Testaccio Wine Festival
Edition 2026 Music Variety Gastronomy

Testaccio Wine Festival

Four days of Italian oenology, street food, and live music in the heart of Testaccio

Roma — Roma (258) Since 2025
Dates 07 May — 10 May 2026
Location Roma (258)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Testaccio Wine Festival

The Testaccio Wine Festival brings the very best of Italian winemaking to Rome's most authentic neighborhood. Featuring over one hundred labels from all twenty regions of the peninsula, affordable wine by the glass, traditional Roman street food, and live music every evening. This free-entry event, hosted at the Città dell'Altra Economia, blends tasting, conviviality, and popular culture in a genuine, festive atmosphere.

The Wine Festival in the heart of Testaccio

In the Testaccio district, one of the most authentic and popular neighborhoods in Rome, the Testaccio Wine Festival returns for four days entirely dedicated to Italian wine culture. The event takes place in the spacious grounds of the Città dell'Altra Economia, in Largo Dino Frisullo, just a stone's throw from the former slaughterhouse and Monte dei Cocci, in a setting that weaves together Roman tradition and contemporary experimentation.

Over one hundred labels from twenty regions

The heart of the event is the oenological selection: more than one hundred labels from all twenty Italian regions, with a journey that pairs renowned large wineries with small independent producers. Visitors can taste dozens of wine varieties by the glass at affordable prices, guided through a tour of the peninsula's vineyards and territories, from North to South, featuring structured reds, crisp whites, and sparkling wines.

Street food and Roman flavors

Accompanying the wine is a rich selection of gourmet street food: fragrant porchetta, crispy fried snacks from the Roman tradition, freshly prepared burgers, and pasta dishes that celebrate Roman cuisine. A marriage of wine and food designed to satisfy every palate in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

Live music and entertainment

Every evening is brought to life by live music and DJ sets. The program ranges from Roman folk songs by the Trio Monti to indie sounds, 90s revivals, and tributes to the great names of Italian music, with a large screen to follow the Giallorossi matches. There are also spaces dedicated to the little ones, with painting workshops and free creative activities that make the festival suitable for families as well.

A free event in Lazio

The Testaccio Wine Festival is one of the most vibrant food and wine initiatives of the Roman spring. Organized with free admission in the Municipality of Rome, Lazio, it highlights Italy's viticultural heritage and the neighborhood's popular tradition, offering locals and visitors an authentic opportunity to discover quality wine in a festive and informal setting.

Testaccio Wine Festival — edition 2026

The second edition of the Testaccio Wine Festival was held from May 7 to 10, 2026, at the Città dell'Altra Economia in Rome: over one hundred labels from twenty regions, affordable wine by the glass, Roman street food, and live music every evening, with free admission.

Second edition, May 2026

The second edition of the Testaccio Wine Festival took place from Thursday, May 7 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, in the spaces of the Città dell'Altra Economia, on Largo Dino Frisullo. Four days dedicated to Italian wine, with over one hundred labels available for tasting from all regions of the peninsula.

Alongside the wine, the event offered traditional Roman street food and a rich evening musical program, from Roman folk songs to 90s revivals, with DJ sets and family areas.

Programme Testaccio Wine Festival 2026

Daily Program

  • Thursday, May 7 (7:00 PM - 12:00 AM): Opening with Italian Vibes DJ set.
  • Friday, May 8 (7:00 PM - 1:00 AM): Trio Monti with Roman folk songs, followed by 90 Special with 90s hits.
  • Saturday, May 9 (12:00 PM - 1:00 AM): Indie Nostalgia DJ set.
  • Sunday, May 10 (12:00 PM - 11:00 PM): Large screen for the Roma match and "Roma sings Vasco Rossi" evening with a cover band.

Throughout the duration: over 100 labels from 20 regions, street food (porchetta, burgers, pasta, and Roman fried snacks), and painting workshops for children.

Highlights Testaccio Wine Festival 2026

  • Over 100 labels from all 20 Italian regions
  • Wine tastings by the glass at affordable prices (from approx. 4 euros)
  • Roman street food: porchetta, fried snacks, burgers, and pasta
  • Live music and DJ sets every evening
  • Painting workshops for children
  • Free admission

Prices Testaccio Wine Festival 2026

Free admission with online booking recommended. Paid tastings by the glass, starting from approximately 4 euros.

Practical information — Testaccio Wine Festival

Location

Città dell'Altra Economia, Largo Dino Frisullo 1, Testaccio district, Rome (Lazio), ZIP 00153.

How to get there

By Metro: Line B, Piramide stop, then a short walk towards the former slaughterhouse. By Tram: Line 3. Numerous bus lines serve the Testaccio district. Roma Ostiense train station is just a few minutes' walk away.

Admission and prices

Free admission, online booking recommended. Tastings are paid by the glass at affordable prices (starting from approximately 4 euros per glass).

Tips

The event is held both outdoors and indoors within the Città dell'Altra Economia complex; public transport is recommended given the central location and limited traffic in the neighborhood.

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Where does it take place — Testaccio Wine Festival

Città dell'Altra Economia

Largo Dino Frisullo 1, 00153 Roma

Testaccio Wine Festival in brief

Music Variety Gastronomy Wine Local produce Food truck Folk traditions Folklore Family Outdoor Free Roma