Guide of Naples, Italy

Naples Events, Italy

Naples is a city that is full of life and that has strong ties with its historical and cultural roots. Many events are organized each year that are linked to the rich Neapolitan culture in some way or other: Nozio has chosen some of the most important regular events for you. If you are planning a trip to Naples in a period that coincides with some of these events, we recommend you book your room in the hotels in Naples a fair time in advance.

Maggio dei monumenti - April/May/June
Every springtime since 1994, Naples has become the stage for a series of shows and traveling cultural events. During this period, private collections and monuments that are normally closed to the public are made accessible for everyone. Each spring, the Maggio dei Monumenti event has a different main theme and depending on this theme, special itineraries shows and other artistic events are organized in the old city center and in the areas around Naples.

Festival for San Gennaro - 19 September
The celebrations for Naples’ patron saint usually begin on September 16th and continue until the Sunday after the saint’s day, which falls on September 19th. This is an ancient ritual: the first festival is thought to have been held at the end of the fourteenth century, when the blood of San Gennaro, kept by the bishop of that era, returned to a liquid state on the anniversary of the Saint’s martyrdom: September 19th. Since then, Naples commemorates the miracle with a fascinating religious procession, with rose petals and silver statues of saints and with more pagan celebrations that involve the whole city.

San Carlo Theater
Built in 1737, this is the oldest theater in Europe. Its season includes many appointments with ballet, opera and concerts and attracts some of the most famous artistes.