| Rome is, together with Milan, the city where most cultural events
such as exhibitions, concerts and shows take place in Italy. Our
guide to Rome suggests a list of regular events that take place
in the city each year. Keep in mind the fact that if you want to
plan a trip to Rome in a period when one of these events is taking
place, you should book a hotel in Rome well in advance.
Roma Europa Festival, September- October
This has been an annual appointment since 1986 for modern art and
theatre, music and dance, with artists from all over Europe appearing.
Festival Romics, October
The Comics and Cartoon Festival: exhibitions, cartoon film showings
and meeting with the most famous designers and publishing companies.
Roma Jazz Festival, October
This annual festival totally dedicated to jazz music was organized
for the first time in 1876. Italian and international artists all
appear in concert.
Sana a Roma, April
This Mediterranean Trade Fair for Natural Products has been organized
for a few years now at the Rome Trade Fair District. Exhibitions
of bio-products, conferences and tasting.
Estate Romana, from June to September
This includes all kinds of events, from music to theater, literary
meetings and cinema. Events that take place in the most characteristic
places in Rome that attract the participation of thousands of artists
from all over the world.
Donna Sotto le Stelle, July
The annual Roman appointment with high fashion. Creations by the
most famous fashion designers are modeled on a catwalk in a truly
magnificent setting: on the Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna.
Many international musical events are organized in the new Rome
Auditorium, a kind of City of Music that is located near the Olympic
Village in the Flaminio area of the city. The Auditorium, that was
designed by the famous architect Renzo Piano, comprises three large
halls that hold a total of 5000 people, set amidst a park where
a wonderful amphitheater has been built, together with some recording
rooms.
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