Wine Spot at the Herculaneum Excavations: two late-night evenings of wine, jazz, and illuminated domus.

The Herculaneum Archaeological Park will open in the evenings on two Saturdays: October 3 and 17, 2026 , from 20:15 PM to 23:30 PM . The event, called Wine Spot at the Excavations , will include a self-guided tour of the illuminated domus, a sommelier-led tasting, and an acoustic jazz set.

What is Wine Spot at the Excavations?

The initiative is curated by Drop Eventi (The Band Agency Srl) with the Ercolano Archaeological Park , as part of the project activities pursuant to Law 132/2022 . Entrance is from Corso Resina 187 and from Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi 19.

For Park Director Federica Colaiacomo, the format is a novel one: the goal is to experience the site through languages ​​other than traditional visits, without losing sight of the centrality of the heritage. The domus are illuminated with artistic lighting , with Vesuvius remaining in the background.

Dates, times and what the ticket includes

There are two evenings : Saturday 3 October and Saturday 17 October 2026. Entrance is from 8.15pm and exit is at 11.30pm , with a maximum of 650 spectators for each evening.

The ticket includes a free visit to the site with artistic lighting, a food and wine tasting led by a sommelier, and live music with an acoustic jazz set.

Ticket prices

A full-price ticket costs 30 euros . The reduced price is 22 euros for those aged 18-25 , including EU citizens and, subject to reciprocity, non-EU citizens.

The discounted rate is €20 for children aged 13-17 , park season ticket holders, and those legally exempt from free entry. Free admission for children up to 12 years old.

How to book

Tickets can be purchased online at ercolano.coopculture.it . Alternatively, call 081 0106490 , open Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM - 17:00 PM , excluding holidays.

The park ticket office will also remain open until the event starts and until seats are filled. Seating is limited: 650 per evening, so it's best to book early.

Practical information and weather

At the entrance, scan a QR code that opens the free Ercolano digitale app . In case of inclement weather , the evening may be canceled: tickets will be rescheduled or refunded upon request.

Those who want to arrive prepared can find updated opening hours and prices in the guide to the archaeological area of ​​Vesuvius, Pompeii and Herculaneum and in Fridays in Herculaneum 2026. For the rest of the year, the list of things to see in Herculaneum and Torre del Greco applies.

FAQ

When is Wine Spot held at the Scavi?

Two evenings: Saturday 3 October and Saturday 17 October 2026 , from 20:15 pm to 23:30 pm . Access is from Corso Resina 187 and from Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi 19.

How much is the ticket?

€30 full price, €22 reduced for 18-25 year olds , €20 discounted for 13-17 year olds and for season ticket holders and exempt ticket holders. Free for children up to 12 years old.

How do I book?

Online at ercolano.coopculture.it , by calling 081 0106490 or at the Park ticket office , until the 650 available places are filled.

What can you do in the evening?

Freely visit the artistically lit domus , participate in the tasting guided by a sommelier and listen to the live jazz set .