Ostia Festival — Ostia in Rosa and Ostia Jazz Festival
Five days of free comedy and jazz in Piazza Anco Marzio, Ostia Lido
About Ostia Festival
Ostia Festival: five days of entertainment on the Roman coast
The Ostia Festival is the major late-spring event that brings Piazza Anco Marzio to life—the beating heart of Ostia Lido, the seaside district of the Municipality of Rome in Lazio. From May 29 to June 2, the square and the surrounding streets transform into an open-air stage dedicated to music, comedy, and local culture, with a completely free program.
Ostia in Rosa: two nights of comedy
The festival kicks off with Ostia in Rosa, two comedy nights celebrating the Giro d'Italia passing through the Roman coastline. On May 29 and 30 at 9:00 PM, the stage in Piazza Anco Marzio will host two beloved icons of Italian comedy, Gabriele Cirilli and Antonio Giuliani, for two shows perfect for the whole family.
Ostia Jazz Festival: three days of live music
From May 31 to June 2, the spotlight turns to the first edition of the Ostia Jazz Festival, featuring free open-air concerts across Piazza Anco Marzio, Via dei Misenati, and Piazza della Stazione Vecchia. The lineup features a mix of soloists and bands, including jazz heavyweights like Danilo Rea, Brazilian singer Rosalia De Souza, the Francesco Bruno 4Tet, and the Valter Paiola & Califano Latino Orchestra. The final day, June 2, is dedicated to blues with sessions curated by the legendary Alexanderplatz Jazz Club.
An event for the community
Promoted by Rome Capital in collaboration with local businesses and cultural organizations, the Ostia Festival blends entertainment with urban revitalization. By bringing nationally renowned comedians and top-tier musicians to Ostia's outdoor living room, the event aims to relaunch the Lido center as a cultural destination beyond its seaside appeal. All shows are free, drawing residents and visitors alike and turning the historic Piazza Anco Marzio into a vibrant meeting point for all generations.
Why attend
- Free admission to all shows
- Comedy with Gabriele Cirilli and Antonio Giuliani
- Big names in jazz and blues, from Danilo Rea to Rosalia De Souza
- Concerts held in the heart of Ostia Lido, just steps from the sea
- A June 2nd long weekend packed with live music
Ostia Festival — edition 2026
The inaugural edition of the Ostia Festival took place from May 29 to June 2, 2026, in Piazza Anco Marzio, Ostia Lido. Five days of free performances brought together the comedy of Ostia in Rosa and the first edition of the Ostia Jazz Festival, with concerts spread across the square, Via dei Misenati, and Piazza della Stazione Vecchia.
Programme Ostia Festival 2026
Ostia in Rosa — May 29-30
- Friday, May 29, 9:00 PM — Gabriele Cirilli
- Saturday, May 30, 9:00 PM — Antonio Giuliani
Ostia Jazz Festival — May 31-June 2
Sunday, May 31: Caffa and Harry Tomei (4:00 PM, Piazza Anco Marzio), Andrea Gentili (4:30 PM, Via dei Misenati), Valter Paiola & Califano Latino Orchestra (6:30 PM), Danilo Rea (8:30 PM).
Monday, June 1: Luca Sgamas NACSI quartet (3:00 PM, Piazza della Stazione Vecchia), Nadimop Band (3:30 PM), Officine Musicali Big Band (4:00 PM, Via dei Misenati), Antonella Vitale (5:00 PM), Francesco Bruno 4Tet (6:00 PM), Coro diLune (7:00 PM), Rosalia De Souza (8:30 PM).
Tuesday, June 2 — Blues Session curated by Alexanderplatz Jazz Club: Fabiano Pellini Red Catz (12:30 PM), Mary Lee & Caesar's Cowboys (3:30 PM), Simone Nobile Blues Band (4:30 PM), Deby Moore Project (5:30 PM), Alan Soul and the Alanselzer (8:30 PM).
Highlights Ostia Festival 2026
Prices Ostia Festival 2026
Practical information — Ostia Festival
How to get there
Piazza Anco Marzio is located in the center of Ostia Lido, just a short walk from the seafront. From Rome, it is accessible via the Roma-Lido railway (Lido Centro stop) and the Metromare line, or by car via the Via del Mare or Via Cristoforo Colombo.
Tickets
All performances are free and open to the public, subject to availability.
Tips
Due to the Giro d'Italia passing through on May 31, traffic changes are expected: we recommend using public transport to reach the square.
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Where does it take place — Ostia Festival
Piazza Anco Marzio
Piazza Anco Marzio, 00121 Roma