Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the Christmas holiday season in San Carlo all'Arena with our complete event guide. We'll guide you through the most interesting events and activities in this historic Neapolitan district.
The heart of celebrations takes place in historic Piazza Carlo III, where the traditional Christmas market offers artisanal products and local gastronomic specialties. From here, walking along Via Foria, you'll find festive lights leading to the Royal Botanical Garden, while the nearby Capodimonte Museum hosts concerts and themed exhibitions. The district connects easily to Naples' historic center, allowing exploration of events in surrounding areas.
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San Carlo All'Arena Holiday Light Displays
Naples Artist Lights
- What to Expect
- Light installations creating an unique atmosphere.
- Description
- The Luci d'Artista di Napoli is a unique event that transforms the city into a luminous work of art, featuring 39 light installations that explore themes such as the relationship between humans and nature, dreams, and stars.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Naples Artist Lights
Naples Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- A path of twinkling lights transforms the village into a winter wonderland.
- Description
- The Christmas Village in Naples is an ideal place for the whole family, with a path of twinkling lights that transforms the village into a winter wonderland. The ice skating rink, Santa's house, and the elves spreading joy and magic. The face painting will turn the faces of the youngest into works of art, while the princess musicals will make you dream.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Naples Christmas Village
San Carlo All'Arena Holiday Markets and Shopping
Naples Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- An event that combines culture, tradition, and history with the magic of Christmas.
- Description
- The Naples Christmas Markets offer a unique experience with wooden houses decorated and illuminated, street artists, street bands, and a food area featuring Campanian enogastronomic products. The National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa hosts exhibitors of local artisans, restaurateurs, and producers, while children have specific ludico-didactic activities and adults enjoy special events like shows and concerts.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Naples Christmas Markets
Naples Nativity Scenes
- What to Expect
- An organized trip to discover the nativity scenes of Naples with a free visit to the city.
- Description
- The visit to the Presepi di Napoli offers the opportunity to explore the city and its Christmas traditions, with a full day dedicated to discovering the nativity scenes and the city.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Naples Nativity Scenes
San Carlo All'Arena Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concerts at Teatro San Carlo
- What to Expect
- A unique concert with a variety of Christmas and opera music.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Teatro San Carlo features a concert of famous opera arias and traditional Christmas songs, with music by renowned composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Luigi Arditi, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Puccini, Gioachino Rossini, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Georges Bizet, Irving Berlin, Hugh Martin, Jule Styne, and James Lord Pierpont.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Christmas Concerts at Teatro San Carlo
Christmas Choirs
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert and choir with participation of teachers, students, and parents.
- Description
- The Christmas Choir of Istituto Comprensivo Statale 78 Cariteo Italico Napoli is a musical event that brings together teachers, students, and parents to celebrate the holiday season with a series of concerts and choirs.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Christmas Choirs
New Year's Concert at Teatro San Carlo
- What to Expect
- A high-quality concert with the orchestra of Teatro di San Carlo.
- Description
- The New Year's Concert at Teatro San Carlo is a high-quality musical event featuring a selection of classical and contemporary works, with a particular focus on the prestigious orchestra of Teatro di San Carlo.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : New Year's Concert at Teatro San Carlo
Epiphany Festival
- What to Expect
- Festival with workshops and itinerant performances.
- Description
- The Epiphany Festival in Naples is an event rich in music, art, and performances that transforms the city into a place of joy and sharing. From the Befana Village in Piazza Mercato to the grand festival at Città della Scienza, each event is an opportunity to experience unique moments.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Epiphany Festival
San Carlo All'Arena Other Holiday Activities
Naples Skating Rink
- What to Expect
- Synthetic ice rink with Toboggan and Curling.
- Description
- The ice skating rink in Mugnano is the largest in Central-Southern Italy, featuring a 350 sqm synthetic ice rink. This year, it includes two new attractions: the Toboggan and a Curling rink.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Naples Skating Rink