A Guide To The Best Events In September 2025 In Rome

Discovering the best things to do in Rome in September

Rome in September is perhaps at its best! The city has survived the boiling peaks of August, Romans have returned from holidays with renewed energy, and local life is ready to get back on track, in a post-summer, but still sunny, fresh, and extremely pleasant atmosphere! In this article we have gathered some of the best events in September 2025 in Rome, such as exhibitions, festivals, concerts and other things to do. Take your pick and enjoy.

Exhibitions this September in Rome

September in Rome is the perfect time to dive into the city’s vibrant art scene and explore a variety of exhibitions.

At the Chiostro del Bramante, Flowers continues, a sensorial journey through five centuries of art, culture, and innovation inspired by the world of flowers. Over at the Galleria Borghese, the spotlight is on Wangechi Mutu, marking the first time an African artist is featured alongside the historical masterpieces housed in Cardinal Scipione’s former residence.

These are also the final days to catch two exhibitions at Palazzo Bonaparte: the hyper-realistic sculptures of Carole A. Feuerman and the iconic photography of Elliott Erwitt.

For lovers of Eastern culture, the National Gallery is hosting 2025 East and West: International Dialogue Exhibition – From Shanghai to Rome, a major showcase that bridges cultures and perspectives through contemporary art.

Among the upcoming exhibitions in September, don’t miss the one dedicated to Gauguin, opening on September 6.

Best events in September in Rome

Live music

As summer comes to a close, Rome’s live music scene stays lively throughout September. The month brings a variety of musical events for all tastes, featuring well-known as well as emerging artists, both local and international, in individual shows and festivals like the popular Spring Attitude and Dissonanze festivals. The line-ups are both interesting and engaging – check who’s on!

4 September – 16 November | Romaeuropa Festival

This year, the jam-packed line-up of Romaeuropa Festival is set to delight, inspire and entertain all ages. A dazzling array of music, theatre, dance, digital arts and creation for children will be showcased at 11 different venues throughout the city. The 40th edition of the Romaeuropa Festival is one of the richest ever: the programme includes 110 projects with 250 performances and the participation of around 700 artists from all over the world. 

4-7 September | Sagra del Pesce Fritto e Baccalà

Eataly Rome is organising an open-air degustation and feast of fried fish and cod. From 6.30pm to 12.30am in front of their store in Ostiense, in the Piazzale XII Ottobre 1492, you’ll be able to taste all kinds of fish delicacies: crispy fried fish, traditional Roman-style cod fillets, and many other seafood recipes, paired with a selection of craft beers, wines from the best Italian wineries, and cocktails designed to enhance the flavors of the sea. The event has free entry. All food and drink can be purchased with tokens, available at dedicated counters.

5-14 September | Short Theatre Festival

Short Theatre is a multidisciplinary festival celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025. Through a rich programme of performances, installations, talks, workshops, concerts, and DJ sets, the festival acts as a platform for artistic research and the exploration of new ways of sharing knowledge. The heart of the event will be at Mattatoio in Rome, with additional programming taking place at Teatro India, Teatro Vittoria, and Palazzo dei Congressi.

8-14 September | Vinoforum

Vinòforum returns for its 22nd consecutive year, presenting a “premium edition” in its new location at Piazza di Siena in Rome — once again celebrating the finest in wine and gastronomy.
Experience the city’s largest and most unforgettable culinary and spirits event, recognized as the most important food and wine gathering in Central and Southern Italy. Watch, taste, enjoy.

Until 21 September | Roma Summer Fest

The Auditorium’s stunning architectural space, the Cavea, designed by Renzo Piano, is home to the summer festival of the Fondazione Musica per Roma: the Roma Summer Fest. Just a few feet from the stage, audiences can experience outstanding live music while enjoying the venue’s exceptional acoustics. As one of the most important music events of the Roman summer, the festival welcomes top artists from both the national and international scenes, returning to the capital for a series of unmissable concerts.

September Line-up: in September, the Auditorium stage will host Daniele Silvestri (September 2-5), Richard Thompson (4), Steve Hackett (6), Diodato (11), Sigur Rós (12-13), Patti Smith Quartet (15), The Kolors (16), Benji & Fede (17).

Until 26 September | Ostia Antica Festival

The 2025 Ostia Antica Festival presents a diverse program of music and theater performances, featuring renowned national artists in a blend of tradition and innovation. Held in collaboration with the Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica, the festival offers an enchanting atmosphere. Among many others, Marlene Kuntz, Alice, Neri Marcorè, Elio Germano and Teho Teardo will perform.

10-14 September | Villa Medici Film Festival

From the 10th through the 14th of September, Villa Medici will be transformed into a space dedicated to the celebration of cinematography and all of its aspects. Offering both indoor screening areas and featuring a screening area located within the gardens, this edition of the Villa Medici Film Festival aims to present pioneering works with diverse profiles that challenge, disrupt, transform, or re-enchant our relationship with images. The festival is divided into three sections: the international competition, featuring twelve recent films of various genres and lengths; the Focus program, dedicated to out-of-competition works and special meetings with directors; and the Piazzale evenings, with outdoor screenings of premieres and restored classics.

12-13 September | Spring Attitude Festival

Spring Attitude, the international festival of music and contemporary culture, returns to Rome on September 12th and 13th at La Nuvola Convention Center. The line up 2025 is extremely heterogeneous in terms of music, with the presence of electronic, indie and pop music, able to satisfy the tastes of a very diverse audience. The headliners include Apparat, Bicep, L’Impératrice, Giorgio Poi, La Rappresentante di Lista, Altın Gün, and more.

15-21 September | Rome Future Week

Mutations are the theme of the third edition of Rome Future Week, taking place from September 15th to 21st. The invitation and goal are to observe the reality transforming before our eyes in order to keep looking forward. In an era of mutations, may they become an opportunity to be reborn and change form. Taking place in over 160 locations across the city, with 400 events and more than 1,000 speakers, the festival is one of the largest open events focused on innovation and technology.

Until 15 October | Jazz&Image: Colosseum Festival

Experience the magic of jazz, and much more, with concerts set against the stunning backdrop of the Colosseum. Until October, Parco del Celio once again hosts Jazz&Image, the festival organized by Rome’s historic Alexanderplatz Jazz Club. Featuring performances by both Italian and international artists, the event is one of the cultural highlights of late summer in the city.

The festival offers a full day of experiences: from morning brunch and lunch under the trees to sunset aperitivos, main concerts starting at 9 PM, and late-night jam sessions or dance parties under the stars.

18-21 September | Roma Baccalà

From September 18th to 21st, the sixth edition of Roma Baccalà will take place, a cultural and gastronomic event dedicated to salted cod and stockfish. This year again, Roma Baccalà will be held at Parco Schuster, a large green space adjacent to the majestic Basilica of San Paolo Fuori Le Mura. Visitors will be able to taste over 40 different preparations of salted cod and attend engaging workshops and numerous showcookings. Admission is free.

20-21 September | Dissonanze 25 Years Celebration

Dissonanze returns to Rome on September 20–21 to celebrate 25 years of electronic music and digital arts. Two days of live sets, DJ sets, and performances across the Left and Right Domes of the Auditorium, with a line-up that blends club culture, experimentation, and avant-garde soundscapes. From house to techno, ambient to performance art, the event features artists like The Martinez Brothers, Lorenzo Senni, Aisha Devi, Saoirse, Palms Trax, Ninos du Brasil, and many more, reigniting the spirit of one of Italy’s most visionary festivals.

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