This is only a selection of the many events taking place in Rome every year.

April

Spring Festival
Celebration of spring with a colourful flower show from Piazza di Spagna on the steps up to the Church of Trinita dei Monti.

International Horse Show
Taking place at the end of April in Piazza di Siena this event features Italian and international riders. The closing ceremony is a historical tournament with Carabinieri on horseback.

Woman Under the Stars
Fashion show in Piazza di Spagna

May

Antique furniture Week
The antique show sponsored by Rome Tourist Board takes place in Via dei Coronari.

Rose Show
New roses exhibition end competition taking place at the rose garden of Valle Murgia. Opening date depends on seasonal blooms.

Italian Open of Tennis Master Series
Clay court tennis tournament.

June – July

San Giovanni Festival
Celebrations in honour of San Giovanni with meals of snails in tomato sauce, suckling pig, a fair, and fireworks display. The event is held on Piazza di Porta San Giovanni.

Expo Tevere
Arts and crafts, food and wine, music and fireworks along the Tiber.

July – August

Arts Outdoors
Opera, concerts, drama and films in parks, at the Caracalla Baths, by the Tiber and in Ostia Antica.

Our Lady of Snow Festival
This festival, held in early August, is the re-enactment of the legendary 4th century snowfall with showers of white flower petals.

September

Grapes Fair
Harvest festival held in early September with grapes selling at bargain prices. The event also features many forms of folkloristic entertainment.