Rome Film Music Festival
The Roman week dedicated to cinema's greatest soundtracks
About Rome Film Music Festival
Rome Film Music Festival: the music that makes cinema
The Rome Film Music Festival is the capital's event entirely dedicated to film music, the invisible language that turns a scene into a memory. Every year, for one week, the City of Rome and the Lazio Region become the stage for live concerts, screenings with synchronized orchestras, immersive exhibitions, and meetings with industry leaders. The artistic direction is entrusted to Marco Patrignani, a historic figure of the famous Roman Forum Studios.
A program between Hollywood and Italian tradition
The festival weaves together great international scores with the rich legacy of the Italian school of composition. Alongside film-concerts that perform beloved soundtracks live, there is space for tributes to the masters who wrote the history of music applied to images. Screenings are accompanied by full orchestral performances, while more intimate sessions highlight jazz, piano, and electronic experimentation.
The festival venues
The heart of the festival is the Auditorium Conciliazione, a prestigious hall on Via della Conciliazione just a few steps from St. Peter's, which hosts large-scale film-concerts with orchestras. More intimate events are held at the Forum Theatre and the legendary Forum Studios in Piazza Euclide, in the Parioli district, a landmark location for recording Italian soundtracks.
Much more than a concert
- Film-concerts: full screenings with live orchestras perfectly synchronized to the images.
- Immersive exhibitions: sound and visual journeys through archives, vinyls, and installations.
- Film Music Talks: free meetings with composers, conductors, and producers.
- Jazz and electronic concerts: dedicated to the Italian masters of film scoring.
An international event in the heart of Rome
With its network of sister festivals in Europe, the Rome Film Music Festival has taken on an international dimension, attracting musicians, orchestras, and fans from all over the world to Rome. For the city and the Lazio region, it represents a cultural appointment that celebrates the deep bond between the seventh art and music, paying homage to those who, behind the notes, gave voice to the emotions of the big screen.
Rome Film Music Festival — edition 2026
Rome Film Music Festival 2026: the fifth edition
From March 16 to 22, 2026, the capital celebrated the fifth edition of the festival under the artistic direction of Marco Patrignani. A full week dedicated to film music, featuring a tribute to the centenary of Piero Umiliani and the major symphonic event of Star Wars at the Auditorium Conciliazione.
Programme Rome Film Music Festival 2026
Tribute to Piero Umiliani (March 16-18)
- Monday, March 16, Forum Theatre: "Gegè Munari & Friends" concert, featuring the historic drummer and collaborator of Umiliani and Morricone.
- Tuesday, March 17 (10:00 AM - 7:00 PM): immersive exhibition for the centenary of Piero Umiliani, featuring archives, vinyls, and installations.
- Wednesday, March 18, Forum Theatre: concert by Calibro 35 dedicated to Umiliani, followed by DJ sets from DJ Frankie45 and Jolly Mare.
Great international guests
- Thursday, March 19: "The Piano in Hollywood - A Night with Randy Kerber", the Italian debut of the pianist performing themes from major Hollywood productions like Harry Potter and Forrest Gump.
Star Wars in concert
- Saturday, March 21 (9:00 PM) and Sunday, March 22 (3:00 PM and 7:30 PM), Auditorium Conciliazione: full screening of "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" with the Orchestra Italiana del Cinema (80 musicians) conducted by Ernst Van Tiel, performing John Williams' score live.
Film Music Talks
Free meetings at the Forum Studios with composers, conductors, and producers, by reservation.
Highlights Rome Film Music Festival 2026
- Centenary of the birth of Piero Umiliani with concerts and an immersive exhibition
- "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" in film-concert with the Orchestra Italiana del Cinema (80 musicians)
- Concert by Calibro 35 and the Gegè Munari Quintet
- Italian debut of pianist Randy Kerber
Prices Rome Film Music Festival 2026
Practical information — Rome Film Music Festival
How to get there
The Auditorium Conciliazione is located at Via della Conciliazione 4, in the Borgo district, a short walk from St. Peter's Square. By metro: Line A, stop Ottaviano-San Pietro, then a 10-minute walk. Numerous bus lines serve the Borgo and Castel Sant'Angelo area. The Forum Studios and the Forum Theatre are located at Piazza Euclide 34, in the Parioli district.
Tickets
Tickets for concerts and film-concerts are on sale via TicketOne and the official website romafmf.com. Film Music Talks are free to attend, but booking is mandatory until capacity is reached.
Tips
Given the central location, we recommend reaching the Auditorium by public transport. For the most anticipated film-concerts, it is advisable to purchase tickets well in advance.
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Auditorium Conciliazione
Via della Conciliazione 4, 00193 Roma