O’ Sole Mio - Opera & Neapolitan Music Concert in Villa Fiorentino , Sorrento
2025-08-10 21:01 - 22:30, 2025-08-13 21:01 - 22:30, 2025-08-17 21:01 - 22:30, 2025-08-20 21:01 - 22:30, 2025-08-24 21:01 - 22:30, 2025-08-27 21:01 - 22:30, 2025-08-31 21:01 - 22:30, 2025-09-03 21:01 - 22:30 UTC and 11 more dates | Fondazione Sorrento, Sorrento, Italy
‘O Sole Mio – Opera and Neapolitan Music Concert in Sorrento

The elegance of Opera meets the timeless charm of Neapolitan music in a truly unique and dreamlike concert experience.
Welcome to “‘O Sole Mio“, where the most beloved opera arias and iconic Neapolitan songs blend in perfect harmony, enhanced by the refined ambiance of Villa Fiorentino in the heart of Sorrento.
Curated by ‘Opera in Roma’, this exclusive concert features a Soprano and Tenor, accompanied solely by mandolin and piano, creating an intimate and captivating sound.
The evening’s program celebrates the finest in Neapolitan and operatic tradition, with masterpieces ranging from La Traviata, Tosca, and Rigoletto to timeless classics like Funiculì Funiculà, Torna a Surriento, and of course, ‘O Sole Mio.
Performing Artists:
Soprano: Elena Memoli
Tenor: Marco Ferrante
Mandolin: Carmela Persico
Piano: Antonino De Rosa
Art Director: Ivan Iannone
Let yourself be enchanted by the magical atmosphere of Villa Fiorentino, one of Sorrento’s most charming venues, as the spirit of Neapolitan Song and Italian Opera comes to life under the stars.
Event Info & Ticket Details
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 PM
From April 23 to October 12, 2025
Villa Fiorentino, Corso Italia 53 – 80067 – Sorrento (NA)
Full Ticket: €45.00
Reduced Ticket: €40.00 (Available for groups of 8 or more, and for minors aged 8–17, students under 26, military)
Book your seat now and experience the magic of Neapolitan music and Italian opera in the heart of Sorrento!

At Villa Fiorentino the photo exhibition by Raffaele Federico “Auschwitz – Birkenau – not to forget”
2025-10-04 08:00 - 2025-11-09 17:00
From 4 October to 9 November 2025, the Sorrento Foundation hosts the photographic exhibition “Auschwitz – Birkenau – lest we forget” by Raffaele Federico in the spaces of Villa Fiorentino.
The exhibition itinerary is an intense journey to places of memory: the Nazi extermination camps, documented through black and white images that convey the full sense of the horror of the Shoah.
The Auschwitz Birkenau exhibition at Villa Fiorentino
Broken tracks, barbed wire, empty shacks, mountains of shoes and objects belonging to the victims: each photograph becomes a testimony that reminds us of the importance of not forgetting.
The inauguration will be held on Saturday 4 October at 6.00 pm, with the presentation of the prof. Giovanni Fiorentino and the historical notes of prof. Domenico Torre. The exhibition can be visited free of charge every day from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 16.00 to 19.00.
Raffaele Federico: the photographer of the exhibition
Born in Sant’Agnello in 1962, Raffaele Federico is a surgeon who has cultivated a passion for photography for over forty years. Since the 1980s he has participated in group shows and competitions, establishing himself for his rigorous style and use of black and white.
Over the years he has documented religious events, popular festivals and traditions of the Sorrento peninsula, until arriving at works of international scope. The Auschwitz and Birkenau exhibition represents the culmination of his photographic research: a dry and empathetic gaze that invites us to reflect on the universal value of memory.
Visiting this exhibition means not only admiring high-impact photographs, but also participating in a journey of awareness.
Villa Fiorentino awaits you every day until November 9th: an opportunity not to be missed to keep the memory alive and pass it on to the new generations.

Presentation of “Olio delle Sirene” Journal at Villa Fiorentino
2025-10-18 08:00 - 17:00
The Fondazione Sorrento will host on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM, the official presentation of the EWS Journal “Olio delle Sirene – Sorrento 2025” at Villa Fiorentino, marking the preview of the second edition of the Olio delle Sirene Award 2026.
Official presentation of the EWS Journal and preview of the second edition of the Olio delle Sirene Award
The initiative, promoted by European Workshop Sorrento (EWS), aims to enhance the excellence of olive oil production in Southern Italy, connecting culture, territory, health, and sustainability.
A project to promote Mediterranean olive oil excellence

The EWS Journal “Olio delle Sirene”, curated by journalist Angelo Cirasa, brings together experiences, analyses, and testimonies from leading figures in the olive oil industry, Mediterranean economy, and culture, highlighting the social and symbolic value of olive oil.
Following the introduction by Nino Apreda, EWS Secretary, institutional greetings will be delivered by:

Rosalba Scialla – Prefect, Extraordinary Commissioner of the Municipality of Sorrento

Monsignor Francesco Alfano – Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Sorrento-Castellammare di Stabia

Michele Savarese – Vice President of Fondazione Sorrento

Olio delle sirene:
Speakers and Program

Speakers will include:

Amalia Mascolo – Head of Istituto Polispecialistico San Paolo

Domenico Cosimato – President of Oleum

Valentina Stinga – President of Coldiretti Napoli

Giuseppe Cuomo – EWS Board Member

Tullio Esposito – President of the Scientific Committee of the Olio delle Sirene Award

Closing remarks by Roberto Cogliandro, EWS President. Moderator: Angelo Cirasa.
A growing award

The Olio delle Sirene Award, launched in 2025, already involves over 200 olive oils from across Italy and four foreign countries. After its presentation at the Italian Chamber of Deputies and the first edition in Sorrento, the project confirms its role in promoting Italian olive oil excellence on the international market.

“We are proud to partner again with EWS for this second edition,” says Michele Savarese, Vice President of Fondazione Sorrento. “Our goal is to support top-quality olive oil producers and promote Made in Italy around the world.”

Exhibition "Anima. To Those Who Are Searching” by Juliana Moura and Julsip at Villa Fiorentino
2025-10-19 10:00 - 2025-10-26 19:00
From October 19 to 26, 2025, Villa Fiorentino in Sorrento will host the contemporary art exhibition “Anima. To Those Who Are Searching”, a project created by Juliana Moura and Julsip. The exhibition will be open daily with free admission, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Path and style of the artists
This project was born from the artistic partnership between Moura and Julsip. It represents a journey of inner exploration, following its debut in the historic Cloister of San Francesco in Sorrento last May.
The exhibition invites visitors to go beyond materialism and reconnect with their soul, offering a reflective and emotional experience.
Although Moura and Julsip have different artistic languages, they share the same vision: through art, they aim to guide the audience on an inner journey to rediscover their true selves and surpass rational boundaries.
Their works encourage visitors to look beyond the visible, opening up a dialogue with their own inner world.
Useful information on the “Anima” exhibition

The exhibition will be held at Villa Fiorentino, in the heart of Sorrento, from 19 to 26 October 2025. It will be possible to visit it every day, with morning hours from 10:00 to 13:00 and afternoon hours from 16:00 to 19:00. Entry will be completely free, offering everyone the opportunity to live an artistic and spiritual experience open to the community and visitors.

Exhibition “Giuseppe Ercolano and the Masters of the Nativity” in Sorrento
2025-12-01 10:00 - 2026-01-18 20:00
Fondazione Sorrento presents the exhibition “Giuseppe Ercolano and the Masters of the Nativity”, hosted at Villa Fiorentino from 1 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
Curated by artist Giuseppe Ercolano, the exhibition explores the deep connection between devotion, craftsmanship and contemporary artistic language. After its success on Lake Como, this project returns to Sorrento, birthplace of the nativity art tradition.
Masters of Nativity: Three Thematic Sections
With more than 250 handcrafted nativity figures, the exhibition is organised across the main floors of Villa Fiorentino:
Ground Floor – The 18th-Century Neapolitan Nativity
An immersive journey into the Baroque nativity scene of Naples, with detailed figures, symbolic settings and everyday life represented through art and devotion.
First Floor – Italian Nativity Traditions
Nativity scenes from various Italian regions and artistic interpretations inspired by literature, including The Betrothed and Pinocchio, showcasing how the Nativity theme changes across cultures.
Basement – The Charm of Paper Nativity Scenes
A collection of 19th- and 20th-century paper cribs, vintage lithographs and a life-size painted nativity scene, accompanied by an educational video.
Dates and Opening Hours of the Exhibition

Venue: Villa Fiorentino – Sorrento

Dates: 1 December 2025 – 18 January 2026

Opening hours:

Monday–Friday: 10:00–13:00 / 16:00–19:00

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: open until 20:00

24 & 31 December: morning only

25 December 2025 and 1 January 2026: open from 17:00

FAQ – Domande frequenti
When can the exhibition be visited?From 1 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
Where is it held?At Villa Fiorentino, Fondazione Sorrento.
How much does entry to the exhibition cost?The exhibition will have free entry.
Is it suitable for families?Absolutely – it is an educational and cultural experience for all ages.

Surriento Gentile: Christmas 2025 review in Sorrento
2025-12-05 08:00 - 2025-12-30 17:00
Sorrento is preparing to experience a Christmas inspired by the values ​​that have always distinguished it: hospitality, culture, beauty and kindness with “Surriento Gentile“; the Christmas festival which from 5 to 30 December 2025 will transform the city into a large widespread stage, animated by shows, music, theatre, exhibitions, meetings and special initiatives dedicated to both tradition and contemporaneity.
The event, artistically directed by Marisa Laurito, is promoted by the Sorrento Foundation, in synergy with Federalberghi Sorrento Peninsula, Confcommercio Sorrento, Sorrento Peninsula Travel Agents Association and Sorrento Restaurateurs Association. A shared project that enhances the cultural identity of the city and strengthens collaboration between public and private for a high-level tourist offer.
A celebration of kindness and culture
“Surriento Gentile” takes its name from the famous verse of the song “Serenata a Surriento”, and aims to propose an artistic journey capable of describing the city through one of its deepest values: kindness. Over the course of the month, Sorrento will host meetings dedicated to the theme, theatrical shows and performative actions in the streets of the centre, with the aim of bringing the value of human relationships back to the centre.
As underlined by the artistic director Marisa Laurito, the exhibition aims to invite citizens and visitors to rediscover the importance of small gestures that can generate harmony, beauty and a sense of community.
Big names on the Italian and international art scene
The 2025 program confirms Sorrento as a cultural reference point in the winter period. Among the guests:

Noa, with Gil Dor and the Solis String Quartet
Alexander Romanovsky, world famous pianist
The Voices of Victory, prestigious gospel choir directed by Nicole Ingram Taylor
Tullio De Piscopo, with a concert dedicated to the colors of music
Raiz, protagonist of the great closing concert
Lorenzo Hengeller, between jazz, classical song and theatre
Marco Zurzolo and the Street Jazz Band
Giovanni Block
The actresses Fiorenza Calogero, Antonella Stefanucci, Rosaria De Cicco, Annamaria Colasanto, Francesca Colapietro
Maestro Masiello’s valets and Aurora Giglio’s training.

A rich and varied offer, capable of embracing different genres: classical music, jazz, Neapolitan tradition, traveling shows, cultural meetings and entertainment screenings.
Exhibitions, itinerant itineraries and initiatives for families
The calendar also includes numerous moments dedicated to art and creativity, including:

“Dance Notes” exhibition by Alessandro Vasapolli
Exhibition “Beyond the Gesture” by Morris Spagnol
“Once upon a time” route, a narrative journey between churches and historic buildings
Animated screenings, such as “Totò Sapore” and “Mary and the Midnight Spirit”
Performance “Dreaming of snow” with Marco Palmieri and the bagpipe players

Furthermore, the section dedicated to the nativity scene tradition is particularly significant:

Exhibition “Giuseppe Ercolano and the masters of the nativity scene – 25 years of art and tradition”, hosted at Villa Fiorentino from 1 December to 18 January
“Araprit’ ‘e purtune… ‘ncè stà ‘o Presepio”, a journey through the historic center with living scenes from the eighteenth-century nativity scene
Two events that celebrate the culture of the nativity scene and its legacy in the Sorrento Peninsula.

A program born from collaboration
The “Surriento Gentile” project represents the synthesis of a strong territorial synergy. As underlined by the presidents of the promoting associations, the collaboration between public and private entities allows the city to offer a quality Christmas program, capable of enhancing traditions, hospitality and cultural heritage.
Fondazione Sorrento confirms, once again, its central role in the cultural promotion of the city, supporting events and initiatives that contribute to tourism development and the diffusion of culture as a community tool.

Araprite 'e Purtune: Living Nativity Scene 2025 – The itinerary in the historic center of Sorrento
2025-12-28 08:00 - 2025-12-30 17:00
With “Araprite ‘e purtune, ce sta O’ presepio” the living nativity scene returns to Sorrento, which proposes a new cultural project that enhances the Neapolitan tradition of the eighteenth century through a journey through the ancient doors of the historic center, from 28 to 30 December.
Araprite ‘e Purtune: the living nativity scene in Sorrento
The 2025 edition represents a significant evolution: the nativity scene leaves its usual location, the gardens of the Vescovato, to dialogue directly with the city, returning to the public the narrative and symbolic power of one of the most representative artistic expressions of Campania culture. The project invites citizens and visitors to rediscover the artistic and spiritual dimension of the Nativity through an itinerary that combines history, architectural heritage and tradition, contributing to the valorization of the territory.
Route and information
The official route will soon be announced, with all the doors that will participate in this initiative, starting from Piazza Tasso, passing through the historic alleys of Sorrento.
The cultural project “Araprite ‘e Purtune” will be inaugurated on December 28th, until December 30th, from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.
