Last updated: 11 November 2024
Plan your Christmas season in Pompei with our complete guide to festive events. From ancient streets to modern squares, discover how the archaeological city transforms during the winter celebrations.
The historic center of Pompei, with Piazza Bartolo Longo as its focal point, hosts the traditional Christmas market with local craft stalls and Campanian gastronomic specialties. Events extend from the Sanctuary to the main commercial streets, where holiday lights create a festive atmosphere that blends with the city's historical heritage. Nearby, the archaeological excavations offer a cultural experience enhanced by evening installations.
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Pompei Holiday Markets and Shopping
Visit to the Christmas Museums
- What to Expect
- Decorated and illuminated wooden huts with a food area and educational activities.
- Description
- The Naples Christmas Markets offer a unique experience with decorated and illuminated wooden huts, street artists, street bands, and a food area featuring Campanian enogastronomic products. The museum hosts educational activities for children and special events for adults.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Visit to the Christmas Museums
Pompei Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas in Sorrento
- What to Expect
- "Art installation by Luigi Stinga and puppet shows in the square."
- Description
- "Christmas in Sorrento is an event rich in traditions and activities that transform the city into a charming place during the holiday season. The event includes concerts, puppet shows, Christmas markets, and artistic installations."
- Where
- Sorrento | More Info : Christmas in Sorrento
Christmas in Laguna
- What to Expect
- Starry path and Moon replica
- Description
- Valle del Natale is an authentic Christmas village in Naples, with a history of 7 editions and winner of the Parksmania Awards as "Best Family Attraction in Europe". It offers a variety of attractions, including a starry path, a unique experience with a replica of the Moon, a botanical garden with aromatic herbs of Santa Claus, and Natalina's kitchen where children can learn to prepare Christmas cookies and sweets.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Christmas in Laguna
Epiphany Celebration
- What to Expect
- Befana Village with White Night and Enzo Gragnaniello's concert.
- Description
- The Epiphany Celebration in Naples features a variety of events for both children and adults, including free concerts, the Befana Village with the White Night and Enzo Gragnaniello's concert in Piazza Mercato, and the grand Befana Festival at Città della Scienza.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Epiphany Celebration
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- What to Expect
- Floral tribute to the Virgin Mary placed by the firefighters.
- Description
- The Feast of the Immaculate Conception in Naples is a religious and cultural event held in Piazza del Gesù. The ceremony includes the placement of a bouquet of roses in the hands of the Virgin Mary by the firefighters and a floral tribute to the statue of the Virgin.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Christmas Concerts at Capri
- What to Expect
- Christmas concerts with local artists and special guests.
- Description
- Concerts of Christmas in Capri offer a variety of musical performances and Christmas concerts with local artists and special guests.
- Where
- Capri | More Info : Christmas Concerts at Capri