5 things to do in Naples (and beyond) this summer From rare records and historic beaches to local specialities

Naples has a magnetic charm in summer. The sea is there for those who cannot leave, while the evenings grow longer and the calendar fills up with events. During summer 2026, the municipality has organised more than eighty events running until September, ranging from free shows to open-air cinema screenings. In between boat tours, timeless record stores and nights out in Bagnoli, here are 5 things to do in Naples and its surroundings this summer.

To Eat - Madakè Bacoli

On the beach in Bacoli, in the Phlegraean Fields, Madakè is both a beach club and a restaurant, with a veranda overlooking the water. The kitchen mainly works with the catch of the day, while the spaghetti with sea urchins remain one of its most distinctive and unmissable dishes. The family-run management helps create a convivial and relaxed atmosphere, which carries on late into the night at weekends, with the lights of the Gulf and Procida in the background.

Via Plinio il Vecchio 20, Bacoli

To Chill - Il Bikini

In one of the most beautiful stretches of the peninsula, where the cliffs drop straight into the water and boats float offshore, Il Bikini has been in Vico Equense since 1952. It feels like a place taken out of a dream, enclosed by rocks and featuring wooden walkways that extend right to the water’s edge and fine pebbles. At lunchtime, guests move to tables overlooking the sea, while the Michelin Guide has listed its cuisine among the best beachside dining experiences in the world.

S.S. Sorrentina, 145

To Discover - Fiordilatte Fiordifesta

From August 1 to 4, the historic festival dedicated to fiordilatte and Agerola’s traditional specialities returns. For four days, Piazzale San Pietro, in the Pianillo district, fills with stalls as the town serves everything it produces. It is a large celebration featuring tastings, concerts and guided itineraries. On August 4, there will also be the special event “Il Fiordilatte incontra i Presidi Slow Food”, featuring a menu dedicated to the finest products of Campanian gastronomy.

Piazzale San Pietro, Pianillo

To Shop - Futuribile Record Club

Five minutes from Piazza Dante, Futuribile Record Club is the record store opened by Dario Di Pace and Cristiano Cesarano, as well as the unofficial headquarters of Periodica Records. Its shelves feature reissues from Antinote and Music From Memory, alongside a section devoted to house music from Chicago and Detroit, but the real reason to step inside is its selection of hard-to-find record rarities, ranging from Italian boogie to 1980s pop.

Via Pellegrini 7, Naples

To Party- Oya Beach Fest

On August 15 and 16, OYA Beach Fest makes its debut in Bagnoli, with two days taking place between Riva Club and Flava Beach. The lineup includes international names such as Young Jonn and Skales, DJ sets by Phaphane, Jesa and Obas, and the voice of Adesope Shopsydoo, alongside several artists from the Italian Afro scene. This is its first edition, and its stated ambition is to create a meeting point between music and community.

Via Coroglio 154, Naples