The perfect weather in September in Rome makes it an optimal time to host festivals all over the city.
If you’re lucky enough to visit the city during the month of September, you’ll have the chance to attend of the city’s most celebrated cultural festivals. La Conserva della neve in Villa Borghese is an outdoor plant and nature event that brings select producers and organic craftspeople from all over Italy and Europe to raise awareness for biodiversity.
Roma Fringe Festival 2017
1. Rome Fringe Festival
A national and international theater and performance art festival celebrating independent theaters and performers. With over 150 events planned, for the 6th year the Rome Fringe Festival takes place in Villa Merced (in the San Lorenzo neighborhood) with a fresh lineup of shows. See the whole list and lineup of shows (Italian only).
Tickets: €6 per person (Door sales only)
Location: Villa Merced (https://goo.gl/maps/XesR8woKwG12)
Dates/Hours: 30 August to 23 September, 2017, see calendar for show times
La Conserva della neve 2017
2. La Conserva della Neve
Cultural Organization committed to the awareness and celebration of biodiversity. This 2-day event takes place in the lovely outdoor park Parco dei Daini located in Villa Borghese, directly behind Galleria Borghese.
Tickets: €6 per person, children under 12 are free (Door sales only)
Location: Parco dei Daini (https://goo.gl/maps/1FZ6gaJWVm42)
Dates/Hours: September 16 & 17 2017, 9am – 7:30pm
A Taste of Roma 2017
3. A Taste of Roma
A Taste of Roma is a food festival that showcases local star chefs, sharing innovation together with tradition in a massive celebration of food. You must purchase an entrance ticket, and then tastings inside the event are paid for using a pre-loaded card you can purchase at the event. Tens of thousands flock to the event in its 6th year to taste what Rome’s local chefs are working on now, making it the late summer culinary cultural festival in Rome.
Tickets: €16 per person (entrance only at specified time, tastings vary in price inside the event). More info and booking online.
Location: Auditorum Parco della Musica (https://goo.gl/maps/mv9JHgmR6BH2)
Dates/Hours: 21 – 24 September, 2017, Thurs & Fri: 7pm – midnight, Sat & Sun: 12pm – 5pm, 7pm – midnight
Live Cinema Festival 2017
4. Live Cinema Festival
The Live Cinema Festival celebrates and promotes the art of live performance, featuring 8 nations and 14 artists.
Tickets: Free, this event is hosted by the MACRO museum
Location: MACRO Museum (https://goo.gl/maps/FcaLN9m7vfm)
Dates/Hours: 21 – 24 September 2017, every night starting at 9pm
Romaeuropa Festival 2017
5. Romaeuropa Festival
The Romaeuropa Festival is organized by the Fondazione Romaeuropa, one of the most prestigious cultural foundations that promotes and disseminates art, dance, theater, and music.
Tickets: Various passes are available, and tickets may be purchased in person, online or over the phone. For more information, visit the Romaeuropa Festival website.
Location: The festival hosts performances located in all over the city. Consult the Festival schedule for precise locations.
Dates/Hours: 20 September – 2 December, 2017, various times.
Sleep close to Rome’s Cultural Festivals
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Visiting Rome in September? Which event are you most looking forward to attending? Share your plans in the comments below!
