EDIT Napoli 2027 – Naples, Italy

What to expect

EDIT Napoli 2027 – Naples, Italy is independent design fair dedicated to author designers, craftspeople and small manufacturers, launched in 2019 by Domitilla Dardi and Emilia Petruccelli. The belief underscoring initiative is that design should be more than mass production. EDIT nurtures designer-maker ideal where creators steer both concept and material, from prototype to production and distribution.

The fair serves as powerful counterpoint to Milan’s Salone del Mobile, highlighting and reconfirming southern city as crucial destination for cultural exchange and hub for contemporary design. Although main site is set in Monumental Complex of San Domenico Maggiore, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in heart of historic centre, fair has expanded across La Santissima and Vomero National Museums Complex including Castel Sant’Elmo, Certosa di San Martino and Villa Floridiana, plus Chiaia district.

Visitors can expect carefully curated platform not hundreds of exhibitors but around eighty exhibitors from Italy and abroad plus delegation of international guests, bringing best of independent and original design from around world to most beautiful locations in city. Independent studios, emerging designer brands, manufacturing companies and contemporary Italian and international artisans come together in continuous interplay of references and intertwining that allows them to express themselves, exchange ideas, get to know each other and create new dialogues and collaborations.

Event dates

Official Dates: October 2027 (Dates TBD)

Schedule Framework: The fair traditionally takes place over three days from Friday to Sunday with public opening hours from 10:00 to 19:00, plus press preview and private opening on Thursday. Seventh edition took place 10 to 12 October 2025 at La Santissima, sixth edition 11 to 13 October 2024, eighth edition 9 to 11 October 2026 at La Santissima. Program includes main fair, EDIT CULT installations across city and talks.

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Venue & exhibition site

Main Venue – La Santissima: La Santissima in Vico Trinità delle Monache 1, Naples, historic former convent complex transformed into evocative exhibition space. Rooms numbered with Room 22 hosting installations such as Magliocco Tappeti Base Camp by Antonio Di Maro, presenting rug as architecture. Site offers atmospheric vaulted spaces and courtyards ideal for independent design.

Historic Venue – Complesso di San Domenico Maggiore: Original venue at Vico San Domenico Maggiore 18, 80134 Naples, monumental complex of 13th century church complex in heart of historical city centre, UNESCO World Heritage Site, courtyard entrance photographed by Lea Anouchinsky, Mattia Balsamini and others. Location hosted inaugural edition between 6th and 9th June 2019 showcasing sixty exhibitors.

Vomero National Museums Complex: Expansion includes Castel Sant’Elmo, Certosa di San Martino and Villa Floridiana, prestigious museums hosting EDIT CULT projects and sustainable innovations, where history and contemporary creativity meet in dialogue.

Chiaia District: Wider spread of projects across Chiaia pushes fair further into international stage, with installations such as Margherita Rui Common Ground at Church of Santa Caterina da Siena and six leading Spanish designers presenting lighting at Palazzo Cellamare, one of Naples most stunning palaces.

La Santissima and City: From October 10 to 12, Naples becomes open stage for independent and authorial design with seventh edition, installations merging heritage, art and contemporary creativity, discovering new materials and design visions.

Full exhibition programme

Main Section: Main section hosts around eighty exhibitors from Italy and abroad, plus delegation of forty international guests from twelve countries backed by ICE Italian trade agency for export and internationalization. Exhibitors include designers, studios, manufacturers and makers focusing on alternative contemporary methods of production and distribution.

Seminario Section: Seminario creative cradle for young designers under 30, curated platform spotlighting emerging studios and experimental practices such as Abacus Atelier with playful modular ceramics and Dunae brand founded by architects Giulia Biscaro. Award for best unpublished work goes to emerging talents.

EDIT CULT Programme: EDIT CULT activates three of Vomero National Museums and locations across Chiaia, spreading artistic installations throughout city thanks to Edit Cult programme. Installations include CantoMadre starting from Neapolitan myth by Eller Studio, Common Ground by Margherita Rui at Santa Caterina da Siena and projects at Museo Gaetano Filangieri, Ipogeo Dei Cristallini.

Made in EDIT: Made in EDIT projects such as Sara Ricciardi with Simone Piva showcase collaborations between designers and manufacturers, emphasizing territoriality and slow design.

Installations and Talks: Talks program led by writer and curator Marco Petroni with round tables O’ Cafè and Design Kitchen, plus new formats and wider spread of projects.

Featured artists & designers

Designer-Makers: Featured designers include Atelier Nuanda and Bianco67 winners of last edition, Zaven for Artieri 1895 winner of Best New Design with Fade collection of alabaster vases and side tables challenging traditional stone finishing by highlighting material’s points of connection and edges, and other author designers.

Emerging Studios: Abacus Atelier with modular ceramics, Dunae brand by Giulia Biscaro, Chiara Lionello and Katryna winners, Allegra Hicks famous for works blending art and craftsmanship presenting project inspired by Neapolitan legends, Claudia Campone with THiRTYONE Design + Management creating installations with Paolo Milani, Francesca Borghi and Benedetta Fazzolari.

International Delegation: Spanish designers presenting lighting at Palazzo Cellamare, delegation of forty international professionals including architects, developers and media from countries across Europe, Americas, Africa and Asia brought by Italian Trade Agency.

Italian Artisans: Contemporary Italian artisans such as Magliocco Tappeti presenting Base Camp by Antonio Di Maro, Artieri 1895 with In Between showcase interpreting material beyond surface, and manufacturers emphasizing Italian craft.

Craftsmanship Focus: Designers such as those behind Metrica ceramics attuned to rhythm and feeling, showcasing slow design sustainable design durable materials and conscious production.

Galleries & exhibitors

Independent Studios: Independent studios, emerging designer brands, manufacturing companies and contemporary Italian and international artisans come together, including Forma&Cemento Euclide, Medulum Milione by Matteo Lavazza Seranto, be(Forma) sedia 225 and others.

Exhibitor List: Full exhibitor list includes specific group of international independent producers, craftsmen and enlightened manufacturers selected to forge partnerships between designers and thought leaders with strong focus on international buyers and retailers.

Brands: Brands such as MOGI Coffee official coffee for Hospitality section of Borgo San Gregorio Tenute Capaldo Group, Lancia main sponsor, and other sponsors supporting fair.

Spanish Focus: Six leading Spanish designers at Palazzo Cellamare, Begoña Sunyé de Terry and María Sánchez with KNETT chair, Tomás Alía promoting Spanish design.

Past Participants: Previous participants include be(Forma), sedia 225, FG&CO studio, Forma&Cemento, Medulum, Milione, Pamono and JCP Universe collective exhibition, CTRLZAK Studio with TRANSUBSTANTIA PAGANUS and other studios.

Selection: Selection by directors Emilia Petruccelli and Domitilla Dardi, curators of Rome’s MAXXI museum, ensuring carefully curated platform not hundreds of exhibitors but focused selection.

Exhibition halls & sections

La Santissima Rooms: Main fair organized in numbered rooms such as Room 22, with installations spread across evocative historic rooms, each hosting one or more exhibitors with installations that merge heritage and contemporary creativity.

San Domenico Maggiore Courtyard: Historic courtyard entrance and complex with multiple halls, original venue hosting sixty exhibitors in inaugural edition, with entrance to courtyard and church spaces.

Seminario Section: Dedicated section spotlighting emerging studios and experimental practices, creative cradle for young designers under 30.

EDIT CULT Venues: Vomero National Museums Complex including Castel Sant’Elmo, Certosa di San Martino, Villa Floridiana plus Chiaia district churches such as Santa Caterina da Siena, Palazzo Cellamare, Museo Gaetano Filangieri and Ipogeo Dei Cristallini archive of Luciano and Marco Pedicini.

Hospitality Section: Hospitality section of Tenute Capaldo Group from Feudi di San Gregorio, with MOGI Coffee as official coffee, showcasing hospitality design.

Main and Seminario: Main section award goes to Fade vase L designed by Zaven for Artieri 1895, Seminario award for best unpublished work to Dunae, showing two-tier structure.

Talks, workshops & special events

EDIT Talks: Talks program led by writer and curator Marco Petroni with round tables O’ Cafè and Design Kitchen, discussions at Complesso San Domenico Maggiore with guests like Vittorio Venezia, design kitchen with evening sessions.

Design Conversations: Cultural conversation on how design can be intimate, rooted and forward-looking, fostering dialogue on ethical and environmentally conscious projects, slow design and sustainable innovations.

Awards Ceremony: EDIT Napoli awards showcase directions in which independent design is moving, from reinterpretation of artisanal skills to ability to translate region’s identity into contemporary language, with awards for Best New Design in Main and Seminario sections.

EDIT CULT Installations: Installations such as CantoMadre from Neapolitan myth, Common Ground, Base Camp rug as architecture, Metrica ceramics and other projects spread throughout city thanks to Edit Cult programme.

Partnership Events: Partnership that allows exhibitors selected by EDIT Napoli to take part in next edition of event hosted in Venice, promoting cultural exchange.

Press Preview: Press preview and private opening on Thursday before public opening, with public opening hours 10:00 to 19:00, offering early access for media and professionals.

Ticket types

Single Ticket for Fair and CULT Exhibitions: Ticket grants access to main fair at La Santissima and CULT exhibitions at Vomero National Museums Complex.

Full Price: Full price ticket previously 20 euros, converted to approximately USD 22, providing access to all exhibition areas and installations.

Reduced Ticket: Reduced ticket for students under 25 previously 10 euros, approximately USD 11, encouraging young designers and students to attend.

Free Under 14: Free entrance for children under 14, making fair family-friendly and accessible.

Free Entrance Inaugural: Inaugural edition had free entrance Friday June 7th to 9th 10am to 7pm, with later editions introducing ticket to support independent design.

Pricing in USD – Based on Previous Editions: Single ticket fair and CULT exhibitions full price USD 22, reduced for students under 25 USD 11, free for under 14. Previous early editions free entrance. Special hospitality and sponsor events by invitation.

VIP & collector access

Press Preview and Private Opening: Press preview and private opening on Thursday before public opening, with early access for press, international buyers, retailers and thought leaders.

International Buyers and Retailers: Strong focus on international buyers and retailers, with delegation of forty international guests from twelve countries backed by ICE Italian trade agency, including architects, developers and media.

Collectors: Collectors of independent and authorial design gain early access to limited editions, author pieces and collectible design, with opportunity to meet designer-makers directly.

Sponsor Access: Main sponsor Lancia and other sponsors such as Tenute Capaldo Group provide hospitality access and special events.

Awards Access: Winners such as Atelier Nuanda, Bianco67, Zaven for Artieri 1895, Dunae and others gain visibility and collector interest.

Private Events: Private events at Palazzo Cellamare, La Santissima and other stunning palaces for VIP guests and international delegation.

Event rules

Opening Hours: Public opening hours 10:00 to 19:00 at La Santissima in Vico Trinità delle Monache 1, with last entry before closing. Respect closing times.

Photography: Photography allowed for personal use, with credit to Eller Studio x EDIT Napoli and other photographers. Professional photography may require permission.

Respect Heritage: Venues are UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic museums, so respect heritage, no touching installations unless allowed, no food or drink in exhibition rooms.

Children: Free for under 14, but children must be accompanied by adults due to fragile ceramics, vases and installations.

Pets: Pets generally not allowed in historic complexes and museums, except service animals.

Sustainability: Emphasis on slow design sustainable design durable materials and conscious production, visitors encouraged to support sustainable practices.

Tickets: Keep ticket for access to both fair and CULT exhibitions across multiple venues.

How to get there

Location: Main venue La Santissima, Vico Trinità delle Monache 1, Naples. Original venue Complesso di San Domenico Maggiore, Vico San Domenico Maggiore 18, 80134 Naples. Additional venues include Castel Sant’Elmo, Certosa di San Martino, Villa Floridiana in Vomero, Palazzo Cellamare and Church of Santa Caterina da Siena in Chiaia.

By Air: Naples International Airport Capodichino closest, with Alibus to Central Station then metro or bus to historic centre.

By Train: Napoli Centrale station, then metro Line 1 to Dante or Toledo for historic centre venues, or Vanvitelli for Vomero museums.

By Metro: Metro Line 1 serves Dante station for San Domenico Maggiore and La Santissima, Vanvitelli for Vomero complex.

On Foot: Historic centre venues walkable from each other, with La Santissima and San Domenico Maggiore within fifteen minute walk through UNESCO historic centre.

By Car: Driving in historic centre not recommended due to ZTL restricted zones. Park at Brin or other peripheral parking and use public transport.

Funicular: Funiculars serve Vomero area for Castel Sant’Elmo, Certosa di San Martino and Villa Floridiana.

Public transport & parking

Metro Line 1: Most efficient for reaching venues, with Dante station for La Santissima and San Domenico Maggiore, Vanvitelli for Vomero museums.

Bus and Tram: Extensive bus network covers historic centre and Vomero, with tickets available at kiosks and via app.

Funiculars: Chiaia, Montesanto, Centrale and Mergellina funiculars serve Vomero hill for museum complex.

Parking: Parking in historic centre limited and expensive, with ZTL restrictions. Use Brin parking or other garages, fees previously around USD 2 to USD 5 per hour. Park and ride recommended.

Taxi: Taxis available from airport and Central Station, with fixed rates to historic centre.

Walking: Best way to explore EDIT CULT installations across city, with journey through spaces where history and contemporary creativity meet in dialogue.

Accommodation areas

Historic Centre – Near San Domenico Maggiore: Hotels and B&Bs in UNESCO historic centre near La Santissima and San Domenico Maggiore offer walking distance to main fair, prices previously USD 80 to USD 220 per night.

Chiaia: Hotels in Chiaia near Palazzo Cellamare and Santa Caterina da Siena installations, upscale area with sea views, prices previously USD 120 to USD 320 per night.

Vomero: Hotels near Vomero National Museums Complex including Castel Sant’Elmo, with funicular access and views, prices previously USD 70 to USD 180 per night.

Toledo and Dante Areas: Central areas with easy metro access to all venues, popular with visitors, prices previously USD 70 to USD 180 per night.

Budget Options: Hostels and budget B&Bs near Central Station and historic centre offer dorm beds from USD 20 to USD 40 and private rooms from USD 50 to USD 90.

Luxury: Luxury hotels in Chiaia and Lungomare offer high-end stays, previously USD 250 to USD 600 per night.

Food & refreshments

MOGI Coffee: MOGI Coffee official coffee for Hospitality section of Tenute Capaldo Group, offering specialty coffee in fair space.

Neapolitan Cuisine: Naples famous for pizza, sfogliatella, pastiera and street food. Restaurants near venues offer meals previously USD 12 to USD 30 per person.

Historic Centre Cafes: Cafes near San Domenico Maggiore and La Santissima offer coffee, pastries and light meals, previously USD 3 to USD 10.

Chiaia Dining: Upscale restaurants in Chiaia near Palazzo Cellamare offer fine dining, previously USD 35 to USD 70 per person.

Vomero Eateries: Restaurants near Castel Sant’Elmo and Villa Floridiana offer panoramic dining, previously USD 20 to USD 40 per person.

Street Food: Cuoppo di frittura, pizza a portafoglio and other street foods available for quick breaks, previously USD 3 to USD 7.

Accessibility

Historic Venues: La Santissima and San Domenico Maggiore are historic complexes with some steps and uneven floors due to heritage nature, but main exhibition rooms generally accessible with assistance.

Vomero Museums: Castel Sant’Elmo, Certosa di San Martino and Villa Floridiana are national museums with accessible routes, elevators and facilities.

Chiaia Churches: Churches such as Santa Caterina da Siena may have limited accessibility due to historic steps.

Public Transport Accessibility: Metro Line 1 offers accessible stations with elevators, buses offer low-floor access.

Information: For specific accessibility needs, contact organizers via info@editnapoli.com or official website for information on accessible routes.

Family Accessibility: Free for under 14 makes fair family-friendly, with installations suitable for all ages, though fragile ceramics require supervision.

Must-see exhibitions

Fade by Zaven for Artieri 1895: Winner of Best New Design in Main section, collection of alabaster vases and side tables interpreting material beyond surface, placing construction process at centre, highlighting points of connection and edges, part of In Between showcase.

Metrica Ceramics: Ceramics attuned to rhythm and feeling, showcasing craftsmanship unfolding slowly and purposefully, aligning with emphasis on integrity in making and slow design.

Base Camp by Magliocco Tappeti: Installation by Antonio Di Maro presenting rug as architecture, in Room 22 at La Santissima, redefining dialogue between city, architecture and design.

Spanish Lighting at Palazzo Cellamare: Six leading Spanish designers presenting new lighting proposals using diverse media and techniques, including Begoña Sunyé de Terry and María Sánchez KNETT chair.

CantoMadre and Common Ground: Installations starting from Neapolitan myth and Common Ground by Margherita Rui at Santa Caterina da Siena, part of EDIT CULT programme.

Abacus Atelier and Dunae: Playful modular ceramics in Seminario section and Dunae brand by Giulia Biscaro, showcasing emerging studios and experimental practices.

Previous year’s highlights

Seventh Edition Heritage in Motion: Seventh edition transforming Naples into vibrant stage where history, creativity and independent design converge, from 10 to 12 October 2025 at La Santissima and Vomero National Museums Complex hosting international exhibitors, CULT projects and visionary installations redefining dialogue between city, architecture and design.

International Expansion: Eighth edition brings together around eighty exhibitors from Italy and abroad plus delegation of forty international guests from twelve countries backed by ICE, with new formats and wider spread across La Santissima and Chiaia pushing fair further into international stage, with Lancia as main sponsor.

Award Winners: Winners showcase directions in which independent design is moving, from reinterpretation of artisanal skills to ability to translate region’s identity into contemporary language, with Fade vase L by Zaven for Artieri 1895 winning Main and Dunae winning Seminario for designers under 30.

Slow Design Focus: Consolidated as one of most important fairs on European scene, committed to slow design sustainable design durable materials and conscious production, programme combining exhibitions of furniture, textiles, lighting and ceramics with artistic installations spread throughout city thanks to Edit Cult programme.

Growth from Inaugural: Launched in 2019 by Domitilla Dardi and Emilia Petruccelli with sixty exhibitors at San Domenico Maggiore, fair has grown to over one hundred international exhibitors, with strategic path culminating with America’s Cup in 2027, consolidating Naples as crucial destination for cultural exchange and hub for contemporary design.

Official tickets

Official Website: https://editnapoli.com/

Contact: Email info@editnapoli.com, Instagram @edit.napoli, Director Emilia Petruccelli, Curator Domitilla Dardi.

Tickets: Single ticket for fair and CULT exhibitions full price previously 20 euros approx USD 22, reduced for students under 25 previously 10 euros approx USD 11, free for under 14. Public opening hours 10:00 to 19:00 at La Santissima.

Program: Complete exhibitor list, Seminario participants and EDIT CULT installations available on official website, with press preview on Thursday before public opening.

Location: La Santissima Vico Trinità delle Monache 1 Naples, Complesso San Domenico Maggiore Vico San Domenico Maggiore 18 Naples, plus Vomero National Museums Complex and Chiaia venues.

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