The Illuminations, the Christmas Village, the Concerts and the Shows await you
The program:
Also, this year, a full program of Christmas events is planned in Sorrento for the great festival of M’illumino d’Inverno between markets, lights, exhibitions, concerts, exhibitions and much more.
A big party in Sorrento was organized for the sixteenth edition of M’illumino d’Inverno.
The program of Christmas events scheduled for Christmas 2022 organized by the municipal administration.
Three months of events including concerts, cinema, shows, Christmas villages and much more in Sorrento for the program that runs from mid-November 2022 to January 2023.
M’illumino d’Inverno 2022
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Basilica of Sant’Antonino 6.30 pm – Concert W. A. MOZART – “REQUIEM” (K626) (Historical transcription for string quartet by Peter Lichtentha: 1778 – 1853) Wolfgang Soloists Ensemble (Patrizio Rocchino and Carlo Coppola – violins, Paolo Di Lorenzo – viola, Nicola Dario Orabona – cello);
SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2022
Basilica of Sant’Antonino 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm – TABLEAUX VIVANTS DA CARAVAGGIO – Living paintings taken from 23 sacred paintings by Caravaggio, accompanied by music by Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi. Ludovica Rambelli Theatre – Les Tableaux;
Teatro Tasso at 8.00 pm – Mokadelic in concert. The musical group, formed in Rome, is known for the composition of soundtracks for cinema, TV and theater;
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Basilica of Sant’Antonino 6.30 pm – Concert “The Colors of Baroque Music” by Ensemble Meridies (Selene Pedicini – violin, Giovanna D’Amato – cello, Ezio Testa – accordion, Nicole Milo – narrator);
Teatro Tasso at 8.30 pm – Lelio Morra in concert with “Non mi va bene ma va bene così”. Guest Manuela Zero;
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Correale Museum from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm “Aperitif with Artemisia Gentileschi” Speaker Vittorio Sgarbi – by the Proloco Sorrento;
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Corso Italia and historic center “Shopping under the tree“;
Diocesan Museum and Basilica of Sant’Antonino from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm “Sacred Art in Sorrento” – by the Proloco Sorrento;
Piazza Tasso from 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm – Teatrino dei burattini;
Teatro Tasso at 8.00 pm – Paolo Leonelli Award, V edition;
SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2022
Corso Italia and historic center “Shopping under the tree”;
Piazza Tasso at 6.00 pm Lighting of the lights live on radio with Radio Kiss Kiss
FROM 26 NOVEMBER TO 2 DECEMBER 2022
Teatro Tasso – “Professional Days of Cinema of Sorrento 2022“;
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Corso Italia and historic center “Shopping under the tree”;
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows 5.00 pm-7.00 pm – “The Enchanted Nativity – The awakening of the Shepherds …” – 30 artists on stage – Directed by Marco Palmieri;
Correale Museum of Terranova 7.00 pm – Concert of classical and Christmas music – Soprano Elena Somma accompanied by a chamber quartet composed of violin 1, violin 2, violoncello;
Piazza Sant’Antonino 7,00 pm – “Pier the violinist”;
FROM 28 NOVEMBER 2022 TO 10 JANUARY 2023
Cloister of San Francesco – Review “Diversabilarte” by the Association “I Tantavogliadivivere”;
FROM 1 TO 25 DECEMBER 2022
“Advent Calendar“: curated by the Vico Equense artist Ruben Staiano (one of his works has been selected for the Venice Biennale 2022) proposes the production of 25 videos, one for each day until Christmas. Name of the project “Alabaster”.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2022
Multimedia Museum from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm – “Sorrento from the origins to 4.0” – by the Proloco Sorrento;
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022
Inside the premises of the kindergarten “Gugliucci”, Priora hours 9.30 am -12.30 pm – “Christmas in company” – Theatrical-recreational-recreational workshop and manual dedicated to children aged 3 to 11 years;
Villa Comunale 11.00 am – “Remembering an illustrious Sorrentine … Magistrate Francesco Saverio Gargiulo (1840-1922)”;
Museum of Wooden Inlay and Gozzi by Raffaele Aprea from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm “Inlays-I love our history” – by the Proloco Sorrento;
Church of Sant’Anna – (Marina Grande) 7.00 pm – “Notte Santa notte d’ammore” – Elisabetto D’Acunzo voice – Aniello Palomba guitar – Franco Manco clarinet;
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022
Corso Italia 9.00 am – running race Sorrento – Positano Panoramica 27 km (via Massa Lubrense);
Teatro Tasso 6.00 pm – “La tromba del cinema” – Omaggio a Ennio Morricone – Orchestra del Conservatorio San Pietro a Majella – trumpet Nello Salza – Director Carmine Santaniello – music by E. Morricone;
Villa Fiorentino at 6.30 pm – Inauguration of Santa Claus Village “IGLOO VILLAGE” – with inaugural parade at 4.30 pm which will feature all the characters who will be present at the village with themed musical accompaniment;
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows at 7.00 pm – Concert of sacred and Christmas music “Complice Armonia Ensamble”;
Church of San Paolo at 8.00 pm – Magasin Du Cafè in “Piazzolla Portrait” – Tribute to Astor Piazzolla, Tango Nuevo;
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022
Church of the Servants of Mary 6.00 pm – Presentation of the book “Arcadia in the Gulf of Partenope: lullabies for the Incarnate Word” by Olga Laudonia. Speakers: Monsignor Vincenzo de Gregorio, Dean of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome (Vatican and Federica Castaldo President of the La Pietà de’ Turchini Foundation in Naples);
FROM 5 DECEMBER 2022 TO 8 JANUARY 2023
Villa Fiorentino from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and from 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm – Santa Claus Village “IGLOO VILLAGE”;
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022
Teatro Tasso at 8.00 pm – Concert of ethnic music “Suonno d’ajere”;
FROM 7 TO 11 DECEMBER 2022
Corso Italia from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm – Chocoland Sorrento;
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022
Piazza Tasso from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm – Puppet theater;
Villa Fiorentino 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm – Christmas-themed shows at the IGLOO VILLAGE;
Teatro Tasso 9.00 pm – Enrico Bernardo in concert “Io sono… The singer!“;
8 DECEMBER 2022 – 29 JANUARY 2023 AT VILLA FIORENTINO
About Sorrento: exhibition of the photos selected from the social photo contest “The Sorrento Peninsula: Land to fall in love”;
“Homage to Procida”: photographic exhibition in honor of Procida as National Capital of Culture 2022 – curated by the artist photographer Monica Memoli;
“Manufactum” – Fourth edition of the craft exhibition curated by the “Penisulart” Association;
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2022
Piazza Tasso from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm – Puppet theater;
Villa Fiorentino 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm – Magic and soap bubbles at the IGLOO VILLAGE;
Teatro Tasso 10.00 pm – Rosalia De Souza – Line up: Paolo Di Sabatino piano – Antonio De Luise double bass – Roberto Rossi drums – Sandro Deidda sax;
SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER 2022
Premises of the kindergarten “Gugliucci”, Priora 9.30 am -12.30 pm – “Christmas in company” – Theatrical-recreational-recreational workshop and manual dedicated to children aged 3 to 11 years;
Piazza Tasso from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm – Puppet theater;
Villa Fiorentino 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm – Christmas-themed shows at the IGLOO VILLAGE;
Corso Italia (near the Pasticceria Primavera) 7.00 pm – Performance “12 stringe acoustic band”;
Church of S. Maria di Casarlano 7.30 pm – “PROMENADE A SUD – Cantata per i giorni del Natale” – MATTEO MAURIELLO and MARIANITA CARFORA voices accompanied by a trio of musicians, guitar, flutes and percussion;
Teatro Tasso at 8.00 pm – Banda Maje in concert;
Piazza Veniero at 9.00 pm – Band performances “Quattro quarti”;
SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER 2022
Piazza Tasso from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm – Puppet theater;
Villa Fiorentino 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm – Christmas-themed shows at the IGLOO VILLAGE;
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022
Teatro Tasso 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm – Theatrical fairy tales for children + Playful-recreational and manual workshop “CAPPUCCETTO ROSSO” – Theatrical adaptation of the fairy tale of the brothers Grimm;
Via San Cesareo from 6.00 pm Tombolata itinerant by Confcommercio Sorrento;
FROM MONDAY 12 TO 18 DECEMBER 2022
Corso Italia from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm – Sorrento Christmas Village;
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022
Teatro Tasso 9.30 am and 11.30 am – “CANTO DI NATALE” by Charles Dickens – Director: Gaetano Stella – aimed at primary schools in Sorrento;
Teatro Tasso 6.00 pm – Concert of classical and Christmas music – Soprano Elena Somma accompanied by a chamber quartet composed of violin 1, violin 2, viola and cello;
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows at 7.00 pm – Concert of sacred and Christmas music “Complice Armonia Ensemble”;
Correale Museum of Terranova 7.30 pm – Concert “Armonie d’opera” – Soprano Giusy Maresca accompanied by pianist;
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022
Church of S. Francesco 6.30 pm – ORGAN CONCERT – ELENA UDRAS – organ & S.C.S. SORRENTO SINFONIETTA INTERNATIONAL STRINGS ENSEMBLE;
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022
Teatro Tasso 7.30 pm – “Sorrento Jazz 23 ^ edition” – Virginia Sorrentino Quartet;
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2022
Villa Fiorentino 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm – Magic and soap bubbles at the IGLOO VILLAGE;
Piazza Tasso at 6.00 pm Christmas Choir under the tree of the boys of Musicarmony;
Council Chamber 6.30 pm – Concert “Swinging Christmas” – Cassandra Rapone Quintet;
Teatro Tasso 7.30 pm – “Sorrento Jazz 23 ^ edition” – Danilo REA solo piano;
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2022
In the premises of the kindergarten “Gugliucci”, Priora hours 9.30 am -12.30 pm – “Christmas in company” Theatrical-recreational-recreational workshop and manual dedicated to children aged 3 to 11 years;
Piazza Andrea Veniero, Corso Italia, Piazza Tasso from 5.00 pm – Magic Nights – traveling magic shows;
Villa Fiorentino 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm – Christmas-themed shows at the IGLOO VILLAGE;
Teatro Tasso 7.30 pm – “Sorrento Jazz 23 ^ edition” Raphael Gualazzi in concert;
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2022
Piazza Lauro from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm – IX edition Meeting of vintage cars and motorcycles “Christmas under the tree” of the Club Vehicles of the ‘900;
Piazza Andrea Veniero, Corso Italia, Piazza Tasso from 5.00 pm – Magic Nights – traveling magic shows;
Villa Fiorentino 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm – Christmas-themed shows at the IGLOO VILLAGE;
Cathedral of Saints Philip and James 7.15 pm – CONCERT G.F. HAENDEL- “The Messiah” (Oratorio HWV 56) – Basilicata Symphony Orchestra & Estro Armonico Choir – Director: Francesco D’Arcangelo. ndv Chorus Master: Silvana Noschese;
Church of San Francesco 7.30 pm – Christmas concert by the Schola Cantorum San Francesco;
Teatro Tasso at 8.30 pm – “Sorrento Jazz 23 ^ edition” Grazia di Michele & Platinette in “I never know who I am”
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2022
Parish of Sant’Attanasio Vescovo – Priora 6.00 pm – “IncantiAMO il Natale” – Mariano Bellopede piano, Francesca Colapietro singing voice, Marco Palmieri reciting voice;
Teatro Tasso at 8.00 pm – Musical and cabaret show with proceeds donated entirely to charity – by the Association “RF78 – Per sempre Roby”;
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2022
Teatro Tasso 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm
Theatrical fairy tales for children + Playful-recreational and manual workshop “Santa Claus Pasticcione” – Theatrical adaptation by Coop. of Teatro C.A.T.;
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022
Piazza Tasso at 6.00 pm – Choir under the tree – Children’s voices of the Choir of the Cathedral of Sorrento;
Teatro Tasso 9.00 pm – Concert “Passione Live” with Francesco Di Bella (24 Grana), Dario Sansone (Foja), Roberto Colella (La Maschera), Maldestro, Gnut, Flo, Irene Scarpato, (Suonne d’Ajere), Simona Boo, Raiz (Almamegretta);
THURSDAY DECEMBER 22, 2022
In the premises of the kindergarten “Gugliucci”, Priora hours 9.30 am -12.30 pm – “Christmas in company” – Theatrical-recreational-recreational workshop and manual dedicated to children aged 3 to 11 years;
Teatro Tasso 8.30 pm – Peppe Servillo & Solis String Quartet in “Carosonamente”;
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022
Villa Fiorentino 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm – Magic and soap bubbles at the IGLOO VILLAGE;
Correale Museum of Terranova 6.30 pm – Concert “Ensemble Kinari” – Gianluca Pirisi – cello & Flavia Salemme – piano, music by Debussy, Schumann, Brahms;
Piazza Veniero at 8.00 pm – Performance Band “Four Notes”;
Teatro Tasso 9.00 pm – Theatrical performance with Max Angioni;
SATURDAY 24 DECEMBER 2022
Piazza Tasso from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm – Teatrino dei burattini;
Villa Fiorentino 11.00 am and 12.00 am – Magic and soap bubbles at the IGLOO VILLAGE;
Via degli Archi – Pizzeria “da Gigino” from 12.00 am – Musical entertainment of the folk group “Piedigrotta Sorrentina” and Neapolitan fried pizza;
Location Casarlano from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm (to follow 27-29-30 December and 1-2-5-6-7-8-14-15 January) LIVING NATIVITY SCENE IN CASARLANO;
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2022
Piazza Tasso from 4.30 pm to 10.00 pm – Teatrino dei burattini;
Church of S.S. Annunziata 5.30 pm – Christmas concert in memory of Bianca Gambardella Acampora – S.C.S. Sorrento Sinfonietta International Chamber Orchestra – “Music for Christmas“;
Christmas Treasure Hunt (until December 27);
Gardens of the Bishopric (and on 28-30 December and 1-6-7-8 January 2023) from 18.00 to 21.00 “‘O Presepio” – Living scenes of the ‘700 Neapolitan narrated in the heart of Sorrento by the Officina Solidale Association;
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2022
Piazza Tasso from 10.00 am to 10.00 am – Puppet theater;
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows 7.30 pm – “Let’s enchant ourselves in Sorrento – Souls of Naples between Neapolitanity and Neapolitanisms” by Nino Lauro with Nino Lauro and Olimpia La Padula; Salvatore Torregrossa and Rosalba Alfano voice – Directed by Pino Ecuba;
Teatro Tasso ore 8,00 pm – Gospel con il Washington Gospel Singers and Special Guest;
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2022
Piazza Lauro from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm Collection of Christmas packaging and used oil;
Teatro Tasso at 8.00 pm – Gospel Concert S.C.S. Best American Christmas Gospel Show (U.S.A.) – Gospel music for Christmas;
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2022
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows 7.30 pm – “Let’s enchant ourselves in Sorrento – Women who in… Cantano” – A journey through music, emotions, enchantment and history with Carlo Liccardo, Federica Cardone and Andrea De Vivo;
Teatro Tasso 9.00 pm – Theatrical / musical show with Giovanni Truppi and live band;
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2022
Premises of the kindergarten “Gugliucci”, Priora 9.30 am-12.30 am – “Christmas in company” – Theatrical-recreational-recreational workshop and manual dedicated to children aged 3 to 11 years;
Piazza Tasso 7.00 pm – Sunshine Gospel Choir in memory of Mariano Russo;
Teatro Tasso at 8.00 pm – S.C.S. International Christmas Ballet Show – The great Christmas ballet show: “Suite di Danze dal Mondo”;
Cathedral of Saints Philip and James – “Christmas in jazz“;
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022
Teatro Tasso 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm – Theatrical fairy tales for children + Playful-recreational and manual workshop “THE SCHOOL OF MAGIC” Inspired by the stories of the famous wizard Harry Potter, protagonist of the fantasy novels by J.K. Rowling;
Villa Fiorentino 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm – Magic and soap bubbles at the IGLOO VILLAGE;
Cathedral of Saints Philip and James 7.30 pm – “Let’s enchant ourselves in Sorrento” Francesco Baccini – Singer-songwriter of the Genoese school among the most eclectic of the Italian music scene (Piano / Voice) in concert;
Piazza Veniero at 8.00 pm Performances Band “Four Notes”;
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER 2022
Piazza Tasso from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm – Puppet theater;
Villa Fiorentino 11.00 am and 12.00 am – Magic and soap bubbles at the IGLOO VILLAGE;
Teatro Tasso 11.30 am – End of year concert by S.C.S. Sorrento Sinfonietta International Symphony Orchestra – “Strauss, Viennese music and surroundings;
Piazza Tasso at 6.00 pm – Ciuccio di Fuoco with the traveling musical performance of the folk group “Piedigrotta Sorrentina” and with the participation of Marco Palmieri;
Piazza Tasso at 11.00 pm – Waiting for the countdown and to follow New Year’s Eve Party with live music, Dj Set and animation.