This is only a selection of the many events taking place every year in Naples and surrounding area.

June

Regatta of the maritime republics: Amalfi, Genoa, Pisa and Venice
The regatta takes place on the first or second Sunday in June with a different scenario each year. Every former republic sends out its galleon in mock combat and to race alongside other craft.

July

Classical Theatre and Opera
Classical theatre and operas take place in Benevento 62 km. northeast of Naples, in a Roman theatre setting.

Lampadodromia
Classical theatre representations in the archaeological area of Paestum 37 km south of Salerno.

September

Neapolitan Song Festival
Music festival taking place every year on the first 10 days of September.

International Film Festival
Film festival for 8 and 16mm films taking place on the last 10 days of September in Salerno

Festival for San Gennaro - 19 September
Celebrations in honour of Naples’ patron saint usually begin on September 16th and continue until the Sunday after the saint’s day, which falls on September 19th. The event includes a fascinating religious procession, with rose petals and silver statues of saints and with more pagan celebrations that involve the whole city.

October

Maremoda Fashion Show
Fashion show taking place every year in Capri.

Pasta Fair
A fair dedicated to pasta featuring exhibitions, workshops and pasta tasting. The event takes place on the seafront in Piazza Municipio opposite the commanding Maschio Angioino.

December – January

Capri Hollywood 2006
The XI edition of Capri’s Film Festival.