Pride Croisette
The cultural village of Rome Pride at the Baths of Caracalla
About Pride Croisette
Pride Croisette, the cultural heart of Rome Pride
Pride Croisette is the major cultural village accompanying Rome Pride, the most anticipated event for the capital's LGBTQIA+ community. For nearly a month, the monumental Baths of Caracalla, located in the heart of Rome overlooking the Circus Maximus, become an open-air space spanning over eight thousand square meters where music, entertainment, culture, and civil advocacy intertwine every night. Admission is completely free and open to the entire city.
A month of events at the Baths of Caracalla
Organized by the Circolo di Cultura Omosessuale Mario Mieli, the Croisette is part of the historic summer festival Jazz & Image, offering a program that ranges from concerts to book presentations, queer cinema to theater, and stand-up comedy to DJ sets. Each day begins in the late afternoon and continues late into the night, alternating between moments of reflection and evenings of pure fun.
Music, comedy, and queer cinema
The musical programming is one of the event's highlights, featuring live concerts, live formats, and, for the first time, a selection of jazz concerts in dialogue with Jazz & Image. The venue also hosts the Queer Pictures festival, with numerous events dedicated to contemporary queer cinema, alongside theatrical performances, comedy, and shows that showcase the richness of the rainbow cultural scene.
Rights, debates, and nightlife
Beyond the performances, the Croisette serves as a major forum for discussion: talks and debates address themes such as civil rights, labor, health, inclusive language, and rainbow families, featuring intellectuals, activists, and figures from Italian politics. As night falls, the space transforms with the help of Rome's historic queer nightlife scene, making Pride Croisette a symbol of the city's clubbing culture.
Rome, Lazio, and LGBTQIA+ culture
In the city of Rome, the capital of Lazio, Pride Croisette has become a staple of the city's summer and one of the flagship events in the Italian Pride calendar. The unique setting of the Baths of Caracalla, one of ancient Rome's most impressive archaeological complexes, offers an evocative backdrop that blends historical memory with contemporary life, culture, and celebration, culminating in the grand final parade through the streets of the capital.
Pride Croisette — edition 2026
Pride Croisette 2026, the tenth edition
From May 28th to June 20th, 2026, the Baths of Caracalla host the tenth edition of Pride Croisette, the cultural village of Rome Pride, under the artistic direction of Daniele Palano and organized by the Circolo di Cultura Omosessuale Mario Mieli. Twenty-four days of free-entry events, within the Jazz & Image festival, including concerts, book presentations, queer cinema, theater, talks, DJ sets, and clubbing nights.
The opening night on May 28th, featuring the Grand Opening Gala, stars Margherita Vicario, joined by numerous guests from the world of entertainment and culture. This edition's journey concludes on June 20th with the grand parade through the streets of Rome.
Programme Pride Croisette 2026
2026 Program
Pride Croisette 2026 offers a rich schedule of concerts, shows, book presentations, queer cinema, talks, and DJ sets every evening, opening in the late afternoon and continuing late into the night.
- May 28th - Grand Opening Gala: Opening with Margherita Vicario and guests such as BigMama, Fabio Canino, Serena Bortone, Chiara Galeazzi, Antonino, and Pino Strabioli.
- Queer Pictures: A festival featuring nine events dedicated to contemporary queer cinema.
- Jazz concerts: For the first time in the history of the Croisette, a selection of jazz concerts in dialogue with the Jazz & Image festival.
- Talks and debates: Meetings on civil rights, labor, health, inclusive language, and rainbow families, with guests from politics and culture including Elly Schlein, Giuseppe Conte, Nicola Fratoianni, Riccardo Magi, and Maurizio Landini.
- Nightlife: The historic queer clubbing scenes of Rome such as Muccassassina, Poppe, and Bear Markett.
- June 19th - Grand Pride Concert: On stage, the ambassadors of Rome Pride 2026, Levante, Francesca Michielin, and Margherita Vicario, together with Malika Ayane, Sarah Toscano, and Alexia.
- June 20th - Grand Parade: The procession crosses Rome with the slogan "The Republic belongs to those who inhabit it".
Highlights Pride Croisette 2026
- Tenth edition of the Rome Pride cultural village
- Free entry to the Baths of Caracalla for twenty-four days
- Opening night with Margherita Vicario
- Grand concert on June 19th with Levante, Francesca Michielin, Margherita Vicario, Malika Ayane, Sarah Toscano, and Alexia
- Queer Pictures queer cinema festival and, for the first time, jazz concerts
- Grand final parade on June 20th through the streets of Rome
Prices Pride Croisette 2026
Practical information — Pride Croisette
Location
Pride Croisette is held at the Baths of Caracalla, along Viale delle Terme di Caracalla in Rome, overlooking the Circus Maximus, as part of the Jazz & Image festival.
How to get there
The area is served by Metro Line B, Circo Massimo station, just a few minutes' walk from the entrance. Numerous bus lines connect the area to the city center. Those arriving by car can find parking in the surrounding streets, though public transport is recommended due to the high evening attendance.
Admission and hours
Admission is free and open to everyone. The village generally opens in the late afternoon and remains open until late at night. Some concerts or special events linked to Pride may take place in different venues and require a dedicated ticket: always check the official program on the Rome Pride website.
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Terme di Caracalla
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153 Roma