From September 5 to October 4, the Pompeii Archaeological Park transforms into a stage of light, history, and art with the special program “POMPEII. VOX FEMINAE – The Secret Words of Women”. Every Friday and Saturday evening, visitors can enjoy extended access to the ruins, theatrical performances, and unique exhibitions celebrating the lives and stories of ancient women in Pompeii and the surrounding sites.
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Evening Experiences Across the Greater Pompeii Sites
From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM (last entry at 10:00 PM), guests can stroll through the ruins under the stars. Highlights include:
- Access to iconic sites like the Villa of the Mysteries, Praedia of Julia Felix, House of the Venus in the Shell, and the Large Palaestra, which hosts the exhibition “Being a Woman in Ancient Pompeii”.
- Shuttle service available to Boscoreale to visit Villa Regina and the Antiquarium.
- Theater performances at the Odeion (Small Theater), focusing on historical and mythological female figures from ancient times.
“VOX FEMINAE”: The Female Voices of Ancient Pompeii
Through theater, narration, and live music, audiences will hear the voices of women like Arianna, Giulia Felice, Eumachia, Poppea, and others who left their mark on Pompeian history. These events are part of a larger cultural initiative supported by the Italian Ministry of Culture and produced by Casa del Contemporaneo in collaboration with Le Nuvole Teatro.
Each performance is preceded by a brief guided visit and includes limited seating. Tickets cost just €7 and can be booked online through ticketone.it.
Where and When
Evening events take place across several archaeological sites including:
- Pompeii: Piazza Anfiteatro, Piazza Esedra, Villa dei Misteri
- Stabia: Villa Arianna, Villa San Marco, and the Quisisana Palace Museum
- Oplontis: Villa of Poppea
- Boscoreale: Villa Regina and Antiquarium
Performances begin at 8:30 PM and end by 10:00 PM, with each show lasting approximately 30 minutes. Some sites offer additional performances at 5:30 PM for daytime visitors.
Special Entry for European Heritage Days
On September 27, all evening admissions across the sites—including performances—will be available for just €1 to celebrate European Heritage Days. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore Pompeii after hours at a symbolic price.
Tickets and Access
Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the physical ticket offices in Pompeii (Piazza Anfiteatro and Piazza Esedra). Credit and contactless payments are available. For Villa dei Misteri, no parking is available, so visitors are advised to use the Pompeii Artebus shuttle or park along Via Plinio.
Useful Info for Visitors
- Each itinerary costs €7 + €1 pre-sale if booked online.
- Free admission is available on select dates and sites for the evening walks (Stabia Villas).
- The exhibition “Being a Woman in Ancient Pompeii” at the Large Palaestra runs until January 31, 2026.
- Time from Piazza Anfiteatro to Odeion: 15 minutes walking
- Time from Esedra to Villa dei Misteri: shuttle recommended (check pompeiisites.org for schedule)
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