Naples Events
Maggio dei Monumenti
May of the Monuments is a citywide cultural festival dedicated to 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, literary events and city tours.
Date: 01 April 2021 - 30 June 2021(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 2021 - 31 July 2021(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Website: https://www.napoliteatrofestival.it/
Cost:
Various.
Festa della Madonna del Carmine
Held in Piazza del Carmine, this religious celebration starts the night before the official saint's day, with the Incendio del Campanile, which literally means ‘the burning of the church tower'. It does actually look as if the bell tower itself, the highest point of the city, is on fire. The next day Holy Mass is celebrated every hour from morning until evening when there is a spectacular fireworks display.
Date: 01 July 2021 - 31 July 2021(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Piazza del Carmine.
Ferragosto
Next to Christmas and Easter, Ferragosto is Italy’s biggest holiday. For Catholics, it is the Feast of the Assumption, when the Virgin Mary ascended to heaven, but even before Christ, 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 bacchanalian fun and fireworks.
Date: 15 August 2021 - 15 August 2021Venue: 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 2021 - 31 October 2021(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Website: http://www.napolifilmfestival.com
San Gennaro Festival
Saint Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, is one of the most celebrated city saints in Italy. His official saint’s day is the 19 September, when two precious vials of his blood (collected after his beheading in 305 CE) are taken out of safekeeping. Exposed to the power of citywide prayer, the powdered blood is said to miraculously liquefy, a good omen for the city.
Date: 19 September 2021 - 19 September 2021Venue: The cathedral.
Cost:
Free.
