Roma Buskers Festival

Roma Buskers Festival: street art takes center stage in Rome

The Roma Buskers Festival is the premier international event dedicated to street art in the Capital. Conceived, produced, and managed by Gruppo Matches srl under the artistic direction of Andrea Cicini, the festival transformed the Ostia seafront in the Municipality of Rome (Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Lazio) for six editions into a massive open-air stage animated by musicians, jugglers, mimes, acrobats, and performers from all over the world.

A widespread stage along the seafront

The festival's formula is typical of major busker events: not just a single stage, but a multitude of performance spots distributed along the route, where the public can stroll freely and encounter ever-changing shows. Live music, street theatre, contemporary circus, juggling, flamenco, mime, and fire performances follow one another throughout the evenings, featuring a central stage dedicated to concerts and a spectacular final jam session that brings all the artists together.

Free entry and a grassroots spirit

One of the hallmarks of the Roma Buskers Festival is its completely free entry: street art is born to be accessible to everyone, and the festival maintains this inclusive, popular vocation. Alongside the shows, previous editions have hosted street food areas, craft and vintage markets, and collaborations with social organizations, such as clown therapy projects in hospitals.

• Dozens of Italian and international street artists
• Roaming shows and a central stage with live concerts
• Refreshment areas, street food, and markets
• Free admission for all evenings

From the Tourist Port to a widespread festival

After six editions hosted at the Porto Turistico di Roma in Ostia, the event has announced a change in direction: the collaboration with the Port has concluded, and the festival is evolving into a widespread format, designed to bring street art to multiple locations across the Roman territory while awaiting the identification of a new permanent home. This evolution confirms the growth of an event capable of attracting tens of thousands of spectators and making Rome a reference point for busking culture in Lazio and Italy.

Why it's worth experiencing

The Roma Buskers Festival is the ideal opportunity to experience the Roman summer in a different way: an evening stroll filled with music, color, and wonder, suitable for families, young people, and live performance enthusiasts. It is art stepping out of theatres to meet the city, in a festive atmosphere that unites residents and tourists in one large open-air square.