Caserta Weekend (Mar 27–29): Spring Markets at the Reggia, 'Comunalia'

Caserta weekend guide: March 27–29

The last weekend of March brings a rich programme of artistic and cultural events across Caserta and its province. From the Spring Markets near the Reggia to Comunalia performances, exhibitions and concerts — here’s a concise guide to what not to miss.

• Markets & fairs

  From March 28 to April 6, the area between Piazza Gramsci and Viale Douhet hosts Gusto Italia and the Spring Markets: local crafts, Easter sweets, chocolate eggs and food tastings near the Reggia di Caserta.

• Theatre
  • Forza Napoli... a due passi dal cielo (Teatro Garibaldi, Santa Maria Capua Vetere) — a musical comedy by Compagnia Quartieri Seplasia, on stage Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March; proceeds will fund a guide dog for a visually impaired person.
  • La confessione (Teatro Jovinelli, Caiazzo) — a noir piece written and performed by Gennaro Morrone, on March 27.
  • The Awakening of the Fairies (Casertavecchia) — an itinerant parade inspired by the Persephone myth, Sunday 29 March as part of Comunalia.
  • La ragione degli altri by Luigi Pirandello (Teatro Civico 14, Casagiove) — performances on March 28 and 29, directed by Alfonso Postiglione.
• Music
  • Pietro Condorelli — Guitar Solo at Circolo Nazionale - Sala Vanvitelli (Caserta), Friday 27 March: a solo guitar recital by the celebrated contemporary guitarist.
  • La Desolata — Lenten concert series curated by Maestro Antonio Barchetta at the Church of San Simeone Profeta (Sala di Caserta), Saturday 28 March.
• Cinema

  Saturday 28 March at Teatro Ricciardi: presentation of Gli occhi degli altri with actress Jasmine Trinca and director Andrea De Sica — a melodrama-thriller inspired by a notorious true crime.

• Exhibitions
  • Vibrazioni cromatiche — solo show by Pasquale Sorrentino at Sedile di San Matteo (Sessa Aurunca), March 28–April 7: over 25 works including sculptures and pictorial-sculptures.
  • Ex‑Sistere — solo exhibition by Massimo Lagrotteria at the Diocesan Museum, opening March 28, featuring paintings and sculptures integrated into the museum space.
  • Regine. Threads of culture and diplomacy between Naples and Europe — major exhibition at the Reggia di Caserta with more than 200 works from across Europe, open until April 20; related events and the educational series Tea with the Queens run March 13–April 29.
• Books & culture
  • State Archives of Caserta — children’s reading session by the Nati per Leggere volunteers, Saturday March 28.
  • Spartaco Bookshop (Santa Maria Capua Vetere) — book presentation on Friday March 27 featuring journalist Vincenzo Iurillo and guest commentators.

Check times, ticketing and reservation requirements for each event. Enjoy a weekend of art, music and cultural discovery in Caserta.