February/March

The annual Six Nations Rugby Tournament is one of the year's biggest sporting events and attracts thousands from the UK, Ireland
and France every year.

March

 

Rome Marathon While the thoughts of running over 26 miles may not

appeal to everyone, over 10,000 athletes take part in this annual race
which passes through the streets of Rome.

April

 

Natale di Roma Every April 21st Romans celebrate the birth of their famous city. Aventine Hill is lit up with burning candles while a huge fireworks display can be seen over the River Tiber.

 

May

 

Primo Maggio This outdoor concert on the first of May every year is the biggest music event of the year. Since it began in 1989 it has continuously attracted top international acts, along with thousands of revellers as it is free!

 

June

 

Cornetto Free Music Festival Held every year, the Cornetto Free Music Festival is one of the most popular events on the Roman calendar for obvious reasons! Held in one of Rome's most celebrated squares, last year Sting played. While this year's is yet to be confirmed, it is sure to be just as impressive.

 

July

 

Festa di Noantri

 

Beginning on the third Saturday of July, this annual festival which takes
place in the Trastevere district of the Italian capital is a mix of both formal and informal festivities and should not be missed.

 

August

 

Gran Ballo di Ferragosto

 

Every August 15th a fabulous dance party takes place to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption. Various squares all over Rome are livened up by performances by professional dancers ,accompanied by an orchestra, who invite the audience to join in the various dances, from tango to rock, from hip hop to ballroom, and everything in between!

 

September

 

White Night

 

This festival is one of Europe's most popular and also takes place in
Paris. For one night the city's theatres, cinemas, shops and more stay open all night, while there is a host of free entertainment all over the city also.

 

December

 

Christmas in Piazza Navona

 

In this square just minutes walk from the Pantheon, traditional Christmas markets sell festive merchandise every year. Even if you're not in town
to shop it is worth dropping down.