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Pompeii — Notti Stellate

Summer 2026 (July–August)

2026

Summer 2026 (July–August)

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

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What it is

Pompeii — Notti Stellate explained

Night openings of the excavations with lit streets and theatre in the Teatro Grande, the only way to walk the Roman city in the cool.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Naples & Pompeii tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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What is Pompeii — Notti Stellate?

Night openings of the excavations with lit streets and theatre in the Teatro Grande, the only way to walk the Roman city in the cool. It's a culture event held in Naples & Pompeii.

When is Pompeii — Notti Stellate in 2026?

Pompeii — Notti Stellate runs Summer 2026 (July–August) in Naples & Pompeii. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

Is Pompeii — Notti Stellate free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Pompeii — Notti Stellate is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Pompeii — Notti Stellate?

Book a room in Naples & Pompeii itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Naples & Pompeii also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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