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Low angle view of The Rape of Proserpina statue in Borghese Gallery near The Independent

Cultural events

Rome offers art, exhibitions, and festivals that bring the city to life with emotion.

 

  • Franco Battiato. Another Life (January 31 – April 26, 2026): A tribute to the Italian artist at MAXXI. GET TICKETS
  • Bice Lazzari. The Languages of Her Time (February 10 – May 3, 2026): A retrospective at the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art. GET TICKETS 

  • Bernini and the Barberini (February 12 – June 14, 2026): A Baroque exhibition at Palazzo Barberini. GET TICKETS

  • IMMAGINA Festival 2026 (April 17 – 20, 2026): International puppet theatre festival across Rome. GET TICKETS

  • Real Bodies, Imagined Bodies (January 30 – June 29, 2026): A photography exhibition at Centro della Fotografia di Roma. GET TICKETS

  • Mario Schifano – Colors and Images of the 20th Century (March 17 – July 12, 2026): Retrospective at Palazzo delle Esposizioni. GET TICKETS 

  • Impressionism and Beyond (until May 3, 2026): Masterpieces at Ara Pacis Museum. GET TICKET

  • Romaeuropa Festival 2026 (September – November): Contemporary arts festival across Rome. GET TICKETS

  • Rome Film Festival 2026 (October): International film event at Auditorium Parco della Musica. LEARN MORE