Romaeuropa – all month
The citywide Romaeuropa arts festival that began at the end of last month continues throughout October. The festival, now in its 40th year, is putting on more than 100 events, from dance to music and theatre performances.
Every day brings a new event, so check the calendar to see what’s on.
Tevere Day – October 6th–12th
Though the name says 'day', this is a week-long, city-wide annual festival dedicated to Rome’s River Tiber.
Experiences include outdoor activities, like rafting along the fiume, cultural programming with music performances and art exhibitions, and more.
Further details about this year's edition can be found on the event's official website.
Exhibit opening: Alphonse Mucha – October 8th–March 8th 2026
The largest and most expansive exhibit of work by Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha in Italy is showing now at Palazzo Bonaparte.
More than 150 pieces of Mucha’s work are on display alongside pieces by other artists, such as Botticelli’s Venus, whose motifs complement the curation’s theme of beauty and seduction.
Tickets are available for purchase online.
Longines Global Champions Roma Tour – October 10th–12th
The world-famous horse jumping event is back to transform the Circo Massimo into a show ring. The Longines Global Champions Tour is a traveling event that has passed through Rome every year for the past decade.
No tickets are necessary.
EurHop! Roma Beer Festival – October 10th–12th
The EurHop! Roma Beer Festival returns for its 11th edition the second weekend of October. The event will take over the Salone delle Fontane in Rome’s EUR district for three days of craft beer, including more than 800 varieties of Italian and international brews. A highlight will surely be the bar with 350 beers on tap.
Purchase tickets online at the official website.
Giornate FAI d'Autunno (FAI Autumn Days) – October 11th–12th
Put on by FAI–Fondo Ambiente Italiano (Italian National Trust), the annual FAI Autumn Days celebrate Italy’s heritage by opening up rarely seen sites and buildings for free public access.
This year, 700 usually inaccessible or lesser-known locations in 350 cities across Italy will open their doors on the weekend of October 11th–12th.
No tickets necessary. Simply check out the huge list of open sites and show up for a free tour.
Special evening openings of the Baths of Caracalla – October 12th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th and 30th
Some of Rome’s most prominent archaeological ruins are open for special evening access, including parts usually unseen by the public, in the month of October.
Starting at 7pm, the Terme di Caracalla (Baths of Caracalla) will light up the night sky on seven nights in October (Oct. 12th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th and 30th) in addition to two nights on the first days of November (Nov. 1st and 2nd). There will be six guided tours each evening, with an English-language tour starting at 8.55pm.
Tickets can be purchased online.
Rome Film Festival – October 15th–26th
The 19th edition of the Rome Film Festival will be held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica from October 15th to October 26th. Check out the programme here.
Alice nella Citta’ (Alice in the City), an independent film festival dedicated to younger generations, will run parallel to the main festival.
Tickets can be purchased on the official website.
Maker Faire – October 17th–19th
The European Maker Faire is back for its 13th year with a full weekend of technology, innovation and fun for all ages. The weekend-long event, held in the Gazometro in Ostiense, features workshops and interactive exhibits on topics like AI, robotics, gaming and more.
Tickets should be purchased on the official Maker Faire Rome website.
Rome Half Marathon – October 19th
Back for its second edition, the Wizz Air Rome Half Marathon takes runners through the Eternal City along a picturesque route, starting at the Circus Maximus and ending near the Colosseum. More than 20,000 people are already registered to run this year.
Sign up to join the race.
Rome Art Week – October 20th–25th
For one week, Rome becomes a hub for contemporary art. Rome Art Week, celebrating its tenth edition this year, is putting on hundreds of free events at galleries, studios and museums across the city. In addition to open gallery nights, there will also be complimentary guided tours offered at select locations.
All Rome Art Week events are free. Check the interactive calendar to find an event that interests you.
Exhibit opening: Treasures of the Pharaohs – October 24th–May 3rd 2026
At the end of October, an exhibit for lovers of the ancient world will open its doors at the Scuderie del Quirinale. An array of objects from Egypt will be on display, some for the first time in Italy, in an exhibition called ‘Treasures of the Pharaohs’. The exhibit is curated by the famous Egyptologist Dr Tarek El Awady, former Director General of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Tickets are available for purchase online.
Jubilee of the Holy Father – October 25th
The year of the Jubilee is still ongoing, and a special date for the pope falls on October 25th. The Jubilee of the Holy Father will be celebrated in St. Peter’s Square, where Pope Leo will give an audience.
Tickets are free, but you have to register online in advance.
Diwali Festival of Lights – October 26th
The holiday of Diwali, the festival of light, falls in late October this year. In Rome, the Italian Hindu Union, Sanatana Dharma Samgha, is organising a celebration at the Auditorium del Massimo on October 26th.
Events throughout the day start with yoga classes in the morning and end with a lamp-lighting ceremony. There's also dinner catered by popular local Indian restaurant Jaipur, a Bollywood opera, and a traditional dance performance.
Participation is free but limited; register online to join.
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