Naples Events

Maggio dei Monumenti

A citywide cultural festival celebrating Naples' rich artistic and architectural heritage. Monuments and collections that are typically closed to the public are opened for the period. In addition, the city puts on special exhibitions, concerts and performances in historic venues, and city tours.

Date: 24 April 2023 - 04 June 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Cost:

Various.

Napoli Teatro Festival Italia

Set in some spectacular locations, such as abandoned breweries, castles and even whole neighbourhoods of the historic centre, this theatre festival is pure spectacle. The productions, from European and international directors, push the boundaries of the theatrical experience.

Date: 01 June 2023 - 31 July 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Website: https://campaniateatrofestival.it/
Cost:

Various.

Festa della Madonna del Carmine

This religious celebration starts on the night before with the Incendio del Campanile, which literally means 'the burning of the church tower'. On the day itself, Holy Mass is celebrated every hour from morning until evening, before the festival ends with a spectacular fireworks display.

Date: 16 July 2023 - 24 July 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Piazza del Carmine.

Ferragosto

One of Italy's biggest holidays. For Catholics, it is the Feast of the Assumption, but historically, the Romans honoured their gods on what they called Feriae Augusti. Naples, a quintessentially Roman city, celebrates with particular fervour. Everyone heads down to the beach and prepares for a night of fun and fireworks.

Date: 15 August 2023 - 15 August 2023
Venue: The beach.
Cost:

Free

Napoli Film Festival

Naples' annual international film festival showcases European, Mediterranean and Neapolitan films at various theatres around town. Some sessions include Q&A's with directors and actors.

Date: 01 September 2023 - 31 October 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Website: https://www.napolifilmfestival.com/nff/

San Gennaro Festival

Saint Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, is one of the most celebrated city saints in Italy. Two vials of his blood (collected after his beheading in 305 CE) are taken out of safekeeping. When exposed to citywide prayer, the powdered blood is said to miraculously liquefy, a good omen for the city.

Date: 19 September 2023 - 19 September 2023
Venue: The cathedral.
Cost:

Free.