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Rome’s summer 2026 is set to rock with a new edition of Rock in Roma, the festival that has been lighting up the capital’s nights with the biggest names in national and international music for years. From June 9 to July 18, 2026, 17 concerts are scheduled across two iconic venues: the Ippodromo delle Capannelle and the Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone.
The lineup at Ippodromo delle Capannelle
The festival kicks off with The Offspring, who will bring their punk-rock energy to the Capannelle stage on June 9, accompanied by special guests A Day To Remember and Sleep Theory. On June 13, Pippo Sowlo takes the stage, followed by Coez on June 14.
June 15 features Fiorella Mannoia, followed on June 19 by Roman legend Antonello Venditti. A special highlight comes on June 20 when Sting performs, with British alternative rockers Placebo following on June 21. On June 28, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will take the stage, and on July 3, it’s Mahmood‘s turn.
The Editors perform on July 4, while Gigi D’Alessio takes over on July 5. The Capannelle series concludes on July 10 with none other than Renato Zero.
Events at the Auditorium Cavea
The Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica will host five concerts in a more intimate setting. On June 23, Achille Lauro performs, followed by Paola Turci on June 29. Fiorella Mannoia returns on July 1, while Irene Grandi takes the stage on July 6. The festival closes on July 18 with Franco126.
How to get tickets
Tickets for Rock in Roma 2026 concerts are available online. For popular acts, booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot.
Getting to the venues
The Ippodromo delle Capannelle is located in southeast Rome and can be reached via metro A (Colli Albani or Cinecittà stop) followed by shuttle or city bus. The Auditorium Cavea is in the Flaminio district and is easily accessible by tram 2 or metro A (Flaminio stop).
Rock in Roma once again confirms its central role in Rome’s summer, offering a rich and varied calendar for all live music lovers.
