From the “Pompeii Pop Up” choir at the Large Theatre to themed music itineraries
Event calendar from 13 December 2025
For the Christmas holidays, the Pompeii Archaeological Park is offering a rich programme of events for families, children and adults. The common thread is music, which—on different dates and in different forms—will accompany visitors across the sites of Greater Pompeii through performances, educational workshops and themed itineraries, turning the sites into creative, welcoming spaces in a festive atmosphere.
Main event in Pompeii
19 December 2025 – Large Theatre, 11:30
POMPEII POP UP: a large spontaneous choir open to everyone, with hundreds of voices. The “improvised” choir will be led by Maestro Carlo Morelli, supported by some soloists from his choir. More than 600 participants are expected.
How to take part
Anyone who would like to participate should be at the Large Theatre of Pompeii at 11:30. You will be given the lyrics to two surprise songs and, after a general rehearsal, everyone will sing together at full voice. A fun and engaging ritual—both social and uplifting—for a morning of celebration and Christmas greetings.
ARCHEO JAZZ (DiVinoJazzFestival – Vesuvian Itineraries)
A series of events within the DiVinoJazzFestival – Vesuvian Itineraries, funded by the Campania Region – Department of Tourism, co-funded and organised by the Municipality of Pompeii, in partnership with the municipalities of Ercolano, Torre del Greco, Torre Annunziata, Boscoreale, Boscotrecase and Trecase. Artistic direction: Gigi Di Luca.
Concerts (10:30–12:30)
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20 December 2025 – Oplontis, Villa of Poppaea: Vincenzo Saetta Trio
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21 December 2025 – Boscoreale, Villa Regina: Matteo Franza Jazz Trio
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30 December 2025 – Pompeii (ancient city): Boomerang Jazz, a roaming street band
The musical events at Oplontis and Boscoreale will be accompanied by free guided tours curated by the ArcheoClub of Torre Annunziata, by reservation and subject to availability.
Info: www.pompeiisites.org
Pompeii by night: evening walk with two itineraries
20 December 2025 – 18:00 to 22:00 (last entry 21:00)
Itinerary 1 (from Piazza Anfiteatro) – approx. 1 hour – €7
Access to selected houses, including the Praedia of Julia Felix, the House of Loreius Tiburtinus, the House of Venus in the Shell, and the Large Palaestra, where the exhibition “Being a Woman in Ancient Pompeii” is on display.
Itinerary 2 – €7
Access to the Villa of the Mysteries (approx. 40 minutes), with the option of taking a shuttle to the Boscoreale site (Villa Regina and the Antiquarium; approx. 1 hour).
Booking recommended: www.ticketone.it (pre-sale fee €1)
Activities for children and families – Pompeii Children’s Museum
A special programme of workshops, creative games and immersive activities inspired by daily life in Ancient Rome.
For children aged 6–11 – 11:00
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13 December 2025: The Lantern – making a Roman-style lamp
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14 December 2025: Treasure Hunt – among the villas of Stabiae (Villa San Marco), between mosaics and frescoes
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20 December 2025: Treasure Hunt – Villa Arianna (Stabiae)
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21 December 2025: Decorate Your Christmas – decorations and creative upcycling
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26 December 2025: The Mosaic – discovering the ancient technique and creating a miniature mosaic
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27 December 2025: The Masks of Stabiae – visit and workshop at the Stabiae Archaeological Museum “Libero D’Orsi”
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28 December 2025: Good Omens – the history and making of Roman amulets
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4 January 2026: Treasure Hunt in Pompeii – exploring houses and gardens of the ancient city
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6 January 2026: Ancient Perfumes – learning about essences and creating perfumes
Costs
The 4 January workshop costs €8 per participant. All other activities are free of charge, by reservation.
Info and reservations:
Christmas Camp For All – “Parvula Domus” Social Farm (Pompeii)
Dates: 22 – 29 – 30 December 2025 / 2 and 5 January 2026
Time: 09:30–13:00
Workshop activities for young people aged 8–18 (painting, botany, agriculture and physical activities), designed to encourage inclusion of participants with cognitive disabilities and/or autism. Curated by the social cooperative Il Tulipano.
Info and reservations:
Oplontis – Guided tours “From the Utriculus to the Bagpipes”
7 and 14 December 2025 – 09:30–13:00 – Villa of Poppaea
A sound journey dedicated to musical instruments from the ancient world (and beyond), with performances, historical re-enactments and live demonstrations. Curated by ArcheoClub and the Gruppo Storico Oplontino. No reservation required.
Site admission: €8 (reductions and free entry according to regulations)
Boscoreale – Archaeo-music workshops “Sounds of Prehistory and Antiquity”
Venue: Auditorium of the Boscoreale Antiquarium
Time: 15:00–17:00
Dates: 20 and 26 December 2025; 3 and 6 January 2026
Educational workshops on ancient music for children and families, using various instruments, replicas and ethnographic materials, including a copy of the famous Pompeii sistrum and the flutes featured in the film Gladiator. Instruments will be available for children (and adults too) to experience ancient sounds first-hand.
Curated by Walter Maioli and Carmine Di Biasi (Archeo Cilento).
Info and reservations:
Stabiae – Events between music and museum
20 December 2025 – 11:30 – Villa San Marco
Performance by artist Anna Spagnuolo, dedicated to traditional Neapolitan songs (initiative of the Committee for the Stabiae Excavations “Libero D’Orsi”).
27 December 2025 – 11:00 – Stabiae Archaeological Museum “Libero D’Orsi”
Guided visit among recently restored frescoes and themes of ancient theatre, followed by a creative workshop to make a mask inspired by the depicted characters.
Mandatory reservation:
28 December 2025 – 11:30 – Stabiae Archaeological Museum “Libero D’Orsi”
“Echeia, Voices for the Days of Light”: concert by the vocal ensemble Progetto Porpora (Funneco APS), with a repertoire ranging from classics to singer-songwriter music (Pino Daniele), from rock (The Beatles) to contemporary pop (Billie Eilish), curated by Marco D’Acunzo and Marina Lucia.
Final note
Daytime events are free of charge; site admission is subject to the standard ticket (unless otherwise stated).
Source: Pompeii Archaeological Park