The 40,000-seater Anfiteatro Flavio was the ancient world's third largest, after the Colosseum in Rome and Capua's amphitheatre. Rising above the congested...
Via Terracciano 75This recently remodelled theatre has an eclectic programme, but the focus is mainstream musicals (in Italian) and concerts of Neopolitan music.
Via Conte di Ruvo 14-19This hip theatre screens films and, during the cooler months, hosts an eclectic programme of alternative Italian and international bands, in collaboration...
Via Concezione a Montecalvario 34Dating from 1779 and recently given a major facelift, this beautiful theatre is divided into two performance spaces. It's known for its high-profile...
Piazza Municipio 1This tiny space showcases Neapolitan cabaret and also hosts musical events, including evenings of traditional Neapolitan song.
Via Port'Alba
Cosy, colourful and lots of fun, it's cabaret here at full-force every weekend, with dinner or bar service as an option.
Gradini Nobile 1New, experimental theatre is the rule here, at the rapid clip of about one production per week. The programme sometimes includes international works, but...
Via Montecalvario 16
The original San Carlo theatre was built in 1737 in just eight months, to a design by Giovanni Medrano; after it burned down in 1816, it was rebuilt in less...
Via San Carlo 98F
Named after the great Neapolitan comic actor, this small theatre specialises in comedy (often with music) and cabaret.
Via Frediano Cavara 12e, corner of Via ForiaSet in an area of stunning natural beauty on the Posillipo cliffs, this villa belonged to a Roman senator by the name of Publius Vedius Pollio. Access was,...
Discesa Coroglio 36