Festivals and cultural events Rome

Rossano Calabro offers a variety of tourist activities for visitors. Among the main attractions is the Genti e Paesi theater, which offers shows and theatrical performances. In addition to the theater, there are also guided tours of the town and excursions in the surrounding area. Visitors can also enjoy the beach and sea during a stay in nearby Paestum, a seaside resort. For those who prefer history and culture, there's the Chiesa di S.Andrea della Valle, a magnificent 16th-century church.

One of the events that heralds summer in Rome and also one of the most frequented by Romans and tourists passing through. A rich calendar of events is presented from June to the end of August. All this takes place along the banks of the Tiber, an evocative setting devalued the rest of the year but which comes alive again when the sun returns. They are set up for the occasion between the island of Tiberina and the courthouse in Prati. Shows, concerts, entertainment and tastings of all kinds. Check the program on the website.

Museums, palaces, churches, archives and private mansions usually closed to the public open their doors to visitors during the Culture Week organised by the City of Rome. Make sure you know before you leave because the date changes every year, but if you have the chance to travel during this period, you will save a lot on your budget because museum admissions are free or at a reduced rate! Special events and night openings are also on the week's agenda.

The Teatro dell'Opera di Roma's summer program is now a festival! Opera, dance, theater, pop, symphonic and jazz concerts - in all, some 50 events are on offer between June and mid-August in the monumental setting of the Baths of Caracalla. The Teatro Grande and the Teatro del Portico become incredible backdrops for the shows on offer. Attending an opera at the Baths of Caracalla is a unique experience, so don't hesitate to book your ticket if you're in Rome during this period!

Roma Summer Fest is the major music festival of the Roman summer. Between June and September, the Fondazione Musica per Roma organizes a series of concerts by national and international artists in the Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica, attracting large audiences. From pop and rock to jazz and electronica, the program is rich and varied, and every year big names like Bob Dylan and Sting take part in the festival in 2023. In 2024, Deep Purple, Marcus Miller and Ludovico Einaudi have also been announced.

In summer, Rome seems a little deserted and, apart from the tourist attractions, everything runs slowly... But in recent years, the "Estate Romana" festival has clearly boosted the city during the summer season by offering an open stage with a rich calendar of events and shows. Open-air cinema, concerts, theatrical performances: the programme is interesting and allows you to spend beautiful summer evenings! To consult the program, note that their Facebook page is much more up-to-date than their site.

Whether as a preview or retrospective, from a short auteur film to a blockbuster, all film lovers are invited to meet on the island of Tiberina for this major open-air film festival. Sessions are offered all summer long and very often directors or actors are involved. It is the ideal place to refresh yourself while revising your Italian and international film classics. Consult the program to identify the VO sessions if you do not speak Italian. However, it should be noted that they are quite rare.