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Neapolitan song concert in Naples: one hour, no microphones

A one-hour concert under the arcades of the Galleria Principe di Napoli, between the Academy of Fine Arts and the Archaeological Museum. The classic Neapolitan repertoire is played and sung with no microphones and no amplification: just voices and instruments, the way it was done in drawing rooms and at parties long ago. The performers change every night, so no two shows are the same. With almost seven hundred reviews averaging 4.9, it's the most booked show of all the ones we list.

4.9(697 reviews on GetYourGuide) Galleria Principe di Napoli
Neapolitan song concert in Naples: one hour, no microphones
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Duration

1 hour

Group

small group

Languages

Italian and English

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Days

every day

Start

Galleria Principe di Napoli

What you’ll do

You arrive at the meeting point, under the Galleria's arcades, fifteen minutes early: that's for check-in and for settling into the room. It's an intimate space and the chairs are all on one level, so whoever arrives first gets the best seats. A drink is served before the start, included in the ticket.

Then the concert proper begins. Musicians and singers, sometimes actors and dancers too, work through the best-known Neapolitan songs, the ones everyone has heard at least once even without knowing the title. No microphones: the voice reaches you directly, with all its shading and every breath, and in a room this small you catch every detail.

The finale is always the same, and it's the part people remember most: it ends with 'O sole mio sung by everyone, audience included. After exactly one hour you're back out in the Galleria, a couple of minutes from Piazza Museo and Piazza Dante, with the evening still ahead of you.

Who it’s for

Good if you have a free evening after dinner and want something Neapolitan without committing to a long night: one hour, then you're back on the street. It works for couples, solo travellers and anyone bringing their parents. If you're after a big theatre with a raised stage and a guaranteed view, you'll be disappointed: the room is small, and the closeness is the whole point.

Local tip

Get there well before the requested fifteen minutes: the room is small and the front seats go fast. Before the concert, take a look round the Archaeological Museum right next door, or head to Piazza Bellini for an aperitivo; afterwards, the old town is five minutes' walk away. Book a few days ahead, it often sells out.

What’s included

Concert + drink.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the concert and where is it held?

It lasts one hour. The meeting point is in Piazza Museo, under the arcades of the Galleria Principe di Napoli, between the Academy of Fine Arts and the National Archaeological Museum. You need to be there fifteen minutes before your booked time. Start times vary by date and are shown when you book.

What's included in the ticket?

The one-hour concert and a drink served in the room. The performers sing and play without microphones or amplification, and the evening ends with 'O sole mio sung together with the audience. You don't need anything else: turn up, sit down and listen.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

Yes, cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund. You can also book now and pay later. Bear in mind that dates often sell out, so it's worth securing your seat as soon as you're sure of the evening.

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