Napoli celebrates 2500 years with over 2500 events in 2025
In 2025, Naples will commemorate its 2500th anniversary with more than 2500 events focused on culture and tourism, as revealed by Mayor Gaetano Manfredi and tourism councilor Teresa Armato at Teatro San Carlo. The initiative, led by artistic director Laura Valente and supported by over 80 organizations, will commence on March 25, 2025, with "Napoli Milionaria." Notable activities include a dance lesson on April 29, a docufilm by Cristina Comencini, and the Napoli Fringe Fest, scheduled from April 17 to May 4. Special exhibitions will be featured at museums such as Palazzo Reale and MANN. The Teatro San Carlo's lineup includes "Assunta Spina" and Ennio Morricone's "Partenope," with festivities wrapping up with "Buon compleanno Neapolis" from December 21 to January 6.
Key facts
- Naples celebrates 2500 years in 2025 with over 2500 events.
- Program presented at Teatro San Carlo by mayor Gaetano Manfredi and tourism councilor Teresa Armato.
- Artistic director is Laura Valente.
- Collaboration between municipality and over 80 entities including universities and international centers.
- First event: March 25, 2025, revival of Eduardo De Filippo's 'Napoli Milionaria' at Teatro San Carlo.
- April 29: dance lesson at Piazza del Plebiscito for International Dance Day.
- Cristina Comencini's docufilm on Scampia's Vele to screen at Triennale Milano and Venice Biennale.
- First Napoli Fringe Fest runs April 17–May 4.
- Palazzo Reale night tours from March 3; Pino Daniele exhibition from March 19.
- MANN new sections open in June; Capodimonte new porcelain wing in November.
- Archivio di Stato's 'Ti racconto Napoli' from May 2025 to January 2026.
- 'Il miglio della memoria': 150 km of archival documents with performances and concerts.
- Teatro San Carlo: new 'Assunta Spina' in October, Enrico Caruso competition, Morricone's 'Partenope' December 12–14.
- Real Albergo dei Poveri: 'Futuro Quotidiano' installation September–January 2026 with Mimmo Jodice photos.
- Finale: 'Buon compleanno Neapolis' December 21–January 6.
Entities
Artists
- Eduardo De Filippo
- Cristina Comencini
- Pino Daniele
- Salvatore Di Giacomo
- Enrico Caruso
- Ennio Morricone
- Mimmo Jodice
Institutions
- Teatro San Carlo
- Comune di Napoli
- Archivio di Stato
- Triennale di Milano
- Biennale di Venezia
- Palazzo Reale
- MANN (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli)
- Capodimonte
- Real Albergo dei Poveri
Locations
- Napoli
- Italia
- Piazza del Plebiscito
- Scampia
- Milano
- Venezia
- Torino