Top Things to Do in Rome This Week
Rome
Rome, Italy
Updated for Monday, June 22 to Sunday, June 28, 2026. This is a heat-aware starter list: check official links, leave travel buffers, and do not stack too many outdoor plans in the same day.
Top picks this week
Vespa Roma 2026
June 25-28 · Foro Italico
Vespa’s 80th anniversary turns Foro Italico into a public Vespa Village with exhibitions, music, club events, and a grand parade. It is one of the week’s most visual, Rome-specific events. Vespa Roma
Roma Summer Fest
All week · Auditorium Parco della Musica
The Auditorium’s summer concert season is the safest big-evening anchor: strong setting, official programming, and a wide lineup. Book the specific artist, not just the festival name. Roma Summer Fest
Rock in Roma
June 26 onward · Capannelle and Auditorium
Rock in Roma shifts the city’s concert energy toward bigger festival nights. Confirm the venue before going: Capannelle and the Auditorium require different transport plans. Rock in Roma
Notti di Cinema a Piazza Vittorio
Nightly · Esquilino
Outdoor cinema at Piazza Vittorio is a good low-friction evening if you are based near Termini, Monti, or Esquilino. Check the film language and start time before committing. Notti di Cinema
Summertime at Casa del Jazz
Selected nights · Casa del Jazz
Jazz, garden setting, and a calmer alternative to the biggest summer crowds. Pair it with Testaccio, Garbatella, or Caracalla rather than crossing the whole city twice. Summertime
La Traviata
Through June 30 · Teatro dell’Opera di Roma
Use this as the week’s indoor culture option: central, bookable, and less weather-dependent than outdoor plans. La Traviata
Planning notes
- Carry water and use Rome’s public fountains, the nasoni, between plans.
- Capannelle concerts need a dedicated transport plan.
- Outdoor cinema and concerts can change details; check the official page on the day.
- If you are planning farther ahead, keep Top Things to Do in Rome in July open for backups.
Updated June 21, 2026.