Top Things to Do in Rome This Weekend (September 25–27, 2026)

Updated for Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27, 2026.

As September draws to a close, Rome’s cultural calendar stays vibrant: world-class dance and performance, jazz weekends, exhibition highlights, and museum visits. Follow the linked official programmes for current details and tickets.

Check organiser links before heading out for updated details, tickets, and practical guidance—see the Family & Community Planning and City usuals sections for more perennial city rituals and useful details.

Top Picks for This Weekend

1. Romaeuropa Festival 2026 – International Stage, Dance & Music

Friday–Sunday · Multiple venues citywide
Rome’s flagship international arts festival enters a peak weekend with premieres and innovative performances across the city. The programme ranges from cutting-edge dance at Teatro Argentina to avant-garde music and theatre at the Auditorium and other venues. Most events are suitable for teens and older; check each show for age, language, and pricing.
See official festival programme and tickets

Casa del Jazz: Una Striscia di Terra Feconda

Friday September 25, 19:30; Sunday September 27, 11:00 · Sala Armando Trovajoli, Casa del Jazz The official calendar lists Riessler / Melozzi / Riessler on Friday and Ludus Gravis – “Cerchi concentrici” on Sunday morning. Consult the full calendar for other performances and current ticket availability. Sarah Chaksad Quartet is October 2, outside this weekend. Official programme and booking

4. Diego Rivera: La costruzione dell’arte moderna in Messico nel XX secolo

Friday–Sunday · Musei Capitolini, Villa Caffarelli
A rare chance to see Rivera’s paintings, drawings, and archival documents in an accessible city-centre setting. The exhibition traces Rivera’s radical role in 20th-century Mexico and art history.
Exhibition details and tickets

5. MAXXI: Vitalità dell’architettura italiana 1946–2026

Friday–Sunday · MAXXI, Via Guido Reni 4A
MAXXI’s main show spotlights 80 years of Italian design and architecture, with interactive installations and family-accessible paths. The venue is well-suited for late summer and offers plenty of shade and indoor operations in case of rain.
Event details and visitor info

6. Moda in luce 1955–1975: Roma fra glamour e innovazione industriale

Friday–Sunday · Centrale Montemartini
This visually rich exhibition blends Rome’s post-war fashion culture with its reputation for industrial innovation, all inside the city’s unique former power plant.
Show info

8. Teatro di Roma: New Season at Teatro Argentina & India

Friday–Sunday · Teatro Argentina, Teatro India, Teatro Torlonia
The city’s public theatre network launches its 2026/27 season. Look for contemporary premieres and innovative new works across Argentina, India, and Torlonia. Some shows are dance or physical theatre and don’t require Italian.
Programme and booking

Family & Community Planning

• Casa del Jazz: Sunday’s morning show is the top family concert. All spaces are accessible. Evening concerts are generally quieter and adult-focused.
• MAXXI, Musei Capitolini, Centrale Montemartini: Major museums are all-access, with discounted or free entry for under-18s. No separate family or kids’ workshops are currently listed for this weekend.
• Library and community programs: No named children’s workshops or dedicated neighbourhood events were source-verifiable for September 25–27.

For more ideas (including backup options in case of bad weather), see fun things to do in Rome with kids.

City usuals

• Mercato di Testaccio — Rome’s landmark covered market for local street food, produce, and vintage (Friday–Saturday mornings). A must for food lovers.
• Porta Portese Market — The legendary Sunday flea market and vintage bazaar (early morning best for bargains and music finds).
• Biblioteca Centrale Ragazzi — Kids’ library with Italian/foreign books, games, and creative corners—perfect for families needing a cool indoor break. Check link for hours.
• Villa Borghese — The city’s iconic central park: playgrounds, sculpture walks, and rental boats. Good anytime.

For day-by-day rain risk, check the Rome forecast before heading out; a fresh official weekend forecast could not be independently confirmed in this check. For schedule changes, consult organiser pages, and see AllAround’s rainy-day things to do in Rome for backup plans.

Date correction: Notti di Cinema a Piazza Vittorio ended September 20 (official season). The unverified Batoni exhibition listing has also been removed.