What’s on in Rome in 2011
Rome is undoubtedly one the most beautiful cities in the world with year millions of tourists coming in annually to visit the treasures and masterpieces of Roman heritage. Here are the highlights for the upcoming events this season:
1. Primo Maggio Music Festival
This is a huge festival in Piazza San Giovanni, which was first held in 1989. At first, the event had nothing in common with Pagan celebrations, but it soon turned into a major cultural event in the country.
Date: 1 May
Location: Piazza San Giovanni (time: 2pm-11pm)
Cost: free
Website: http://www.primomaggio.com/
2. RomaFictionFest
RomaFictionFest is a unique celebration of international fiction, ranging from popular television series to docudramas and bestsellers. You can enjoy the productions, as they are being screened in various sections at the Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome.
Date: Jul 2011
Location: Auditorium Conciliazione
Cost: free
Website: http://www.romafictionfest.it/en/home2
3. InEURoff Festival
The event is organized by the Ondadurto Theatre Association and brings together theatre, music and dance to create powerful visual performances. The artistic acts revolve around the theme of war and the performances are held in Rome’s EUR quarter.
Date: July
Location: Rome
Cost: free
Website: http://www.ondadurtoteatro.it/en/home/
4. Feast of San Lorenzo
The death of San Lorenzo (or St. Lawrence) is celebrated each year throughout the country.You can enjoy the fireworks, cuisine and outdoor celebrations in the area surrounding his crypt at San Lorenzo fuori le Mura, where he was murdered in 258 AD.
Date: August
Location: Via Tiburtina
Website: http://www.romaturismo.it/
5. Roma Vintage
Roma Vintage is an exquisite event celebrating the cultural heritage of the 1970s and 1980s. Numerous activities take place around the city and you can enjoy music, television shows, cult movies and theatre acts held in Parco San Sebastiano.
Date: Jun – Aug
Location: Parco San Sebastiano
Website: http://www.romavintage.it/
6. Rome Meets the World
Rome Meets the World is a summer music festival held annually at the green Villa Ada. You can listen to 50 international musicians performing while also enjoying special cuisine, arts and crafts stands that spice up this multi-ethnic event.
Date: Jun – Aug 2011
Location: Villa Ada
Cost: €15 for 7 concerts
Website: http://www.romaturismo.it/
7. Rock in Roma
This is a huge international event that puts together famous rock bands and musicians that jpoin together for memorable rock performances. The annual Rock in Roma festival takes place throughout a 3 week interval at the Ippodromo delle Campanelle, offering splendid music sound and a lot of space for partying.
Date: 18 June – 24 July
Location: Ippodromo delle Capannelle
Cost: €20-€40
Website: http://www.rockinroma.com/
With so much to see an do in Rome, one thing is for sure, whatever your tastes are, you will find something to keep you entertained!
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