to children, however, the importance of proper nutrition will be explained through educational activities.
Where: at the Museum of Pietrarsa, Traversa Pietrarsa, Portici (Na)
When: from 26 to 29 May 2016
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Fried pizzas at Villa Medusa
Sunday 29 May 2016 at the Villa Medusa Occupied of Bagnoli in Naples, will be held the aperitif in the Terrace during which you can taste the Pizza Fritta, a food of popular cuisine today revised and enriched with condiments.
The event will take place simultaneously with the live dj set by Marione on the beautiful terrace overlooking the sea so the participants can spend a dream evening.
When: the 29 may 2016
Where: Villa Medusa Occupied, via di Pozzuoli n. 110 Bagnoli (Na)
The details can be found inreference article!
In Campania there are many other festivals for this weekend!
Music
Suggestions at dusk with Eugenio Bennato
On 28 and 29 May 2016 at the Pausilypon Archaeological Park will take place the musical and theatrical review "Suggestions at dusk" which aims to enhance one of the most important archaeological sites in Campania. Saturday will be held the musical event "The city of the sea" with the presence of Eugenio Bennato, while on Sunday there will be the theatrical performance "The death of beauty" by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi.
When: the 28 and the 29 may 2016
Where: Pausilypon Archaeological Park, entrance to the Grotta di Seiano
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Pozzuoli Folk Festival
The 28 May 2016 will hold the Pozzuoli Folk Festival in the Piazza a mare di Pozzuoli. In this circumstance the promenade will become a big stage under the starry sky where there will be space for music, entertainment and debates. The Festival is made with free access and totally non-profit. Among those who perform will remember Bandabardò in concert for free, Therivati, Lelio Morra, Alessio Bondì, The Collective, Katres, Blindur and Niccolò Annibale.
When: the 28 may 2016
Where: Piazza a Mare of Lungomare Colombo, Pozzuoli (Na)
For info and prices, visit our article on Pozzuoli Folk Festival.
Song 'Swing
From the 27 29 May 2016 Naples will become the Italian capital of jazz and lindy hop thanks to Song 'Swing, an international event dedicated to those who love swing. For three days there will be dancing evenings; live set with national and international guests including the Handmade Swing Band of Naples, Dr. Jazz and the Dirty Bucks and the All Star Jam Session who will perform with the pianist Giorgio Cùscito and much more.
When: from 27 to 29 May 2016
Where: Cinema Theater Hart via Crispi, n.33 | Milonga Porteña via Diocleziano, n.109
For info on the times and prices of the concert, visit the our article!
Other events
Great Court Festival
The 29 may 2016 a Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples the Gran Festa di Corte will be held in Piazza Incantata, an event that is part of the Maggio dei Monumenti review. The theme of the appointment is the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of King Charles III of Borbonis. The Piazza will be set up to receive the gigantic costumed dance, where everyone will wear clothes, wigs and 18th-century masks.
When: the 29 may 2016
Where: Piazza del Plebiscito (Na)
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