Napoli moves fast. Streets full of noise, food that makes you stop talking, and nights that never really end. This city has its own rhythm, and Gigi Testa moves right with it.
A true Napoli head, Gigi’s been behind the decks, in the record shops, and on the dance floors for years. You’ll find his name on labels like Rush Hour and Compost, and you’ll catch him playing every few months at Basic, one of the best-sounding rooms in the city. He also runs NEUHM, a party that’s become a home for real music lovers in Naples.
This All Day, All Night is Gigi’s take on the city that raised him, from food to vinyl to the places that keep the music alive. Get ready to discover Napoli hidden gems!
Kagoshima Records
New record shop opened in town,hand picked selection in World,Jazz,African and electronic music with a good balance between new and second hand stuff. Beautiful atmosphere inside,great sound system, as you cross the the door Cioko will warmly welcome you
📍Piazza Mercato, 72, 80133 Napoli NA, Italia
Bourbon Street
Historical Jazz bar in town, Billy Cobham, Miles Griffith, Lynn Jordon just to name a few, along with the elite of Italian musicians have passed through here, offering a program that ranges from concerts to workshops and jam sessions open to enthusiasts. The acoustics are excellent, a rare occurrence, and the audience knows how to listen. Tuesday is Jam session night, you never know who you will find jamming!
📍Via Vincenzo Bellini, 52/53, 80135 Napoli NA, Italia
Museo Madre
Located in the hidden alleys of Naples’ city centre, Madre is a contemporary art museum housed in the historic Palazzo Donna Regina. This museum makes a compelling and coherent effort to connect the city’s history with the modern and contemporary art that adorns it. Regular exhibitions and installations every month, not be missed for modern art enthusiasts.
📍Via Luigi Settembrini, 79, 80139 Napoli NA, Italia
Dinamo Records
Located in Nocera inferiore, a 40 mins drive from Naples but worth it. Dinamo Records is a paradise for collectors and real diggers, here you find very selected records with a special focus on rarities from the past.
📍Via Giacomo Matteotti, 22, 84014 Nocera Inferiore SA, Italia
Audioteca
Cozy audiophile listening bar located in the east side,Audioteca has a nice dedicated sound system having locals and international selectors playing every week,Billed as “the first audiophile bar in Italy,” it offers premium cocktails, food and great atmosphere
📍Via Palmiro Togliatti, 70C, 80046 San Giorgio a Cremano NA, Italia
Basic Club
A place to loose your mind open your soul and raise the vibrations, stay in the middle and enjoy every single frequency of a unique custom state of art sound system.
📍Viale Giovanni Boccaccio, 9, 80040 Cercola NA, Italia
Naturalis Fest
New festival in town, Dive into Naturalis at Umoya, a unique lakeside location, 2 days to experience different stages and activities with high class line up
📍Castel Volturno CE 81030 Via Mezzagni
Attanasio
If you arrive in town from train station, Attanasio has a warm sfogliatella for you, which is the among the most delicious in town
📍Vico Ferrovia, 1, 80142 Napoli NA, Italia
Spazio Nea
Charming bar located in the heart of Naples, known for its beautiful terrace and unique art gallery atmosphere,Nea is also a meeting point, an inner cafe-bistro that opens in the courtyard of the eighteenth century steps of the University.They includes editorial project and a program of many different activities: concerts, theatrical performances, children’s workshops, readings and book presentations.
📍Via Santa Maria di Costantinopoli, 53, Piazza Bellini, 59, 80138 Napoli NA, Italia
La Vigliena
Local family run restaurant/pizzeria located in the east side, two unmissable things to eat here: Margherita of course and spaghetti with Octopus, Only locals, very Underground !
📍Via Ponte dei Granili, 25, 80146 Napoli NA, Italia
Astronomia
Secret bar in the heart of city center for real drink lovers, intimate atmosphere and finest music selection
📍Via Ferdinando del Carretto, 22, 80133 Napoli NA, Italia
Duel Club
📍Via Antiniana, 80078 Pozzuoli NA, Italia
Mimi alla ferrovia
Temple of Neapolitan food culture, Mimi has been a point of reference though generations, preserving the ancient traditions of Neapolitan cuisine with a fresh innovation,definitely one of the best culinary experience to live in Naples.
📍Via Alfonso D’Aragona, 19/21, 80139 Napoli NA, Italia
Antico Numeraio
Sign making is in Pasquale’s blood. He began working in his father’s shop and learning the craft from him and his uncles at eight years old. Unfortunately, no one else wants to continue the art. Fortunately, Pasquale has help from his wife Anna, daughter Marcella, and nephew Hermes. Though the industry could use more artists, they would be out of luck trying to copy Pasquale’s work; his style and lettering are registered and legally protected.
📍Vico Finale, 27-1, 80139 Napoli NA, Italia
And That’s a Wrap on Napoli Hidden Gems!
Napoli sticks with you. It’s loud, real, and full of stories in every corner. The food hits different. The music cuts deep. The energy never leaves. With Gigi Testa as your guide on Napoli hidden gems, you’ve seen the spots that matter. Want more? Keep exploring Napoli the right way on XCEED.
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