Rome In Music (RIM)

Rome In Music, the Capital becomes a city-wide stage

RIM - Rome In Music is the major new musical event promoted by Roma Capitale through the Department of Culture. The first edition takes place from June 7 to 13, 2026, with a clear ambition: to capture the variety of musical experiences present in the city, from big names in songwriting to neighborhood bands, and from music schools to amateur musicians. The artistic direction is entrusted to the Roman singer-songwriter Daniele Silvestri.

A week across all 15 districts

The hallmark of RIM is its distributed nature: music is not confined to a single location but reaches all 15 districts of Rome, bringing concerts, performances, and meetings to the squares and parks of every neighborhood. The goal is to bring music closer to people in their daily spaces, highlighting local realities, associations, and schools within the Rome municipality, in the Lazio region.

The opening parade and Piazza Navona

The festival kicks off on Sunday, June 7 with a grand musical parade from Piazza Mastai to Piazza Navona, bringing together musicians, students, and citizens from all districts, accompanied by Roman marching bands Samba Precario, Cecafumo, and Altrabanda. From June 7 to 12, Piazza Navona becomes the beating heart of the festival, with a space dedicated to encounters and discussions: live radio broadcasts, playlists, book presentations, and talks hosted by Daniele Silvestri himself, featuring special guests.

Guests and the final jam session

Expected guests at the Piazza Navona events include Sergio Cammariere (June 8), Tosca (June 9), Stefano Fresi (June 10), and Max Gazzè (June 11). The grand finale is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 at Parco Schuster (Basilica of Saint Paul), with a massive jam session celebrating the collective and participatory nature of music, bringing professional artists, emerging talents, and local groups together on stage.

A free and participatory festival

All RIM events are free and open to the public. More than just a series of concerts, Rome In Music is intended as a choral cultural project where professionals, amateurs, schools, and associations share the same city-wide stage. A week to rediscover Rome through the sounds of its neighborhoods and to affirm the idea of a city that plays together as one.