What’s on in Rome this season
This season · 11 Jul – 30 Sep 2026 · updated 1st & 15th · past events hidden automatically
The festivals and happenings worth planning a trip around — each one tagged with who it suits, and an honest word where it doesn’t. See where to stay →
On now
Culture● on now
Estate Romana
14 Jun – 14 Aug · Citywide
Rome's umbrella summer programme — open-air concerts, cinema, jazz and theatre filling squares, parks and riverbanks across the warm months.
who it suits
Culturecitywide open-air culture Solosomething on every night Familyoutdoor cinema & shows
#festival #openair #cinema #citywide
Music● on now
Rock in Roma
14 Jun – 18 Jul · Ippodromo delle Capannelle & Auditorium
Rome's big summer music festival — nearly two months of rock, pop, indie and singer-songwriter nights across two historic venues.
who it suits
Soloeasy festival nights Culturethe city's music hub
#livemusic #openair #ticketed
Culture● on now
Opera at Circus Maximus
29 Jun – 31 Jul · Circo Massimo
The Rome Opera moves outdoors to the ancient chariot-racing track for summer — opera and ballet under the stars beside the Palatine Hill.
who it suits
Cultureopera among ancient ruins Soloan unforgettable evening
#opera #openair #ticketed
This week
Festival
Festa de' Noantri
18 Jul – 26 Jul · Trastevere
Trastevere's beloved local festival — a week of processions, food stalls and street life in Rome's most atmospheric old quarter, ending with a Tiber river procession.
who it suits
Culturea truly local tradition FoodieTrastevere street food Familydaytime processions & stalls
#festival #free #tradition #neighbourhood