# Events and festivals in Naples

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/events-and-festivals-in-naples
> Updated: 2026-10-16T21:28:17.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Naples is hosting a variety of public and industry-focused events throughout October. The month began with the Napoli Overdrive Festival at the Centro Direzionale, a free event featuring supercars, classic vehicles, and motorcycle exhibitions, alongside stunt performances and road safety demonstrations by various Italian state institutions.

Later in the month, the city's schedule includes the 18th Pharmexpo pharmaceutical salon at Mostra d’Oltremare, the EST – Napoli Innovation Festival focusing on artificial intelligence and digital creativity in San Giovanni a Teduccio, and the 37th Tutto Sposi wedding fair, which includes discussions on family and natality.

## Claims

- Pharmexpo will be held at Mostra d’Oltremare from October 23 to 25. (single source)
- The Michele Di Iorio memorial award will be presented during Pharmexpo. (single source)
- The EST – Napoli Innovation Festival will run from October 21 to 24, 2026. (single source)
- The Napoli municipality is investing approximately 2 million euros in cultural projects including the EST festival. (single source)
- The 37th Tutto Sposi wedding fair is taking place at Mostra d’Oltremare. (single source)
- Andrea Sannino will receive the Family Award at the Tutto Sposi fair. (single source)
- Annamaria Bernardini de Pace will preside over the Family and Natality Forums. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Napoli hosts multiple industry and innovation events in October

Naples hosts several major events in October, including the Pharmexpo pharmaceutical salon, the EST Innovation Festival, and the 37th Tutto Sposi wedding fair.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-hosts-multiple-industry-and-innovation-events-in-october

### 2026-10-01: Napoli Overdrive Festival to debut at Centro Direzionale

The Napoli Overdrive Festival takes place from October 2–4 at Naples' Centro Direzionale, featuring supercars, international stuntmen, and motorcycle displays with free admission.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-overdrive-festival-to-debut-at-centro-direzionale

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