What's On in Rome This Month (30 Days +)

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Philip Glass Ensemble Plays Powaqqatsi Live in Rome

Philip Glass Ensemble Plays Powaqqatsi Live in Rome

Music & Nightlife
Updated 23 August 2026

A first-time Rome performance as the Philip Glass Ensemble brings the live score of Powaqqatsi to Romaeuropa Festival. Door times, vibes, and planning tips.

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Detroit Techno Meets the Harp: Jeff Mills at Romaeuropa

Detroit Techno Meets the Harp: Jeff Mills at Romaeuropa

Music & Nightlife
Updated 28 August 2026

Detroit techno pioneer Jeff Mills teams up with avant-garde harpist Kety Fusco for a colossal audiovisual night at Rome's Auditorium Parco della Musica.

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Giorgia's Arena Homecoming: The G - Last Call Tour in Rome

Giorgia's Arena Homecoming: The G - Last Call Tour in Rome

Things to Do
Updated 29 August 2026

Italian vocal icon Giorgia returns to Rome for the massive G - Last Call arena tour. Discover what to expect, ticket tips and how to plan your night.

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Decoding the Masters: Inside The Unfinished Exhibition at Capitoline Museums

Decoding the Masters: Inside The Unfinished Exhibition at Capitoline Museums

Exhibitions
Updated 14 August 2026

Discover the forensic secrets of classical art at The Unfinished: Between Poetics and Artistic Technique in Rome. Plan your visit with our local guide.

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140 Artists at MAXXI: Inside Rome's Tragicomica Exhibition

140 Artists at MAXXI: Inside Rome's Tragicomica Exhibition

Things to Do, Guides
Updated 14 August 2026

Explore modern Italy at MAXXI's Tragicomica exhibition. Discover why it is the defining cultural event to see in Rome before its closure this September.

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Ten Years On: Inside the Final Weeks of Rome's Ettore Scola Retrospective

Ten Years On: Inside the Final Weeks of Rome's Ettore Scola Retrospective

Things to Do, Guides
Updated 19 August 2026

Explore Rome's Ettore Scola cinematic exhibition at Palazzo Braschi, then discover the ancient Baths of Caracalla by night, plus top local dining.

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Unseen Wings and Divine Messengers at the Capitoline Museums

Unseen Wings and Divine Messengers at the Capitoline Museums

Things to Do, Exhibitions
Updated 22 August 2026

Explore the ethereal Angels: Messengers, Guardians and Travellers exhibition at Rome's Capitoline Museums before it closes this November.

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Colossal Bronzes in the Centro Storico: The Final Weeks of Igor Mitoraj

Colossal Bronzes in the Centro Storico: The Final Weeks of Igor Mitoraj

Things to Do, Guides
Updated 17 August 2026

Discover the mesmerising Igor Mitoraj. La forma del silenzio Rome exhibition before it closes. We explore the striking bronzes, quiet vibe and nearby spots.

29
Mapplethorpe Meets Marble: 200 Photographic Masterpieces at the Ara Pacis

Mapplethorpe Meets Marble: 200 Photographic Masterpieces at the Ara Pacis

Things to Do, Arts & Exhibitions
Updated 18 August 2026

Discover Robert Mapplethorpe: Le forme della bellezza at Rome's Ara Pacis Museum. Planning tips, exhibition highlights and where to eat nearby.

30
Diego Rivera's Vivid Murals Take Over the Capitoline Hill

Diego Rivera's Vivid Murals Take Over the Capitoline Hill

Things to Do, Guides
Updated 14 August 2026

Discover the spectacular Diego Rivera exhibition at Rome's Capitoline Museums. Plan your visit to this magnificent 2026 autumn and winter art showcase.

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130 Canvases at MACRO: Inside Miriam Cahn's Rome Retrospective

130 Canvases at MACRO: Inside Miriam Cahn's Rome Retrospective

Art & Exhibitions, Museums
Updated 19 August 2026

Discover what to expect at Miriam Cahn's major retrospective at Rome's MACRO, featuring over 130 works. Plan your visit with our insider tips and local guide.

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Gods and Epics: Troy and Rome Takes Over the Colosseum

Gods and Epics: Troy and Rome Takes Over the Colosseum

Things to Do
Updated 14 August 2026

Discover the spectacular Troy and Rome exhibition at the Colosseum this autumn. Explore ancient myths, practical tips and where to eat in our local guide.

33
Swords, Steel and Status: Panopliæ at Castel Sant'Angelo

Swords, Steel and Status: Panopliæ at Castel Sant'Angelo

Things to Do, Exhibitions
Updated 18 August 2026

Step inside Castel Sant'Angelo for Panopliæ: Armi, ingegno e potere, a striking autumn exhibition of Renaissance armour, weaponry and engineering in Rome.

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Haute Couture Meets Heavy Machinery: Rome's Moda in Luce Exhibition

Haute Couture Meets Heavy Machinery: Rome's Moda in Luce Exhibition

Things to Do, Guides
Updated 14 August 2026

Discover Rome's golden era of cinema and haute couture at Moda in Luce 1955-1975, set against the striking industrial backdrop of Centrale Montemartini.

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Pocket-Sized Power at the Baths of Diocletian

Pocket-Sized Power at the Baths of Diocletian

Things to Do
Updated 14 August 2026

Explore the Rome in Coin exhibition at the Baths of Diocletian. Discover how the Roman Empire used pocket-sized propaganda to conquer the ancient world.

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Ancient Worlds Collide: Inside Rome's AEGYPTUS Exhibition

Ancient Worlds Collide: Inside Rome's AEGYPTUS Exhibition

Things to Do, Exhibitions
Updated 29 August 2026

Step inside the Baths of Diocletian for AEGYPTUS, a stunning exhibition exploring the ancient clash and fusion of Roman and Egyptian cultures.

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Reliving the 1985 Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld Retrospective

Reliving the 1985 Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld Retrospective

Things to Do, Exhibitions
Updated 20 August 2026

Discover original sketches and archival couture at Galleria Nazionale as the iconic 1985 Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld exhibition is beautifully reimagined.

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Moonlight on the Arena Floor: Inside the Colosseum After Dark

Moonlight on the Arena Floor: Inside the Colosseum After Dark

Things to Do, Guides
Updated 20 August 2026

Experience Rome's ultimate summer highlight before it ends. Discover what it's like to walk the illuminated Colosseum floor and underground chambers at night.

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Ercolano. L'arte di vivere

Ercolano. L'arte di vivere

Exhibitions, History
Updated 15 August 2026

Discover the art of everyday ancient life at the Ercolano. L'arte di vivere exhibition in Rome. Dates, ticketing tips and nearby local dining spots.

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Vermeer's Rare 'Woman in Blue' Arrives at Palazzo Barberini

Vermeer's Rare 'Woman in Blue' Arrives at Palazzo Barberini

Art & Exhibitions
Updated 23 August 2026

Johannes Vermeer's rare masterpiece is on a special loan to Rome's Palazzo Barberini. Discover what to expect and how to plan your exhibition visit.

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