The Social Fest - Social Festival of the Rome II Municipality
A month of social issues, culture, and community in the heart of Tiburtina
About The Social Fest
The social festival of the Rome II Municipality
The Social Fest is the event through which the Rome II Municipality, as part of Roma Capitale, brings the world of social work into the public square for an entire month. The festival takes place in the garden of the Welcome Center, at the hub of the Tiburtina station square—a transit and frontier location that, for a few weeks, transforms into a welcoming space for meeting, discussion, and community in the heart of the neighborhood.
The underlying idea is simple yet ambitious: to show that social work can create beauty, relationships, and culture. Surrounding the socio-health, educational, and institutional services operating in the area, the festival brings together Third Sector organizations, cooperatives, and volunteer associations that support families, young people, the elderly, migrants, and those in difficulty every day.
The themes at the heart of the festival
Each evening addresses a specific social issue, using accessible and concrete language. Recurring themes in the program include:
- migration, integration, and foreign communities;
- civil rights and the fight against gender-based violence;
- environmental sustainability and the fight against food waste;
- housing issues and policies;
- employment, opportunities for young people, and training;
- personal well-being, the elderly, and caring for the suburbs.
There is also a focus on inclusion and LGBTQ+ rights, with the Municipality participating in initiatives such as the Rome Pride.
A multidisciplinary program
The formula combines reflection with entertainment. In the late afternoon, debates, meetings, and book presentations take place; in the evening, the stage hosts concerts, theatrical performances, screenings, visual arts, fashion, and sports initiatives. The festival area features a food truck with various gastronomic options and a bar corner, allowing visitors to enjoy the evenings with the relaxed pace of a neighborhood festival.
Roma Capitale and the local area
Promoted by the Rome II Municipality of Roma Capitale, within the Metropolitan City of Rome and the Lazio Region, The Social Fest was born from the co-design between the municipal administration and the Third Sector entities that animate the Welcome Center, a reception desk for migrants and vulnerable individuals. Participation in all initiatives is free, as part of a project aimed at making the Tiburtina area a place of exchange rather than just a transit point.
The Social Fest — edition 2026
The Social Fest 2026: the second edition
Following its debut in autumn 2025, The Social Fest returned for its second edition with a month of programming, from May 24 to June 20, 2026, in the garden of the Welcome Center at the Tiburtina station square. The festival, promoted by the Rome II Municipality of Roma Capitale, confirmed the formula that intertwines social commitment, culture, and popular celebration.
The inaugural evening was held on Tuesday, May 26, kicking off weeks of daily appointments: from the late afternoon, meetings, debates, and book presentations on major social issues; in the evening, from 9:00 PM, concerts, theatrical performances, screenings, and entertainment moments. On June 7, a day dedicated to families took place, with events, shows, and workshops. To close the month, a public debate with Nicola Zingaretti on the theme of the Pact for the Mediterranean, covering opportunities for young people, training, and sustainable investments.
Migration, civil rights, the fight against gender-based violence, sustainability, housing, work, and caring for the suburbs were the common threads of the evenings, animated by Third Sector entities and local associations. The edition saw a large turnout, showing how a frontier area like Tiburtina can become a welcoming place for exchange and community.
Programme The Social Fest 2026
The festival unfolded over a month of daily appointments in the Welcome Center garden, with this structure:
- From 6:00 PM - debates, meetings, and book presentations on social issues: migration and integration, civil rights, gender-based violence, sustainability and food waste, housing, work, youth, the elderly, and the suburbs.
- From 9:00 PM - concerts, live music, theatrical performances, screenings, visual arts, fashion, and sports initiatives.
- May 26 - inaugural evening.
- June 7 - family day with events, shows, and workshops.
- Closing - public debate with Nicola Zingaretti on the Pact for the Mediterranean.
A food truck with gastronomic offerings and a bar corner were available in the area. For details on individual evenings: [email protected].
Highlights The Social Fest 2026
- Inaugural evening on May 26, 2026
- Family day on June 7
- Closing debate with Nicola Zingaretti on the Pact for the Mediterranean
- A month of debates, concerts, and shows with Third Sector entities
- Food truck and bar area in the Welcome Center garden
Prices The Social Fest 2026
Practical information — The Social Fest
How to get there
The festival is held in the garden of the Welcome Center, in the Tiburtina station square. The area is served by Roma Tiburtina station (regional and High-Speed trains), Metro B (Tiburtina stop), and numerous bus lines. For those arriving by car, we recommend using the station parking lots, as the area is very busy.
Admission and hours
Admission is free for all events. On weekdays, events begin in the late afternoon (from 6:00 PM), while on weekends, the program may extend throughout the day.
Information
For the complete and updated program: [email protected].
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Noticed an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Every proposal is verified by our team before publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Where does it take place — The Social Fest
Giardino del Welcome Center, Piazzale della Stazione Tiburtina
Piazzale della Stazione Tiburtina, snc, 00162 Roma