Naples events: the happenings from Maradona to the crib art that will animate the city by conveying Neapolitan tourism
Before talking about the events that will animate Naples during the autumn-winter 2021, it is necessary to underline that "the Neapolitan spirit", that is, that mix of folklore, culture and clichés that enlivens the city, is already in itself an event to be experienced every day of the year.
Those who come to Naples undoubtedly do so to immerse themselves in this atmosphere that is popular culture, but also to visit exhibitions, museums, art galleries and places of identity that make the capital of Campania a unique place in the world.
The real plus of Naples is therefore its authenticity, or the possibility offered to tourists to experience genuine adventures.
The city in the shadow of Vesuvius is crossed by short-term tourism which increasingly chooses to stay in quality short-term rentals to experience local knowledge intensely.
In fact, there is no better way to spend your time in the metropolis of the sun than in a privately rented house.
Whether it's a studio apartment overlooking the decumani, an attic in Vomero or a characteristic home in the Spanish Quarters, the experience of your stay will be an integral part of the journey.
Those who arrive have therefore already studied routes, itineraries and events that are sometimes unknown to most, which contribute to increasing the charm of the veiled city.
The slave room, the latest extraordinary discovery in the excavations of Pompeii in recent weeks which has unveiled a fascinating perfectly rediscovered environment in a Pompeian villa in Civita Giuliana, demonstrates how magnificent Naples is, including its surroundings and its incredible underground.
Let's see together what will be the happenings planned for this Neapolitan autumn-winter to mark on the agenda before booking a short stay with CleanBnB.
Naples events: art exhibitions
"The Chaos Inside": the great exhibition on the life and art of Frida Kahlo until 9 January 2021 at Palazzo Fondi
An evocative exhibition that tells the story of the Mexican artist's life and his great love for Diego Rivera.
“Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience”: until 31 January 2022 at the Church of San Potito
The great exhibition on Claude Monet it will be housed in the seventeenth-century Church of San Potito, in via Salvatore Tommasi, and the restoration of the same sacred place can be completed thanks to the exhibition.
"Gladiators: at the MANN the exhibition that combines archeology and technology" until 6 January 2022
At the National Archaeological Museum of Naples here is the exhibition that combines archeology and technology to tell the myth of the Gladiators.
"Raffaello a Capodimonte: the artist's workshop" until November 28, 2021
Among the numerous celebrations scattered throughout the country for the 500th anniversary of the artist's death, we also include this exhibition in Capodimonte which aims to enhance the Raphaelesque heritage of the Museum.
Friday evening in Capodimonte with entrance to the Museum for 2 Euros until 10 December 2021
We also remember that always at the Museum and Real Bosco di Capodimonte i have returned Friday evening and, starting from Friday 1 October and for every Friday in October and November until 10 December 2021, it will be possible to visit the current exhibitions and collections at the reduced price of 2 Euros.
“Andy Warhol and Mario Schifano between Pop Art and Classicism” until November 30th at Spazio 57
Two protagonists of international Pop Art confront each other in an exhibition that recounts the affinities and differences between the lifestyles and artistic experiences of these two artists.
“Adelisa Selimbašić / Fabrizio Cicero – Show_1” until 20 November 2021 in the Mood Project spaces in via Santa Teresa Chiaia, 41
A fascinating fluid path brings us to the knowledge of the works of the two young and promising artists.
“Guy Bourdin – A message for you” until 29 January 2021 at Prussian Blue
Over 70 shots selected from those taken in the period 1977-1980, for an excursus among those taken for Charles Jourdan, those for "Vogue France", others for the Pentax and Versace calendar, and finally an unpublished group selected from his archive for this very reason project.
Open air artistic events
It should be remembered among the great attractions of Naples the phenomenon of street art spread in various areas of the city such as the Quartieri Spagnoli, Materdei, Mezzocannone and San Giovanni a Teduccio.
Internationally renowned artists such as Banksy have left traces of themselves in the city.
It is in fact by the mysterious artist la Madonna with a gun instead of a halo, in Piazza dei Girolamini, which by the way is his only documented work in Italy.
More and more fame and acclaim are also receiving the mural works of Jorit among which the famous stand out San Gennaro on the facade of a large building of Fork and the face of Maradona on that of a palace of San Giovanni a Teduccio.
Also not to be missed is the evocative work of the sculptor Iago in Piazza del Plebiscito, his Child in the fetal position, it has garnered the interest of tourists and citizens and is one of the most photographed open-air installations in the city.
Other cultural events in Naples
San Carlo Theater in Naples - Season 2021/2022
The Teatro San Carlo reopens with full use, which from next November 21st to December 14th 2021 will inaugurate the Opera season with "Othello" by Giuseppe Verdi, Opera in four acts with a libretto by Arrigo Boito.
"Tutankhamon - Journey to eternity" at the Castel dell'Ovo in Naples until 25 December 2021
The exhibition includes 60 authentic finds from the Egyptian collection of the Archaeological Museum of Florence and about 100 official replicas and combines archeology and virtual reality.
“Pino Daniele Alive, la Mostra”: traveling multimedia exhibition project until 31 December 2021 at the Made in Cloister Foundation
A multimedia and traveling exhibition project that will start right from Naples, from complex of Santa Caterina in Formiello.
"Maradona: an exhibition to celebrate the champion through the images of the new Amazon Original series" from 27/11/2021 to 09/12/2021 at Garibaldi Central Station.
Prime Video pays homage to the Argentinian champion Diego Armando Maradona through one photographic exhibition in Naples, the city that made him a legend and welcomed him from 1984 to 1991.
The routes of Underground Naples
Also worth mentioning are the suggestive tunnels of the Underground Naples among which we include that of Bourbon Gallery which offers the opportunity to choose between 2 paths il Environment and adventurous which allows the visitor to navigate the underground aquifer of Naples.
Naples events: Food and wine
“Three glasses 2022”: from 13 November 2021 at the Mostra D'oltremare
The event dedicated to the top Italian wines for industry experts, lovers of good drinking, enthusiasts and popularizers puts wine producers in touch with an audience of players and admirers.
"Gustus": from 21 to 23 November 2021 Mostra D'oltremare in Naples
The professional exhibition of agri-food, food and wine and technology with an exhibition area, show cooking, training and conferences.
And more festivals, food and wine events, craft markets along the decumani. The famous city markets of Pignasecca and Rione Sanità, they will come alive with the colors and flavors of the holidays, becoming even more picturesque and attracting tourists.
And finally the famous crib exhibitions in churches, museums or in the traditional street dedicated to shepherds, Via San Gregorio Armeno, which will enliven the city and will convey tourism until the new year.
