La Banda va in Città
Free concerts by the Rome Capital Local Police Band in the city's neighborhoods
About La Banda va in Città
Music takes to the streets, in every neighborhood of Rome
La Banda va in Città is the traveling concert series that sees the Rome Capital Local Police Band step out of concert halls to meet the city in its everyday spaces. Historic squares, neighborhood parks, seaside piers, and public areas become open-air stages for an evening, with concerts that are completely free and open to everyone. The concept is simple and generous: to bring great live music to where people live, decentralizing it from the monumental center toward the suburbs and covering the entire territory of Rome, one performance at a time.
One of the city's oldest musical institutions
The Local Police Band has roots dating back to the second half of the 19th century and is now one of Rome's oldest and most prestigious musical institutions. Under the direction of Maestro Alberto Di Gianfelice, the ensemble brings together over seventy musicians and represents an artistic and civic treasure for the city, capable of blending Italian band tradition with a broad, modern repertoire.
A repertoire for all ages
Each concert offers an engaging and diverse program, spanning from great classics to pop music, from unforgettable film scores to traditional band arrangements, all tailored for a wide audience. It is music that speaks to everyone, from children to enthusiasts, turning a neighborhood evening into a shared celebration.
Fifteen districts, one entire city
The hallmark of the festival is its widespread nature: the events progressively touch all fifteen districts of Rome, from Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere in District I to the Ostia Pier on the coast in District X, passing through parks like Villa de Sanctis, Parco Nemorense, and the squares of the most popular neighborhoods. Each concert is conceived as a gift to the local community that hosts it.
An event of the Capital, in the heart of Lazio
Promoted by Roma Capitale, the series is part of the cultural calendar of the Municipality of Rome, the capital of the Lazio region and the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital. It is an initiative that strengthens the bond between city institutions and citizens, restoring music to its role as a social glue and an opportunity for connection between the neighborhoods of Italy's largest city.
La Banda va in Città — edition 2026
The 2026 festival took place from May 8 to July 17 with fourteen events spread across all districts of Rome, from central neighborhoods to the suburbs and the coast of Ostia. A musical journey that touched historic squares, parks, and public spaces, with concerts that were always free and open to everyone. The closing event, on July 17, was held in the evocative setting of Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere.
Programme La Banda va in Città 2026
The Rome Capital Local Police Band, conducted by Maestro Alberto Di Gianfelice with over seventy musicians, performed a repertoire ranging from great classics to film scores, and from pop to traditional band music. Below is the full calendar of events, one for each district:
May 2026
- May 8, 7:00 PM — District XI, Piazza Gaetano Mosca
- May 9, 7:00 PM — District XIII, Collinetta Boccea
- May 10, 12:00 PM — District X, Ostia Pier
- May 22, 7:00 PM — District IX, Spinaceto
- May 24, 12:00 PM — District XV, Parco del laghetto
June 2026
- June 5, 7:00 PM — District IV, Piazza Balsamo Crivelli
- June 6, 7:00 PM — District VII, Via Metaponto
- June 14, 11:00 AM — District VIII, Parco Afa 3
- June 15, 11:00 AM — District V, Villa de Sanctis Park
- June 20, 7:00 PM — District VI, Via Lentini
- June 27, 7:00 PM — District III, Portici di Monte Cervialto
July 2026
- July 5, 7:00 PM — District XII, Piazzale Quattro Venti
- July 10, 7:00 PM — District II, Parco Nemorense
- July 12, 11:00 AM — District XIV, Parco di via Indro Montanelli
- July 17, 7:00 PM — District I, Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere
The calendar was subject to change. Source: official Roma Capitale website (culture.roma.it).
Highlights La Banda va in Città 2026
- Closing concert on July 17 at Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere
- One event in each of Rome's fifteen districts
- Concert on the coast at the Ostia Pier
- Conducted by Maestro Alberto Di Gianfelice, over seventy musicians
Prices La Banda va in Città 2026
Practical information — La Banda va in Città
Where
Concerts are held in squares, parks, and public spaces distributed across the fifteen districts of Rome. Each event has a different venue: check the calendar for the exact location of the evening you are interested in.
Admission
All concerts are free and open to the public, with no reservation required.
How to reach
The various venues are accessible via ATAC public transport (metro, bus, and tram). For concerts in parks and peripheral squares, we recommend checking the nearest surface lines.
Tips
Times vary from morning to evening depending on the event; always verify the date and time on the official Roma Capitale website. The program is subject to change.
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Where does it take place — La Banda va in Città
Piazze, parchi e spazi pubblici dei quindici Municipi