Rock Festival - Arrosticino Festival

The Arrosticino Festival in Ciampino

In the heart of the Castelli Romani, the Rock Festival - Arrosticino Festival has become one of the most anticipated late-summer food festivals in Ciampino, within the Metropolitan City of Rome, in the Lazio region. The event brings the best of Abruzzese culinary tradition to the city, blending it with local Lazio flavors and a rich live music program. The heart of the festival is Largo Martin Luther King, along Via Mura dei Francesi, where food stalls, refreshment points, and a concert stage alternate over three evenings.

The star: the Abruzzese arrosticino

The true king of the festival is the arrosticino, the classic sheep meat skewer hailing directly from Abruzzese tradition. In Ciampino, they are hand-cooked by the best Abruzzese chefs, following tradition and using top-quality ingredients. Alongside the arrosticini, visitors can enjoy specialties from the Castelli Romani area:

• Ariccia porchetta, a hallmark of Lazio's culinary heritage;
• Red wine from the Castelli Romani, from the wineries of Marino, Genzano, Lanuvio, and Velletri;
• A wide selection of craft and commercial beers;
• Numerous food stalls, kiosks, and bar areas.

Music and entertainment every night

The festival pairs good food with the rock spirit that gives the event its name. Every evening, starting at 9:00 PM, the stage hosts live concerts, tributes, and DJ sets ranging from 90s and 2000s revivals to the great classics of Italian and international music. The stalls open in the late afternoon, around 6:00 PM, accompanying visitors from aperitif time until late at night in a lively, popular atmosphere.

A festival for everyone

With free admission, the Arrosticino Festival is designed for families, groups of friends, and food lovers. The area features ample dining spaces and nearby parking, making it easy to reach the event on foot. The event is organized by the L'Abruzzo incontra Roma association together with the Merchants' Association and in collaboration with the Municipality of Ciampino, and has become a reference point for those wanting to experience Abruzzese flavors without leaving the Capital.