Earth Village
The grand Earth Day celebration between the Pincio Terrace and the Galoppatoio in Villa Borghese
About Earth Village
The Earth Village in Rome
The Earth Village is the premier event of the Italian celebrations for Earth Day, the global event promoted by the United Nations. Organized by the Earth Day Italia Foundation in collaboration with the Focolare Movement, it takes place every year in the green heart of the capital, between the Pincio Terrace and the Villa Borghese Galoppatoio, in the city of Rome, Lazio. Since its first Roman edition in 2016, the event has become the most important national gathering dedicated to planetary protection, attracting tens of thousands of visitors.
Four days of free festivities
For four consecutive days, the park transforms into a large, free-entry village, open to everyone from morning until evening. The offering is intentionally multidisciplinary: a mix of sports, culture, entertainment, science, and nature that involves schools, families, associations, and curious visitors alike. This is all made possible by the hard work of hundreds of volunteers and over two hundred partner organizations that bring the park to life.
The thematic areas
- Sports Village: Sports federations and associations allow the public to try out over thirty disciplines, including new aquatic and digital practices, with champions and professional equipment on hand.
- Biodiversity Village: A space curated by the Carabinieri Forestali, with expert tutors guiding visitors through the wonders of nature.
- The 17 Squares of the 2030 Agenda: Seventeen thematic squares highlight the UN Sustainable Development Goals, featuring meetings, workshops, and activities for all ages.
- Children's Village: A creative and educational area dedicated to the little ones, featuring nature-themed games and activities.
- Entertainment and Music: The artistic schedule brings both the Galoppatoio and the Pincio Terrace to life every day with concerts, cover bands, and live performances.
Science, innovation, and commitment
Alongside the entertainment, the Village dedicates ample space to reflection through talks, meetings, and thematic festivals such as Impatta Disrupt, dedicated to Italian innovation for sustainable development, the Sustainability Education Festival aimed at young people, and events on medicine, economics, and technology serving the planet. Institutions, businesses, and civil society come together to discuss climate, the environment, and a sustainable future.
A symbolic event for Rome and Italy
Hosted in one of the capital's most beloved parks, the Earth Village has become a symbol of Italy's ecological commitment. Its free-entry model, family-friendly atmosphere, and collaboration between the worlds of sport, science, and non-profits make it a unique opportunity to experience Villa Borghese in a new way and rediscover the bond between the city of Rome and the environment.
Earth Village — edition 2026
From April 16th to 19th, 2026, the green heart of Rome hosted a new edition of the Earth Village, the main event of Italy's Earth Day celebrations. Between the Pincio Terrace and the Villa Borghese Galoppatoio, four free days brought together families, schools, associations, and citizens around themes of the environment and sustainable development, coordinated by the Earth Day Italia Foundation.
The program combined the Sports Village with over thirty disciplines to try, the Biodiversity Village curated by the Carabinieri Forestali, the 17 Squares of the 2030 Agenda dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals, the Children's Village, and a rich schedule of live music and performances on the stages of the Pincio and the Galoppatoio.
Programme Earth Village 2026
The 2026 Program
Four days of free events, from April 16th to 19th, spread across the Villa Borghese Galoppatoio and the Pincio Terrace. Key areas and initiatives included:
- Sports Village: Trials and demonstrations of over 30 disciplines, including new aquatic and digital practices, with champions and sports federations.
- Biodiversity Village: A guided path led by the Carabinieri Forestali with expert tutors to discover nature.
- The 17 Squares of the 2030 Agenda: Meetings, workshops, and activities on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, under the patronage of ASviS.
- Children's Village: Creative and educational workshops for the little ones.
- Impatta Disrupt: A festival dedicated to Italian innovation for sustainability.
- Talks and Sustainability Education Festival: Discussions between institutions, businesses, the scientific community, and civil society.
- Entertainment and Music: Concerts, cover bands, and live performances every afternoon and evening on the Pincio and Galoppatoio stages.
Detailed schedules and calendars are published on the official website villaggioperlaterra.it.
Highlights Earth Village 2026
- Completely free entry for four days
- Over 30 sports disciplines to try at the Sports Village
- The 17 Squares of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development Goals
- Biodiversity Village with the Carabinieri Forestali
- Area dedicated to children and families
- Live concerts and performances at the Pincio and Galoppatoio
Prices Earth Village 2026
Practical information — Earth Village
Location
Villa Borghese, Rome (Lazio): Galoppatoio area and Pincio Terrace. Pinciano district, in the city center.
How to get there
Metro Line A, stops Flaminio (access to the Pincio from Piazzale Flaminio) or Spagna (exit for Villa Borghese). Numerous bus lines serve Piazzale Flaminio and Porta Pinciana. We recommend reaching the park by public transport: the area is central and pedestrianized.
Hours and Admission
Free admission. Activities generally run from morning (9:00 AM) until evening. Detailed programs and updated schedules are available on the official website villaggioperlaterra.it.
Contacts
Fondazione Earth Day Italia, tel. +39 06 86215303, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Earth Village
Villa Borghese (Galoppatoio e Terrazza del Pincio)
Galoppatoio di Villa Borghese, 00197 Roma