Christmas in Monte di Procida
A month of markets, concerts, and videomapping on the Phlegraean Fields promontory
About Christmas in Monte di Procida
Christmas on the Phlegraean promontory
Every year, between early December and January 6th, the Municipality of Monte di Procida, in the province of Naples (Campania), dresses its town center for the holidays with the municipal Christmas festival, known in recent years by the brand "Natale in Vetrina". This is not a single market concentrated in one square, but a widespread calendar: lights, nativity scenes, shows, and stalls are distributed between Piazza XXVII Gennaio, Piazza Sant'Antonio, the parishes, the Laboratorio delle Arti, and the municipal sports facilities.
The setting makes the event unique. Monte di Procida is the western tip of the Phlegraean Fields, a natural balcony overlooking the island of Procida, Ischia, and the gulf: strolling among the stalls with the sea in the background on a December evening is an integral part of the experience.
Markets, crafts, and flavors
The commercial heart of the festival is the Christmas markets, usually set up on the weekend before Christmas Eve. The stalls offer food and wine products from the Phlegraean area, traditional Neapolitan Christmas sweets, mulled wine, and roasted chestnuts, as well as handcrafted creations, decorations, and gift ideas made by hobbyists and small local shops. Alongside the stalls are food areas and refreshment points managed by local associations.
Santa's House and children
Great attention is given to families. The Santa's House with the "Post your letter" initiative allows little ones to deliver their wishes and get their photos taken; throughout the days, there are workshops, entertainment, cotton candy, inflatables, and small attractions. Sports initiatives and tournaments are often planned in municipal facilities to involve children and teenagers during the school holidays.
Music, theater, and videomapping
The artistic side is entrusted to local cultural entities. The typical program alternates:
- swing and choral concerts with local ensembles and music schools;
- opera and chamber music in churches, with repertoires ranging from Vivaldi to Boccherini;
- comedies and theatrical performances staged by local associations;
- flamenco, DJ sets, and Christmas aperitifs in the squares;
- bingo shows, the most iconic appointment of the Neapolitan Christmas.
For several editions, the most spectacular novelty has been the Christmas videomapping: light projections that transform facades and churchyards into visual narratives of lights and images, attracting audiences even from the neighboring towns of Bacoli and Pozzuoli.
Nativity scenes and devotion
Alongside secular events, the religious dimension remains vibrant. In the Parish of Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo, the 18th-century Neapolitan school nativity scene can be visited by the faithful and visitors during the hours indicated by the parish, while the churches of Sant'Antonio and San Giuseppe host concerts and moments of prayer throughout the Advent and holiday period.
A community Christmas
What characterizes the festival is the strong participation of associations: parishes, pro loco, music and dance schools, merchant committees, and volunteer associations build a calendar together with the Municipality that lasts over a month. Admission to events in the squares and markets is generally free, with optional donations for some indoor initiatives. It is the ideal opportunity to discover, outside the beach season, a seaside village in Campania that experiences Christmas with the slow and warm rhythm of Southern towns.
Christmas in Monte di Procida — edition 2026
Natale in Vetrina 2025-2026
The Municipality of Monte di Procida offered a widespread calendar from December 6, 2025, to January 6, 2026, with the highlight week between December 19 and 29. Piazza Sant'Antonio hosted the Christmas markets and the Santa's House with the "Post your letter" initiative, while Piazza XXVII Gennaio became the stage for evening events.
The musical program alternated the swing concert of the Corale Flegrea, the opera of the Arché Association, Christmas flamenco on the parvis of the Parish of Santa Maria Assunta, and the guitar quintet with music by Vivaldi and Boccherini. The videomapping illuminated first Piazza Sant'Antonio and then Piazza XXVII Gennaio. The 18th-century Neapolitan nativity scene in the parish church was open for visits throughout the period.
Programme Christmas in Monte di Procida 2026
The 2025-2026 edition program
- Friday, December 19, 8:30 PM - Laboratorio delle Arti: "Natale Swing" Christmas concert with the Corale Flegrea Swing Ensemble.
- Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21 - Piazza Sant'Antonio: Christmas markets and Santa's House (from afternoon until late evening), with food and craft stalls, children's activities, and the "Post your letter" initiative; on the same evenings, Christmas videomapping on the square.
- Saturday, December 20 - Church of Sant'Antonio: "Il Natale Scomparso" comedy, by the Vivi l'Estate Association.
- Sunday, December 21, 5:00 PM - Church of Sant'Antonio: "Swing Christmas" with students from the Piano Piano Music School; followed at 7:30 PM by an opera concert by the Arché Association.
- Tuesday, December 23, 7:30 PM - Parvis of the Parish of Santa Maria Assunta: "Fiesta Flamenca de Navidad" with Dominga Andras.
- Wednesday, December 24, from 3:00 PM - Piazza XXVII Gennaio: "Stai Piazzat", Christmas Eve afternoon with DJ sets and music, by DMB and local merchants.
- Friday, December 26, 7:00 PM - Parvis of the Parish of Santa Maria Assunta: "Tombolata Show".
- From December 26 to 28 - Piazza XXVII Gennaio: Christmas videomapping accompanying evening events.
- Saturday, December 27 - Piazza XXVII Gennaio: Christmas aperitif with the band Stradeaperte (Marco Balestrieri and Riccardo Antonielli).
- Sunday, December 28, 7:30 PM - Church of SS. Maria Assunta in Cielo: "The Guitar Quintet" with Vivaldi's Concerto in D major RV 93 and Boccherini's Guitar Quintet No. 6 G 448; on stage Anna Della Ragione, Sergio Carnevale, Isabella Parmiciano, Tiziana Traverso, and Gianpaolo Nigro.
- From December 27 to 29 - Pala Aldo Romeo and Pala Pippo Coppola: sports events, tournaments, and initiatives dedicated to youth and families.
- Throughout the period - Parish of Santa Maria Assunta: visit to the 18th-century Neapolitan nativity scene (weekdays and holidays 9:30-11:30 AM and 6:00-7:30 PM, subject to celebrations).
Highlights Christmas in Monte di Procida 2026
- Christmas markets and Santa's House in Piazza Sant'Antonio on December 20 and 21.
- Christmas videomapping: first on Piazza Sant'Antonio (Dec 20-21), then on Piazza XXVII Gennaio (Dec 26-28).
- "The Guitar Quintet" with Vivaldi and Boccherini in the Church of SS. Maria Assunta in Cielo.
- "Fiesta Flamenca de Navidad" on the parish parvis with Dominga Andras.
- "Stai Piazzat": Christmas Eve afternoon in Piazza XXVII Gennaio.
- The 18th-century Neapolitan nativity scene visitable throughout the holidays.
Prices Christmas in Monte di Procida 2026
Practical information — Christmas in Monte di Procida
How to get there
By car: from the Naples Tangenziale, exit at Pozzuoli or Arco Felice, then take the SP road to Bacoli and Monte di Procida (about 20 km from Naples). On event days, the center may be pedestrianized: it is advisable to park in peripheral areas and continue on foot.
By train and bus: Cumana line (EAV Railway) to Torregaveta, the terminus a few minutes from Monte di Procida, then EAV bus or taxi. Alternatively, EAV bus lines from Pozzuoli and Bacoli.
By plane: Naples-Capodichino airport, about 30 km away.
Prices
Access to markets, squares, and videomapping is free. Food and wine consumption at the stalls is paid. For some concerts in churches, a contribution or reservation may be requested: check the Municipality's channels.
Tips
- Windy winter evenings on the promontory: warm and windproof clothing is recommended.
- The detailed program is usually published between late November and early December on the Municipality of Monte di Procida's channels.
- Combine with a visit to the Torrefumo viewpoint and Miliscola beach, which are evocative even in winter.
Information
Municipality of Monte di Procida, Via Panoramica 10 - tel. +39 081 8684211 - www.comune.montediprocida.na.it
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Where does it take place — Christmas in Monte di Procida
Centro storico, Piazza XXVII Gennaio e Piazza Sant'Antonio
Piazza XXVII Gennaio, 80070 Monte di Procida