Events in Naples, Italy
This November the calendar in Naples covers 2 events from the official calendar, 7 concerts and 3 exhibitions, from 11 November to 11 December. The city's official calendar lists Giro Giro Napoli 2026 (16 May to 19 December) and Napoli Chess Cup (13 September to 20 December). On the music side, Aiello plays on 16 November and SHIVA, Tour Palasport autunno on 25 November. Current exhibitions include Living Collapse at MADRE until 16 November and Ibrahim Mahama, Voyageur at Piazza Municipio until 18 November. Each listing below links straight to dates, times and tickets.
What's on in Naples according to the official calendar
The events below come from Naples's official events calendar, and each card links to the organiser for dates, times and locations. For the sights that stay open all year, see the guide to top things to do in Naples.
Giro Giro Napoli 2026
When: 16 May to 19 December
Where: Naples, 32 locations
Every Saturday from 16 May to 19 December, children hear the city's story at 32 locations including museums, monuments and parks.
Napoli Chess Cup
When: 13 September to 20 December
Where: Complesso Monumentale dell'Annunziata, Naples
Napoli Chess Cup dates at the Complesso Monumentale dell'Annunziata are 13 September, 25 October, 2 November and 20 December 2026.
Festivals and concerts in Naples
Aiello
Aiello plays Casa Della Musica Federico I on 16 November at 21:00.
Candlelight: Lucio Dalla e altri cantautori italiani
Candlelight: Lucio Dalla e altri cantautori italiani plays Chiesa Anglicana on 20 November at 19:30.
SHIVA, Tour Palasport autunno
SHIVA, Tour Palasport autunno plays Palapartenope on 25 November at 21:00.
Anna: Million Dollar Babe Tour
Anna: Million Dollar Babe Tour plays Palapartenope on 5 December at 21:00.
Lisa Agnelli Pop Rock Concert
Lisa Agnelli Pop Rock Concert plays Teatro Acacia on 7 December at 21:00.
The Jazz Room: un viaggio nel cuore di New Orleans
The Jazz Room: un viaggio nel cuore di New Orleans plays Teatro Summarte on 11 December at 18:30.
Temporary exhibitions in Naples
Living Collapse
Until: 16 November
Where: MADRE
Part of the Premio Meridiana, the show reads the Neapolitan nativity-scene tradition through three artists, starting from Jimmie Durham's Presepio in the museum's collection.
Ibrahim Mahama, Voyageur
Until: 18 November
Where: Piazza Municipio
A public artwork of three wooden boats, about 5, 7 and 8 metres high and built with traditional Ghanaian techniques, stands in the newly restored square facing the port.
Naples tickets and tours
Bank holidays and local festivities in Naples
Public holidays reshape a visit more than most travellers expect. Public offices and banks close, museums and shops often switch to a holiday timetable and public transport can run a reduced service, so a day built around a single museum can fall apart. Italy fixes its civil holidays by national law, and the list grew for 2026: a law passed in October 2025 added 4 October, the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of Italy, with effect from 1 January 2026. The law also counts every Sunday as a public holiday, which is why Easter Sunday, on 5 April 2026, is not listed separately. On top of the national list the state calendar adds the feast of the patron saint of each city, and in Naples that day falls on 19 September.
National holidays in Italy 2026
- 1 January New Year's Day (Capodanno)
- 6 January Epiphany (Epifania)
- 6 April Easter Monday (Lunedì dell'Angelo)
- 25 April Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione)
- 1 May Labour Day (Festa del Lavoro)
- 2 June Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica)
- 15 August Assumption Day (Ferragosto)
- 4 October Saint Francis of Assisi (San Francesco d'Assisi)
- 1 November All Saints' Day (Ognissanti)
- 8 December Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione)
- 25 December Christmas Day (Natale)
- 26 December Saint Stephen's Day (Santo Stefano)
Local holidays in Naples 2026
The Comune di Napoli calls San Gennaro the patron saint of the city and sets the celebrations in his honour on 19 September, when the solemn mass is celebrated in the cathedral on via Duomo. It is the only date on this page that belongs to Naples alone, and in 2026 it falls on a Saturday.
- 19 September Saint Januarius (San Gennaro), local
The infopoints keep a rhythm of their own. All four are listed as open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00, and for August 2026 the city announced that they would stay open every day of the month, 15 August included.
Keep exploring Naples
The Naples guide
The Naples guide on Tourist Office lays out a one day itinerary, the sights worth booking ahead and what the city offers for free.
Naples tourist information
This page maps the official tourist information points in Naples, their opening hours and which public holidays change them.
Italy highlights
Beyond the bay, the country guide gathers Rome, Venice, Florence and the food and festivals worth a longer trip.