Rome has a full calendar of recurring events and festivals every year. Some of the main ones include:
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Easter & Holy Week celebrations (processions, liturgies and special masses at the Vatican and major basilicas)
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Rome Marathon (usually in March)
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Natale di Roma – Rome’s Birthday on 21 April (historical reenactments and events around the city)
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Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Italian Open tennis tournament at the Foro Italico, in May)
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Estate Romana / Summer festivals (open-air concerts, cinema, theatre and cultural events from June to September)
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Romaeuropa Festival (contemporary theatre, dance, music and digital arts in various venues, usually in autumn)
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Rome Film Fest (autumn, based at Auditorium Parco della Musica)
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Christmas lights and markets (from late November through early January, in various squares and neighborhoods)
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New Year’s Eve events (concerts, parties and celebrations across Rome)
These big annual events are usually confirmed every year, with exact dates published closer to the time.