Rome’s most futuristic cultural celebration, Videocittà –The Festival of Vision and Digital Culture, is back
From July 3 to 6, thanks to Videocittà, the iconic Gazometro in Ostiense will once again be transformed into a playground of innovation, hosting immersive installations, audiovisual performances, virtual reality and digital art.
Videocittà takes us into the world of audio-visual and digital arts, featuring screenings, performances, DJ sets, talks, installations, video-mappings, video-art and bringing together artists from both the national and international scenes.
A Solar Vision
This year’s central theme is “Solar”, an ode to the sun as a source of life, energy and transformation. The highlight installation, also titled Solar, is a site-specific immersive experience designed by internationally renowned Roman artist, Quayola.
Set on the massive structure of Gazometro G4, Solar lights up the industrial monument with powerful projections inspired by crepuscular rays, recreating an endless digital cycle of sunrises and sunsets. Commissioned by Eni and produced by Eventi Italiani, in collaboration with The Bentway Toronto, the installation transforms light into a living, sculptural material, shaping darkness and space in an extraordinary visual spectacle.
A Festival of Senses
With one additional day compared to previous editions, Videocittà 2025 turns Europe’s largest industrial archaeology site into a cultural innovation hub. Over the four days, visitors will encounter large-scale installations, immersive experiences, video mapping, audiovisual performances and masterclasses that look into the future of art and technology.
To better manage the crowds, this year introduces time slots for viewing the Solar installation, with entrance required 15 minutes before the reserved slot. For enthusiasts, Plus and Plus Backstage tickets offer unlimited access and fast-track entry.
A Star-Studded Lineup
The festival opens on Thursday, July 3, with the Italian premiere of Onirica ( ), a live performance by fuse*. Known for their 2022 installation Luna Somnium, the group returns with a new show that explores the perception of the body in the dream world, generated in real-time through interaction between performer and AI.
On Friday, July 4, the stage lights up with okgiorgio and his show that has thrilled European clubs, followed by multimedia pioneer Max Cooper, presenting his new album On Being. The evening also features a highly anticipated DJ set by Victoria De Angelis (Maneskin), with visuals curated by Videocittà, exploring the synergy between her bass lines and club beats.
Saturday, July 5, brings an unmissable live performance by Caribou, who will present his new album Honey. The night continues with Ela Minus, acclaimed at Coachella and Primavera Sound, and the Italian debut of avant-garde French duo Ascendant Vierge. Rising star Camoufly rounds out the lineup with his fresh electronic sounds.
The festival concludes on Sunday, July 6, with Dardust performing Urban Impressionism, an AV experience curated by Videocittà. Featuring digital architecture by Franz Rosati, this sensory journey transforms music into pure visual art, already a success earlier this year at La Nuvola.
Art, VR and the Future
On the G3 terrace, a video art program curated by Damiana Leoni and Rä di Martino will showcase avant-garde works. Opening the series on July 3 is Chinese artist LuYang, making her Roman debut with video, sculpture, light, and sound installations that pull visitors into a surreal, video game-inspired world.
The Virtual Reality section, curated by Anna Lea Antolini, expands with over 100 headsets available. A national premiere, Ayahuasca – Kosmic Journey by Jan Kounen, offers a unique interactive voyage into the visions inspired by the sacred Amazonian brew.
Agorà: A Hub for Creatives
Also returning and expanding this year is Agorà, Videocittà’s professional program led by Guido Pietro Airoldi. Designed to connect Italy’s creative and digital industries with international networks, Agorà has already hosted over 1,000 B2B meetings, welcomed 1,200+ participants and brought delegations from more than 15 countries.
With masterclasses, talks and networking sessions, Agorà 2025 positions itself as a key European hub for digital and audiovisual professionals.
Where the Past Meets the Future
Videocittà continues to redefine what it means to experience Rome. In the heart of one of the world’s most ancient cities, the festival invites visitors to look ahead—toward the languages, technologies and artistic expressions of tomorrow. Whether you’re a digital art enthusiast, music lover or simply curious, Videocittà promises four unforgettable days where the future takes shape in light, sound and vision.
3-6 July, 2025
Gazometro, Via del Commercio 9-11
Tickets
from €15 – Full Pass €45
Rome Summer Festivals 2025
