A Guide To The Best Events In June 2025 In Rome

Discovering the best things to do in Rome in June

Rome is an evergreen destination, always wonderful, always welcoming, but June is especially exciting! It is the beginning of summer, the culmination of spring, the sunny awakening of the city’s fauna, flora, citizens, and especially its social and cultural life. In this article are some suggestions regarding events, exhibitions, festivals and other activities to do if you are in Rome this June 2025. Get into the pulse of Roman life while the city is in a buzz!

National holidays and special days in Rome in June 

2 June | Italy’s Republic Day

June 2, 1946 marks the birth of the Italian Republic. Rome is at the center of the celebrations: the event’s ceremony traditionally includes the laying of a laurel wreath in homage to Italy’s Milite Ignoto at the Altare della Patria by the President, a military parade along Via dei Fori Imperiali, the passage of the Frecce Tricolori planes through the skies of Rome, and the opening of the Quirinale Gardens to the public free of charge.

29 June | San Pietro & Paolo

Patrons of the city and founders of the new Christian Rome, the two Saints Peter and Paul have always had great significance for the capital and have been therefore much celebrated throughout history. Among the rituals still celebrated today are that of the “pallium,” the white wool stole that the pontiff gives to certain bishops as a symbol of the union between the universal and local churches, the kissing of the foot of the bronze statue of St. Peter, the procession that accompanies the chain of St. Paul, and also the historic floral carpet on Via della Conciliazione, with natural paintings of flowers composed by more than 1,000 master florists. The center of celebrations of course the basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican and the basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in the Eur area. 

Exhibitions this June in Rome

This June, Rome continues to offer a vibrant cultural landscape, where fashion, architecture, photography, and fine art converge in some of the city’s most iconic venues.

At Palazzo delle Esposizioni, don’t miss the 70th edition of the World Press Photo Exhibition, on view until June 8, showcasing the year’s most powerful photojournalism from around the globe. Just across the galleries, From the Heart to the Hands by Dolce & Gabbana continues to enchant visitors with over 200 haute couture creations, celebrating Italian craftsmanship, theatrical beauty, and cultural identity.

A breath of fresh air comes from the 4th edition of the Festival des Cabanes at Villa Medici, opening on June 12. Set within the lush gardens of the French Academy, this open-air architecture event presents five creative “cabins” — temporary installations designed by emerging talents to evoke a playful, poetic dialogue between contemporary design and nature.

Baroque art lovers will be drawn to Caravaggio 2025 at Palazzo Barberini, a groundbreaking exhibition that reexamines the master’s legacy through new curatorial lenses and cutting-edge technologies. Meanwhile, at Palazzo Bonaparte, Munch. The Inner Scream captures the raw psychological power of the Norwegian artist’s most intense works — a striking journey through anxiety, color, and emotion.

Elsewhere in the city, ongoing exhibitions continue to draw strong attention. FLOWERS at Chiostro del Bramante celebrates the symbolic richness of floral imagery through contemporary perspectives, while Picasso the Foreigner explores identity, exile, and the artist’s complex relationship with France. At Museo dell’Ara Pacis, Franco Fontana. Retrospective offers a chromatic and visionary look into the career of one of Italy’s great photographers.

At the Scuderie del Quirinale, Global Baroque continues its fascinating dialogue between European baroque aesthetics and global visual culture. And at Villa Caffarelli, The Farnese in 16th Century Rome brings history lovers face-to-face with the grandeur and power of one of the Renaissance’s most influential families.

From gardens to grand palaces, fashion to photography, Rome in June is a feast for the curious eye and the inspired heart.

Best events in June in Rome

Live music

The month of June has got artists from a variety of musical traditions and backgrounds performing on various stages around the city. Check them out and pick your favourite!

1 June | Giro d’Italia Grand Finale

In 2025, for the seventh time in the event’s history, and the third consecutive year, Rome will once again host the final stage of the Giro d’Italia.

This year’s final stage will be a tribute to Pope Francis, who strongly supported it during the Jubilee Year. The race will begin with a symbolic start through the Vatican Gardens, exiting via the Porta del Perugino, and then heading toward the official starting line at the Baths of Caracalla. The circuit crosses many of Rome’s landmark and the finish line will be set at Circus Maximus.

1 June – 14 July | Cinema in Piazza (TO BE CONFIRMED)

The outdoor movie theater Cinema In Piazza returns this summer, transforming Rome’s beautiful piazzas into open-air cinemas from 1 June till 14 July. You can enjoy screenings, special events, and retrospectives in three locations: Piazza San Cosimato in Trastevere, the Casale della Cervelletta in Tor Sapienza, and the Monte Ciocci Park in Valle Aurelia.

3 June – 7 August | Caracalla Festival

There’s no better way to spend a balmy summer night in Rome than enjoying an opera, ballet or concert at the Baths of Caracalla. Opera, dance, cinema, theater, great symphonic music, jazz and pop… the Rome Opera’s summer program becomes a festival. The Caracalla Festival 2025 will take place at the 4,500-seat Arena, also known as the Teatro Grande, located near the ancient Baths of Caracalla, and for the first time, it will be joined by the Basilica of Maxentius as an additional venue.

Don’t miss out and book your spots!

5 June – 20 September | Roma Summer Fest

The incredible architectural space of the Auditorium will host the Fondazione Musica per Roma – Roma Summer Fest. This is one of the most important music events of the Roman summer, each year hosting many artists from the national and international music scene who return to the capital for a series of unmissable concerts.

6 June – 10 August | Summertime at Casa del Jazz

Starting on 6 June, Italian and foreign stars, jazz-rock legends, great orchestras, leading pianists, contaminations and new trends… the summer season of the Casa del Jazz, produced by the Fondazione Musica per Roma, offers once again this year a program full of novelties and surprises. More than 40 concerts and performances will take place on the open-air stage set up in the park of Villa Osio on Viale di Porta Ardeatina.

10-15 June | BNL Italy Major Premier Padel 2025

The BNL Italy Major Premier Padel at the Parco del Foro Italico is one of the world’s most prestigious padel tournaments. Part of the elite Premier Padel circuit, it brings together the top international players for a week of high-level competition in one of Rome’s most iconic sports venues. A must-see event for fans of this fast-growing sport.

11 – 14 June | Tim Summer Hits (TBC)

Once again, Rome’s Piazza del Popolo hosts Tim Summer Hits: four evenings of live music from 11 to 14 June, with free access for everyone. Each night, a variety of Italian artists will take the stage.

13 June – 1 August | Rock in Roma

The Rock in Rome Festival began in 2009 and, sixteen years later, has grown into one of Italy’s leading international rock festivals. This must-attend event for rock music lovers features two months of programming, running from mid-June to the end of July at the massive Ippodromo delle Capannelle. For thousands of fans, it’s one of the unmissable highlights of the Roman summer!

14 June | Roma Pride

Despite Rome being the seat of the Vatican, there is no stopping this event that has been held since 1994. and now has grown to attract more than 80,000 visitors. Rome’s Gay Pride parade takes place on 14 June. It is expected to be a massive procession of colorful floats, DJs and dancers, winding its way from Piazza della Repubblica to Piazza Venezia and the Roman Forum, passing world-famous monuments, including the Colosseum.

15 June – 7 September | Village Celimontana (TBC)

This summer, Village Celimontana is making a comeback to the Eternal City with its eight edition. One of the most beloved jazz and swing events in Rome, the festival will start on June 15, 2024 and run until September 7. Over the next couple of months, the villa will host more than 100 free concerts.

16-19 June | Rome Chamber Music Festival

In 2025, the Rome Chamber Music Festival returns to the Auditorium Conciliazione, with four unmissable evenings open to the public from June 16 to 19. Now in its 22nd edition, the festival presents a unique program under the artistic direction of world-renowned violinist Robert McDuffie.

Celebrated classical music stars will perform alongside young talents and seasoned professionals, bringing to life beloved masterpieces by Tartini, Brahms, Mahler, Ravel, and more. Special guests include klezmer clarinetist David Krakauer and the soloists of Vox Medicea.

20-22 June | SuperAurora Festival 2025

SUPERAURORA Festival returns to Rome from June 20 to 22, 2025, for three days of music, nature, and immersive experiences. Set in the enchanting Parco di Castello Chigi, just steps from the sea, the lineup features over 40 artists — including Carl Cox, Kid Yugi, Anna Tur, Mace, Meduza, and Ketama 126 — along with a food village, activities, and camping in the heart of nature.

21 June – 15 September | Jazz&Image (TBC)

Until the 15th of September the Parco del Celio will be hosting the event JAZZ&IMAGE organised by the historic Jazz Club of Rome Alexanderplatz Jazz Club, with the artistic direction of Eugenio Rubei. It will be home to both Italian and international musicians alike, performing throughout the end of the summer.

From 23 June | Summer at Santa Cecilia

The Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia joins Rome’s summer calendar with a concert series from June to September at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, spanning the indoor Sala Santa Cecilia and the open-air Cavea.

Opening on June 23 with Sophocles’ Antigone, the season features performances led by Music Director Daniel Harding and other top Italian conductors. On June 30, Harding will conduct Debussy’s La Mer and Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé.

Until 22 September | Viaggio Nel Foro Di Cesare (TBC)

With the arrival of summer, the much-awaited Viaggio nel Foro di Cesare returns this year. This captivating multimedia show narrates and brings to life the scenic archaeological area. The show is accompanied by the extraordinary narrating voice of Piero Angela, featuring films, projections, and video mapping that reconstruct the current archaeological area as it appeared in ancient Rome.

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