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One of the pleasures of Rome is seeing a performance in one of the city's stunning venues, ancient or modern. This is the city where you might experience classical opera performed in the 3rd-century-AD Terme di Caracalla, or enjoy an experimental dance show in the postindustrial detergent factory Teatro India, or see a contempor
One of the pleasures of Rome is seeing a performance in one of the city's stunning venues, ancient or modern. This is the city where you might experience classical opera performed in the 3rd-century-AD Terme di Caracalla, or enjoy an experimental dance show in the posti
One of the pleasures of Rome is seeing a performance in one of the city's stunning venues, ancient or modern. This is th
One of the pleasures of Rome is seeing a performance in one of the city's stunning venues, ancient or modern. This is the city where you might experience classical opera performed in the 3rd-century-AD Terme di Caracalla, or enjoy an experimental dance show in the postindustrial detergent factory Teatro India, or see a contemporary performance at the Renzo Piano–designed Auditorium Parco della Musica.
In summertime, most of the performing arts events move outdoors–-any public space is fair game. Keep an eye on the Estate Romana www.estateromana.comune.roma.it to find out what's happening in Rome on any night of the week. There is enough entertainment in Rome to take your breath away, in any season and in any location.
A small concert hall with an internationally recognized series of Baroque classics, the Oratorio del Gonfalone's mid-16th century frescoed walls...
A small concert hall with an internationally recognized series of Baroque classics, the Oratorio del Gonfalone's mid-16th century frescoed walls are painted in high Mannerist style—a beautiful accompaniment to the music.
Via del Gonfalone 32/a, Rome, Latium, 00186, Italy
World-class headliners as well as its beautiful location in Villa Ada, a former monarch's residence, make Roma Incontra il Mondo one of Europe's most impressive...
World-class headliners as well as its beautiful location in Villa Ada, a former monarch's residence, make Roma Incontra il Mondo one of Europe's most impressive world-music festivals. The summer concert series is held in the middle of the park and begins at 10 pm, followed by dancing until 2 am.
Via di Ponte Salario 28, Rome, Latium, 00199, Italy
For six weeks in early fall, the RomaEuropa festival ignites stages and theaters as a collective, multi-venue avant-garde performing and visual arts program, showcasing international...
For six weeks in early fall, the RomaEuropa festival ignites stages and theaters as a collective, multi-venue avant-garde performing and visual arts program, showcasing international artists, installations, film, and performance.
A gorgeous 18th-century theater, the Teatro Argentina evokes glamour and sophistication with its velvet upholstery, large crystal chandeliers, and beautifully dressed theatergoers, who come to...
A gorgeous 18th-century theater, the Teatro Argentina evokes glamour and sophistication with its velvet upholstery, large crystal chandeliers, and beautifully dressed theatergoers, who come to see international productions of stage and dance performances.
Largo di Torre Argentina 52, Rome, Latium, 00186, Italy
Designed by Milanese architect Achille Sfondrini, Rome's opera house dates back to 1880 and is still world famous for its extraordinary acoustics. Not even these...
Designed by Milanese architect Achille Sfondrini, Rome's opera house dates back to 1880 and is still world famous for its extraordinary acoustics. Not even these famed halls could have saved Maria Callas's 1958 performance of Norma, where she infamously walked out on the President of Italy due to health reasons. Today, the theater seats 1,600 in glamorous tiered boxes under a frescoed ceiling. It's an excellent venue to see opera in its original language or a contemporary ballet performance.
A summer-long, city-sponsored cultural series, many of these events are free and take place outdoors along the Tiber River and in piazzas all around the...
A summer-long, city-sponsored cultural series, many of these events are free and take place outdoors along the Tiber River and in piazzas all around the city. Look for cinema events, art programs, theater, book fairs, and guided tours of some of Rome's monuments by night.
In the fall, cinephiles head to Rome for its annual film festival, two packed weeks of cinema celebration and celebrity spotting. The festival showcases Hollywood...
In the fall, cinephiles head to Rome for its annual film festival, two packed weeks of cinema celebration and celebrity spotting. The festival showcases Hollywood hits, Italian indie and experimental films, retrospectives and shorts, and conversations with global cinema icons.
Viale Pietro De Coubertin 10, Rome, Latium, 00196, Italy
From the end of May through mid-September, the festival known as Gay Village hosts an outdoor mega-party held in a different central location each year....
From the end of May through mid-September, the festival known as Gay Village hosts an outdoor mega-party held in a different central location each year. Each one more amazing than the last, Gay Village is larger than life with great bars, clubs, pop-up shops, and an international lineup of DJs and performance artists.
This series of unforgettable concerts takes place throughout the year in otherwise inaccessible sites, like the 1st-century Teatro di Marcello. Music runs the gamut from...
This series of unforgettable concerts takes place throughout the year in otherwise inaccessible sites, like the 1st-century Teatro di Marcello. Music runs the gamut from classical to contemporary.
Every summer from June until September, the gorgeous open-air Cinema d'Isola di Tiberina hosts its own film festival on Tiber Island. The 450-seat Arena Groupama...
Every summer from June until September, the gorgeous open-air Cinema d'Isola di Tiberina hosts its own film festival on Tiber Island. The 450-seat Arena Groupama unfolds its silver screen against the backdrop of the ancient Ponte Fabricio, while the 50-seat CineLab is set against Ponte Garibaldi facing Trastevere. There's a mix of international films in their original languages, documentaries, and new Italian films as well as talks with cinematic greats. Screenings usually start at 9:30 pm; admission is €6 for the Arena Groupama, €5 for CineLab.
Piazza San Bartolomeo all'Isola, Rome, Latium, 00186, Italy
This oak-and-thatch theater is a replica of the Elizabethan landmark in London. It stages Shakespeare in the middle of Villa Borghese, occasionally...
This oak-and-thatch theater is a replica of the Elizabethan landmark in London. It stages Shakespeare in the middle of Villa Borghese, occasionally in English.
Largo Aqua Felix, Piazza di Siena , Rome, Latium, 00197, Italy
Teatro India occupies a former soap factory, showcasing the best in contemporary theater from local and visiting artists. Most shows are in Italian, but they...
Teatro India occupies a former soap factory, showcasing the best in contemporary theater from local and visiting artists. Most shows are in Italian, but they have occasional English-language performances.
Ticketone is the go-to spot for all cultural event listings—from archaeological sites and museums to stand-alone events—in Rome. Online reservations...
Ticketone is the go-to spot for all cultural event listings—from archaeological sites and museums to stand-alone events—in Rome. Online reservations require tenacity.
One of Italy's largest ticket vendors (both online and at ticket offices), VivaTicket covers major musical performances and cultural events...
One of Italy's largest ticket vendors (both online and at ticket offices), VivaTicket covers major musical performances and cultural events in Rome and throughout Italy.
The small Cinema Alcazar in Trastevere is known for its more international, art-house films. English-speaking guests come here once a week for...
The small Cinema Alcazar in Trastevere is known for its more international, art-house films. English-speaking guests come here once a week for its original-language programming on Monday. It's best to contact the Alcazar in advance for confirmation on screenings, as scheduling can change last minute. You may find yourself in an Italian-dubbed movie, just because the audience demanded it that night.
Looking for a bit of English humor? With an obvious penchant for Monty Python, the Miracle Players are Rome's most vocal English-language comedy troupe performing...
Looking for a bit of English humor? With an obvious penchant for Monty Python, the Miracle Players are Rome's most vocal English-language comedy troupe performing original plays. Head to the Roman Forum on Friday afternoons in summer for their free, live performances.
One of the most commercial and central theaters in the city, Barberini is guaranteed to have at least one film on offer in its original...
One of the most commercial and central theaters in the city, Barberini is guaranteed to have at least one film on offer in its original language. It's the best place to see the latest blockbuster without dubbing or find an art film or a recorded opera playing on one of its multiple screens.
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