Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to the festive guide of Marano di Napoli! We have gathered all the essential information to help you fully experience the Christmas celebrations in our city, both for residents and visitors.
Piazza Municipio transforms into a festive center with the traditional Christmas market, while Via San Rocco hosts characteristic local craft stalls. The historic center lights up with festive decorations, and the Convento dei Frati Minori offers an evocative living nativity scene. Nearby, just 20 minutes away, Naples enriches the experience with San Gregorio Armeno and its historic nativity scene workshops.
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Marano di Napoli Holiday Light Displays
Artist Lights in Salerno
- What to Expect
- Light installations inspired by cinema and space with space ships and special effects.
- Description
- The Luci d'Artista in Salerno transform the city's streets and alleys into an enchanted stage, with light installations that attract visitors from all over the world.
- Where
- Salerno | More Info : Artist Lights in Salerno
Marano di Napoli Holiday Markets and Shopping
Naples Christmas Market and Nativity Scenes
- What to Expect
- Nativity scene displays and traditional craftsmanship.
- Description
- The Naples Christmas Market and Nativity Scenes is a unique tradition that takes place all year round in Naples. Along San Gregorio Armeno Street, hundreds of shops display nativity scene figurines and modern characters, creating an environment rich in art and tradition.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Naples Christmas Market and Nativity Scenes
Limatola Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Itinerant performances and stalls with handmade products.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Limatola Castle is a holiday event held in Limatola Castle. The event features a variety of handmade products, antiques, and ceramics, transforming the castle into a Christmas paradise. Among the stalls, visitors can find unique gifts and savor local delights.
- Where
- Limatola | More Info : Limatola Christmas Market
Pietrarsa Railway Museum Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A unique Christmas experience with artisans and performances inside the Pietrarsa Railway Museum.
- Description
- The Christmas Markets at the Pietrarsa Railway Museum offer a unique experience with decorated and illuminated wooden huts, artisans, performances, and a rich food area featuring local products.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Pietrarsa Railway Museum Christmas Market
Caserta Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Stalls filled with handmade products and holiday decorations.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Caserta transforms into a festive location with stalls offering handmade products, sweets, and holiday decorations. The event takes place from December 6 to 22, 2024, at Viale delle Industrie 10.
- Where
- Caserta | More Info : Caserta Christmas Market
Nativity Scenes in Via San Gregorio Armeno
- What to Expect
- Free visit to Spaccanapoli and Via San Gregorio Armeno to discover Neapolitan culture and traditions.
- Description
- Via San Gregorio Armeno offers a variety of nativity scene figurines and Christmas decorations, creating a rich environment of Neapolitan traditions and culture.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Nativity Scenes in Via San Gregorio Armeno
Marano di Napoli Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Feast of San Gennaro
- What to Expect
- The miraculous liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood.
- Description
- The Feast of San Gennaro is a religious and cultural event celebrating the patron saint of Naples, San Gennaro. The festival includes religious ceremonies, processions, and performances of music and art.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Feast of San Gennaro
New Year's Eve Celebration
- What to Expect
- Musical performances with famous artists and DJ sets in various locations.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve celebration in Naples is a grand event held in Piazza del Plebiscito featuring musical performances, DJ sets, and a double fireworks display.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : New Year's Eve Celebration
Nativity Scene Laboratory
- What to Expect
- A wide selection of presepi artworks created by local artists.
- Description
- The Nativity Scene Exhibition in Naples features over a hundred presepi artworks, with a rich program of courses, workshops, and school initiatives to appreciate and preserve this ancient Neapolitan art.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Nativity Scene Laboratory
Sorrento Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Santa Claus Village set up at Villa Fiorentino.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Sorrento features a variety of cultural and traditional events, including concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibitions, and Christmas markets, taking place in the historic center of Sorrento and its hamlets.
- Where
- Sorrento | More Info : Sorrento Christmas Market
New Year's Eve Concert at Piazza del Plebiscito
- What to Expect
- New Year's Eve concert with local and international artists.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve concert at Piazza del Plebiscito will feature Arisa and The Kolors, along with Enzo Avitabile and other artists, in a night filled with music and entertainment.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : New Year's Eve Concert at Piazza del Plebiscito
Marano di Napoli Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Celebrations
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebrations with Masses in three hospitals.
- Description
- The Christmas celebrations at Azienda Ospedaliera dei Colli include Masses at the three hospital sites. On Wednesday, December 20, the celebration will take place at Ospedale C.T.O., while on Friday, December 22, Masses will be celebrated at Ospedale Cotugno and Ospedale Monaldi.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Christmas Celebrations
Santa Claus Village
- What to Expect
- Attractions for both adults and children with rides and markets.
- Description
- The Santa Claus Village at Pareo Park features rides, markets, sweets, lights, and shows to immerse oneself in the Christmas atmosphere of Santa Claus. Elves guide visitors through the park and to Santa's house.
- Where
- Giugliano in Campania | More Info : Santa Claus Village
Christmas Wine Fest
- What to Expect
- Christmas festival with medieval entertainment and local products from Irpinia.
- Description
- The Christmas Wine Fest at Taurasi offers a unique experience with medieval entertainment, historical dances, local products from Irpinia, and traditional nativity scenes.
- Where
- Taurasi | More Info : Christmas Wine Fest
Santa Claus Post Office
- What to Expect
- Holiday branch with special services for children.
- Description
- The Post Office of Santa Claus is a branch of the famous central office in Rovaniemi, Lapland, offering a unique experience for children during the holiday season.
- Where
- Taurasi | More Info : Santa Claus Post Office