14 tips to spend the next weekend in Naples! Among exhibitions, shows, concerts and festivals
A hot weekend is upon us in the city of Naples. And it will be "hot" in every sense, both for the high summer temperatures that await us, and for the many scheduled events of which we have selected the best.
Among festivals and greedy tastings in Naples and out of town, exhibitions, theater performances, guided tours, dance performances and cultural meetings, we discover what our beautiful city has in store for its tourists and its inhabitants!
Here are the 14 tips from Napolike to spend the next weekend in Naples.
Barefoot in the park
The review of music and dance Barefoot in the park back in the splendid Villa Floridiana Park at Vomero, where live performances, shows and dance lessons will be held free of charge. To bring the public closer to this wonderful body art and to recover the contact between human beings and nature.
Where: Villa Floridiana
When: 6, 7 and 8 June 2014
Price: Free admission
Further information: complete article on Barefoot in the park
Festival of Embers and Fry
An unmissable appointment for all lovers of grilled meat, frying and street food, which will be held in the courtyard of the Falcone di Licola School (Pozzuoli), transformed for the occasion into an old West setting where dishes will be contaminated of country and Neapolitan cuisine.
Where: Falcone di Licola Institute
When: 7 and 8 June 2014
Price: Free admission
Further information: complete article on Festival of the Embers
The Republic of Ideas
The newspaper La Repubblica brought the third edition of his festival to Naples The Republic of Ideas, including theatrical performances, concerts, cultural meetings and debates that will take place in different locations of the city, including Palazzo Reale and Piazza del Gesù. Among the guests are Roberto Benigni, Alessandro Baricco, Paolo Sorrentino and Gabriele Salvatores.
Where: different locations in Naples
When: from 5 to 8 June 2014
Price: Free entry on reservation
Further information: complete article on The Republic of Ideas
Free concerts in Piazza del Gesù
On the occasion of the festival The Republic of Ideas, in Piazza del Gesù there will be some live concerts with free entry for some musicians, such as Rocco Hunt, Avion Travel, Nino Buonocore and Enzo Avitabile and Bottari.
Where: Piazza del Gesù
When: 7 and 8 June 2014
Price: Free admission
Further information: complete article on Free concerts in Piazza del Gesù
Naples Theater Festival
The 6 June will start the seventh edition of the Naples Theater Festival, the theatrical kermesse that annually brings to Naples companies, directors, actors and national and international productions, transforming some places of our city into veritable open-air stages. Lots of shows scheduled until June 22, including Masses in Edwardian scenes, Chekhov dramas and choreographic performances.
Where: different locations in Naples
When: from 6 to 22 June 2014
Price: based on shows and dates
Further information: complete article on Naples Theater Festival
Festival of the Casatiello
In the village of Sant'Arpino, in the province of Caserta, the Sagra del Casatiello, which will be repeated again this year, allowing visitors and the curious to savor one of the most rustic and traditional dishes of our territory.
Where: Sant'Arpino (CE)
When: from 6 to 8 June 2014
Price: Free admission
More information: full article on Sagra del Casatiello
End of year dance
One of the most beloved American traditions arrives in Naples, at the Parthenope University: the New Year's Ball! The location chosen for the event is the Maschio Angioino courtyard (home of the Parthenope University) and all the students of the universities of Naples will be able to participate in the evening of Friday 6 June, including sushi tastings, DJ performances and lots of fun!
Where: Courtyard of the Maschio Angioino
When: 6 June 2014
Price: Free admission
More information: full article on the End of year dance
University Music Festival
First music festival organized by the University of Naples Federico II in collaboration with organized in collaboration with the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Naples, the Department of Youth Policies of the Municipality of Naples and the Campania Region and as part of the June Giovani review . This week, in particular, will be dedicated to poetry and literature, the next to business.
Where: Courtyard of the Maschio Angioino
When: until 21 June 2014
Price: € 12
More information: full article onUniversity Music Festival
Vine Italy
Tenth edition of the Wine Show, the most important wine event in Southern Italy, hosted in the setting of Castel dell'Ovo, where there will be more than 200 wineries that will offer their wine specialties, including workshops, exhibitions and technical tastings led by the three main sommelier associations, Ais , Fisar and European Sommelier.
Where: Castel dell'Ovo
When: 8, 9 and 10 June 2014
Price: € 12
More information: full article on Vine Italy
CuriociTour
A CuriociTour to savor is back again this weekend! On Sunday 8 June the Dolci Tentazioni in Monastero tourist route will be held, thanks to which the participants will be transported to some Neapolitan churches and monasteries where some typical Neapolitan sweets were produced, such as sfogliatelle, black pudding and zeppole. At the end of the tour a sweet stop, with tasting of the sweet protagonists of the walk.
Where: Historical Center of Naples
When: 8 June 2014
Price: € 8
More information: full article on CuriociTour
Stipa ca truova
In via Case Puntellate, in Vomero, a cheerful and colorful market of artistic and vintage craftsmanship will be held from morning until evening, where, between one stand and another, you can refresh yourself with an aperitif, against the backdrop of good music of an emerging Neapolitan group.
Where: Lo Spicchio Park, via Case Puntellate (Vomero)
When: 8 June 2014
Price: Free admission
More information: full article on Stipa Ca Truova
Picasso exhibition in Sorrento
A few days ago, at Villa Fiorentino in Sorrento, the Picasso exhibition, eclecticism of a genius, was set up, an unprecedented exhibition of works created by Pablo Picasso, the undisputed master of twentieth century art.
Where: Villa Fiorentino (Sorrento)
When: until 12 October 2014
More information: full article on Picasso exhibition in Sorrento
Exhibition on Eduardo De Filippo
The exhibition dedicated to the great master of the Neapolitan theater Eduardo De Filippo continues, set up inside the Basilica of San Giovanni Maggiore and which exhibits many testimonies of Eduardo's theatrical and personal life. Between stage costumes, photographs and the reconstruction of his original dressing room.
Where: Basilica of San Giovanni Maggiore
When: until 29 June 2014
Price: Free admission
More information: full article on Exhibition by Eduardo De Filippo
Fountains of the Esedra show
Like every weekend, the surprising and evocative show of the Fountains of the Esedra is repeated within the Mostra d'Oltremare, the Island of the Passions. The show on Friday 6 June will not be held this week.
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare
When: Saturday and Sunday 12: 30 and 21: 30
Price: € 1
More information: full article on Fountains of the Exedra