From the streets of New York to the historic rooms of Palazzo Braschi, Keith Haring’s art has found a new home in Rome. From October 6, 2026, to April 11, 2027, the Museo di Roma at Palazzo Braschi opens its doors to Keith Haring: Art Without Borders, an exhibition dedicated to one of the most recognizable artists of New York’s turbulent 1980s.

Curated by Kaoru Yanase, Ilaria Miarelli Mariani and Claudio Zambianchi, the exhibition brings together more than 140 pieces drawn from the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection, the largest collection in the world dedicated to the artist.

Haring’s work was never meant to stay inside a museum. His art was born in the streets, the subway and the hectic landscape of New York. His simple lines, his Barking dog, his Radiant Baby, and his Dancing figures, became iconic figures that could be recognized almost instantly. At the heart of the exhibition is Haring’s deep belief that art is for everyone.

Inside Haring’s world

From the first room, visitors are immersed into Haring’s unmistakable universe. The exhibition also highlights his connection with Italy, where the artist left his mark during the 1980s.

Before his work entered any museum, Haring was drawing in the New York City subway. His famous Subway Drawings transformed empty advertising panels into temporary canvases, turning everyday journeys into unexpected encounters with art. From there, the exhibition moves through his iconic imagery, including the figures that would become instantly associated with his name.

But behind the playful characters and colorful images lies a much more serious side of Haring. Moving through the rooms, his work becomes intrinsically connected to the political and social issues of the time. LGBTQ+ rights, racism, violence, AIDS and apartheid all become subjects of his visual language. Apparently simple, his art holds messages that are not as easy to comprehend.

“Life is so fragile. It is a very fine line between life and death. I realize I am walking this line”

wrote Haring in 1986.

The words take on particular weight in the exhibition’s final section. Apocalypse and Altarpiece: The Life of Christ, created during the last years of his life, reveal a darker and more introspective dimension of the artist. Altarpiece is displayed inside the chapel at Palazzo Braschi, creating an unexpected dialogue between Haring’s contemporary visual language and the historic space surrounding it.

The exhibition ultimately returns to the idea that defined Haring’s career: art is for everyone. His drawings began on subway walls and moved into galleries, schools, hospitals and public spaces. In Rome, they now occupy the rooms of the Museum while still preserving their message.

Haring’s art was born in the streets of 1980s New York, but that does not mean that his language is not still relevant today. More than thirty years after his death, his figures still live for those who are willing to see them.

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A day of shopping and family activities at Rome’s designer outlet

The Fashion Festival is back for autumn. On Sunday 11 October, Castel Romano Designer Outlet hosts a full day of discounts and special offers, at the same time as every other McArthurGlen centre in Italy. Opening hours are extended for the occasion, from 9am to 8pm, and the cafés open early at 8am.

For one day only, participating brands are offering up to 70% off the outlet price on autumn-winter clothing and accessories, with each brand discounting at least three items. Brands taking part include Nike, Michael Kors, Karl Lagerfeld, Woolrich, Adidas, Dsquared2, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Sunglass Hut, alongside a range of other promotions. It’s a good chance to stock up on winter essentials before the cold sets in.

The Fashion Festival is also designed as a day out for the whole family. There’s a playground and balloons for children, a dog area for four-legged visitors, and the chance to explore nature at the WWF-affiliated Castel Romano Oasis. When you need a break, the centre’s restaurants offer everything from quick snacks to sit-down meals, with plenty of outdoor seating.

Getting there

The outlet is at Via del Ponte di Piscina Cupa 64, off the SS Pontina at the Castel Romano exit. If you’re not driving, a paid shuttle bus runs from Termini Station (Via Giolitti), with extra departures from 8:30am. A second shuttle leaves from Eur Fermi metro station (Viale America) from 9am, free for McArthurGlen Loyalty Club members.

To plan your visit, you can browse the full list of discounted items in advance on the centre’s official website.

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Your golden ticket to the ultimate Roman happy hour. Introducing the one and only Spritz-themed bar in the heart of the ultra-urban Monti district

A spritz after a long day at work is always a good idea; we can all agree on that. But it becomes a really good idea when you can enjoy that drink on a terrace that also gives you a glimpse of the Colosseum.

Spritzeria Monti gives a lot away in its name alone. The rooftop is part of Condominio Monti and overlooks Via dei Serpenti, one of the main and best-known streets in the Monti district, the one that leads straight to the most iconic monument in Rome, and in all of Italy.

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The bar has a modern look, with a colourful, carefully designed urban style, and naturally offers a wide choice of spritz: alongside the classic Aperol or Campari mix, there are versions made with other traditional Italian liqueurs such as Cynar, limoncello, Cedrata Tassoni and Venturo. The menu also features signature drinks with playful names like Roma Amor, Il Croccante and Blushing Bride, and the bar is well stocked to make any kind of drink, from mocktails to beer and wine.

Aperitivo

Spritzeria Monti is a good choice for a date in a central location or for drinks with friends and colleagues. Its private, intimate setting also makes it well suited to private events. For birthdays, parties and corporate aperitivi, the bar offers dedicated packages and menus designed for both small and larger groups.

So you don’t drink on an empty stomach, you can pair your spritz with a cured meat and cheese platter as part of the aperitivo deal (5pm to 7:30pm) for €18-20, or order tapas to share, chosen from classic Italian dishes. After sunset, the Sunset menu kicks in, with three courses and a drink included.

To secure a table, you can book directly online at Spritzeria Monti.

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Relax like a Roman: the best hot springs, thermal pools and spas for a day trip from Rome

Romans have been soaking in thermal water for more than two thousand years. Ancient complexes such as the Baths of Caracalla were not simply places to wash: they were social spaces where Romans exercised, relaxed and met one another. The monumental ruins survive, but the tradition of soaking in mineral-rich water is very much alive around the capital.

Within roughly 30 to 90 minutes of Rome you can choose between polished thermal spas, historic establishments and simple outdoor pools fed by naturally hot springs. Some are ideal for a full wellness day; others are inexpensive or free places where the experience is closer to the landscape and local bathing culture.

This guide combines the best-known thermal baths near Rome with several worthwhile alternatives in Tuscia and on the coast. Prices and opening times can change seasonally, so always check the official website before setting out.

Thermal baths near Rome at a glance

QC Terme

Luxury spa close to Fiumicino Airport

Address: Via Portuense 2178, Fiumicino
Entry fee: from €54

If you want a polished wellness experience without travelling far from Rome, QC Terme Roma is the
easiest choice. Set in the countryside near Fiumicino airport, the resort combines pools, hydrotherapy areas, relaxation rooms and steam experiences in an elegant setting inspired by the Roman tradition of otium – time deliberately set aside for rest.

It works particularly well on an arrival or departure day, or when you want the comfort of a fullservice
spa rather than a rustic natural spring. Allow several hours rather than treating it as a quick swim. Entry prices vary by package, day and time, so check the current booking calendar before going.

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Terme di Roma – Acque Albule

Traditional sulphurous thermal complex east of Rome

Address: Via Tiburtina Valeria, Tivoli Terme
Entry fee: indoor thermal spa €45 (Mon-Fri), €50 (weekends and holidays); summer outdoor pools from around €16

The Acque Albule at Tivoli Terme are among the most accessible traditional thermal baths from central Rome. The name refers to the pale appearance of the sulphurous water, long associated with this area east of the capital. Today the complex combines thermal treatments, wellness services and seasonal outdoor pools.

For travellers who want a structured spa close to Rome, this is a practical alternative to going all the way to Viterbo. The indoor thermal spa circuit, “Le Vie del Benessere”, costs €45 Monday to Friday and €50 at weekends, and is closed on Tuesdays. The outdoor pool park, open in summer only, is a much cheaper way to spend the day, with entry from around €16 on weekdays and about €21 at weekends. Opening times and pool availability change with the season, so check the official website before you go.

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Terme Sabine di Cretone

Seasonal pools in the Sabina countryside

Address: Via dell’Acqua Solfurea, Palombara Sabina
Entry fee: €10-13

Cretone offers a different atmosphere: a green, open-air thermal complex in the Sabina countryside, roughly 45 minutes from Rome by car. Its pools are fed by sulphurous mineral water and the setting makes it especially appealing when you want to combine bathing with a relaxed summer day outside the city.

The pools operate seasonally, so this is not the place to choose without checking ahead. In summer it
can be one of the easiest family-friendly thermal escapes from Rome; outside the main season, verify
opening dates directly before travelling.

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Terme di Stigliano

Historic spa surrounded by the Tuscia countryside

Address: Località Bagni di Stigliano 2, Canale Monterano
Entry fee: from €25

About 75 to 90 minutes northwest of Rome, Terme di Stigliano is a good option for travellers who prefer a quiet spa day in the countryside. The historic thermal resort combines a hotel, wellness facilities and a thermal park surrounded by the landscape of the Tolfa Mountains.

The resort now offers different ways to visit, including access to the thermal park and the Helius Day Spa, so it is better to choose the experience directly from the current offers rather than rely on a single admission price. For a shorter late-day visit, the Stigliano AperiSunset combines access to the thermal park with an aperitivo around sunset. Check the official offers page for current availability and conditions

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Bagni della Ficoncella

Low-cost public thermal pools overlooking the coast

Address: Strada della Ficoncella, Civitavecchia
Entry fee: €6-10

Ficoncella is one of the best-value hot-spring experiences within easy reach of Rome. On the hills
above Civitavecchia, a series of small pools lets bathers move between different water temperatures
in an informal setting with views towards the coast. The site has deep local roots: the surrounding
area was already known for thermal waters in Etruscan and Roman times.

The baths reopened on 5 September 2026 after temporary works and updated safety measures. From
14 September 2026 the official winter timetable is daily from 8am to 8pm. For non-residents, the
current price is €6 for a morning or afternoon session and €10 for the full day. A car is the simplest
way to reach the site; from Rome, take the A12 towards Civitavecchia and exit at Civitavecchia Nord.

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Terme dei Papi

Viterbo’s landmark monumental thermal pool

Address: Largo Socrate Sensi 1, Viterbo
Entry fee: from €18

For a classic thermal day trip, Terme dei Papi remains one of the strongest choices around Rome. Its huge outdoor Monumental Pool covers more than 2,000 square metres and is supplied by the hyperthermal Bullicame spring. The scale of the pool makes the experience feel very different from a hotel spa, especially in cooler weather when steam rises above the water.

Current day entry to the outdoor pool is €18 for adults, with standard daytime access from 9am to 7pm. The complex also offers the natural cave and additional thermal and wellness treatments; a basic ‘Terme Romane’ package combining the pool and natural cave is currently €25. Viterbo is around 90 minutes from Rome by car, making this best suited to a full-day excursion.

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Piscine Carletti

Free, rustic outdoor hot pools

Address: Strada Terme, around 2.5 km from central Viterbo
Free access

If your idea of a hot spring is simple, outdoor and unpolished, Piscine Carletti is the most straightforward option in the Viterbo area. The pools are fed by hot thermal water and can be used year-round; bathing on a cold day, with steam rising from the water, is part of the appeal.

Access is free and there is parking nearby, but this is not a managed spa: expect very limited facilities and bring everything you need, including a towel, water and footwear suitable for wet ground. Conditions can change after maintenance or local restrictions, so check local notices before making the journey.

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Sorgente del Bullicame

Historic natural spring cited by Dante

Address: Strada Bullicame, Viterbo
Free access

Bullicame is less about spa luxury and more about the history and geology of Viterbo. The famous spring emerges at roughly 58°C and has been associated with the city for centuries; Dante even referred to the Bullicame in the Divine Comedy. Channels carry the water away from the spring, and the surrounding landscape makes this one of the most distinctive thermal sites in Tuscia.

The spring area is worth seeing even if your main goal is cultural rather than a long soak. Treat it as a
natural site rather than a serviced thermal establishment: facilities are minimal, water near the source is extremely hot, and local access rules should always be respected.

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Il Bagnaccio

Natural thermal park on the Via Francigena

Address: Strada del Garinei, Viterbo
Entry fee: from €8

Bagnaccio sits north of Viterbo along the Via Francigena and strikes a useful balance between wild hot springs and an organised spa. The thermal park has outdoor pools in a natural setting but also basic visitor services, making it more comfortable than completely unmanaged bathing areas.

As of autumn 2026 it is open daily, with reduced hours in winter (typically into the early evening, with a later opening on Tuesday and a later closing at weekends). Standard entry is €8 on weekdays and €10 at weekends and on public holidays. Check the current timetable and prices on the official website before travelling.

Beyond Lazio, Italy offers numerous natural baths to discover. From Sirmione on Lake Garda, ideal for a couple’s weekend, to the Bormio thermal baths, perfect for winter holidays, Salsomaggiore Terme in Tuscany, or the Recoaro Thermal Baths, not far from Venice.

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Which thermal bath should you choose?

• Closest classic thermal experience: Terme di Roma – Acque Albule.
• Luxury spa day: QC Terme Roma.
• Best historic thermal pool: Terme dei Papi.
• Best free rustic soak: Piscine Carletti.
• Best low-cost organised option: Ficoncella.
• Best natural setting with basic services: Bagnaccio.
• Best for history and landscape: Bullicame.
• Best countryside wellness retreat: Terme di Stigliano.

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Practical tips before you go

• Check opening times on the official website on the day before travelling. Seasonal hours and
  maintenance closures are common.
• Bring flip-flops or water shoes, a towel and drinking water, especially at free or semi-wild sites.
• Do not expect changing rooms, lockers or showers at unmanaged natural pools.
• Hot thermal water can be tiring. Take breaks, stay hydrated and follow on-site safety instructions.
• A car gives you far more flexibility for Viterbo, Stigliano and Ficoncella. Tivoli Terme is easier to
  combine with public transport.
• Winter can be one of the most atmospheric times to visit outdoor hot pools, but check weather
  and access conditions first.

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Frequently asked questions

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The bustling rione of history, diversity, and grit

One of Rome’s famous ‘Seven Hills’, Esquilino is an ancient neighborhood with a vibrant and multicultural present. In Esquilino you will find a little bit of everything: plenty of history, as it began as the home to the semi-mythical Ancient Roman King, Servius Tullius, and is dotted with ancient walls and ruins; religious significance, from the magnificent Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore; 19th century Italian architecture, in the famous colonnade of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele; and a food scene where Roman trattorias sit next to some of the city’s best international kitchens.

Esquilino is home to many of Rome’s immigrant communities, and you feel it everywhere, from the Nuovo Mercato Esquilino, where Roman cheeses share the stalls with Indian spices and Asian vegetables, to the Chinese and Indian restaurants around Piazza Vittorio.

The neighborhood also comes alive after dark: natural wine bars and late-night cocktail spots along Via Machiavelli, jazz evenings at the Gatsby Café, DJ sets and open-air cinema in the gardens of Piazza Vittorio. Just outside the tourist center and a short walk from Termini, Esquilino feels grounded and real, which is exactly why Time Out named it one of the ten coolest neighborhoods in the world in 2026.

It’s also a practical base for a stay in Rome: Termini, with both metro lines and the train to Fiumicino Airport, is on the doorstep, Monti is a few minutes’ walk away and the Colosseum about 20 minutes on foot. As around any major train station, the streets closest to Termini call for a little extra attention late at night, while the rest of the neighborhood is lively and residential.

It’s also where Pope Francis chose to be buried. Since April 2025, his simple tomb in Santa Maria Maggiore, a slab of Ligurian marble inscribed only with “Franciscus”, has made the basilica a fixed stop on almost every Rome itinerary.

Read on for the best things to see in Esquilino, then head to our guides on where to eat and where to drink in the neighborhood.

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Best Things to See in Esquilino

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Where to Eat in Esquilino

Esquilino is a good neighborhood for eating well without spending much. Century-old trattorias like Trattoria Vecchia Roma and Trattoria Monti sit a few streets from Chinese hot pot, Indian kitchens, historic bakeries and Gelateria Fassi, open since 1880.

See our full guide to where to eat in Esquilino

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Best Bars in Esquilino

From natural wine bars on Via Machiavelli and historic enoteche to a garden café inside Piazza Vittorio and a rooftop overlooking Santa Maria Maggiore, Esquilino has a bar for every hour of the day.

See our guide to the best bars in Esquilino

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On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October, the multidisciplinary festival of contemporary arts returns to Rome

This year, the fifth edition of Romadiffusa has chosen the Esquilino neighbourhood as its stage. After last year’s success, with more than 80,000 visitors, over 100 iconic locations and more than 200 artists, musicians and creatives taking part, the travelling festival is heading to the city’s most multicultural district for 2026.

Expect roving performances, concerts and live music in the square, exhibitions spread across the area, open studios by artists and artisans, private homes opening their doors, readings and stand-up comedy in bars and osterie, workshops, tours and much more.

The dates are 10 and 11 October, when the neighbourhood becomes a diffused cultural platform connecting artists, residents, communities, cultural institutions and local businesses, with a programme that winds through squares, markets, gardens, museums, historic buildings, bars and shops.

Piazza Vittorio will be the heart of the event, and from here a packed programme will spread out across the area: from the work of eight artists at the Nuovo Mercato Esquilino (among them Fiamma Montezemolo, Wu Ming 2 and Lorenzo Teodonio, Lulù Nuti and Andreco) to readings of Chinese diaspora literature at Hang Zhou (Sonia‘s well-known Chinese restaurant), all the way to jazz concerts under the porticoes of Gatsby and video art at Machiavelli. The Accademia Costume & Moda will host several events: a video screening by Rä di Martino, a live show of the podcast Dicono di te by Malcom Pagani (Chora Media) and, finally, a site-specific installation by Numero Cromatico on the building’s façade.

The concept behind the 2026 edition

The theme of the fifth edition is “ROMA CITTÀ ETERNA ODIERNA” (Rome, city of eternity today). The title reveals the aim of placing, alongside the Rome known worldwide for its historical and artistic heritage, a contemporary Rome that is alive and changing. A city that is not just an “open-air museum”, but a dynamic, participatory place that produces culture today.

“All too often, the way the city is portrayed, even when it’s done well, relies on the ‘open-air museum’ idea and on a narrative that ignores its contemporary, vibrant side. At the same time, Rome struggles to work as a system: the public sector rarely talks to the private sector, artists and creatives find it hard to secure funding for larger-scale projects, and there are countless organisations working on similar projects without knowing about each other, with no container where they can come together and emerge. Romadiffusa wants to be that container.”

Sara D’Agati, Artistic Director of the festival

The all-female team behind Romadiffusa, a project founded in 2021 by Sara D’Agati and Maddalena Salerno, is mapping the entire city, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, in search of its most authentic and interesting places: artisan workshops, bookshops, artists’ studios, libraries, museums and historic buildings, but also hidden courtyards, traditional bars and osterie, grocery shops, bakeries, creative spaces and small galleries. Original places that, sadly, are often at risk of disappearing.

At the same time, for each edition, artists, musicians, performers and designers are brought in through a research process and a “call for content” to create site-specific work.

The Romadiffusa Esquilino programme

Piazza Vittorio becomes one of the festival’s main hubs, with a programme that blends music, talks, sport and performance.

Art takes over the streets with a series of exhibitions and installations across the neighbourhood: works by Cecilia Sammarco appear at Torrefazione Ciamei and Bar allo Statuto; Caterina Silva curates an exhibition of emerging women artists from different cultures, spread between a bakery, a minimarket and local shops; and Andrew Iacobucci creates a site-specific installation at Bar D’Amore.

Many artists are opening their private studios to the public, including Fiamma Montezemolo and Tarek Elhaik, Mohamed Keita, Serafino Maiorano and Elena Bellantoni, while the neighbourhood’s galleries host special events at Ultravioletto and La Nube di Oort, with the finissage of Mexican artist Hiram Constantino.

The area’s cultural institutions are also taking part with special openings and events: Palazzo Merulana hosts a performance by Chinese artist Yuan Gong, curated by Liliana Liao; Acquario Romano and the Giardino di Confucio join the programme with performances, dedicated activities and talks (including one featuring the Eterobasiche and the Bambole di pezza, organised by Fanpage in collaboration with Romadiffusa). Fondazione Treccani Cultura brings a lecture performance by Thony and Sofia Assante to the square, at Horti Magici.

Tours

Rounding off the programme are tours and workshops to explore Esquilino from unexpected angles: from architecture tours with Panteon Magazine and Casa dell’Architettura to places of worship with Superdiversa, a neighbourhood tour with Unexpected Itineraries, an esoteric tour, and workshops in mosaic, woodcarving and tailoring.

All events are free, except for some workshops, tours and talks with limited places, which can be booked here.

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The Best Souvenir & Gift Shopping in Rome

When visiting Rome, you’ll probably want to bring home something other than the miniature Colosseums sold on every corner. These shops sell souvenirs worth the suitcase space, from Murano glass and original photographs to Italian coffee, herbal cosmetics and handmade Christmas ornaments.

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Glassy Venezia

Via Principe Amedeo, 7 (Termini Station / Teatro dell’Opera)
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Located between Termini and Repubblica metro stops, this cozy little boutique offers a wide variety of accessories and home decor made out of the authentic Venetian Murano Glass. The Guetta family brought the iconic Murano trademark and opened their store here in Rome over two decades ago. Here, you can find a unique jewelry piece or a decorative artwork of your liking to bring back as a memorable gift. Bold and vibrant colors of Murano glass are one of the signature Italian cultural attributes. 

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Astrologo Silverware & Jewelry

Via Buonarroti, 20 (Vittorio Emanuele); Via Merulana, 10 (Santa Maria Maggiore)
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Equal parts classic jeweler and gift shop, Astrologo offers a little bit of everything under one roof. Inside, fine gold chains and personalized silver pieces sit alongside religious items, hand-painted ceramics, and gifts for life’s milestones. Whether you’re designing a custom charm bracelet or choosing a keepsake box, it’s the kind of place where you drop in to browse and leave with a piece of Rome that feels truly personal.

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Trevimage

Via della Rotonda, 10 (Pantheon)
Shop online here: www.romeing.it/shop/artisan/trevimage/

Just around the corner from the Pantheon, this small family-run studio is where photographer and designer Carlo De Gori sells his own pictures of Rome. His style is easy to spot: classic statues and monuments brought to life with bursts of color, paint splashes and graphic overlays. Every photo is an original, some in numbered editions, and comes in all sizes and formats, from small prints to large pieces on canvas, plexiglass or metal, which can be customized on request. Too big for your suitcase? Trevimage also ships internationally.

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Castroni

Via Cola di Rienzo, 196/198 (Prati); Via Frattina, 79 (Centro Storico); Via Flaminia, 28/30/32 (Flaminio); and more
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When visiting Italy, the food is definitely something you’re going to remember. At Castroni you’ll find some of the best Italian products to take home with you. Their lovely selection of quality and well-packaged products include coffee, tea, sweets, jams, sauces, olive oils, wines and much more. This is the perfect place for foodies to find treats to keep Italy alive after the holiday ends.

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Elvis Lives

Via di S. Francesco a Ripa, 27 (Trastevere)
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In Rome’s lively Trastevere neighborhood, Elvis Lives is a quirky concept store that blends rock ‘n’ roll with Roman-inspired design. Far from a typical tourist shop, it stocks original graphic tees, bold socks, pins, tote bags and pop-culture novelties. A good stop for music fans and design lovers looking for a Roman souvenir that isn’t the usual one.

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Antica Erboristeria Romana

Via di Torre Argentina 15 (Largo Argentina)
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Rooted in Italian heritage, Antica Erboristeria Romana combines traditional herbalism with pharmaceutical expertise. Inspired by Italian nature and wellness, they create natural beauty and personal care products using specialized botanical ingredients. It’s a perfect stop for travelers looking to take home Italian herbal cosmetics, natural skincare, and botanical wellness gifts.

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Spazio Decore

Via di S. Chiara, 59/A (Pantheon)
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Located a few steps from the Pantheon, Spazio Decore is a boutique that doubles as a creative showcase for local artists and emerging talents. The collection highlights original fine art prints, crafts, clothing, and design objects that draw inspiration from Rome’s neighborhood culture and street art scene, making it a must-visit destination for travelers looking to take home a genuine piece of the Eternal City.

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Sempre Natale

Via della Scrofa, 93 (Navona/Pantheon)
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If you decorate a Christmas tree every year, this is the souvenir shop for you. A few minutes’ walk from Piazza Navona, on Via della Scrofa, “Sempre Natale” (meaning “Always Christmas”) is the only shop in Italy entirely dedicated to glass Christmas ornaments, and it’s open all year round. Here you’ll find over a thousand vintage-style decorations, mouth-blown and hand-painted by master artisans in Italy, Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic. The shop also makes its own Rome-inspired pieces.

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Sant’Eustachio il Caffè

Piazza Sant’Eustachio, 82 (Navona/Pantheon)
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Less than 200 meters from the Pantheon, this café is known for serving some of the best coffee in Rome, so it’s worth stopping in for one of its signatures, like the Gran Caffè. Afterward, browse the coffee-themed souvenirs, from bags of Sant’Eustachio beans to moka pots, cups, tote bags and sweets. If you run out of time or want to keep the ritual going at home, they also ship worldwide through their online shop.

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Booktique

Via della Stelletta, 17 (Navona/Pantheon)
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Tucked away close to the Pantheon, Booktique is a multi-brand concept store that invites visitors to slow down and enjoy a thoughtful dose of retail therapy. It features an inspired interior showcasing a curated selection of books alongside fashion, art, and design objects. Beyond reading material, Booktique is a destination for original souvenirs and creative gifts to take home, from handcrafted ceramics and artistic posters to custom postcards and magnets.

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Emporio Centrale

Largo del Teatro Valle, 1 (Argentina/Pantheon)
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Just steps from Largo Argentina, you’ll find Emporio Centrale, a charming shop with classic Italian designs. The store offers a collection of everyday objects ranging from kitchenware and cosmetics to timeless stationery sourced exclusively from historic Italian manufacturers. Whether you are looking for houseware or elegant city-inspired keepsakes, it is the perfect spot to pick up a meaningful souvenir with authentic Italian craftsmanship to bring home with you.

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Porta Portese Flea Market

Piazza di Porta Portese (Trastevere/Marconi)

If you like flea markets, this is where you can find something unique and well-priced. This Sunday flea market is huge, the biggest in Rome. Here you’ll find anything from leather jackets and Italian silk ties, to books and antiques. Visit in the early morning and spend a few hours here experiencing another side of Roman life while searching for something unique to take home with you.

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Authentic silver, custom engravings, and gifts in the Esquilino neighborhood

Established in 1997, Argenteria Astrologo is a family-run boutique offering fine gold and sterling silver jewelry, silver icons, and customized Italian gifts. Located in Rome’s Esquilino neighborhood, the business operates two locations: its original historic shop on Via Buonarroti 20 and a second shop near the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore on Via Merulana 10. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design, it serves as a go-to destination for authentic Roman keepsakes.

Near the entrance, you’ll find modern jewelry for men and women. Further inside, display cases and stacks of wooden drawers hold gold and silver rings, charms, necklaces and earrings. Everything is sourced directly from Italian manufacturing centers and reflects the country’s tradition of metalwork.

A major highlight for shoppers is Astrologo’s express on-the-spot engraving service, which allows custom dates, initials, or messages to be etched onto rings, watch backs, and pendants in just a few minutes. For non-EU tourists, the boutique also offers tax-free shopping on purchases over €70, allowing visitors to easily claim their VAT refund at the airport.

Art, Roman Monuments and Silver Gifts Fit for Embassies

Besides wearable accessories, Argenteria Astrologo carries a huge inventory of fine silver and gold artwork. Its religious collection includes detailed plaques and wearable pendants depicting the Virgin Mary, the Pope, traditional crosses, and more available in gold, sterling silver, or mixed metals to suit everyone’s preference.

The store also carries framed silver reliefs of Rome’s iconic monuments, such as the Colosseum and Piazza San Pietro. These pieces are purchased by institutions such as the Italian Ministry of the Interior and several foreign embassies.

For those who love unique home decor and small treasures, the store’s shelves are filled with hand-painted ceramics, decorative tableware, photo frames, and trinkets galore. The shop also specializes in milestone gifts and custom favors for graduations, First Communions and weddings.

Argenteria Astrologo is located at Via Buonarroti and is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM (closed Sundays). Whether you’re looking for a custom-engraved charm or an authentic piece of Italian silver, it offers a quality alternative to standard souvenir shops.

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All about the 21^st edition of Festa del Cinema di Roma

The 21^st edition of the Rome Film Festival, produced by the Fondazione Cinema Per Roma, will take place between October 13 and 25 at Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone, with one of the world’s largest red carpets.

Beyond the Auditorium, the Rome Film Fest will occur in multiple locations across the city of Rome, including the Casa del Cinema in Villa Borghese, the MAXXI, Teatro Olimpico ACEA, Cinema Giulio Cesare, Teatro Palladium, Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant’Angelo, Teatro Ateneo, and even the Fiumicino Airport Terminal 1, where passengers will get the chance to participate in an immersive experience of Italian cinema.

The official image

Every year, the Festa del Cinema di Roma chooses one historic image to pay homage to cinematic icons. In 2026, the official image depicts late Italian actress Monica Vitti as photographed by Sergio Strizzi on the set of Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’Eclisse (1962). Vitti, who would have turned 95 this year, is depicted with a stern look amid stiff geometric shapes, typical of the EUR district.

The Festival will dedicate a photo exhibit to Strizzi as well as the premiere of Terrific Sergio, a documentary on the photographer’s life produced by his daughters, Vanessa and Melissa Strizzi.

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Locations, programme and awards 

55 countries are participating in the 21^st edition of the Festa del Cinema di Roma. The official selection of the Rome Film Festival 2026 consists of the following sections:

• Progressive Cinema Competition – Visions for Tomorrow’s World
  An international competition featuring fiction films, documentaries, and animated films.
• Freestyle
  A non-competitive section showcasing works of free format and style, including series, music videos, films, and video art.
• Grand Public
  A non-competitive section dedicated to mainstream cinema.
• Special Screenings
  A non-competitive section.
• Best of 2026
  A non-competitive section featuring films from other international festivals, considered among the best of the season.
• History of Cinema
  A non-competitive section focusing on classic films in restored versions, tributes, and a deeper exploration of the history of Italian and international cinema.

Alongside the film program, there will be exhibits, masterclasses, events, and a section dedicated to public discussions.

The Awards of Rome Film Festival 2026

This year, 18 films will contend in the Progressive Cinema Competition. A jury of cinematographers and professionals of the arts will assign the following awards:

• Best Film
• Grand Jury Prize
• Best Director
• Best Screenplay
• Best Actress
• Best Actor
• Special Jury Prize, selected by the President of the Jury in various categories

Poste Italiane, main partner of Rome Film Fest, will assign the Poste Italiane Debut Award to one of 14 eligible films from the categories of Freestyle Film and Progressive Cinema.

For the third year, RFF will also assign a Best Documentary Award to one of 14 documentaries from the categories of Special Screenings and Progressive Cinema.

Lastly, the general public gets to select the winner of the Terna Audience Award, named after the festival’s official sponsor, by voting for their favorite film through a QR code.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This year, the Rome Film Festival is honoring Javier Bardem with a Lifetime Achievement Award, bestowed by Academy Award winning director Paolo Sorrentino.

Bardem won an Academy Award for No Country For Old Men (2007) and starred in dozens of films and tv series, with over 80 acting credits under his belt. His newest, El Ser Querido, directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen and critically acclaimed at Cannes Film Festival, will be screened in the category of Best of 2026.

Opening Film

The opening film of Rome Film Festival 2026 will be Il Rumore delle Cose Nuove (The Noise of New Things) directed by Paolo Genovesi, starring Emanuela Fanelli, Edoardo Pesce, Claudia Pandolfi, Lino Musella, Stefano Accorsi, Vittoria Puccini, Claudio Santamaria, Edoardo Vitalone, and Rolando Ravello. The story follows three couples who are brought together by an unexpected event, which will break their inertia and light the spark of something new.

Official Selection

Here are the 18 films competing in the Progressive Cinema Competition:

• Brianza directed by Simone Catania
• Ceniza en la boca (Ashes) directed by Diego Luna
• Closure directed by Michał Marczak
• Congo Boy directed by Rafiki Fariala
• Dua directed by Blerta Basholli
• Eurotrash directed by Frauke Finsterwalder
• Gæsten (The Guest) di Mads Mengel
• Giorni felici directed by Susanna Nicchiarelli
• I Love Boosters directed by Boots Riley
• I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning directed by Clio Barnard
• The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd directed by Tim Blake Nelson
• Mustang directed by Kasia Smutniak
• Sants directed by Mikel Gurrea
• Skejtanjeto ne e za devojčinja (Skateboarding Is Not for Girls) directed by Dina Duma
• Thit-Thee Khu (Fruit Gathering) directed by Aung Phyoe
• Uļa (Ulya) directed by Viesturs Kairišs
• Voilà, c’est fini directed by Gustave Kervern
• Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep directed by Rakan Mayasi.

Dozens of other films and will be screened in the various categories, many of which star world-renowned artists who will be in attendance. Read the full list of screenings here on the Rome Film Festival official website here.

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How to participate in Rome Film Festival 2026

Cinema would be nothing without its greatest stakeholder: the audience. The general public is invited to participate in the festival, and tickets sell fast. Pre-sale starts on October 7 at 11am at https://romacinemafest.boxol.it or you can purchase tickets directly at the box office of Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone. Ticket prices vary between €6 and €30.

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21^st Rome Film Festival

From October 13 – October 25

Main Venue

Auditorium Parco della Musica

Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30

Other Venues

MAXXI
Via Guido Reni 4/A

Casa Del Cinema
Largo Marcello Mastroianni 1

Cinema Giulio Cesare
Viale Giulio Cesare 229

Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant’Angelo
Lungotevere Castello 50

Teatro Olimpico Acea
Piazza Gentile da Fabriano 17

Teatro Palladium
Piazza Bartolomeo Romano 8

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Legendary cars and motorcycles on track among the vineyards of Tenuta di Fiorano

GranMotori, a new festival for motoring fans and anyone curious about Italian design, makes its debut in Rome this October. From October 15 to 18, Tenuta di Fiorano, a private estate that has never been open to visitors before, will welcome collectors, designers, engineers, drivers and enthusiasts for a program built around cinema, design, heritage and motorsport. The festival opens to the public on October 16.

It starts on October 15 with an invitation-only preview at the estate, which belongs to the Boncompagni Ludovisi family, one of Italy’s oldest noble houses. Tenuta di Fiorano lies inside the Appia Antica Regional Park, among vineyards, centuries-old trees and archaeological remains.

The idea behind GranMotori is to show cars alongside the country that created them and turned them into culture, the Italian way: through people, food, art and places. Here, a rare Cisitalia might share the stage with a plate of cacio e pepe, and a Lancia Stratos with a Fellini film.

“GranMotori grew out of a simple question: how is it possible that a country that helped write the history of the car and the motorcycle still doesn’t have its own international festival dedicated to motoring? We wanted to create a place where people, stories and passion come even before the cars, combining an international vision with a deeply Italian character and building a community that will live on well beyond the three days of the festival.”

Silvia and Mauro Dorigo, Co-Founders of GranMotori

And since this is a motoring festival, speed gets its space too. The cars and motorcycles taking part will run on a dedicated track of about 1.4 km, built inside the estate among the hills and vineyards.

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The festival program

The festival is organized into four sections: Reels & Wheels, dedicated to cinema and visual culture; Next, dedicated to design and innovation; Icons, dedicated to heritage and craftsmanship; and Limitless, dedicated to motorsport and passion. This first edition also celebrates three key anniversaries in Italian motoring history: 60 years of the Alfa Romeo Duetto, 100 years of Carrozzeria Touring and 120 years of the Targa Florio.

Some of the cars on show are attractions in their own right. The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Prototype, one of very few ever built and valued at more than €10 million, will be one of the most important pieces in the collection, together with the Alfa Romeo C52 Disco Volante, the famous concept car with its “flying saucer” shape, built in very small numbers and still one of the most photographed cars in Alfa Romeo’s history. There will also be a Cisitalia 202 SMM, twin of the car Tazio Nuvolari drove to second place overall in the 1947 Mille Miglia.

The Group B era will be represented by three Lancia legends: the Stratos, 037 Safari and Delta S4. A Ferrari F40 and a Vespa made famous by Roman Holiday complete a selection that spans more than a century, from the 1902 FIAT 12/16 HP to the current Ferrari Purosangue.

For the first time, judges from two of the world’s most prestigious motoring events will come together for a new festival: Richard Adatto, a judge at Pebble Beach, and Lorenzo Ramaciotti, President of the Jury at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

The festival will also host a special contest for fans of scale modeling, cinema and cars, with five participants building ten dioramas inspired by some of the most famous car scenes in film history.

In all, more than 200 cars and motorcycles will cover the full arc of Italian motoring culture: classic cars, youngtimers, supercars and collector cars, running on the track in timed races, parades and dynamic displays. Professional drivers including Federica Levi, Dario Costa and Roberto Di Giuseppe will be behind the wheel.

Off the track, the paddock hosts ACI regularity races, and a freestyle motocross show runs four times a day. If you want to try driving yourself, there’s a simulator, included in the ticket. The Wheel Theatre hosts talks and live conversations on the future of mobility, and street food comes from the team behind Taste of Roma. The festival is designed for different kinds of visitors: enthusiasts who come for the paddock and the stories of those who built and drove these cars, newcomers discovering motoring through design and cinema, and families.

Ready to buckle up?

Tickets and practical info

A day ticket costs €85, or €49 for young people aged 6 to 17. It includes on-site parking, access to the main areas and festival content, the parades and the Freestyle Show. If you’re short on time, there’s a half-day ticket for €49, and if you want to see everything at an easy pace, you can get a ticket valid for two consecutive days.

For a better view of the dynamic displays, there’s a grandstand ticket for €99 (€59 for young people), or you can add a €30 grandstand upgrade to a full-price ticket you’ve already bought. There are also two premium options:

• Dreamers’ Experience (€205): lounge, grandstand, dedicated parking, buffet lunch and meet-and-greets with drivers and collectors.
• Drivers’ Club (€470): private lounge in the historic villa, buffet by Michelin-starred chefs, aperitivo and meet-and-greets with the festival’s key figures.

Grandstand seats and premium options are limited.

The festival is open from 10am to 7pm, with last entry at 5pm. The public entrance is at Via di Fioranello 31.

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Natural Wine Takes Over Pigneto on October 10

Quartiere Vino Pigneto, the festival that turns Pigneto into one big natural wine tasting, is back on Saturday October 10, and for the first time it takes place in autumn. From 4pm to 9pm, more than 40 winemakers from Italy, France and Slovenia will be pouring in the neighborhood’s wine shops, bars and restaurants. A €20 pass gets you a glass and unlimited tastings.

The first three editions were held in spring, when winemakers are at their busiest in the vineyard. Moving to October makes it easier for them to come to Rome, and it also catches them at a different point in the year: the harvest has just ended and the new wine is only starting to take shape in the cellar. The organizers, SO2 Enoteca and Solovino, have called this edition the Ottobrata Romana, after the old Roman habit of spending sunny October days eating and drinking outside the city walls.

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Where the tastings are

The route covers the whole of Pigneto, from the pedestrian stretch of Via del Pigneto to Largo dei Condottieri. Alongside the bars and restaurants that have been part of the festival since the start, some of the neighborhood’s historic shops will host winemakers for the first time. One of the new entries is Bar di Antonio, an old Pigneto bar that has found a second life with its cremolati made only with fruit. Necci dal 1924, a neighborhood institution, is the main partner.

Piazza Nuccitelli and Enoteca SO2 are the two points where you pick up your pass and glass. Piazza Nuccitelli also hosts talks with winemakers and experts from midday, focused on climate change and how farming and the way we consume are adapting to it.

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The winemakers

Among the names already confirmed are Paraschos, a reference point for Collio wine, the Slovenian estate Stekar and Natalino Del Prete, one of the first to make natural wine in Puglia. Several producers are taking part for the first time, some of them from France. On the day you can buy bottles at a dedicated price, either from the winemakers themselves or from the participating wine shops.

Not just wine

The other new feature is a partnership with Campagna Amica, the Coldiretti farmers’ network, which brings a small market of Lazio producers to Piazza Nuccitelli. The idea is to put natural winemakers side by side with other small farms that work outside industrial production, with the same care for the land and for quality.

The festival has grown quickly. Last time, more than 2,000 people bought a tasting pass and over 10,000 walked through Pigneto, drawn also by the off events organized by local venues. When the tastings end at 9pm, the evening usually carries on in the neighborhood’s bars. If you want to make a day of it, start with our guide to Pigneto.

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Discover all the markets planned for this month in Rome!

October marks the real restart of Rome’s market season. After the summer break the city’s independent markets are back, several of them with new venues, new formats and news worth flagging. Here are the ones to keep on your radar this month.

Two to start with. Unique Mkt returns for its autumn edition on October 10-11 at Industrie Fluviali, in the heart of the Ostiense district. Dedicated to contemporary craftsmanship and well-made, original products, it brings together selected exhibitors from across Italy over several floors, in one of the most striking spaces on Rome’s market scene.

Later in the month comes Unconventional Market, on October 24-25 at Mediterraneo al MAXXI. Rome’s independent fashion and design market features emerging brands, craft and creativity, with music and DJ sets throughout the weekend. It’s one of the best places in the city to discover new labels and one-of-a-kind pieces.

Vinyl lovers can start on October 3 with Vinyl Village at Monk, which returns on Sunday October 18 with La Domenica Vintage, a free market of vintage, vinyl, illustration and handmade stalls. On October 10-11, Unique Mkt brings its autumn edition to Industrie Fluviali in Ostiense…

The VGMT Market (Vintage Market) goes itinerant for the first time, opening at Forte Trionfale Hub (Ex Officina) on October 10-11 with 120 exhibitors of vintage furniture, design, posters, memorabilia and collectibles.

Ficus al Massimo is back at Garum Museo della Cucina, facing the Circus Maximus, on October 10-11 and again on October 24-25, with vintage items, handmade creations, floral design, fashion, ceramics, illustrations and vinyl.

Modern Mrkt returns with a special “uncommon & rare” edition on October 17-18, with a preview on October 16, also at Forte Trionfale Hub (Ex Officina). The focus this time is on unusual, hard-to-find and collectible pieces, with an outdoor food and drink area and a vintage DJ set.

Japan lovers can look forward to Japan Days at Ippodromo Capannelle on October 24-25, with artisanal goods and cultural workshops.

The Green Market is back with a new home at Hacienda on October 25: sustainable craft, small local producers, holistic treatments and a plant-based food corner. Open from 10:30am to 7pm, with free entry and an optional donation.

Every weekend, there’s also Merkat*, the market at Alcazar Live in Trastevere, with vintage, artisanal and handmade stalls and DJ sets throughout the day.

Be sure to explore these markets and discover the treasures they have to offer.

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Discovering the best things to do in Rome in October

As Rome welcomes the cooler temps of October, it also welcomes new opportunities, events and adventures for visitors. Whether you’re a film enthusiast excited for the screenings and encounters at the Festa del Cinema, an art aficionado ready to immerse yourself in numerous exhibitions , or simply someone eager to party along to live music, Rome has something in store for everyone this October. In this article we have gathered some of the best events in October 2026 in Rome. Take your pick and enjoy.

Exhibitions this October in Rome

October is one of the richest months of the year for art in Rome, with the autumn blockbusters now open and a wave of new shows joining them.

The season’s biggest draw remains Vassily Kandinsky at Palazzo Bonaparte, the first monographic show devoted to the Russian master of abstraction in Rome in 25 years. Advance booking is recommended.

At the Museo Storico della Fanteria, from 17 October, Renato Guttuso: Mediterranean Soul pays tribute to one of the great figures of 20th-century Italian painting.

Two major openings follow: Keith Haring at the Museo di Roma – Palazzo Braschi, with over 140 works from the Nakamura Collection tracing his path from New York subway drawings to his final paintings, and Pontormo at the Scuderie del Quirinale, the first monographic exhibition ever dedicated to the Florentine master of Mannerism, built around loans from the Uffizi.

Still on view from the summer: After. Steps Through Work. Fendi / Karl Lagerfeld 1985 at the galleria Nazionale, Diego Rivera at the Musei Capitolini, Metamorphosis. Ovid and the Arts at the Galleria Borghese in its final days until October 11, and Andy Warhol – Forever Love, free to visit at La Vaccheria in EUR through March 2027.

Two more not to miss: AQVA at the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, opening the five-year cycle Catastrophe and Wonder with JR, Bill Moran and chef Fulvio Pierangelini, and, from October 17, FOOD. The Taste in Art at the Chiostro del Bramante.

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Best events in October in Rome

Live music

October in Rome promises to be a month filled with electrifying live music performances that will captivate music enthusiasts of all genres. From rock legends to indie sensations and everything in between, the city’s concert scene is set to deliver an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re into classic hits, contemporary tunes, or experimental sounds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant music culture of Rome!

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Until 15 November | Romaeuropa Festival

October is when Romaeuropa Festival really hits its stride. The 41st edition is one of the richest ever, with 100 shows, 240 performances and around 1000 artists from all over the world, and the autumn months bring the densest part of the programme: music, theatre, dance, digital arts and work created for younger audiences, staged at venues across the city.

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27 September – 4 October | Hypertrattoria

The festival dedicated to the contemporary Italian trattoria returns to Rome for its second edition, this time stretched over eight days with around 60 chefs and 20 dinners across the city. Hypertrattoria celebrates the format that has done more than any other to shape how Italy eats: informal, regional, family-run, and now being reinvented by a generation of young cooks. Rather than a single venue, the festival unfolds as a series of collaborative dinners in trattorias and restaurants around Rome, each bringing together kitchens from different parts of the country for one night only.

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October 1 – 4 | Romics

Romics is the semiannual comic book, animation, and gaming convention in Rome. Taking place over four days, the convention will include special exhibitions, previews for upcoming works and meet-and-greets with authors and publishers.

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October 2 – 11 | Tevere Day

Tevere Day returns from 2 to 11 October for ten days dedicated to the river that made Rome. More than 130 events unfold along the Tiber, from boat trips, guided walks and the Vogalonga regatta to open-air sport, clean-ups, talks and family workshops, in a part of the city most Romans cross every day but rarely set foot on. The highlight is Saturday 10 October, when thousands of flowers are handed out on six bridges to be cast into the current. It’s also one of the rare chances to see Rome from the water rather than from the street.

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October 3 – 4 | Piano City

For one weekend Rome becomes a single open-air concert hall. Piano City arrives in the capital for the first time on 3 and 4 October with more than 200 free concerts, over 100 pianos and around 130 musicians across 90 locations in every district, from the historic centre to Ostia.

Born in Berlin in 2010 and already established in Milan and Palermo, the format turns squares, parks, museums, metro stations and even boats on the Tiber into stages, with 48 hours of continuous music from dawn concerts to late-night sets. It also includes House Concerts, intimate performances hosted by Romans who open their homes and their pianos to the public. The festival closes in Piazza del Campidoglio with Leonora Armellini, Gilda Buttà and Rita Marcotulli.

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October 8 – 11 | Rome Jewelry Week

Now in its sixth edition, Roma Jewelry Week returns from 8 to 11 October, four days dedicated to contemporary, artist-made and goldsmith jewellery across the city. This year’s theme is The Crown of Ingenuity: jewelry as a story, a journey through the last 80 years of Italian art and culture, where design, craft and memory come together in a single contemporary object. Expect exhibitions, open workshops and encounters with designers and goldsmiths in galleries and studios around Rome.

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October 9 – 11 | Ottobrata Monticiana

The Ottobrata Monticiana returns to liven up the Monti neighborhood: three days filled with events, exhibitions, shows, and concerts to rekindle the cheerful and carefree spirit of the Romans who once participated in the famous Roman “Ottobrate”. These were traditional Sunday trips outside the city that took place in the month of October, coinciding with the beautiful sunny days and the grape harvest.

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October 9 – 11 | EurHop Roma Beer Festival

EurHop, Rome’s craft beer festival, returns from 9 to 11 October for its twelfth edition at the Salone delle Fontane in the heart of the EUR district. Over 800 beers flow from 400 taps, poured by 88 breweries hand-picked by Manuele Colonna, one of the leading figures on the European craft beer scene: 74 from across Italy and 14 from countries including Belgium, Germany, Denmark and England. Many of the brewers are there in person to present their best beers of the year and preview the season ahead.

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October 9 – 11 | Longines Global Champions Tour Roma 2026

The “Formula 1 of show jumping” returns to Rome for the 14th leg of the 2026 circuit, which also marks the Tour’s 20th-anniversary season. For this special edition the event moves to the Ippodromo Militare di Tor di Quinto, home of the 8th Lancieri di Montebello Regiment and the cradle of modern show jumping, where Federigo Caprilli revolutionised the art of riding. Over three days, the world’s top rider–horse pairs will compete before the Tour heads to Cairo (Oct 22–24), the Rabat Finals (Oct 30 – Nov 1) and the season-deciding GC Playoffs in Riyadh (Nov 18–21).

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October 10 | Quartiere Vino Pigneto – Ottobrata Romana

Quartiere Vino Pigneto, the neighborhood festival dedicated to natural wine, moves to autumn for the first time with a special Ottobrata Romana edition. On Saturday 10 October, from 4pm to 9pm, more than 40 winemakers from Italy, France and Slovenia pour their wines in the enoteche, bars and restaurants of Pigneto, and for the first time in some of the neighborhood’s historic shops, from the pedestrian zone all the way to Largo dei Condottieri. The €20 pass includes a glass and unlimited tastings at every producer’s table, and bottles can be bought on the day at dedicated prices.

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October 10 – 11 | Romadiffusa

For its fifth edition, Romadiffusa moves to Esquilino, turning one of Rome’s most multicultural neighborhoods into a stage for contemporary art and music. Under the claim “ROMA CITTÀ ETERNA ODIERNA,” the festival brings music, talks and performances to Piazza Vittorio, artworks and readings to grocery stores, bookshops, bars and restaurants, and site-specific interventions by artists including H. H. Lim, Lulù Nuti and Fiamma Montezemolo to the Nuovo Mercato Esquilino. Artists’ studios and private homes open to the public, alongside tours and workshops. Most events are free; some require booking. Last edition: over 80,000 attendees and more than 200 artists.

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October 13 – 25 | Festa del Cinema di Roma

The Festa del Cinema di Roma returns for its 21st edition, running a day longer than planned: the festival now opens on 13 October and closes on 25. It begins with Il rumore delle cose nuove by Paolo Genovese, presented in the Grand Public section, with an opening ceremony hosted by Ema Stokholma. Among the names announced is Javier Bardem, who receives this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The Auditorium Parco della Musica, designed by Renzo Piano, hosts the main screening theatres, while the avenue leading to the Cavea becomes one of the world’s grandest red carpets. Beyond the Auditorium, screenings, talks and encounters spread across cinemas and venues throughout the city.

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October 18 | Wizz Air Rome Half Marathon

The Wizz Air Rome Half Marathon by Brooks is an unmissable event for sport enthusiasts this October. Now in its third edition, it takes place on Sunday 18 October 2026, starting at 8am from a new location under the Roman walls at Porta Ardeatina and finishing, as always, at the Colosseum. The 21.1 km route winds through the historic streets of Rome, passing iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, Piazza Navona and more. Alongside the main race there is the Longevity Run, a non-competitive 5 km focused on prevention and wellbeing, and a Charity Program that lets participants raise funds for non-profit organisations.

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October 19 – 25 | Rome Art Week

Now in its eleventh edition, Rome Art Week is a citywide annual event entirely dedicated to contemporary art. It offers the public a broad view of Rome’s contemporary scene through hundreds of free initiatives: exhibitions in galleries and institutions, artists’ open studios, and cultural projects. During RAW week, artists open their studios to enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals, while curators showcase their research through exhibitions and cultural events hosted across the city.

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October 23 – 25 | Maker Faire Rome

Maker Faire Rome returns to the Gazometro Ostiense from 23 to 25 October 2026 for its 14th edition, with something for everyone from curious kids to creative, tech-loving adults. Innovators come from across Europe to present new ideas on hot topics such as artificial intelligence, robotics, aerospace, digital manufacturing, healthcare and the circular economy. Attendees can also experience these ideas hands-on through the fair’s workshops and educational activities for all ages.

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October Markets in Rome

Explore Rome’s markets in all their variety: vintage finds and collectibles, artisan craft, independent fashion and design, plus food and wellness-focused markets with something for every taste.

• Vinyl Village – Monk Rome – 3 October
• Ficus al Massimo – Garum Museo della Cucina – 10-11 October
• VGMT Market – Forte Trionfale Hub, Ex Officina – 10-11 October
• Unique Mkt – Industrie Fluviali – 10-11 October
• Modern Mrkt Roma – Forte Trionfale Hub, Ex Officina – 17-18 October (preview 16 October)
• Ficus al Massimo – Garum Museo della Cucina – 24-25 October
• Unconventional Market – Mediterraneo al MAXXI – 24-25 October
• Green Market – Hacienda, Via dei Cluniacensi 68 – 25 October
• Japan Days – Ippodromo Capannelle – 24/25 October
• Merkat – Alcazar Live – every weekend

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Live music, food, drinks, and nightlife in Trastevere

A few streets back from the busiest corners of Trastevere, there’s a former cinema that never stopped filling up with people. Alcazar Live has been running it as a music venue since 2019, and in that time more than 1,700 artists have played here. It’s small on purpose: no barrier, no pit, and the stage just a few metres from the front row. The result is one of the most intimate places in Rome to see a concert and, after midnight, one of the few dance floors in the center playing music you won’t hear on the radio.

The Stage

The line-up crosses scenes rather than sticking to one. Masego and PJ Morton have played here for international soul and R&B; Ben l’Oncle Soul, Braxton Cook, MonoNeon, Jaz Karis, Wayne Snow, Kiefer and Dominic Miller for jazz, funk and alternative; Alan Sorrenti, Pino d’Angiò, Venerus, Francesca Michielin, Carl Brave and Marco Castello for the Italian songbook, old and new.

On the touring circuit the venue has built a reputation as a place where the live show never disappoints: artists tend to treat it like a club date rather than a stop on a tour, and audiences notice.

After Midnight

When the concert ends, the room changes shape and the night carries on until 3am. Here too the artistic direction stays off the commercial circuit: house, funk, disco and Italo disco, soul and boogie, with records chosen for each night.

Cassius, Moodymann, Mousse T., Folamour, Mind Enterprises, Bruno Belissimo, Kapote (Toy Tonics) and Habibi Funk have all played the decks. The resident nights carry the rest of the week: Comemammam’hafatto, the Thursday house jam, plus Boogie Frizzante, Soul Train, BELLA and Beat the 90’s.

Stand-up comedy

Some evenings open with stand-up comedy over dinner, featuring Italian and international comedians, with occasional shows in English as well as Italian, before the DJ set takes over the room.

Eat and drink

Upstairs, Balcony looks straight down onto the stage: Roman cooking with a contemporary touch, served while the band plays below. At the bar, the drinks list leans towards mixology rather than volume. The house motto is that a good night here takes good music, a good drink and your smile, in that order.

Merkat, the weekend market

On Saturdays and Sundays, from 10am to 7pm, the venue becomes Merkat, a market of vintage, Made in Italy, artisanal and handmade stalls, with DJ sets playing throughout the day. Entry is free, and it’s the only time dogs are allowed inside.

Private and corporate events

The space is also available for private hire and has hosted events for Bulgari, Versace, Gucci, Sky, Mediaset and Netflix. Enquiries to events@alcazarlive.it.

Good to know

• Over-18s only.
• Wheelchair accessible.
• Dress code: original, casual chic, funky fashion. No sportswear.
• Pets are welcome during the Merkat market only, because of the high volume at other times.
• Refunds are only given if an event is cancelled by the artist or the promoter.

Alcazar Live isn’t just another venue for your entertainment. If you’re searching for a place where art, music, food and drinks come together to create a unique experience, Live Alcazar is it.

Click here for further information on Alcazar live music programs

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Rome’s biggest event celebrating and protecting the Tiber returns from 2 to 11 October

The eighth edition of Tevere Day, Rome’s leading event dedicated to reviving and protecting the Tiber, runs from 2 to 11 October 2026. For ten days the river takes centre stage with over 130 events along more than 80 kilometres of its course, from Nazzano and Farfa down to Ostia and Fiumicino, spanning sport, the environment, culture, archaeology, boating, performances and community initiatives. Behind them is a network of over 200 associations, organisations, sports federations and companies.

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What’s New in 2026

The biggest new addition this year is the Giornata del Tevere, a day dedicated to the river that the Tevere Day Association hopes will become a fixed date in the city calendar on the second Saturday of October. The first one takes place on Saturday 10 October: from 11am to 1pm, thousands of flowers will be handed out on six pedestrian bridges (Ponte Milvio, Ponte della Musica, Ponte Sant’Angelo, Ponte Sisto, Ponte Fabricio and Ponte della Scienza) to be cast into the current as a collective tribute to the river. The opening ceremony is at 12.30pm on Ponte Milvio, while Ponte della Musica hosts Le 7 Arti, a performance by artist Francesca Chialà.

Also making its debut is Parchi di Sport, Urban Games: from 2 to 4 October, between Ponte Milvio and the Foro Italico, the new riverside parks will host demonstrations and open sessions of takeball, fencing, darts and footvolley, along with activities for families and older people. It runs from 11am to 5pm on 2 October, then from 10am to 5pm on 3 and 4 October.

Events not to miss

Vogalonga Tiberina, 10 October at 10am. The historic regatta sets off from the new Parco Fluviale Tiberis at Ponte Marconi and finishes at the Idroscalo di Ostia, with around 100 boats including canoes, rowing boats, dragon boats and kayaks. This year’s patron is two-time Olympic sailing champion Caterina Banti. The Roma-Ostia bike ride, organised with Sentiero Pasolini, leaves at the same time. Information and registration at vogalongatiberina.it.

Teverevivo, 2 to 11 October. Marevivo’s Floating Hub at Scalo de Pinedo becomes Tevere Day’s environmental village, with talks on art, science and conservation, the RiscARTI festival, the March for the Sea, guided tours and a science space run by ISPRA, Italy’s environmental research institute, dedicated to the river’s ecosystem.

Parliamo di Tevere, 5 to 11 October. Around 30 talks in bookshops, libraries and museums. The series opens on 5 October at 6pm at Temple University, Via di San Sebastianello 3, and closes on Sunday 11 October, from 3pm to 5pm, in Piazza San Bartolomeo all’Isola on Tiber Island, with a public conversation hosted by journalist Giuseppe Di Piazza.

The “Noi Siamo Tevere” campaign

In 2026 “Noi Siamo Tevere” (“We Are the Tiber”) continues. Promoted by the Tevere Day Association, the campaign involves volunteers, associations and neighbourhoods in caring for the river all year round. This year several companies have also joined, taking part directly in hands-on initiatives.

The message remains the same: looking after the Tiber is everyone’s responsibility, all the more so now that its central stretch is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A river that brings people together

Created to give the Tiber back a central role in city life, Tevere Day has grown over the years into a genuine grassroots movement. Working with sports federations, associations, institutions and local groups, it has helped restore numerous green spaces along the river and give them back to the public, who now use them again.

This eighth edition continues along the same path, bringing together associations, schools, neighbourhood committees, sports clubs, artists and residents to make the Tiber ever more accessible and lived-in, and recognised as a public space, a place for culture and a driver of urban regeneration.

Read the full programme on tevereday.org

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Three days of events in the Monti neighborhood to relive the charm of the roman “Ottobrate”

Ottobrata Monticiana returns to enliven Rione Monti, Rome’s first and oldest district. From October 9th to 11th, 2026, enjoy three days of initiatives: wellness and sports activities, exhibitions, shows, and concerts that revive the cheerful, carefree spirit of Romans who once celebrated the famous Ottobrate Romane. These were traditional Sunday trips outside the city that took place in the month of October, coinciding with the beautiful sunny days and the grape harvest.

The Ottobrata Monticiana retraces these memories, encapsulating them within the Monti District. This initiative was born after AS Roma’s 1983 Scudetto victory, thanks to the efforts of Prof. Adolfo Cecilia, the founder of the Associazione culturale ricreativa e sportiva Rione Monti, whichaimed at preserving and passing on the traditions and identity of Monti. The goal was to bring together Monticians who had moved to other neighborhoods over the years or were about to do so.

Since that first edition, the Ottobrata Monticiana has become a tradition and a regular event for both old and new Monticians, as well as for tourists and visitors who come to experience the neighborhood’s genuine and authentic atmosphere.

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The 2026 programme

The three-day programme, running from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October, is packed. The 2026 edition brings the district to life starting from the main stage in Piazza Madonna dei Monti, alongside the events on the Scalinata degli Ibernesi and the moonlight concerts in Largo Visconti Venosta, with many more initiatives spread across the whole district. Beyond concerts and performances, there are exhibitions and roving events, plus workshops open to all ages.

Friday 9 October

Piazza Madonna dei Monti

• 16:30–17:00 — Carabinieri Band
• 17:30–18:00 — Address by the Municipio administration
• 18:00–18:30 — Awards for the district’s historic businesses (presented by Councillor Cristina Michitelli)
• 18:30–19:30 — Francesca Bessi, “Tutte le notti in sogno”, Roman songs (accompanied by Corrado Amici)
• 20:00–21:00 — Monti artists and singers: Federica & Federico, Giulia Milano, Stella Scarpetti, Cristina Milanese
• 21:30–23:30 — I Mezzicani

Scalinata degli Ibernesi

• 20:00–22:00 — Ludovica Valori with Traindeville

Largo Visconti Venosta

• 20:00–21:00 — Sestetto Afternine, pop jazz
• 21:00–22:00 — Les Lunettes, swing jazz

Saturday 10 October

Piazza Madonna dei Monti

• 18:00–19:00 — Prof. Gianni Sega performs the sonnets of Gioachino Belli
• 20:00–21:30 — Theatre with Fabrizio Giannini, “Tutte le buche portano a Roma”
• 22:00–23:30 — Tiziana Salzano and the Fuori Rotta Band

Scalinata degli Ibernesi

• 18:00–18:30 — “Il mondo sulle spalle”, a reading with Elettra Mallaby and Giulio Napolitano
• 20:00–22:30 — Five Red Swing

Largo Visconti Venosta

• 21:30–23:00 — Interno 7 Jazz Band, a night of swing

Sunday 11 October

Piazza Madonna dei Monti

• 17:30–18:45 — Monti singers: Giulia Milano, Stella Scarpetti, Cristina Milanese, Ingegno & Federica La Licata, Nadia Frano
• 20:30–21:30 — Stefy Camboni (piano and vocals) and Massimo Mattia
• 22:00–22:30 — Ottobrata Monticiana lottery draw
• 22:30–23:30 — Massimo Mattia & Greta Mattia

Scalinata degli Ibernesi

• 20:00–21:30 — Monti canta Napoli, with Romolo Bianco (vocals and guitar)

Largo Visconti Venosta

• 20:00–22:00 — Canzoni in prestito, Mirai band & Aula 7

Over the three days the district will also come alive with roving performances (Rugantino & Rosetta, the Lodi Circus, and the Società di Danza in period costume), widespread exhibitions, guided tours, and workshops for all ages.

Visit the website for the full programme

One of the highlights of 2026 is City Adventure, which turns Rione Monti into a large open-air urban game across all three days of the festival. You download the app (iOS and Android), follow a route through the alleys and squares, and play by the “play, shoot, discover, win” formula: historical riddles to solve, questions to answer and hidden details to photograph, with a final leaderboard and prizes up for grabs. There is no set start time: you begin whenever you like, on your own or as a team. All the info and rules are at cityadventure.it.

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Exhibitions, and Other Initiatives

Here is a day-by-day rundown of the exhibitions, cultural initiatives and roving events of Ottobrata Monticiana 2026.

Exhibitions (all three days)

• Giuseppe di Legge, “I Luoghi dell’Uomo” and Federico Ruxo, “L’Immaginario Marino” – Bar La Licata, Via dei Serpenti 165 – 9, 10 and 11 October, 07:45–21:30
• Micro Art Shop – Via Tor de’ Conti 21 – the “Just One Day” flash-exhibition format with a rotating line-up of illustrators, plus the SLURP graphic project on show at Bar La Licata – 11:00–19:30
• “Stagioni d’Oriente” by Francesca Maffucci – Galleria Moca, Via degli Zingari 1 – Friday 10:00–13:30 and 15:00–18:30, Saturday and Sunday 15:00–18:30
• Mostra delle Macchine parlanti e degli Organetti, by Mario Valentini – Via dei Serpenti 35, c/o FITEL – Friday 16:00–20:00, Saturday 10:00–13:00 and 18:00–22:00
• Yarn Bombing, textile art installation (AssemblAbili GlobAli OdV) – Cavour metro exit, Piazza della Suburra – installation on view across the three days, with an open workshop 10:30–12:30

Roving events (all three days)

• Rugantino & Rosetta – roving, starting from Via del Pozzuolo – 18:00–20:00
• Lodi Circus, a circus show with stilt-walkers, acrobats and jugglers – roving – Friday and Saturday, 20:00–22:00
• La Tavolata Monticiana – Via del Grifone – 17:00–20:00 – three open discussions with experts and institutions: Friday Environment and quality of life, Saturday Maintenance, upkeep and safety, Sunday Over-tourism and its impact on the district

Friday 9 October

• Convento di San Bonaventura (14:30–15:30) – free guided visit, booking required, limited places
• Gran Ballo dell’Ottocento (20:00–21:30) – a roving period-costume performance by the Società di Danza Circolo Nomentano, starting from Largo Corrado Ricci
• Agriculturando – extra-virgin olive oil and Rome’s farming past (from 19:00) – Via della Madonna dei Monti 86 – a talk with an Oculus virtual-reality experience, 45-minute slots, max 15 people, booking required

Saturday 10 October

• Istituto Centrale di Patologia degli Archivi e del Libro (11:30–12:30 and 14:30–15:30) – guided visit, max 25 people, booking required
• Mathias Menanteau’s violin-making workshop (12:00–13:00 and 16:30–17:30) – visit, max 15 people, booking required
• Convento di San Bonaventura (14:30–15:30) – free guided visit, booking required
• All’ombra delle Torri (16:30) – roving guided tour with Dr Alessandra Rossi, meeting point in Piazza del Grillo
• Rione writers in the bookshop (17:00–18:00) – Libreria 220, Via Panisperna 220
• Schola Cantorum di Roma, sacred music (18:30–20:00) – Santa Maria ai Monti parish church
• Marco Agamennone on the Capofarfa farm (19:00–20:00) – Via Madonna dei Monti 86

Sunday 11 October

• Fitness & More with Rome by Run and WIP Fitness (from 09:00) – Piazza Madonna dei Monti and Largo Gaetana Agnesi – a running tour of about 7 km at 9:00, HYROX functional training for adults at 10:00 and 11:00, WIP Kids (ages 8–16) at 12:00 – free, limited places
• Games for children (11:00–13:00) – Via Baccina at the corner of Via del Grifone – free ice cream from Il Gelatone for the children taking part
• Gli uomini illustri di Monti (11:00) – roving guided tour with Dr Alessandra Rossi, meeting point in Piazza Madonna dei Monti
• Il cinema a Monti (16:00) – roving guided tour with Dr Alessandra Rossi, meeting point in Piazza Madonna dei Monti

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Workshops

Hands-on, informative sessions blending tradition, craft and creativity, open to the public and in many cases by booking.

• Mani che creano – LabCreativo (Arte e Moda in Corso, FITEL) – Via dei Serpenti 35 – free workshops in crochet and amigurumi, sewing and dressmaking, watercolour and creative arts, with demonstrations of embroidery and tatting. Saturday: crochet 15:00–16:30 (max 20) and watercolour 16:30–18:30 (max 15). Info: 388 1626760
• Lost-wax craftwork and life drawing – Sottobosco, Via Baccina 40 – Friday and Saturday, 10:30–23:00
• Candle Store, workshop with Koche Dama – Via dei Serpenti 127 – Friday and Saturday, 17:00–18:30 – max 4 people, by booking
• Gold leaf on fabric + demonstration – Via degli Zingari 37 – Saturday, 11:00–13:00
• Build your own themed book, workshop for children (ages 4–8) – Libreria 220, Via Panisperna 220 – Saturday, 15:00–21:30
• Yarn Bombing, textile art workshop – Cavour metro exit, Piazza della Suburra – across the three days, 10:30–12:30 – open to all, learn to make woollen flowers with the volunteers
• Agriculturando, extra-virgin olive oil between health and history – Via della Madonna dei Monti 86 – across the three days from 19:00, 45-minute slots, max 15 people, booking required, with an Oculus virtual-reality experience on the world of the olive tree

Click here to read the full program

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9-11 October 2026

Monti Neigbourhood

ottobratamonticiana.com

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Over 200 free piano concerts across Rome on 3 and 4 October

For the first time, Rome is hosting Piano City. On 3 and 4 October, more than 100 pianos will be placed around the city for over 200 free concerts, performed by more than 130 artists, from established names to young Conservatory graduates. The line-up includes Nik Bärtsch, Rita Marcotulli, Leonora Armellini, Cesare Picco, Ramon Valle, Giovanni Guidi, Anna Gourari, Andrea Morricone, Gilda Buttà, Dénes Várjon, Dominik Wania and Andrea Lucchesini.

Concerts will take place in over 90 venues: monumental squares and concert halls, parks and museums, pubs and private homes, bridges and boats on the Tiber, metro stations and shopping centres, from the historic centre to the outer suburbs. The music ranges from classical and jazz to pop, rock, folk and electronic.

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Highlights

Saturday 3 October

• 4pm, Spanish Steps: Seville-born pianist Laura de los Ángeles plays flamenco from the top of the steps.
• 5.30pm, Parco Tor Tre Teste: Angelo Pelini of Têtes de Bois performs the songs of Claudio Baglioni.
• 6.30pm, Ostia pier: Francesco D’Errico plays Antônio Carlos Jobim by the sea.
• 7pm, Palazzo Poli (Trevi Fountain): an evening of water-inspired music in the Sala Dante.
• 7.30pm, Teatro Palladium: Rita Marcotulli in concert.
• 10pm, Pantheon: Cesare Picco gives the world premiere of music from his new EP Edge, out on Decca Records at the end of October.

Sunday 4 October

• 6.45am, Pincio: a sunrise concert with Gilda Buttà, Ennio Morricone’s long-time pianist, playing the Maestro’s music.
• 10.30am to 8.30pm, Piazza di Pietra: a Chopin marathon in the Temple of Hadrian, from preludes in the morning to nocturnes at night.
• 12pm, MAXXI: Andrea Riccio performs Philip Glass’s études alongside original video works by Shirin Neshat and others.
• From 3.30pm, Metro A: two travelling concerts on board a train between Anagnina and Battistini.
• 4pm to 8pm, Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere: an afternoon of Battiato, Glass, Debussy and Sakamoto, closing with Alessandro Martire.
• 6.30pm, Giardino degli Aranci: Jacopo Petrucci plays Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition on the Aventine.
• 6.30pm, Casa Sordi: Andrea Morricone and Cecilia Grillo play Ennio Morricone in Alberto Sordi’s former villa.
• Grand finale, 9pm, Piazza del Campidoglio: Leonora Armellini, Gilda Buttà and Rita Marcotulli share the stage, followed by Pianobici, a convoy of bikes fitted with speakers carrying music into the suburbs through the night.

Concerts at home

Anyone with a piano can host a house concert for friends and neighbours, with the pianist provided by Piano City. A few are open to the public on booking, including Salotto Papale (Andrea Riccio, 4 October at 6pm) and Marco Arcieri’s villa (4 October from 5pm). To book, email [email].

Beyond the concert hall

Piano City also reaches places closed to the public: young pianists from Piano City Kids will play for patients at Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, Marco Arcieri will perform Chopin for guests of the Caritas hostel at Termini, and there are concerts at a seniors’ centre in Ostiense. Luiss University hosts readings and talks, including a Scarlatti reading-concert with writer Alberto Riva and Leonora Armellini (4 October, 4pm).

Practical info

All concerts are free. Some venues require booking. Full programme on pianocityroma.it.

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A Jazz & Blues Club in Rione Monti

Looking for a moody, cool jazz bar hidden in a fashionable part of town with cocktails, great live music and a good aperitivo?

Charity Cafe, with its fully-stocked bar specializing in whiskey, rum and killer shaken concoctions, is the jazz & blues aficionado’s dream. It’s gritty New York and Roman elegance fused with music nights ranging from Chicago blues to Harlem jazz standards. Situated on Monti’s iconic Via Panisperna, this small big locale offers live music from Tuesday to Sunday.

The musical scene is the following: 60s and 70s Classic Rock, Soul and Folk every Tuesday with Andy’s Corner; Blues Jam & Friends on Wednesday; Jam Session Jazz on Thursday; Jazz Night on Friday, and a groovy Blues Night on Saturday, all from 10 pm. On Sunday there’s an Early Concerto: live music from 7 pm to 9.30 pm.

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The concerts take place in two sets, and given that there are not many indoor seats available, the Charity Cafe has introduced an ‘American’ style system, meaning that each set will be tied to obligatory consumption of €10. You wish to dine at the Cafe, and enjoy a lovely meal alongside the music? You’re more than welcome to!

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Over 70 Masterpieces Bring Colour, Geometry and Sound to Life at Kandinsky’s Exhibition at Palazzo Bonaparte

From September 15, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Rome’s Palazzo Bonaparte hosts one of the year’s most significant cultural exhibitions dedicated to Vassily Kandinsky, the father of abstract art. Produced and organized by Arthemisia in collaboration with Paris’s Centre Pompidou and curated by Angela Lampe, the exhibition brings over 70 iconic works to Rome for his first major retrospective in the city in over 25 years. With the Centre Pompidou preparing for a temporary closure for restoration, Rome offers visitors a rare chance to view masterpieces that rarely leave Paris.

Divided into five sections across two floors, the exhibition traces Kandinsky’s complete human and artistic transformation through different political climates, theoretical breakthroughs, and personal relationships.

The first section covers his formative years from 1866 to 1907. Born in Moscow, Kandinsky was not originally on a path toward art. He pursued a career in law and political economics at the University of Moscow before making the radical decision at age 30 to abandon academia and move to Munich to study painting.

This section reveals how two decisive experiences were the reason for this shift: seeing Claude Monet’s Haystacks, where he realized colors could evoke emotion without representing tangible objects, and hearing Richard Wagner’s Lohengrin at the Bolshoi Theatre, suggested that painting could function like music. On display here are early paintings like Old Town II (1902) and Schwabing, Winter Sun (1901), alongside folklore-inspired pieces such as Song (Song of the Volga) (1906), which blends Slavic costumes and viking ships against an Ottoman-esque backdrop.

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The next section explores his breakthrough period in Murnau and the founding of Der Blaue Reiter. Settling in the Bavarian Alps, Kandinsky’s natural style turned into broad brushstrokes and vibrant hues of color. A major highlight of this section – and one of the exhibition’s most significant achievements – is a dedicated focus on Gabriele Münter. Long overshadowed in art history as simply Kandinsky’s partner, Münter is presented here as an extraordinary, independent artist of German Expressionism. Exhibited in Italy for the first time, her work reveals a voice defined by simple forms, bold black outlines, and saturated colors because Münter painted what she felt, not what she saw. 

The exhibition showcases their joint travel sketchbooks from Holland, Tunisia, and Rapallo, where both artists observed scenes side-by-side yet developed very different visual styles. A standout piece by Münter on display is Dragon Fight (1913), adapted from a small Russian folk sculpture kept in the Munich apartment she shared with Kandinsky. Through intense colors and heavy contours, Münter transformed the scene into a powerful symbol for the struggles faced by avant-garde artists. The section also details her legacy during the Nazi regime, when she secretly hid many Der Blaue Reiter masterpieces from being destroyed. Beside her works, visitors experience Kandinsky’s dialogue with composer Arnold Schönberg, illustrating how musical dissonance inspired his early abstract masterpieces like The Black Arch (1912) and Picture with a Red Spot (1914).

Continuing on, the third section documents his return to Revolutionary Russia. Forced to flee Germany at the outbreak of World War I, his paintings were strictly limited to abstract graphic prints in 1915. Following his marriage to Nina Andreievskaia in 1917, he briefly returned to figurative work as seen in Nina and Tatiana on the Veranda (1917). Exposure to Suprematist and Constructivist artists pushed his art toward geometric styles and primary palettes, with In Grey (1919) as a prime example.

Concluding the first floor, the exhibition transitions into his years teaching at the Bauhaus in Weimar and Dessau (1922–1933). As the director of the mural painting workshop, Kandinsky embraced what he termed his “cold phase”. Hanging near the end of the first floor is the centerpiece of this era, Yellow-Red-Blue (1925), a composition in which shapes and primary colors are arranged according to an almost musical logic.

Moving up to the second floor, visitors are able to explore the interactive stations and his late years in exile. The floor begins with an interactive wall dedicated to Bauhaus theory, where visitors can physically arrange primary-colored blocks (yellow, red, blue) into geometric shapes (triangle, square, circle) based on their personal perception. Just next to this wall is a listening display featuring a selection of the 95 preserved gramophone records from Vassily and Nina’s personal collection. Putting on the provided headphones lets visitors sample the couple’s musical taste, spanning Russian folk songs, Bach, Handel, Stravinsky, and 1920s foxtrots.

The final section covers his exile in Paris following the closure of the Bauhaus under Nazi pressure. Living in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Kandinsky’s style shifted from rigid geometry to biomorphic forms inspired by the microscopic world, showcased in late paintings like Composition IX (1936) and Sky Blue (1940). Near the end of the second-floor gallery is a floor-to-ceiling mirrored room projecting geometric shapes, lines, and colors that allow guests to step directly inside a living Kandinsky composition. The exhibition concludes as the path guides you into a gift shop filled with art prints, mini-books, candles, and souvenirs before leading back down to the first floor. 

Plan to spend roughly 60 to 90 minutes exploring the galleries, audio stations, and interactive sections. Running through February 14, 2027, this immersive experience is a must-see on Rome’s cultural calendar.

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