Food festivals and events in Napoli e Dintorni 2026
“Naples is the world capital of street food. From pizza fritta to cuoppo di mare, passing through sfogliatelle and babà.”
Street food and tradition
Upcoming Events
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The Festa dei Gigli di Nola has been UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2013.
The Art of the Neapolitan Pizza Maker has been UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2017.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio
Small tomatoes preserved in hanging bunches, with an intense flavor.
Pasta di Gragnano
The only pasta in the world with PGI certification, drawn through bronze dies.
Aged cheese from the Monti Lattari mountains with a piquant flavor.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Centro Storico di Napoli
Europe's largest historic center with 2,500 years of history.
Patrimonio CulturaleArte del Pizzaiuolo Napoletano
The art of making Neapolitan pizza recognized as intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Patrimonio ImmaterialeFesta dei Gigli di Nola
Network of large Italian shoulder-borne structures, UNESCO intangible heritage.
Patrimonio ImmaterialeScavi di Pompei, Ercolano e Torre Annunziata
Roman cities buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Miracolo di San Gennaro
The liquefaction of the blood of Naples' patron saint at the Cathedral, three times a year.
Festa dei Gigli di Nola
Eight wooden obelisks 25 meters tall dance through the streets. UNESCO Heritage 2013.
Presepe di San Gregorio Armeno
The world's most famous nativity scene street, with artisanal shops open year-round.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio
The world's most famous volcano, with hiking trails and unique biodiversity.
Parco Regionale dei Campi Flegrei
Active volcanic area with sulfurous springs, lakes, and archaeological sites.
Personaggi Illustri
San Gennaro
Patron Saint of NaplesHis blood liquefies three times a year in a centuries-old tradition.
Eduardo De Filippo
PlaywrightThe greatest interpreter of the Neapolitan soul in 20th-century theater.
Totò
Actor and ComedianAntonio de Curtis, the "Prince of Laughter," born in the Rione Sanità.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Via San Gregorio Armeno is the world's most famous "nativity scene street."”
“Gragnano is the only city in the world with PGI-certified pasta.”
Domande Frequenti
1What PDO and PGI products are found in Naples and its surroundings?expand_more
In Naples and its surroundings, you'll find 5 protected designation products, including: Mozzarella di Bufala Campana (PDO), Pomodoro San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino (PDO), Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio (PDO), Pasta di Gragnano (PGI), and Provolone del Monaco (PDO).
2What should I eat in Naples and its surroundings?expand_more
Typical dishes of Naples and its surroundings include: Pizza napoletana, Ragù napoletano, Sfogliatella riccia e frolla, Babà al rum, Pastiera napoletana, and Panuozzo di Gragnano. Each dish tells the gastronomic tradition of this territory.
3What UNESCO heritage sites are in Naples and its surroundings?expand_more
In Naples and its surroundings, you'll find 4 UNESCO heritage sites: Historic Centre of Naples (Cultural, 1995); Art of the Neapolitan Pizza Maker (Intangible, 2017); Festa dei Gigli di Nola (Intangible, 2013); Excavations of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata (Cultural, 1997).
4What are the most famous festivals in Naples and its surroundings?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Naples and its surroundings: Festa dei Gigli di Nola (Nola, June); Festa di San Gennaro (Naples, September 19); Napoli Pizza Village (Naples, June); Gragnano Città della Pasta (Gragnano, September).
5What natural parks are in Naples and its surroundings?expand_more
The protected natural areas in Naples and its surroundings include: Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio (National Park), Parco Regionale dei Campi Flegrei (Regional Park).
6Who organizes the festivals in Naples and its surroundings?expand_more
The festivals in Naples and its surroundings are organized by local communities such as Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, Pro Loco Nola, and Consorzio Pastai Gragnanesi. These local associations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.