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.

Rome Turns Nordic: Novembre Nordico Returns to the City

From 3 November to 13 December, over 30 events bring Nordic art, music, design and food to Rome, many free. Discover the programme.

Museums in Music 2026

Musei in Musica: concerts, dance and shows in Rome's museums, open exceptionally on 21 November 2026 from 8pm to 2am.

Rome’s Live Music Concerts in December

A list of the best music concerts and festivals during December 2026 in Rome.

The 2026 Roma Jazz Festival

Rome’s Jazz festival returns for its 50th edition from 1-24 November 2026 at the Auditorium Parco della Musica and other locations in Rome.

Rome’s Live Music Concerts in November

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

Alcazar Live

A former cinema in Trastevere turned live music venue: concerts Wednesday to Sunday, DJ sets until 3am, dinner overlooking the stage and a weekend market.

Ottobrata Monticiana is back from 9 to 11 October

From October 9th to October 11th 2026, three days filled with events, exhibitions, shows, and concerts at Rome's Monti neighbourhood.

Piano City Roma

On 3 and 4 October, over 200 free piano concerts in 90 venues across Rome, from the Pantheon to the metro. Highlights, times and how to book.

Charity Cafe Jazz and Blues: live music returns to Monti

If you are looking for a place with live music, Jazz & Blues live concerts, Jam Session and a good aperitivo, Charity Cafe is your spot in Rome.

Rome’s Live Music Concerts in October

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

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