Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover Naples' Christmas charm with our event guide. We'll accompany you through the celebrations, traditions, and events that make the Neapolitan festive period an experience to live.
From the historic center of Spaccanapoli to the seafront, the city transforms with traditional markets, artisanal nativity scenes, and light displays. In Piazza del Plebiscito, the large Christmas tree provides a backdrop for celebrations, while Via San Gregorio Armeno hosts historic workshops of nativity scene craftsmen. In the Vomero district and along Via Toledo, Christmas stalls offer gastronomic specialties and local crafts.
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Naples Holiday Light Displays
Artist Lights in Salerno
- What to Expect
- Thematic light installations in various parts of the city.
- Description
- The Luci d'Artista in Salerno is an annual event that transforms the city into a luminous work of art, with installations ranging from Corso Vittorio Emanuele to Villa Comunale, creating a unique and evocative atmosphere.
- Where
- Salerno | More Info : Artist Lights in Salerno
Sorrento In Light Festival
- What to Expect
- Lighting of the Christmas tree in Piazza Tasso
- Description
- The Sorrento in Light Festival is an event that transforms the city into a place of splendor with festive lights and colors. The events promise an unforgettable experience with markets, performances, and local traditions that create an atmosphere of magic and warmth.
- Where
- Sorrento | More Info : Sorrento In Light Festival
Naples Holiday Markets and Shopping
Naples Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Free admission with 8-euro menus prepared by farm cooks.
- Description
- The Coldiretti Christmas Village in Piazza Municipio offers a wide range of local products, farm-to-table cuisine, street food, tastings, and family-friendly events.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Naples Christmas Market
Nativity Scene Street
- What to Expect
- Unique for its artisan workshops creating unique nativity scenes.
- Description
- Via San Gregorio Armeno is a historic street in Naples famous for its artisan workshops that create elaborate nativity scenes.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Nativity Scene Street
Caserta Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Stalls with handmade products and traditional delicacies.
- Description
- The Caserta Christmas Market transforms the center of San Marco Evangelista into a festive area with stalls offering handmade products and traditional delicacies.
- Where
- Caserta | More Info : Caserta Christmas Market
Naples 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 celebration held in Naples every September 19th. The ceremonies include the liquefaction of the saint's blood, considered a miraculous event, and a series of cultural and musical events that animate the city's streets.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Feast of San Gennaro
Sorrento Christmas Village at Villa Florentino
- What to Expect
- Holiday performances and workshops in an enchanted setting.
- Description
- The Christmas Village at Villa Fiorentino features a variety of holiday events and shows, including themed performances, workshops, and entertainment for both children and adults.
- Where
- Sorrento | More Info : Sorrento Christmas Village at Villa Florentino
Naples Other Holiday Activities
Naples Underground Guided Tour
- What to Expect
- Historical and emotional guided tour through the Bourbon Tunnel.
- Description
- The guided tour of Naples Underground offers a historical and emotional journey through the Bourbon Tunnel, a civil engineering masterpiece designed by Errico Alvino in 1853. The guide will take you through the underground galleries, telling the story of the tunnel and showing sculptures and artifacts from the past.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Naples Underground Guided Tour
Midnight Mass at Sorrento Cathedral
- What to Expect
- Unique nighttime religious celebration in the historic Sorrento Cathedral.
- Description
- The Midnight Mass at Sorrento Cathedral is a solemn religious event held in the historic and beautiful Sorrento Cathedral, characterized by its rich architecture and a deeply devotional atmosphere.
- Where
- Sorrento | More Info : Midnight Mass at Sorrento Cathedral