Roma Summer Fest
A summer of great live music at the Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica
About Roma Summer Fest
Roma Summer Fest, the festival of the Roman summer
The Roma Summer Fest is the capital's premier summer music festival, hosted in the evocative Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone, the open-air amphitheater designed by Renzo Piano in Rome's Flaminio district. Produced by the Fondazione Musica per Roma, the festival lights up over two months of concerts each year, from June to September, turning the scenic space overlooking the Parioli hills into one of the most beloved stages of the Italian summer.
A lineup spanning every genre
The strength of the Roma Summer Fest lies in its diverse programming, capable of bringing together more than seventy events in a single location. The Cavea stage hosts a mix of international rock and pop, world-class jazz, Italian singer-songwriters, electronic music, and contemporary sounds. It is a festival that places global legends alongside emerging voices, offering the Roman public a range of evenings rarely found elsewhere in the European summer festival circuit.
- Major international icons of rock, pop, and world music
- Exquisite jazz featuring absolute masters of their instruments and vocals
- Italian singer-songwriters and the new local scene, from classic songwriting to the protagonists of indie and contemporary pop
- Electronic music and club culture, with the return of the historic Dissonanze festival to close the season
The Cavea, a theater under the stars
The beating heart of the Auditorium, the Cavea is an open-air amphitheater designed for live music: enveloping tiers, refined acoustics, and the unique atmosphere of Roman summer evenings. Attending a concert in this space means experiencing music within the architectural and landscape context of one of Europe's most important cultural complexes, nestled in the greenery between Villa Glori and the Flaminio district.
Rome, the Capital of Lazio
The Roma Summer Fest takes place in the Municipality of Rome, the capital of the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital and the Lazio Region. The festival is part of the rich Estate Romana calendar and represents one of the city's flagship cultural offerings: an opportunity to combine the discovery of the capital's artistic and monumental heritage with the pleasure of a great evening of outdoor music, in a well-connected neighborhood just minutes from the historic center.
A fixed appointment of the Italian summer
Thanks to the artistic quality of the lineup and the setting of the Cavea, the Roma Summer Fest has established itself as one of the most anticipated musical events of the summer, a point of reference for the Roman public and the many visitors who choose the capital during the warmer months. Each edition confirms the festival's international vocation, without sacrificing the space reserved for the stars of the Italian music scene.
Roma Summer Fest — edition 2026
The Roma Summer Fest 2026 runs from June 12 to September 13 at the Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone, featuring a lineup of over seventy events produced by the Fondazione Musica per Roma. The program spans from rock to pop, jazz to singer-songwriter sets, and electronic music, bringing together international icons and stars of the Italian scene.
Among the most anticipated events are four consecutive nights with Ludovico Einaudi, the special Genesis event with an orchestra, the only Italian date for Danny Elfman, and the return of the Dissonanze festival to close the season with names like Björk and Peggy Gou.
Programme Roma Summer Fest 2026
Opening
- June 12 — Gio Evan
- June 13 — Serena Brancale
- June 14 — Niccolò Fabi
June
- June 16 — Genesis - One Night with the Orchestra
- June 19-22 — Ludovico Einaudi (four consecutive nights)
- June 29 — Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
July
- July 1 — Danny Elfman (only Italian date, music from Tim Burton's films)
- July 2 — John Legend (tour kick-off)
- July 11 — Dogstar
- July 15 — Diana Krall
- July 17 — Johnny Marr
- July 18 — Jacob Collier
- July 19 — Frah Quintale
- July 20 — Marcus Miller
- July 21 — Kool & The Gang
- July 22 — Two Door Cinema Club
August
- August 24 — DJO (Joe Keery)
- August 31 — Wilco
September
- September 1 — BINI
- September 4-5 — Fiorella Mannoia
- September 9 — Judas Priest
- September 10-11 — I Cani
- September 12-13 — Dissonanze Festival, grand electronic finale with Björk (DJ set), Peggy Gou, Daphni, Donato Dozzy, and Floating Points
The lineup is completed by artists including Pat Metheny, Stefano Bollani, Gregory Porter, Subsonica, Levante, Elio e le Storie Tese, Angelina Mango, Capo Plaza, Anastacia, Europe, Marilyn Manson, and Gigi D'Agostino. The program is subject to updates: please check the official website for times and any changes.
Highlights Roma Summer Fest 2026
- The four consecutive nights with Ludovico Einaudi (June 19-22)
- The Genesis - One Night with the Orchestra event (June 16)
- The only Italian date for Danny Elfman performing the music of Tim Burton's films (July 1)
- The start of John Legend's tour at the Cavea (July 2)
- The grand finale with the return of Dissonanze and a DJ set by Björk (September 12-13)
Prices Roma Summer Fest 2026
Practical information — Roma Summer Fest
How to get there
The Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone is located at Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, in the Flaminio district of Rome. By metro: Line A to Flaminio, then tram 2 to the Piazza Apollodoro terminus. By bus: numerous lines serve the area (M, 53, 168, 910, 982). By car: exit from the Tangenziale Est, with parking available at the Auditorium.
Tickets
Tickets for individual concerts are on sale on TicketOne (www.ticketone.it) and at the Auditorium box office. Prices vary based on the artist and the seating section. Early booking is recommended, as many events sell out.
Tips
Performances take place outdoors, generally in the evening (from around 9:00 PM): arriving early is recommended. In case of bad weather, some concerts may be moved to the Auditorium's indoor halls. Rome offers a wide choice of accommodation; the Flaminio district is well-connected to the center and the capital's main attractions.
Contacts
Fondazione Musica per Roma — tel. +39 06 802411 — [email protected] — www.auditorium.com
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Where does it take place — Roma Summer Fest
Cavea dell'Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone
Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30, 00196 Roma