Naples

January

• Epiphany Celebrations (Befana): January 6, celebrated with processions, sweets, and the appearance of the Befana, especially in Naples.
• Festa di Sant’Antonio Abate: January 17, with bonfires, traditional foods and local wine tastings and animal blessings in towns like Naples and Positano.
• Naples Marathon: A major marathon event held in Naples, attracting runners from all over the world.

February

• Carnival of Naples: Features parades, masks, and traditional costumes.
• Carnival of Agropoli: Known for its colorful floats and vibrant street celebrations.
• Procession of San Biagio: The procession is followed by the “blessing of the throats” ritual, where priests bless the throats of participants using crossed candles.

March

• Feast of St. Joseph: March 19, celebrated with religious processions and traditional food in towns like Naples and Benevento.
• Napoli Jazz Winter: An important event for jazz lovers, held in various venues across Naples.
• Napoli Wine & Dine Festival: A gastronomic event in Naples featuring wine tastings from local and national wineries, gourmet food, and cooking demonstrations.

April

• Holy Week and Easter Celebrations: Processions and religious events in Naples, including the famous Via Crucis.
• Good Friday Processions: Notable in towns like Sorrento and Amalfi, featuring dramatic re-enactments of the Passion of Christ.
• Naples Film Festival: Showcasing independent films from around the world.
• Comicon: An annual pop culture event featuring comic book artists, writers, and fans, with exhibitions, workshops, and panels.

May

• Maggio dei Monumenti: A month-long festival in Naples celebrating the city’s cultural heritage with special tours, concerts, and exhibitions.
• Miracle of the Blood of San Gennaro: The most famous and revered religious event in Naples dedicated to the Saint Patron of the city, a powerful expression of faith and devotion.
• Giro d’Italia: This prestigious cycling race often passes through Campania, attracting cycling enthusiasts.
• Sagra delle Fragole (Strawberry Festival): Held in various towns, featuring local strawberries and traditional dishes.
• Giro d’Italia: Passes through Campania in May. 
• Campania Mototour: An annual motorbike tour through the picturesque landscapes of Campania, typically in May or June.
• Festa della Mozzarella: Celebrated in Battipaglia, focusing on mozzarella di bufala and local wines.

June

• Infiorata di Cusano Mutri: A renowned flower festival with streets adorned with elaborate floral carpets during the Corpus Domini feast.
• Feast of Saints Peter and Paul: June 29, celebrated in Naples with various religious and cultural events.
• Napoli Pizza Village: A large festival dedicated to pizza, featuring tastings, cooking shows, and music.
• Naples Bike Night: An annual night-time cycling event through the streets of Naples, often held in June.

July

• Estate a Napoli: A summer-long festival in Naples with open-air concerts, cinema, theater, and various cultural events.
• Festa della Madonna del Carmine: Mid-July in several towns with religious processions and celebrations, often ending with a spectacular fireworks display.
• Ischia Film Festival: An international film festival held on the island of Ischia.
• Ischia Food and Wine Festival: Celebrated on the island of Ischia, featuring local wines and regional cuisine.

August

• Palio di Somma Vesuviana: August 15, featuring medieval games and parades.
• Ferragosto: August 15, a major holiday in Italy celebrated with feasts, fireworks, and beach parties throughout Campania.
• Festa del Mare: Held in coastal towns like Amalfi and Positano, celebrating the sea with processions of boats, fireworks, and seafood festivals.
• Procession of the Madonna della Neve: Various locations in Naples, particularly in the Forcella neighborhood, with a statue of the Madonna della Neve is paraded through the streets.

September

• Grape Festivals: Celebrated in towns like Benevento and Taurasi, with wine tastings, music, and parades.
• Piedigrotta Festival: Early September in Naples, featuring traditional music, dances, and parades.
• Festa di San Gennaro: September 19, celebrating the patron saint of Naples with religious ceremonies and street festivities.

October

• Sagra della Castagna (Chestnut Festival): Held in towns such as Montella and Bagnoli Irpino, celebrating chestnut harvest with local dishes and entertainment.
• Naples Film Festival: A major international film festival attracting celebrities and filmmakers.
• Sagra del Tartufo: Truffle festival in Bagnoli Irpino, featuring truffle dishes and local wines.
• Falanghina Wine Festival: Celebrated in the Benevento area, showcasing the local Falanghina wine variety with tastings and food pairings.

November

• Sagra dell’Olio Nuovo: Celebrations for the new olive oil harvest in towns like Cilento and Benevento, including tastings and traditional meals.
• Fiera di Ognissanti: In Benevento, with traditional market stalls and local crafts.

December

• Christmas Markets and Nativity Scenes: Throughout December, many towns host traditional Christmas markets and elaborate nativity scenes, particularly famous in Naples and Sorrento.
• Feast of the Immaculate Conception: December 8, celebrated with religious processions and local festivities.
• Feast of Santa Lucia: The statue of Santa Lucia, the patroness of the blind, is carried through the streets, often along the waterfront.
• Miracle of the Blood of Saint Gennaro: The most famous and revered religious event in Naples dedicated to the Saint Patron of the city, a powerful expression of faith and devotion.
• Santo Stefano Day: December 26, often marked with family gatherings and additional local events.
• Capodanno a Napoli: New Year’s Eve celebrations with concerts, fireworks, and cultural events throughout Naples.
• Tombolata Vajassa: A beloved local tradition that showcases the unique blend of humor, theater, and communal spirit that characterizes Neapolitan culture, organized during the Christmas holiday season around December and January