Music

Experience the music side of Rome, from major concerts and summer festivals to intimate live music bars and jazz clubs. Browse our curated selection of concerts, live music venues and music events to enjoy the sound of Rome throughout your stay.

Videocittà, The Festival of Vision and Digital Culture Returns to Rome

Videocittà returns to the Gazometro of Rome from 10 to 12 July. Four days of immersive experiences, video art, live music, AV performances.

Rome’s Live Music Concerts in July 2026

A list of the best music concerts and festivals to check out during July 2026 in Rome.

L’Angelo e la Luna: Summer Performances at Castel Sant’Angelo

L’Angelo e la Luna returns to Castel Sant’Angelo from July 2 to October 4, 2026 with dance, theatre, music and contemporary circus performances.

Rome’s Live Music Concerts in August

A list of the best music concerts and festivals to check out during August 2026 in Rome.

After 47 Years, Accademia di Santa Cecilia Returns to the Basilica of Maxentius

After 47 years, the Accademia di Santa Cecilia returns to the Basilica of Maxentius with a summer concert season dedicated to Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Gershwin, Chopin, Mozart, Handel and Vivaldi.

RIM, Rome in Music: a Week of Free Concerts Across the City

From 7 to 13 June, the first edition of the festival promoted by Roma Capitale, with artistic direction by Daniele Silvestri

Rome’s Music Summer Festivals

From opera to jazz, from rock to classical music, summer festivals in Rome have got it all. Read on and mark your calendars accordingly.

Summertime 2026 at Rome’s Casa del Jazz

Summertime Festival will bring a diverse selection of jazz musicians to Rome to play through the month of June till August 7th.

Roma Summer Fest 2026

Discover the line-up of Roma Summer Fest 2026, the summer outdoor festival of Rome's Auditorium Parco della Musica.

The 2026 Rock in Rome Festival

Rock in Rome Festival is the bigger festival in Rome with many groups performing over three months at the enormous venue of the Ippodromo delle Capannelle.

What are the main live music venues in Rome?

Some of the most important concert venues in Rome include Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone (with several halls and the open-air Cavea), Palazzo dello Sport in EUR, Atlantico Live, and medium-size clubs and bars like Alcazar Live in Trastevere and Blackmarket Hall in Monti. These host everything from orchestral concerts and big international acts to indie, rock, jazz and electronic nights.

Jazz & Blues Venues

Rock & Indie Venues

What are the main music festivals and summer concerts in Rome?

Rome’s summer is packed with music festivals. Rock in Roma brings major Italian and international artists for rock, pop, rap and electronic shows, mainly at the Ippodromo delle Capannelle and the Cavea of Auditorium Parco della Musica. Roma Summer Fest is a prestigious concert series held every year at the Auditorium’s Cavea, with a mix of international stars and Italian artists. These events are key dates if you’re looking for big concerts in Rome during the summer.

Rome Summer Festivals