Events in Rome
Here you will find news on the latest events happening in Rome throughout the year.
During June
Caravaggio – until Sunday 13th June.
Celebrating the 400th anniversary of the death of Caravaggio the Scuderie Del Quirinale hosts an exhibition including many of Caravaggio's most representative works, including the Bacchus from Florence's Uffizi Gallery, the David With the Head of Goliath from the Borghese Gallery in Rome, the Musicians from the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Lute Player from the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Amor Vincit Omnia from the Staatliche Museum in Berlin, and various other masterpieces from around the world. Visit http://english.scuderiequirinale.it/MEDIACENTER/FE/CategoriaMedia.aspx?idc=77 for more information.
Edward Hopper – until Sunday 13th June
The Museo Fondazione Roma hosts an exhibition dedicated to the American painter Edward Hopper. Features over 160 examples of his work. Open Monday from 10:00 to 15:00, Tuesday– Friday from 10:00 – 20:00 and Saturday – Sunday from 10:00 – 22:00. For more info visit: www.dexma.it
Fanta Festival – until Sunday 6th June.
This is a Film festival celebrating the genres of thriller, horror and science fiction. To be held at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni. Visit: http://lnx.fanta-festival.it/home/
During July
Rock in Roma Festival – Tuesday13th July – Saturday 31st July.
Annual rock festival with concerts being held at the Ippodromo delle Capannelle. Guests this year include The Cult and Skunk Anansie. Tel: 06 454 96305. See: www.rockinroma.com
July Sounds Good – Friday 25th June – Saturday 31st July.
The July Sounds Good festival returns to the Cavea at the Auditorium with Elton John and Paolo Nutini confirmed to perform. - http://www.auditorium.com/eventi/rassegne/4964093
Fiesta! – Thursday 24th June – Thursday 15th July.
Annual Latin American festival held at the Ippodromo delle Capannelle. The festival includes dance classes, live music, food stalls and a disco.
Visit: http://www.fiesta.it/index.php?lingua=1
During August
Tiberina Island Film Festival – 15th June – Sunday 29th August.
The Isola Tiberina hosts it's annual film festival complete with outdoor cinema, seminars and previews. Visit: http://www.isoladelcinema.com/index.php
Along The Tevere Festival – Tuesday 15th June – Sunday 29th August.
The Lungo il Tevere festival returns to the banks of the Tevere with stalls, restaurants, bars and entertainment. For more info visit: http://www.lungoiltevereroma.it/
Rome Meets The World – Friday18th June – Saturday 7 August.
Annual world music festival in the Villa Ada. The area is open to the public from 20:00 and concerts start at 22.00. There will also be a range of ethnic food available as well as arts and crafts stalls. For more info: http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=113677
