Naples Christmas lights 2026: when they go on, the tree and the San Gregorio Armeno one-way route
The stalls of the San Gregorio Armeno fair have been in the street since 30 October and stay until 10 January 2027. The lights, tree and one-way route have no official date yet: the reference is still mid-November.
At a glance
- Nativity fair
- Stalls from 30 October, until 10 January 2027
- Opening ceremony
- Possibly 6 November or the week after, not official
- Lights
- Expected from mid-November, official date not yet published
- Tree
- No official date for 2026
- One-way route
- No 2026 order found; in 2025 it began on 28 November
What is certain today
- The nativity fair has moved earlier: stalls set up from 30 October, opening announced for 1 November, ending on 10 January 2027.
- The city only allows products of the Neapolitan Christmas. The stalls are in fire-resistant wood.
- This year's novelties include figurines dedicated to the America's Cup.
Christmas 2026 dates
| What | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fair opening ceremony | 6 November or the week after | Possible |
| Lights | From mid-November | To be confirmed |
| Piazza Municipio tree | Not announced | To be confirmed |
| One-way route | Not announced | To be confirmed |
| Pietrarsa market | 28 November to 6 January | Confirmed |
| Altri Natali | 8 December to 10 January | City of Naples |
The Altri Natali festival involves all ten city districts. A major music event is planned for late November at San Domenico Maggiore, but the programme is not out yet.
What happened in 2025
These dates are only a guide. They are not the 2026 dates.
- Lights: switched on on 16 November in Piazza Municipio, until 7 January, across more than 150 km.
- Tree: in Piazza Municipio, conical, over 20 metres tall.
- One-way route: from 28 November to 23 December, in Via San Gregorio Armeno.
| 2025 days | Direction of the route |
|---|---|
| 28-30 Nov, 5-8 Dec | Piazza San Gaetano to Via San Biagio dei Librai |
| 12-14 and 19-23 Dec | Via San Biagio dei Librai to Piazza San Gaetano |
Hours were 9:00 to 20:00, and until 14:00 on 23 December. It was an experimental measure.
Tip: if you are coming mainly for the lights, choose a weekend after mid-November. For the nativity stalls, go on a weekday morning and check any restrictions on the city's website.
Plan your Christmas
- Christmas in Naplestraditions and things to do
- San Gregorio Armenothe nativity street
- Christmas marketsSan Gregorio Armeno and Pietrarsa
- Immaculate Conception weekend5 to 8 December
Frequently asked questions
When do the Christmas lights go on in Naples in 2026?
The city has not published the date yet. The reference is mid-November: in 2025 they were switched on on 16 November in Piazza Municipio.
When does the San Gregorio Armeno fair open in 2026?
It was announced for 1 November, with stalls set up from 30 October. The date of the opening ceremony is not official yet.
How long does the nativity fair last?
According to local press, until Sunday 10 January 2027. The San Gregorio Armeno workshops stay open all year.
Is there a one-way route in San Gregorio Armeno in 2026?
We found no order for 2026. In 2025 the pedestrian one-way route ran from 28 November to 23 December, 9:00 to 20:00.
When does the Christmas tree go up in Piazza Municipio?
There is no official date for 2026. In 2024 the tree returned on 19 November, and in 2025 it was lit in mid-November with the street lights.
Where to stay at Christmas in the Historic Centre
203 places to stay in the Historic Centre on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
