The Carnival in Rome starts on Thursday February 24th 2022 and goes until Tuesday March 1st. Mardi Gras is called “martedì grasso” in Rome. Find out here what you can experience at the Carnival in Rome.
Holidays and events
Chinese New Year in Rome 2022 · When and where
Chinese New Year in Rome. The Chinese celebrate the New Year according to their lunar calendar on the second new moon after the winter solstice. It falls on a date between January 21 and February 20.
Nativity 2021 in St. Peter’s Square
In our photo gallery you can see the Peruvian Christmas Crib 2021 at the Vatican in St. Peter’s Square. Enjoy the pictures and look forward to your next Christmas in Rome.
Rome New Year’s Eve & Day 2021/22 · Festival · Fireworks
On Rome’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, there is a big street party and in normal years an extensive official program. Leave the old behind and start a happy new year in Rome.
Rome Christmas 2021 · Markets · Nativity scenes · Museums
Rome Christmas 2021. Here you will learn everything about Christmas markets in Rome, nativity scenes, museum opening times, church dates, dates of the Pope and Christmas traditions in Rome.
December 8, Immacolata in Rome · Immaculate Conception Feast
You are in Rome on December 8 and see processions and praying people in the centre and wondering what’s going on? You are at the Feast of Immacolata in Rome, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. This festival marks the beginning of the Christmas season in Rome. In Rome, the conception of the Virgin Mary is celebrated large and extensive. Find out here what’s going on in Rome on December 8.
Rome Halloween 2021 · What’s up for Halloween in Rome
Rome Halloween. Halloween is on its way back to Rome from America. Find out here what’s going on in Rome on Halloween.
Rome Ferragosto · August 15 · Assumption Day in Rome
Ferragosto in Rome, the holidays of Augustus, the holidays in August go back to ancient times. It’s one of the highest holidays in Italy, the 15th August. The church celebrates on the 15th August Assumption Day. In the weeks before and after Ferragosto, offices and factories are closed. Many Romans go to the seaside or in the mountains.
Rome City Festival Peter and Paul · 29 June
Every year on 29 June, Rome celebrates the Festival of the city’s Patron Saints Peter and Paul. The Festival of the town Patron Saints Peter and Paul is one of the highest feast of the Romans. Unfortunately, no program has been announced by the City of Rome for June 29, 2021.
Rome May 1, 2021 · What’s up on May 1 in Rome
May 1st is traditionally a day for excursions in Rome. When the weather is nice, you can go to one of the Roman parks, into the mountains or to the sea. A big concert is being held at the Basilica of San Giovanni.
