Fuori Traccia. Festival of Feminist Culture and Practices

A feminist festival in Rome's eastern suburbs

Fuori Traccia. Festival of Feminist Culture and Practices is a cultural project conceived and promoted by the 30 Formiche A.P.S. Association, a long-standing organization active in Rome, in the Lazio region. The festival takes place in Municipio V of the Municipality of Rome, an area encompassing neighborhoods such as Prenestino, Pigneto, and Centocelle, which have been among the most vibrant in the capital for independent cultural production for years.

The title itself declares the project's intention: to go 'off-track' (fuori traccia), moving away from well-trodden paths to offer a different perspective on contemporary culture. At its heart is feminism, understood not just as a topic for debate, but as a daily practice—a way of building spaces, relationships, and artistic programming.

Recognition by Rome Capital

Fuori Traccia was selected as part of the Roma Creativa 365. Cultura tutto l'anno public call, through which Rome Capital, via Zètema Progetto Cultura, supports cultural activities spread across the territory rather than concentrated solely in the historic center or during the summer season. The project was included in the ranking for Section 1 — subsection 1/A, referring to Municipio V, with a total score of 68 out of 100 and funding covering the 2025 and 2026 cycles.

This framework is essential to understanding the nature of the event: it is not an isolated occurrence, but a cultural program distributed throughout the year, designed to take root in the neighborhood and engage with local associations, cultural centers, and bookstores.

What to expect

Fuori Traccia's offerings span multiple disciplines, reflecting the multidisciplinary vocation that has always characterized the 30 Formiche Association, born from a group of young people's passion for music, cinema, photography, and the arts in general. The public can look forward to recurring themes:

• Live music, with a special focus on female artists and independent projects from the Roman and national scene;
• Meetings and presentations dedicated to non-fiction, fiction, and comics with a feminist focus;
• Screenings and collective viewing sessions followed by discussions;
• Workshops and participatory practices, open to those who want to actively take part rather than just watch;
• Visual arts and performances, with space for hybrid languages and research-based projects.

The context: Municipio V and its cultural scene

Municipio V is one of the Roman territories where a network of self-managed spaces, social clubs, neighborhood theaters, and live music venues has grown most strongly over the last twenty years. This is where the 30 Formiche Association is based, on Via del Mandrione, an artery that runs along the ancient aqueducts and has become part of the imagery of post-war Italian cinema.

For those visiting Rome, a festival like Fuori Traccia offers a perspective different from the major events in the center: the chance to encounter the city that produces culture all year round, in neighborhoods where community life is an integral part of the local identity.

A project in progress

As this is a young event supported by a multi-year grant, the Fuori Traccia calendar is communicated periodically by the organization through the 30 Formiche Association's channels. Those interested can follow the official website and the association's Facebook page, where appointments, guests, and access details are announced. It is advisable to always check dates and locations before traveling, as the program may be spread across multiple venues in Municipio V.