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Latest Vatican and Rome News 2026
By Bernhard Gemassmer · last updated
What’s happening in Rome right now? We collect the latest events, news and updates from the Vatican and the Eternal City – so you’re always well informed during your visit.
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Testaccio Estate 2026: Music, Cinema and Culture at Città dell’Altra Economia
22. June 2026
The most anticipated summer event in the Testaccio district returns: from June 5 to September 30, 2026, Testaccio Estate 2026 brings life to the spaces …
Heatwave in Rome: Red Alert Until June 24, 2026
22. June 2026
The City of Rome has issued a red alert for a heatwave until Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The Civil Protection (Protezione Civile) is asking residents …
Roma Summer Fest 2026: Three Months of Live Music at Auditorium Parco della Musica
21. June 2026
The Roma Summer Fest is one of Rome’s most anticipated summer events. From June 12 to September 15, the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone …
Rock in Roma 2026: 17 Concerts at Capannelle and Auditorium
21. June 2026
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 …
Summertime 2026: Jazz Festival in Rome
20. June 2026
Rome’s summer 2026 is enriched with Summertime, the music festival that from June 13 to August 7 brings over 40 concerts to Casa del Jazz …
VESPA ROMA 2026 – 80 Years of an Icon
20. June 2026
From June 25 to 28, 2026, Rome transforms into the world capital of Vespa. The Foro Italico complex hosts VESPA ROMA 2026 – 80 YEARS …
Gladiator Cine-Concert at Circo Massimo
20. June 2026
Ridley Scott’s epic film Gladiator returns to Rome in an extraordinary format: Hans Zimmer’s legendary soundtrack will be performed live while the film is screened …
Yoga Day Rome 2026 at Foro Italico: International Day of Yoga
20. June 2026
On June 21, 2026, on the day of the summer solstice and the longest day of the year, Foro Italico hosts Yoga Day Rome, the …
Roma Pride 2026: Major Parade on June 20
19. June 2026
On June 20, 2026, the streets of Rome transform into a sea of rainbow colors as the Roma Pride brings thousands of people together to …
Music Festival 2026: Free Concerts in Rome’s Historic Palaces
18. June 2026
On June 21, 2026, Rome celebrates the Music Festival with a special program of free choral concerts in the historic palaces of the city center. …
Teatro dell’Opera di Roma at Circo Massimo: Summer 2026
18. June 2026
The Roman summer of 2026 will resonate with great music at Circo Massimo. From June 29 to July 31, the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma relocates …
Tim Summer Hits 2026 at Piazza del Popolo: Four Nights of Free Music
17. June 2026
From June 21 to 24, 2026, Piazza del Popolo transforms into a grand open-air stage to host Tim Summer Hits, the summer music event bringing …
Charity Evening for Franciscan Missions in Benin
10. June 2026
On Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM, the church of Santo Spirito in Sassia in Rome hosts a charity evening dedicated to the missions …
Diego Rivera: Roots of Modern Mexican Art in Rome
10. June 2026
The Capitoline Museums present an extraordinary exhibition dedicated to Diego Rivera and the roots of modern Mexican art. The exhibition, hosted in the prestigious Villa …
