What to do in Rome in October? Discover with us the best events to attend in Rome in October. There are not only musical and cultural events, but also sporting events, events for children, and much more.
1. Romics Festival
2. Urban Nature
3. EurHop! Rome Beer Festival
4. FAI Open Days in Rome
5. Cinema Festival in Rome
6. Wizz Air Half Marathon
7. Rome Art Week
8. Diplomacy Festival
9. Maker Faire Rome
10. Festival Romaeuropa in Rome
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The Romics Festival is a paradise for all comic book fans. The fair fills up with stands and activities related to the world of comics, cosplay, video game tournaments and everything that inevitably captures fans’ attention. If you’re looking for an activity to do with your kids, this could be one of the most suitable places!
For a few days, parks and squares across the city host urban gardens, gardening workshops and initiatives dedicated to urban greenery, designed for both adults and children. There are guided walks, markets and workshops with practical tips on how to grow something even in a small space. A great way to spend a few hours outdoors, connect with nature and pick up some gardening know-how without leaving the city centre!
Italian and European craft breweries bring their products for tasting, from the most classic to the most experimental. Between one sip and the next you’ll also find street food and live music accompanying the evenings, perfect for a night out with friends. It’s the right occasion to discover beers that are out of the ordinary, ones you’d rarely find at the supermarket.
For one weekend, places that are normally closed or little known open to the public – historic buildings, churches, private gardens and other corners of the city. Tours are guided by volunteers who share anecdotes and curiosities, often with free admission (or a donation-based entry). A rare and unique opportunity to discover corners of Rome that only a few have ever had the chance to visit!
The city becomes a reference point for Italian and international cinema, with previews, screenings and encounters with directors and actors. There will be no shortage of the red carpet with the most anticipated guests, but also a public programme spanning films, documentaries and short films. It’s an event suited both to those who closely follow the film world and to those who just want to catch a preview screening.
Running between the Colosseum, the Imperial Forums and the most iconic streets of the historic centre, alongside so many other sports lovers – this becomes possible thanks to the Wizz Air half marathon. Thousands of runners, professional and amateur alike, cross the eternal city at a running pace, passing through places that make every bit of effort worth it. 🏃
Rome Art Week turns Rome into a large platform dedicated to contemporary art. For a full week, galleries, artists, independent studios, foundations and cultural spaces organise exhibitions, openings, tours, talks and projects across different neighbourhoods of the city. Recommended for all creative and curious souls!
Ambassadors, journalists, academics and figures from the international scene come together for a few days to discuss the major challenges of the present. Through conferences, debates and round tables open to the public, the festival is a rather rare opportunity to step into the rooms where the future of relations between peoples is being discussed, with language specifically designed to be accessible to everyone!
Robots dancing, drones zipping around, 3D printers giving shape to impossible ideas – here the future is within reach (literally), thanks to hundreds of technological inventions of every kind. It’s an innovation playground suited to all ages, where not just children but adults too marvel at the most modern and cutting-edge technologies. 🤖
Romaeuropa has, by now, become an autumn ritual involving dozens of theatres across the city. Thanks to the festival, it becomes possible to watch theatrical, musical and dance performances, often presented in Italy for the first time by international companies.
Photo: Claudio Colis
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