The best things to do in Rome this August 2024
Even though Romans tend to flee to their summer escapes during August (especially on Ferragosto), Rome has some pretty cool events to keep you entertained during the hottest month of the year. Check out the best events in Rome this August 2024.
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Exhibitions this August in Rome
If you have a passion for art, Rome offers several exhibitions this August. For a unique and immersive experience, visit the Festival des Cabanes at Villa Medici. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate “Vincent Peters. Timeless Time” and “A Beautiful World. Mario Testino” at Palazzo Bonaparte, as well as “Uninhabitable Architecture” at Centrale Montemartini. For contemporary art lovers, “Emotion” at Chiostro del Bramante is a must-see. Additionally, Galleria Borghese is presenting its first exhibition dedicated to a contemporary woman artist: Louise Bourgeois.
Best events in August in Rome
Live music
The month of July is when the Olympic Stadium gets filled with music, with big concerts planned and it is also the month of summer festivals, taking place all over the city. Many artists from a variety of musical traditions and backgrounds will be performing on various stages. Check them out and pick your favourite!
3-8 August | Philosophies under the stars
In the week when Rome becomes the world capital of philosophy by hosting the World Congress of Philosophy for the first time, the lights will shine on the Palatine Stadium in the Colosseum Archaeological Park for three evenings of free admission – on August 3rd, 5th, and 6th – with “Philosophies Under the Stars,” a special event promoted by Roma Capitale.
Read moreUntil 6 August | Summertime at Casa del Jazz
Starting on 7 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.
SummertimeUntil 6 August | Villa Ada Festival
Set in the park of Villa Ada in Rome, this year’s Villa Ada Festival has in store many concerts of Italian and international artists. In the 2024 lineup, standout names include The Libertines, who will be presenting tracks from “All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade,” Elio e le Storie Tese returning to Rome with the show “I Have Only One Tooth Left and I’m Trying to Screw It Back In,” and Cory Henry, a true icon of contemporary jazz.
Villa Ada FestivalUntil 10 August | Caracalla Festival
Opera, dance, cinema, theater, great symphonic music, jazz and pop. The summer program of Rome’s Teatro dell’Opera becomes a festival: the Caracalla Festival, with 60 evenings from 3 June to 10 August at the Portico Theater and the Temple of Jupiter at the ancient Baths of Caracalla. Don’t miss out and book your spots!
Caracalla Festival30 August | Golden Gala Pietro Mennea
Friday, August 30 is the unmissable night of the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea at Olympic Stadium in Rome. In this 44th edition, many of the world’s athletics stars who will be competing in the Paris Olympic Games will face off.
Read more30 August – 1 September | Longines global champions tour
One of the most famous equestrian events returns to the capital in the impressive setting of the Circus Maximus for the 14th leg of the 2024 edition.
For the fourth time, horse races and the elite of international show jumping will come together in an event that reaffirms its original purpose and the strong bond between Rome and this prestigious sports showcase.
Read moreUntil 5 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.
Roma Summer FestUntil 7 September | Village Celimontana
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 starts on June 15, 2024 and runs until September 7. Over the next couple of months, the villa will host more than 100 free concerts.
Village CelimontanaUntil 7 September | Ostia Antica Festival
The 2024 Ostia Antica Festival presents a diverse program of music and theater performances, featuring renowned national artists in a blend of tradition and innovation. Held in collaboration with the Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica, the festival offers an enchanting atmosphere. Among many others, Vinicio Capossela and Goran Bregovic, Patti Smith and Carmen Consoli, Flavia Mastrella and Antonio Rezza will perform.
ostiaanticafestival.itUntil 22 September | Viaggio Nel Foro Di Cesare
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.
Viaggio Nel Foro Di CesareUntil 22 September | Jazz&Image: Colosseum Festival
Until the 22nd of September the Parco del Celio will be hosting the event JAZZ&IMAGE organised by the historic Jazz Club of Rome Alexanderplatz Jazz Club, collaboration with another iconic venue, Big Mama. Both clubs are celebrating their 40th anniversaries in 2024, marking this milestone with a joint festival. The event will feature performances by both Italian and international musicians, making it a highlight of the late summer season.
Jazz&ImageUntil 29 September | Lungo il Tevere 2024
Get into the vibrant atmosphere of the riverside at the Lungo il Tevere summer festival along the Tiber, celebrating art, food, and nightlife. Enjoy free shows, cool shops, delicious cuisines, and cultural delights from July until late September.
Lungo il TevereOpen-air Cinema
Experience the enchantment of open-air cinema in Rome this August. From piazzas like Piazza Vittorio to cultural venues like the Casa del Cinema, various locations offer outdoor movie screenings. Immerse yourself in the magic of cinema under the stars and enjoy a diverse range of films.
Outdoor cinemas in Rome
