As autumn settles in, Rome’s concert season moves indoors and gets busier than ever. October brings a packed calendar of live music across the city’s best venues, from the Auditorium Parco della Musica to the Palazzo dello Sport and Atlantico Live: Italian pop icons, international acts and rising rap stars.
Here are the best concerts in Rome in October 2026.
One of Italy’s most visionary songwriters brings his theatrical universe of ballads, literature and folklore to the Teatro Olimpico for two nights, within the Romaeuropa Festival.
Italy’s longest-running band celebrates 60 years of history across two nights at the Palazzo dello Sport: a multigenerational celebration from start to finish.
A rare chance to see one of Italy’s greatest singer-songwriters up close: an intimate theatre residency at the Sala Umberto, four nights of poetry and song.
Rome’s riverside theatre becomes an open air cultural village from 14 to 31 July, with over 40 events and more than 50 artists
There’s a corner of Rome where summer tastes like a dream. From 14 to 31 July 2026, India Città Aperta returns for its second edition: the summer festival of Teatro di Roma, created with Dominio Pubblico, transforms the spaces of Teatro India, from the outdoor Arena to the stage nestled in the greenery of the Canneto, into a buzzing cultural village in the shadow of the Gazometro, the iconic gas holder of the Ostiense district.
The thread running through this edition is the dream: an oneiric dimension inspired by the poetics of Pier Paolo Pasolini, unfolding across more than 40 events with over 50 artists spanning theatre, dance, music, publishing, installations and projects for younger audiences. Best of all, most events are free to attend, while ticketed shows have a flat price of just 10 euros.
The opening night
The festival kicks off on Tuesday 14 July with a free opening party: Roman rapper and songwriter Piotta brings his Si riparano ricordi tour to the Arena, preceded on the Canneto stage by cartoonist and musician Davide Toffolo with Giulio D’Antona and their live drawn performance about legendary publisher Giangiacomo Feltrinelli.
Theatre highlights
The hottest ticket is on 16 July, when acclaimed actor Elio Germano and composer Teho Teardo present Il sogno di una cosa, based on Pasolini’s novel. Also worth marking in your calendar: spoken word star Lorenzo Maragoni with Tipico maschio italiano (17 July), Chiara Becchimanzi‘s Eroina (19 July) and comedian Paola Minaccioni‘s semi-serious reflection on happiness, La vita è bella? No, è un tipo (25 July).
Music, dance and a night at the opera
The music programme revolves around NeroIndia. Siamo fatti di canzoni, a series curated by Studionero and Giulia Ananìa featuring some of the finest voices of the new Italian songwriting scene: Emma Nolde (17 July), Giovanni Truppi (25 July) and Matteo Alieno (30 July). On 24 July, the Instant Composing Society led by Rodrigo D’Erasmo blends improvised live music and film, with actress Isabella Ragonese as special guest.
New this year is a section dedicated to contemporary dance, featuring Stefania Tansini‘s L’ombelico dei limbi (22 July) and the jump rope fuelled energy of HIT OUT by Parini Secondo (26 July). On 28 July the Arena even turns lyrical with ONIRICON, staged by the young artists of the Rome Opera House’s “Fabbrica” programme.
Families, talks and the grand finale
There’s plenty for kids and families too, from the historic Podrecca marionettes (21 to 24 July) to Antonio Catalano’s poetic installations. The talks calendar is packed: book presentations curated by Feltrinelli, which also runs the festival bookstore, a conversation between film director Mario Martone and writer Nicola Lagioia (23 July), plus events with Rome Future Week and the city’s liveliest cultural magazines. The festival closes on 31 July with the BeiRicordi Show, Rome’s beloved showcase for emerging performers.
Summer is coming to an end, but the season of live concerts in Rome continues. Discover the section featuring the best concerts and festivals happening in September in Rome.
The Swiss-Ecuadorian guitar duo brings its hypnotic, cinematic desert sound to the Auditorium’s Cavea, instrumental music that feels like a spaghetti western under the stars. Their only Italian date.
September 2
Auditorium Parco della Musica (Via Pietro de Coubertin, 30)
One of Italy’s most beloved voices pays tribute to two giants of Italian songwriting, Fabrizio De André and Ivano Fossati, marking 30 years of the masterpiece album Anime Salve.
September 4-5
Auditorium Parco della Musica (Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30)
The Sicilian singer-songwriter’s intense, poetic pop has made her one of the defining voices of contemporary Italian music. Expect a night of lyrics that cut deep and melodies that stay with you.
September 7
Auditorium Parco della Musica (Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30)
A rare chance to see one of Brazil’s greatest voices live: the queen of MPB stops in Rome for the only Italian date of her PHONICA world tour, in the Sala Santa Cecilia.
September 11
Auditorium Parco della Musica (Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30)
The grand finale of the Jova Summer Party: Italy’s ultimate showman turns the Circus Maximus into a giant open-air celebration, with music from early afternoon and guest DJs Benny Benassi (Sept 12) and Afrojack (Sept 13). Sept 12 is sold out, last tickets available for Sept 13.
Rome’s legendary electronic music festival returns with a stellar lineup topped by Björk and Peggy Gou. Two full days of sound and visual arts starting at noon in the Auditorium’s hanging gardens.
September 12-13
Auditorium Parco della Musica (Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30)
The Malian singer, guitarist and actress blends Wassoulou tradition with jazz, funk and Afro-pop — one of the most powerful voices in contemporary African music.
September 15
Auditorium Parco della Musica (Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30)
One of the greatest voices in Italian pop closes her record-breaking “G – Last Call” tour with a Rome homecoming, mixing new songs from her gold-certified album G with three decades of hits.
Rome’s most futuristic cultural celebration, Videocittà – The Festival of Vision and Digital Culture, is back
From 10 to 12 July 2026, Videocittà – The Festival of Vision and Digital Culture – returns to Rome’s Gazometro for its ninth edition.
Light installations, immersive and interactive experiences, VR, video art, A/V live shows, DJ sets, talks and performances will once again animate the Gazometro di Roma, one of Europe’s largest urban industrial archaeology sites.
After previous editions dedicated to the Moon, Earth, Galaxy and Sun, Videocittà 2026 focuses on water: the origin of life, an essential resource and a universal symbol connecting cultures, landscapes and imaginaries. Across installations, performances and talks, the festival explores water’s ecological, political and cultural value.
Among this year’s highlights is the arrival of German composer, musician and producer Apparat. His iconic track Black Water will become part of In Lympha, a major immersive installation conceived and produced by Eni in collaboration with Videocittà, hosted at Opificio 41 throughout the festival. Apparat will also perform a special DJ set on Saturday 11 July on the Main Stage, moving between electronic, ambient and experimental sounds.
UNDA is another major new feature: a site-specific light installation produced by Eni for Videocittà and created by Visioni Parallele and Niulab, with executive production by Eventitaliani. For the first time, the Gazometro G4 becomes an artwork visible exclusively from the outside, transforming into a luminous urban landmark inspired by the movement of water.
The central structure among the three smaller gasometers, known as G2, becomes a space where images, technology and live performance meet. Oceans, rivers and rain from around the world shape Water: always the same, always different, an immersive installation combining the work of Giuseppe La Spada, the sounds of Francesca Heart and the movement research of Brazilian performer Amanda Lana.
Chinese artist Cao Yuxi also makes his festival debut with the Italian premiere of Nature’s Computility, an enveloping immersive waterfall that uses algorithms to translate the flow of water into high-resolution dynamic visualisations.
Audio-Visual Music
The audio-visual music section turns water into a sound and visual experience, with a Main Stage conceived as a hybrid between installation and performance space. On 10 July, the programme opens with Sara Persico and Mika Oki, winners of the Videocittà Awards 2025 for AV performance, followed by an audiovisual DJ set by Mace with Sugo Design.
On 11 July, Nziria presents Syysma, followed by Populous live with visuals by Furio Ganz. The evening closes with Apparat.
On 12 July, the Main Stage hosts Voices From The Lake, the project by Donato Dozzy and Neel, alongside Liminal State with FREEFALL, a live AV improvisation where sound, music, light and generative visuals unfold in real time.
Virtual reality experiences
At the Anfiteatro, Videocittà presents the world premiere of In Pinus, an Italian VR experience dedicated to the stone pine, produced by Impersive for Videocittà in collaboration with the Presidential Estate of Castelporziano as part of the European project CO-VISION.
On the first floor of G3, audiences will discover L’acqua in virtual reality, a selection of four VR experiences presented in their Italian premiere by Diversion: Jellyfish, Biolum, Plastisapiens and The world came flooding in. The section also includes Sweet end of the world!, a VR documentary by Stefano Conca Bonizzoni selected from the Rai Cinema VR library.
Video art
Curated by Damiana Leoni and Rä di Martino, the Video Art section presents works by leading international artists on 10 July, including Shahzia Sikander, FLATFORM, Cecilia Bengolea and Monira Al Qadiri, all exploring water through different visual and narrative languages.
On 11 July, internationally renowned artist Adrian Paci presents, in dialogue with the curators, the works Turn on, Di queste luci si servirà la notte and The Column, a powerful reflection on labour, cultural identity and the dialogue between East and West.
The Tiber, a vital presence in Rome, is at the centre of Tommaso Cherubini’s new digital artwork Invisible Ecologies: Tevere, presented as a world premiere. Confluence, produced by Signal as part of CO-VISION, focuses instead on one of Europe’s largest floodplain forests.
Interactive works also take over the garden with Particle Catharsis by Giuseppe La Spada and Maelstrom by Lake Heckaman, curated by Luca Martinelli and powered by RNMW. Meanwhile, OS Ocean Suite, created by CMCC with Nova System Academy and Planetaria, transforms climate data into an immersive sound experience.
The festival’s programme of talks opens on 10 July with a meeting on water scarcity, intense rainfall, prevention, adaptation and “sponge neighbourhoods”, introduced by Giulio Boccaletti, Scientific Director of CMCC.
On 11 July, the discussion turns to the lessons of ancient Rome, from baths and fountains to the role of water in the history of the Caput Mundi. On 12 July, the focus shifts to seas and oceans in a changing world, exploring geopolitics, navigation, energy, underwater resources, communications and security.
The programme continues with three informal AQUA talks, where new media scholar Simone Arcagni meets artists, creators and thinkers including N.A.I.P., Valentina Tanni, Siamounmagazine, Eki, Valerio Ferrara, Elisabetta Modena, Vino, Matilde De Feo and Federico Ferrazza.
Videocittà also hosts the IGPDecaux Graphic Award, revealing three winning works that reinterpret Rome as the “Eternal City” through the new frontiers of artificial intelligence.
Agorà returns
On 9 and 10 July, Agorà returns as Videocittà’s professional programme, coordinated by Guido Pietro Airoldi. Dedicated to the internationalisation of Italy’s creative technologies, immersive audiovisual, digital art and contemporary cultural industries, it brings together operators, buyers, curators, institutions, festivals, studios and companies.
Arte al Gazometro
During Videocittà, the third edition of Arte al Gazometro opens with “Riflessi”, a widespread exhibition of installations and site-specific works by national and international artists. Curated by Marco Capasso in collaboration with the galleries Il Sole, Orma and Eidos, the exhibition explores water as an active force of transformation.
Tickets for Videocittà 2026
For its 2026 edition, Videocittà introduces a new accessibility policy, aiming to make the festival and its artistic, immersive and performative experiences even more open and inclusive.
Tickets will be available at the following prices:
Daily Ticket: €20
3-Day Full Pass: €50
Free entry for children under 12
Entrance is from Via del Commercio 9/11. Doors and ticket office open to the public from 7pm.
Contemporary circus, dance, theatre and music return to Castel Sant’Angelo from July 2 to October 4, 2026
One of Rome’s most atmospheric summer cultural events returns to Castel Sant’Angelo with a new edition of L’Angelo e la Luna, the evening festival curated by Anna Selvi and promoted by the Istituto Pantheon e Castel Sant’Angelo – Direzione Musei nazionali della città di Roma.
From July 2 to October 4, 2026, the historic fortress will host a rich programme of 15 performances and 41 repeats, bringing together Italian and international artists across contemporary circus, dance, theatre, performance and live music. The festival will unfold through the many evocative spaces of Castel Sant’Angelo, transforming its courtyards, halls, bastions and terraces into open-air stages after dark.
The 2026 edition opens on July 2 with a concert by Baba Yaga, one of the most interesting emerging names on the international music scene. The band will present its latest album, Grenzenlos, with an energetic and virtuoso sound that blends Balkan rhythms, klezmer melodies, swing and gypsy jazz.
Dance will play a central role in this year’s programme. On July 16 at 9pm, the Courtyard of Alexander VI will host Cuor di Coniglio, a dance performance for adults and children aged 6 and up. Conceived as a modern fairy tale, the show explores fragility, courage and the importance of self-acceptance.
On July 23 at 9pm, Segni. Excursus will bring together contemporary music and dance in a performance curated by Michelangelo Lupone and Ricky Bonavita, also taking place in the Courtyard of Alexander VI.
On August 5 and 6, audiences can experience Promenade, an itinerant dance and theatre performance for adults and children aged 8 and up, with two performances each evening at 7pm and 9.45pm. Also on August 5 at 8.30pm, the Courtyard of Alexander VI will host Partita, created and performed by Ambra Senatore and Jonathan Kingsley Seilman, where dance and music interact in a continuous dialogue.
On September 2, with performances at 7pm and 9.30pm, dancers and choreographers Riva & Repele will present an evening of dance and music in the Courtyard of Alexander VI.
Contemporary circus at Castel Sant’Angelo
One of the highlights of the festival will be Il Castello degli Angeli ostinati, a site-specific itinerant circus performance created by circus playwright Giacomo Costantini.
Taking place on July 28, 29 and 30, and August 1 and 2, with performances at 7.30pm and 9.30pm, the show will lead audiences through a double route inside Castel Sant’Angelo, moving across the Courtyard of the Theatre, the Sala Paolina, the Courtyard of the Angel, the Library and the panoramic terrace.
Music
Music will also feature in the programme with two special events. On August 12 at 9pm, 100 Miles. The Journey Continues will present a project of original compositions inspired by the artistic vision and innovative spirit of Miles Davis.
On August 26, with performances at 7pm and 9.30pm in the beautiful Sala Paolina, Gennaro Lauro will perform Mondo.
Theatre and performance
The theatre programme opens on July 10 at 9pm with L’anima del mondo per Adriano imperatore, nostro contemporaneo, staged in the Courtyard of Alexander VI.
On September 9 at 9pm, the Bastion of San Matteo will host Every Brilliant Thing, winner of the 2022 Franco Enriquez National Award.
On September 16, with performances at 7pm and 9.30pm, AeReA will take over the Courtyard of Alexander VI with a performance centred on the symbolic and spectacular art of flag-waving.
On September 23, the programme features a double bill: Io, a cult theatre piece created in 1998 by artists later awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Biennale, and Pitecus, a sharp and surreal portrait of a chaotic microcosm of characters.
The festival closes on October 4 at 9pm with Francesco, l’angelo degli ultimi, a moving recital in the Courtyard of Alexander VI dedicated to the life and stories of one of the most beloved saints.
Info and tickets
Admission to the performances is subject to availability and is included in the museum ticket by selecting the “museum + performance” option at the time of purchase.
Tickets can be purchased through the Musei Italiani App, online via CoopCulture, or directly at the Castel Sant’Angelo ticket office.
Rome in summer is all about open-air nights: garden bars, rooftop terraces, riverside venues, and outdoor clubs where you can eat, drink, listen to music and stay out late. From Trastevere and Testaccio to Ponte Milvio, Ostiense, the Appian Way and the Tiber, here are the best summer hangouts in Rome for aperitivo, dinner, cocktails, DJ sets and live music in 2026.
To make it easier to choose where to go, we’ve divided Rome’s best summer hangouts by area: from the historic center and North Rome to Trastevere, South Rome and Pigneto.
Via di S. Maria de’ Calderari, 47 (Jewish Quarter) Daily from 6pm ChapterRoma
Hotel Chapter’s terrace Hey Guey is revolutionizing the Roman landscape with accessible and contemporary luxury dedicated to Mexico. Uniting street art, healthy food, mixology and gastronomic excellence in an old building in Rione Regola, the terrace feels like taking a mini vacation to South America. Expect signature empanadas and mezcal drinks in a subtropical oasis among classic Roman rooftops. The menu is Mexican, in an open kitchen and displayed on a Ape Piaggio food truck.
Nimbus – Temporary Cocktail Bar
Via Gramsci, 57 (Belle Arti area) Open Wed–Sun, 6:30pm–2am nimbusroma
In the heart of a secret Roman garden, between the Japanese Academy and Piazza Thorvaldsen, Nimbus is a temporary cocktail bar just steps from Villa Borghese, designed to feel like a place suspended among the clouds.
Surrounded by greenery, it offers an aperitivo formula at €25 or €30, including a drink or glass of wine and a choice of dishes, alongside sharing plates such as salmon tartare and sea bass ceviche. Cocktails, priced at €17, focus on contemporary and scenic mixology. At sunset and midnight, light installations and soundscapes transform the garden into an immersive, intimate and dreamlike summer escape.
Osteria Coppelle is considered by many Romans a small local oasis, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. Located in the beautiful Piazza delle Coppelle, it is open every day for lunch and dinner, with an outdoor space that feels exactly like a classic Italian osteria.
Good food and good drinks are always guaranteed. Reservations are recommended: +39 334 253 2673.
Parco Caracalla
Viale Guido Baccelli, 71 (Caracalla) Wednesday to Saturday, from 6pm to 3am. Sunday from 12pm. parcocaracalla.com
Parco Caracalla is a 6,000-square-metre summer venue surrounded by greenery, just a few steps from the Baths of Caracalla. Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 6pm, it hosts live music, DJ sets, markets, stand-up comedy, shows, picnics and Thursday jam sessions.
The food and drink offering ranges from pizza and street food to grilled dishes, natural wines, beers and cocktails, with aperitivo packages starting from €20. With illuminated olive trees, relaxation areas and outdoor tables, it is a relaxed and atmospheric place to spend summer evenings in the heart of Rome.
Satyrus
Scalea Bruno Zevi (in front of Galleria Nazionale) Daily, 7.30am-4.30pm coffee bar; 4.30-9pm aperitivo; 9pm-2am after dinner SatyrusBar
Satyrus: The name of the ancient nature dweller, wine lover, flute player and tireless dancer in Greek mythology now belongs to one of Rome’s most magical summer cocktail bars. Spilling onto the steps between the National Modern Art Gallery and Villa Borghese, the venue’s musicians, candlelight tables, plentiful bar, and entrancing entertainers seem to have materialized out of thin air. Satyrus is the perfect venue for groups of friends to relax with glasses of wine and cocktails and observe dedicated performers, whose costumes and makeup reflect the evening’s theme.
Terrazza Mirador, located on the slopes of the Gianicolo Hill, is a true Balearic-Mediterranean garden, ideal for escaping the city’s chaos. Overlooking Castel Sant’Angelo and the Tiber River, it is the perfect location for your summer evenings, from aperitifs to dinner. Try the fantastic signature drinks crafted by the bartenders and enjoy the culinary creations of Japanese chef Koji Nakai, whose dishes uniquely combine traditional Japanese flavors with fusion elements.
Just a few steps from Castel Sant’Angelo, Terrazza Tevere is a new venue that promises to become one of the most captivating meeting spots of the Roman summer. Open daily from 11am to midnight, it offers an experience that takes you from lunch to aperitivo and into the evening, with live music every night and a breathtaking view of St. Peter’s and Castel Sant’Angelo.
With deck chairs and small tables, the atmosphere is laid-back and enchanting—perfect for escaping the city chaos. Among its unique features is a curious inflatable installation depicting two people embracing.
Get ready for al fresco drinks with perhaps the best view of the Eternal City: the Colosseum at sunset. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, during aperitivo you can also sample a generous selection of finger food straight from the kitchen of Aroma, the acclaimed Michelin Star restaurant located at the top level of the Palazzo Manfredi Hotel.
With an amazing list of cocktails created by Amaro King Matteo Zed, The Court also has a great selection of bitters (obviously) and wines. But apart from the incredible views, food and drinks, the bar service is top notch. For one of the most sophisticated, luxurious, and memorable evenings in Rome, The Court should be at the top of your list. Reservation required.
Via delle Terme di Traiano, 4a (Celio) Tue-Wed-Sun 11am-2am; Thu-Sat 11am-4am thesanctuaryecoretreat.com
Step into The Sanctuary Eco Retreat and you will feel like you’ve entered another world. This exclusively outdoor venue is unlike anything Rome has seen before – a unique concept that is exotic, sexy and cool. Part tropical restaurant, magic garden, enchanted park, healing area, and pool. International dishes, cocktails, and live shows can all be found here.
If you’re a little bored of the usual hangouts and looking for something on the unconventional side, look no further than Baja. A boat, a restaurant, a cocktail bar and a concept space suitable to host any kind of event along the banks of the Tiber river. This exotic and luxurious location makes you feel like you are on a summer vacation. Float on the beautiful Tiber River while sipping on expertly mixed cocktails. The perfect getaway from the bustling city.
Cugino is the bar of The Hoxton Hotel in Parioli. Whether you want to enjoy your aperitivo in the outdoor garden or in the hotel’s cozy yet sophisticated lounge with AC, the food and drink choices are very versatile. For aperitivo, starting at 6:00pm Cugino proposes: gourmet sandwiches, typical snacks, dried fruit, cold cuts and cheese platters, and so much more. Everything is perfectly paired up with the best wines and cocktails of your choice mixed by expert bartender Simone De Luca.
Via del Forte Antenne, 12 (Villa Ada) Wed-Sun, from 7pm till later forte_antenne
Forte Antenne is one of the 15 forts in Rome, built between 1877 and 1891. After years of neglect, it has been revitalized, and now you can enjoy aperitifs, dinner, free cinema, live music, and DJ sets. Within the walls of Forte Antenne, Rebel Rebel hosts international electronic and techno DJs every Friday.
Nestled in a true nature reserve in North Rome, Giardini dell’Eden is a unique restaurant, cocktail bar, and event space located within the Monte Mario Nature Reserve, near Ponte Milvio. Surrounded by lush greenery in an eco-sustainable setting, this dreamlike garden will make you feel as though you’ve left the city behind and stepped into another world. From dinner shows to DJ sets and live entertainment, it’s the perfect spot for a young, vibrant crowd.
Hotel Butterfly returns this summer to the historic garden of Villetta Ruggeri, bringing back one of Rome’s most atmospheric open-air experiences. Open from May to October, the venue blends nature, music, dining and nightlife in a unique setting made for long Roman evenings.
The space includes the Garden, dedicated to aperitifs and dinner, and Bosco Parallelo, a former plant nursery turned nighttime club surrounded by greenery and immersive sound. The programme features DJ sets, special events and curated nights throughout the season.
The restaurant, curated by chef Andrea Fava, offers Italian cuisine with a contemporary touch, from gourmet starters and Roman-style pizzas to carpaccios and warm dishes. The Tapas Bar completes the experience with sharing plates, fermented drinks, kombucha and natural wines.
Lùmina Roma is a new open-air summer venue overlooking the lake in Tor di Quinto, where aperitivo, dinner, live music and DJ sets come together in a scenic garden atmosphere. A dreamlike circus of soft lights, lakeside sunsets, curated performances and an art market, it offers a suggestive escape in northern Rome, perfect for an evening that starts with cocktails and dinner and continues into late-night music
Metropolita
Piazza Gentile Da Fabriano, 2 (Flaminio) Sun – Thu 6pm – 12.30am; Fri – Sat 6pm – 2am metropolita.it
Piazzetta Metropolita is back: an open-air space where you can stop for a drink, meet up without rushing and soak up the vibes of a Roman summer. With outdoor tables, a relaxed atmosphere and evenings that always end later than expected, it’s the perfect spot for an aperitivo or an after-dinner drink under the stars.
Naos
Via Torrita Tiberina, 6 (Ponte Milvio) Tue – Sun 7.30pm-2am naos.com
Naos is a contemporary Greek restaurant and concept space that promotes design, gastronomy, art, and music. It is an exclusive venue in the capital, where you can enjoy an intimate or friendly aperitif with live music and background music curated by exceptional DJs. Summer news: throughout the season, Naos will host the celebrated Roman-style pizza by Gabriele Tomassetti, awarded Due Spicchi by Gambero Rosso.
Profumo Spazio Sensoriale
Via di Villa Lauchli, 1 (Cassia) Tue-Sun 8.30pm – 2am profumoroma.com
Profumo Spazio Sensoriale returns in a renewed format in Roma Nord, bringing together aperitivo, dining, clubbing and private events in its lush setting on Via di Villa Lauchli. Designed as a sensory escape between indoor spaces and a large outdoor garden, the venue combines contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, cocktails, live music and DJ sets, creating a stylish spot for summer evenings near Ponte Milvio.
Perched up alongside the Lungotevere, overlooking the river bend is a magical place, the perfect escape from the hot summer heat and sometimes chaotic city. The Magick Bar is like day and night. One side is focused on food and flavor-focused, the other side concentrates on sounds and music – both serving some stellar drinks. The Magick Bar restaurant has one of the most impressive and eclectic menus in Rome featuring dishes that bring flavours from all over the world. The menu is a wide range of international plates inspired and influenced from South America, North Africa and Japan, all with a Mediterranean base and of course products (and olive oil) from Italy. There are DJ sets and special nights with international DJs. Unfortunately, this mystical summer pop-up bar is not open all year round but only until the end of September.
Tree Bar
Via Flaminia, 226 (Flaminio) Tue – Sun 11am – 2am TreeBar
Set in a small park in the Flaminio neighborhood, Tree Bar is a wooden treehouse-style spot surrounded by greenery, benches and outdoor seating. A true neighborhood gem, it’s perfect for aperitivo, cocktails and casual bites, from pizza and fritti to primi, meat dishes and poke. Expect a lively atmosphere, good music and a relaxed open-air vibe in the heart of Rome.
L’Oratorio returns to Trastevere for 2026, moving just a few steps away from last year’s location to the large garden of Ripa Grande, with entrance from Lungotevere Ripa 3.
Set behind the Oratorio, the new space keeps its relaxed Roman summer vibe while offering a larger garden with porticoes, retro lights, vintage furnishings and plenty of greenery. Expect cocktails, summer food and outdoor games, from ping pong and bocce to table football, cards and silent open-air cinema screenings.
The food offering has also expanded, with stuffed rosetta sandwiches, fried bites, panzanella, bruschette, prosciutto and melon, watermelon and gelato from vintage carts. A convivial spot for aperitivo, dinner or a slow summer evening outdoors.
Lungo il Tevere 2026
Along the Tiber banks between Ponte Sublicio & Ponte Sisto Daily 7pm – 2am lungoiltevereroma.it
Lungo il Tevere is one of the highlights of summer nightlife in Rome. The event can be recognized by the long series of white tents lining the Tiber River. A variety of pop-up restaurants, bars, and vendors stand between the Ponte Sublicio and Ponte Sisto bridges where you can also find two street entrances. There are also exhibits, foosball tables and experiences of all kinds. The many choices make Lungo il Tevere perfect for a different aperitivo or dinner.
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On the same green hill in the EUR district that hosted La Bibliotechina for ten years, you’ll now find Eur Social Park: over 2,000 square meters of space, 3 areas, 1 stage, 4 LED walls, 1 kitchen, and 2 bars. It’s the perfect spot for an open-air evening, surrounded by greenery and a festive atmosphere—whether it’s for dinner with friends, a drink, live music, DJ sets, free open-air cinema, or stand-up comedy.
Check out the full program on their website.
Flor de Maga
Viale Guglielmo Marconi, 698 (Marconi) Wed – Sun, from 6pm to 1am flordemaga_roma
Flor de Maga is a summer botanical cocktail bar set inside the lush Fleur Garden nursery in Rome’s Marconi district. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, it transforms the space into a tropical oasis filled with bamboo, palms and ferns, serving Caribbean-inspired cocktails and sharing-style tapas. Live music on Fridays and Latin-influenced DJ sets complete the relaxed, cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Latta
Via Antonio Pacinotti, 83 (Ostiense) Mon-Wed-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri 5pm-2am; Sat 11.30am-2am; Sun 11.30am-1am latta-roma.it/
Latta is the project from Alessandro Procoli of The Jerry Thomas Project and Paolo Bertani and Leonardo Di Vincenzo (formerly of Open Baladin and L’Osteria Birra del Borgo) serving street food, fermented cocktails, natural wine, and beer in an industrial-style pub. Below street level of the former Biondi Mills, this secret hot spot with a piazza-like feel to it is perfect for the summer. Especially for an outdoor meal or drink.
Parco Appio
Via dell’Almone,105 (Appia) Mon-Thu 6pm-12.30am; Fri-Sat 6pm-3am; Sun 12pm-12.30am instagram.com/parcoappio/
Parco Appio reopens for the summer as one of Rome’s liveliest outdoor spaces, bringing together food, music, culture and social life in a large urban garden along the Appian Way, open seven days a week until September.
The food offering revolves around L’Elementare, known for its thin and crispy Roman-style pizza, alongside other food partners. New this season is Bar Bello, created from the former Edicola De Zona in collaboration with Mattia from Blind Pig, with refined cocktails, intimate concerts, listening sessions, vinyl DJ sets and guest bartenders.
Parco Schuster returns for summer 2026 as one of Rome’s most laid-back open-air venues, with concerts, DJ sets, comedy, theatre, street food and community events in the green area beside the Basilica of San Paolo. Open from the early evening, with events generally starting between 8pm and 9pm depending on the programme, the park offers a mix of free-entry nights, ticketed concerts and special events throughout the season.
Stadlin
Via Antonio Pacinotti 83 (Ostiense) Daily 10am – 2am stadlinrome
And right next door to Latta is Stadlin. Different in concept and style but sharing that same amazing outdoor space and notorious Italian hospitality. Family owned and operated with one of Rome’s favorite bartenders, Daniele Arciello, running the show. Stadlin is a popular spot among Roman locals where you will find friendly service and great cocktails and grub in a relaxed yet trendy setting.
Testaccio Estate
Città dell’Altra Economia, Largo Dino Frisullo (Testaccio) From June to September, everyday testaccioestate
Testaccio Estate returns to the Città dell’Altra Economia, transforming the spaces of the former slaughterhouse into one of the liveliest destinations of the Roman summer. Every evening, the area comes alive with music, lights, food festivals, diverse cuisines, craft beers, selected wines, talks, performances and open-air concerts, in an informal and inclusive atmosphere designed to welcome audiences of all ages. A great meeting point in the heart of Testaccio, where conviviality, culture and entertainment come together under the stars.
Utopia Open Air is Rome’s new summer club by The Sanctuary, bringing open-air music, DJ sets, dinner and late-night vibes to Via Appia Antica. Set in a green outdoor space, the venue opens from 6pm and hosts a rotating programme of club nights, guest lists and special events throughout the summer.
Pigneto & Portonaccio
Borgo Pigneto
Via Prenestina, 216 (Pigneto) Thur-Sun, 6pm-12am borgopigneto.com
Set in the beautiful park of Villa Lauricella, Borgo Pigneto is a green oasis and multicultural space where cuisine and mixology come together. From the picnic area to the Locanda and the Salotto, Borgo Pigneto welcomes you from early evening until midnight.
Relax on the grass with an aperitif served in a wicker basket, enjoy a traditional Roman pizza, or try local dishes paired with creative cocktails from the Chiosco and Food Truck.
Monk Garden
Via Giuseppe Mirri, 35 (Portonaccio) Wed – Sun 6.30pm – 1am monkclubroma
Il Giardino di Monk is a multifunctional space made up of two farmhouses totaling 500 square meters and two outdoor areas set within a one-hectare park. It’s a free and open space where you can spend your time without any obligation to make a purchase—whether you want to play, relax, read, be with the people you love, or even meet someone new.
A welcoming garden with a bar and osteria, it offers a rich calendar of events ranging from concerts and DJ sets to theater performances, book presentations, and workshops.
August is not the busiest month for live music in Rome, especially around mid-month, when the city slows down and many Romans leave for the summer holidays. Even so, there are still some interesting concerts and open-air events worth checking out, particularly at venues such as Casa del Jazz and the Auditorium Parco della Musica.
Here is our selection of the best concerts taking place in Rome in August 2026, with dates, venues, ticket information and useful links to help you plan an evening of live music in the city.
A month of concerts under the stars, from Gershwin and Tchaikovsky to the music of Harry Potter, in the spectacular setting of the Basilica of Maxentius.
After 47 years, the summer season of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia returns to the Basilica of Maxentius in Rome for a month of concerts under the stars. The music of composers such as Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Gershwin, Mozart and Vivaldi will accompany Roman summer evenings, together with scores by Alexandre Desplat for major film classics including Harry Potter and Little Women.
Also worth noting is the new temporary installation designed by the international studio Alvisi Kirimoto. Carefully integrated into the multifunctional stage, conceived as both a piazza for visitors and a setting for events of various kinds, the new scenography is light and carefully balanced. It was designed to engage with the monumental historical setting through a contemporary yet restrained language, with a semicircular tiered structure accommodating up to 90 orchestral players and a circular element placed in the apse to host 80 chorus members.
The season opens on Thursday, 2 July at 9pm with young pianist Alexander Malofeev in a gala dedicated to Tchaikovsky, featuring the Piano Concerto No. 1 and the Fifth Symphony.
The programme continues on 4 July, when street dance meets the Baroque in Mourad Merzouki’s Dancing Four Seasons. The director and choreographer is joined by Compagnie Käfig and Concert de la Loge, with Julien Chauvin as solo violinist and conductor.
On 9 July, the series pays tribute to great cinema with composer Alexandre Desplat, who will conduct some of his most celebrated soundtracks, including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Imitation Game, The Queen, The Shape of Water and other films. Over the past twenty years, Desplat has received 11 Academy Award nominations for Best Original Score, winning the coveted statuette for The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Shape of Water.
On 15 July, Diego Ceretta conducts the Orchestra Nazionale dei Conservatori and the Santa Cecilia Chorus in a tribute to Giuseppe Verdi, featuring choruses, overtures and ballet music from some of his most celebrated operas.
On 17 July, Music Director Daniel Harding will take the podium alongside pianist Stefano Bollani for Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. The programme also includes Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso and Mussorgsky/Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
The Massenzio series continues on 21 July with the talent of the very young Martina Meola, winner of the Jeune Chopin 2025, in an evening dedicated to Chopin. The month will close with two further events: Mozart’s Requiem, conducted by Jérémie Rhorer, on 24 July, and Concerto Köln on 29 July, featuring Baroque music by Handel and Vivaldi.
Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1 and Symphony No. 5
Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia conductor Manfred Honeck piano Alexander Malofeev
The Dancing Four Seasons – Hip-Hop Meets Vivaldi
Saturday, 4 July 2026 – 9pm
Compagnie Käfig – Le Concert de la Loge direction and choreography Mourad Merzouki solo violin and musical direction Julien Chauvin lighting design Cécile Trelluyer
The Cinematic World of Alexandre Desplat – Harry Potter and Oscar-Winning Scores
Thursday, 9 July 2026 – 9pm
Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia conductor Alexandre Desplat
Verdi Gala – Choruses, Overtures and Ballet Music from His Most Celebrated Operas
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 – 9pm
Orchestra Nazionale dei Conservatori Coro dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia conductor Diego Ceretta
Rhapsody in Blue – Harding feat. Bollani
Friday, 17 July 2026 – 9pm
Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia conductor Daniel Harding piano Stefano Bollani
Chopin Nocturne – Mazurkas, Waltzes, Polonaises, Ballades and Nocturnes
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 – 9pm
pianist Martina Meola – “Jeune Chopin 2025” prize winner
Mozart Requiem – The Final Masterpiece
Friday, 24 July 2026 – 9pm
Orchestra and Chorus of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia conductor Jérémie Rhorer soprano Mei Gui Zhang – alto Anna Doris Capitelli tenor Duke Kim – bass Guilhem Worms
Music for the Crown – Handel and the Great Baroque Celebrations on the Thames
From 7 to 13 June, the first edition of the festival promoted by Roma Capitale, with artistic direction by Daniele Silvestri
From 7 to 13 June, Rome turns into a citywide stage with the first edition of RIM, Rome in Music, a new festival promoted by Roma Capitale with the artistic direction of Daniele Silvestri.
For one full week, the city will come alive with concerts, performances, talks, parades and free events, involving all of Rome’s Municipalities and bringing music from the historic centre to the city’s neighbourhoods.
The aim of the initiative is to showcase Rome’s diverse music scene, highlighting the many local realities that animate the city and creating a cultural map of its musical landscape. RIM was created to bring together professional musicians, music schools, associations, emerging artists and citizens, with the ambition of becoming a recurring event in the capital’s cultural calendar.
The festival kicks off on Sunday, 7 June, with a large musical parade from Piazza Mastai to Piazza Navona, bringing together musicians, students and citizens from Rome’s 15 Municipalities. The parade will be accompanied by three Roman marching bands, Samba Precario, Cecafumo and Altrabanda, before reaching Piazza Navona, where the audience will be welcomed by the Band of the Local Police Corps of Roma Capitale.
Piazza Navona will then become the narrative heart of the festival, hosting radio broadcasts, playlists, book presentations on music-related themes and talks led by Daniele Silvestri until 12 June. Guests include Sergio Cammariere, Tosca, Stefano Fresi and Max Gazzè, who will take part in meetings combining conversation and live music.
The programme will also extend across the city’s neighbourhoods, thanks to the collaboration with Rome’s Municipalities, music schools and local associations. The idea is to bring music into public spaces and create an urban musical story capable of bridging the gap between the centre and the outskirts, while celebrating the city’s creative energy.
The festival will close on Saturday, 13 June at Parco Schuster in San Paolo, with a large collective jam session. The afternoon will be open to musicians from the schools involved in the project, while the evening will feature a set led by Daniele Silvestri, with artists from the music scene and a special focus on Roman rap.
All events of RIM, Rome in Music are free to attend. The full programme and updates on individual events will be available on the official website of the Municipality of Rome.
Sunday, 7 June Musical Parade from Piazza Mastai to Piazza Navona The opening event of the festival, featuring musicians, students and citizens from Rome’s 15 Municipalities. The parade will be accompanied by the Roman marching bands Samba Precario, Cecafumo and Altrabanda, before reaching Piazza Navona with the Band of the Local Police Corps of Roma Capitale.
From 7 to 12 June Piazza Navona Piazza Navona becomes the narrative centre of RIM, hosting radio broadcasts, playlists, music-themed book presentations and talks led by Daniele Silvestri.
Guests include: Sergio Cammariere on Monday, 8 June Tosca on Tuesday, 9 June Stefano Fresi on Wednesday, 10 June Max Gazzè on Thursday, 11 June
Friday, 12 June Mamme Narranti Piazza Navona From 8.45pm to 10pm An evening of music and storytelling with Andrea Satta.
Saturday, 13 June Final Jam Session Parco Schuster The festival closes with a large collective jam session. The afternoon will be open to musicians from the schools involved in the project, while the evening will feature a set led by Daniele Silvestri, with artists from the music scene and a special focus on Roman rap.
From 13 June to 7 August 2026: contemporary jazz concerts and summer shows at Villa Osio
Summertime festival returns from June 13th through August 7that the Casa del Jazz in Rome.
Great artists from the contemporary Italian and international jazz scene will take turns on stage: from Paolo Fresu to Raphael Gualazzi, from Stefano Bollani to Cécile McLorin Salvant, from Cory Henry to Nate Smith, as well as Stefano Di Battista, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and many more.
There will be four Summertime 2026 events at the Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone: Pat Metheny, Diana Krall, Gregory Porter, and Marcus Miller, with a tribute to Miles Davis on the centenary of his birth.
This lineup, with few rivals in Italy and Europe, is dedicated to the world of contemporary jazz, featuring focuses on Italian jazz (Italian Stars), piano, sax, guitar, double bass, and drum virtuosos (Heroes), voices (Sing), big bands (Large Ensembles), new trends (Newaves), crossovers (Crossover), and new talents (Rising Stars).
Roma Summer Fest comes back at Auditorium Parco della Musica
The Auditorium’s incredible architectural space designed by Renzo Piano, the Cavea, will host the summer festival of the Fondazione Musica per Roma – Roma Summer Fest, from June 12th until September 15th 2025. From several feet away, the audience will have the opportunity to listen to the most interesting musical pieces of the international music scene while enjoying the quality acoustics of this unique venue.
This is one of the most important music events of the Roman summer, each year hosting many artists from the national and international music scene who return to the capital for a series of unmissable concerts. Ludovico Einaudi, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, John Legend, Pat Metheny Side Eye III +, Anastacia, Marilyn Manson, Diana Krall, Jacob Collier, Gregory Porter, Capo Plaza, Elio e Le Storie Tese, Tony Pitony, and Fiorella Mannoia are just some of the names announced for the Fondazione Musica per Roma summer programme.
The event is a must for any rock music lover, with two months of programming starting in mid-June till the end of July in the enormous Ippodromo delle Capannelle and at Auditorium Parco della Musica. For thousands of rock fans, this is THE unmissable event of the year in Rome!
Free Jazz, Swing and Live Music in Rome All Summer Long
From May 15 to September 5, 2026, live music returns to one of Rome’s most enchanting summer settings with the 10th edition of Village Celimontana. Held inside the historic Villa Celimontana, in the heart of the city, the festival brings over 100 free concerts to Rome, with a rich programme of jazz, swing, manouche, rock’n’roll, Brazilian rhythms, dance nights and family-friendly events.
Set in one of Rome’s most elegant villas, just a short walk from the Colosseum and the Celio district, Village Celimontana has become a summer institution for locals and visitors alike. Its open-air stage hosts a varied line-up of Italian and international artists, making it one of the best places in Rome to enjoy live music under the stars.
Among the highlights of the summer programme is the Roman Classic Jazz Festival, curated by Lino Patruno and scheduled from August 19 to 22, followed by the Gipsy Mini Festival from August 26 to 28, dedicated to Django Reinhardt and the world of manouche jazz. One of the most anticipated guests is Tchavolo Schmitt, a true legend of international gipsy jazz.
Village Celimontana will also host regular weekly formats throughout the season. Every Monday, Claudio Gregori, known as Greg, takes over the stage with Greg Ogni LunEdì, offering a mix of music, comedy, rock’n’roll, swing and country. Tuesdays are dedicated to Swing Swing Swing, with free beginner dance classes followed by live concerts and social dancing. Sundays bring the energy of Bevo Solo Rock’n’Roll, a 1950s-inspired evening with dance lessons and live bands.
At lunchtime on Sundays, the festival also presents Brunch Storia e Musica, combining live music with stories and anecdotes about great artists.
The line-up includes names such as Max Ionata, Damon Brown, Massimo Moriconi, Jean Sebastien Simonoviez, Stefano Reali, Giorgio Rosciglione, Cristiana Polegri, Les Chats Noirs, Kisito Jazz Band, I Punti Neri with Giacomo Poretti, Max Paiella, Lallo Circosta and I Fusi Orari, among many others.
Rome Opera House brings its 2026 summer season to the Circo Massimo
In 2026, the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma summer festival changes location: it will not take place at the Baths of Caracalla, which are currently undergoing restoration work, but at the Circo Massimo, one of the capital’s most emblematic archaeological sites.
From June 29 to July 31, 2026, the new venue will host the Rome Opera House’s summer season, bringing together opera, ballet, cinema, symphonic music and special performances in a unique dialogue between history and contemporary culture. With productions staged for audiences of up to 6,000 spectators beneath the Roman night sky, the Circo Massimo becomes both theatre and backdrop: a place where antiquity and performance meet.
The centerpiece of the 2026 edition is Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida, presented in a new large-scale production staged by Davide Livermore. The vastness of the Circo Massimo amplifies the opera’s visual and emotional atmosphere, creating an immersive blend of music, architecture and history on an extraordinary scale.
However, the festival will open with a dedication to Saint Francis (Francesco. Un santo scomodo) by historian Alessandro Barbero – a reflective, honest portrait of a man whose history had been previously polished.
Dance remains a central pillar of this year’s programme. Roberto Bolle returns with Roberto Bolle and Friends on July 14, bringing together the world’s most acclaimed dancers for a night of elegance. Meanwhile, the timeless Romeo and Juliet, set to Sergej Prokofiev’s celebrated score and performed by the Ballet Company of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, blends emotional intensity with technical precision, fit for a production of such sweeping magnitude.
The lineup also extends beyond traditional opera with symphonic and cinematic events, with a live presentation of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, with a live orchestra bringing the film’s soundscapes to life. A concert series featuring artists such as Riccardo Cocciante, Edoardo Bennato, and Patti Smith creates a meeting point between genres, generations and languages.
Closing the festival is Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana – a powerful composition perfect for a final sendoff into the Roman night, where music, movement, and ancient ruins coalesce into a sonic fresco.
As dusk settles over the Eternal City this summer, the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma once again proves that Rome’s ancient spaces were never meant for silence. Beneath the stars, among ruins that bear witness to centuries of history, music and performance return to breathe new life into the city in timeless fashion.
Electronic music, art and nature in the Appia Antica Park
On May 16, Lisergica presents Solár, a new format dedicated to daytime clubbing, designed to bring electronic music into a natural setting, far from traditional club spaces.
The first event will take place at Bosco di Alberico, on Via di Fioranello 44, inside the Appia Antica Regional Park: 130 hectares of nature, cultivated land and unspoiled spaces that, for one day, will become a temporary ecosystem of music, art, landscape and community.
A new way to experience daytime clubbing
“Earlier, not softer”: this is the idea behind Solár. Dancing during the day, from the afternoon until sunset, without giving up the intensity of the night.
The format was created as a new project by Lisergica, but with a different artistic direction: brighter, more house-oriented and celebratory, designed to bring the body and shared experience back to the centre. An open-air party where clubbing meets nature and becomes a collective, free and immersive ritual.
For its launch, Solár will host Lucas Live from the Tini & The Gang crew, alongside Rond, Filippo Zeta, Elliot P and Sista Bene. The music selection will move through soulful, balearic, house and techno sounds, taking the audience on a journey from the afternoon into the night.
Bosco di Alberico becomes an open-air gallery
Bosco di Alberico will not simply be a location, but the starting point for a broader project designed to grow over time. Event after event, the space will host permanent installations, artworks and site-specific interventions, with the aim of creating a sort of “village elsewhere”: a free, creative and shared place where music, art and landscape can coexist.
For this first edition, the Strato Zero collective will bring artist Giorgia Checcucci’s aluminium foil work into the woods, an installation designed to remain permanently in the area even after the event.
Food, organic wine and Void Acoustics sound system
he experience will be accompanied by food from Giardino di Torricola, organic wine from Tenuta Principe Alberico, as well as oil and honey produced by Orto di Alberico.
Completing the atmosphere will be a Void Acoustics sound system, designed to enhance the musical experience within the natural setting.
To make transport easier, a dedicated shuttle bus service will also be available in collaboration with Come Back Home, with tickets available through the official event link.
The event takes place on Saturday, May 16, from 3pm to 1am. Entry is free for everyone until 7pm, then €15 with a beer or glass of wine included.
For more details about the event and to book your free tickets, visit the following link: EVENT LINK
In Rome, the word ‘bar’ takes on a different meaning come sunset – think less cornetto and more spritz. Whether for an aperitivo or an after dinner drink, Campo de’ Fiori is not lacking in this department. Below are our recommendations for the best of the best.
By day a quiet haven for artisanal cheeses and local delicacies, Antica Latteria transforms in the evening into a cozy wine bar where guests gather over natural wines and carefully selected Italian labels. Paired with small plates of cured meats and dairy specialties, the intimate, candlelit setting offers a relaxed and distinctly Roman take on nighttime drinking.
Tucked away in the backstreets near Campo de’ Fiori, Argot takes cocktail lovers back in time. Once home to a theatre, this rustic, inconspicuous venue has been transformed into one of Rome’s most unique cocktail bars. Guests, with a €10 membership fee, can enjoy live music on weekends and soak up its sleek, nostalgic atmosphere. With a Parisian-inspired mood and old-school hospitality, Argot is all about evoking the feeling of an era gone by, while making everyone feel at home.
Caffé Perù
Via di Monserrato, 46 Mon-Sat 7.30am-2am; Sun Closed caffeperu
Caffé Perù is a classic haunt located steps away from Campo de’ Fiori, striking a balance between a local institution and international hangout. Come for hearty Roman plates for lunch or dinner, then stay for aperitivo with a generous buffet – best paired with a classic Campari.
Campo Magnetico is one of those places that changes energy as the night unfolds. Starting as a relaxed bar, it transforms after 11pm into an exclusive members-only club where music, art and experimentation take center stage. Expect DJ sets, jam sessions and live performances in an intimate setting that feels creative, underground and refreshingly unpredictable.
Camponeschi
Piazza Farnese, 52/53 Mon-Sat 7.30pm-12am, Sun Closed
Walk into Camponeschi’s wine bar during happy hour for an aperitivo in Rome in a suggestive atmosphere. Sitting right on Piazza Farnese, in the center of Rome, the Wine Bar Camponeschi, with its independent entrance from the restaurant, will be ready to welcome you for a beautiful aperitivo. Splendid outdoor tables on Piazza Farnese, a very kind staff, great drinks and wine and tasty bites to begin your evening!
The Drunken Ship
Campo de’ Fiori, 20-21 Every day 10am-2am drunkenship.it
Not your typical Italian bar, The Drunken Ship serves up classic American pub faire, along with weekly international offerings. Just steps from Campo de’ Fiori, the brick-interior a lively, no-frills, and a favorite among American study abroad students. It pairs classic comfort fare with a fun, high-energy atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in and stay awhile. With themed nights and a crowd that’s always ready to mingle, it’s a go-to for an upbeat, social night out.
Enoteca Bortone
Via di Monserrato, 4 Mon 3pm-10.30pm; Tue-Thur 12pm-10.30pm; Fri-Sun 12pm-12am enotecabortone.it
At Enoteca Bortone, small, locally sourced wines are served in a warm, homey setting that instantly puts you at ease. With a shop that carries her name, Patrizia has created more than just a wine bar—she’s created a space that feels personal and inviting. A true bridge—ponte—between wine and the world, she connects guests to Italy’s rich wine culture through thoughtful tastings and stories. For those who find themselves at her table, the experience is invitation into a life shaped by passion, curiosity, and the courage to begin again.
Via di Santa Maria de Calderari, 47 Daily 6pm – 1am chapter-roma.com
HeyBaby, tucked inside CHAPTER Roma Hotel drops guests straight into a movie set for the senses. Drawing on the enduring legacy of Quentin Tarantino – the bar delivers Hollywood inspired drinks: vibrant in color, packed with personality and punch. The crowd is an easy mix of locals, creatives, and hotel guests, easing guests into a chill aperitivo moment before the energy builds. As the night unfolds, and DJs take over, the atmosphere shifts. While no two nights are the same at HeyBaby, one thing remains constant: dedicated staff and a special creativity that makes you feel as if you’ve stepped right into the director’s chair.
Hey Guey – Chapter Roma
Via di Santa Maria de Calderari, 47 The terrace is open every day during the summer season chapter-roma.com
During the summer months, the experience moves upstairs to Hey Güey, Chapter Roma’s rooftop terrace dedicated to Mexico. This colorful spot mixes street art, mezcal cocktails and Mexican-inspired bites served from a bright blue Piaggio Ape turned food truck. With its subtropical vibe and views over Rome’s rooftops, it feels like a little Latin American escape in the heart of the city.
Il Goccetto
Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 14 Tue-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun-Mon Closed thereal_ilgoccetto
As you walk along Via dei Banchi Vecchi, a grand sign reading Vino Olio welcomes you into this rustic enoteca with a fabulous wine list. Home to labels of popularity and obscurity, staff are quick to pick a pairing tailored to your tastes and interests, accompanied by the highest quality cold cut and cheeses. Perfect after a long day’s stroll between Campo and the Tevere or a chill night with friends, a crisp glass of vino is never a bad idea at Il Goccetto.
Il Vinaietto
Via del Monte della Farina, 38 Mon-Sat 10am-3pm, 5.15pm-11pm Sun- Closed ilvinaietto
A sweet and authentic surprise amidst all the tourist traffic in the centre of Rome, Il Viniaetto feels like a small slice of local life. Managed by Marco and Giancarlo, the space is lined with vintage plaster of Rome’s ever-changing landscape, adding character to its unassuming exterior. Always flooding with locals outside, the bar offers a warm setting for those who appreciate a good bottle — perhaps the reason it has remained a best kept secret.
Being the first speakeasy in Rome, at Jerry Thomas, you enter a place where cocktails are treated as nothing south of sacred. The Speakeasy – draped in plush velvets and leathers – transports guests back to the Roaring 20s, where jazz fills the intimate space. The drinks are smooth and take a twist on classics, but integrity is never compromised; the Speakeasy is a benchmark in quality, passion, and mixology. Just be sure to check your reservation, where your password back to the 1920s awaits.
L’Angolo Divino
Via dei Balestrari, 12-14 Mon-Thur 11am-3pm, 4.30pm-12:30am; Fri-Sat : 11am-1am; Sun 12pm-12.30am www.angolodivino.it
On a small corner not far from Piazza Farnese is where you’ll find the unfussy yet relaxed L’Angolo Divino. For more than 50 years, The small enoteca has welcomed all walks of life into a space where floor-to-celing shelves of foreign and organic, and emerging wines are its decor. The owner, Massimo Crippa, selects wine for guests with delicate care and curiosity for gastronomy. So, whether a wine connoisseur or casual drinker, L’Angolo Divino is the perfect place to expand your palate.
This spot is the place to go if you’re tired of the endless flow of wine and craving something a little hoppier. With an extensive list of craft beers, Open Baladin has brought pub flavors into the Roman cafè scene. These aren’t limited to their drink menu; they serve creative variations on the classic American burger as well.
Santa Cocktail Club
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Hotel L’Orologio) Mon-Wed 4.30pm-12.30am, Thur-Sat 5.30pm-1.30am, Sun 4.30pm-12am santacocktailclub.com
If you’re seeking a sunset view with a glass in your hand, Santa Cocktail Club has got you covered. Overlooking a sweep of Roman rooftops, with the Pantheon and Altare della Patria on the horizon, the setting is just as captivating as the drinks. Cocktails are crafted with expert mixologists and seasonal ingredients, while refined finger foods prepared by chef Dario Battistelli round out the experience – a blend of atmosphere, flavor, and a setting that captures the essence of the Eternal City.
Teatro Centrale
Via Celsa, 6 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday from 11.30pm Teatro Centrale
Just steps from Piazza Venezia, Teatro Centrale is one of the few real club venues in Rome’s historic centre. Set inside a former theatre founded in 1900, it hosts live shows, events and big nightlife nights. Fridays are all about University Party, with commercial hits and reggaeton; Saturdays host Don’t Tell Mama, mixing commercial and house music; while Mondays belong to the iconic Any Given Monday.
Via del Pellegrino, 77 (Campo de’ Fiori) Tue-Sun, 12pm-1am, Mon Closed vinoeviniliroma
At Vino & Vinili, even the simple act of choosing wine can become an experience. Those who enter Beppe’s wine shop on Via del Pellegrino – with shelves of vinyls – find more than just a bottle. The cosy space allows you to spin your favorite records and learn more about family-run Italian wineries. From classic champagnes to quirky red sparkling wines, Beppe accompanies his guests on a discovery of different types of wines, with a special focus on organic wines from small artisanal producers. At Vino e Vinili, you control the vibe.
Caffè Perù is one of the most traditional places to visit at this via. Being open from early in the morning to late at night, this is a great place to have coffee or drinks.
An exclusive opportunity to check out your favourite museums and archaeological sites at night
Rome’s Night of museums is back! Museums, monuments, art galleries, archaeological sites, libraries, academies and embassies in Rome and throughout Italy are open to the public for the symbolic price of €1 on Saturday night, May 23 from 8pm-2am (last admission at 1am),hosting many events including art shows, music, dance, theatre, cinema, readings, guided tours.
Among the participating museums: Capitoline Museums, Centrale Montemartini, Mercati di Traiano – Museo dei Fori Imperiali, Museo dell’Ara Pacis, Museo di Roma, Museo Napoleonico, Museo di Roma in Trastevere, Museo Pietro Canonica a Villa Borghese, Musei di Villa Torlonia (Casina delle Civette, Casino Nobile, Serra Moresca), Museo delle Mura, Museo Carlo Bilotti – Aranciera di Villa Borghese, Museo di Scultura Antica Giovanni Barracco, Museo Civico di Zoologia, Museo della Repubblica Romana e della memoria garibaldina, Galleria d’Arte Moderna, Museo di Casal de’ Pazzi and more.
Also that night in various locations, the city of Rome will host concerts and special performances and events.
For the full list of the participating museums and sites, check out museiincomuneroma.it
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