Voci in Villa - Music Festival at Villa Bonelli

An afternoon of choral music at Villa Bonelli

Voci in Villa is the choral highlight of the Music Festival (Festa della Musica), hosted in the historic Villa Bonelli park, located in the Portuense district of Rome's Municipality XI. The initiative is promoted by the Note Controvento APS Cultural Association and takes place in the afternoon at Bar Barrio, nestled within the villa's greenery, with free admission for all.

The format is designed to celebrate ensemble singing: various choirs take turns on stage with short performances, interspersed with introductions to the groups and their projects. The day concludes with a choral finale open to the public, where attendees are invited to join their voices and sing a song together—a simple gesture that turns spectators into active participants.

The Music Festival in Municipality XI

Voci in Villa is part of the broader Music Festival program, the international celebration that fills streets, squares, and parks with free concerts every June 21st. In Rome, Municipality XI Arvalia-Portuense participates with numerous local initiatives, and Villa Bonelli stands out as one of the most vibrant venues: on the same day, the park also hosts other musical events, such as the Pensagramma Music Fest, enlivening the villa from morning until evening.

Villa Bonelli, a park that resonates

With its tree-lined avenues and lush green spaces, Villa Bonelli has long been a cultural and community hub for the Portuense district. Family activities, workshops, outdoor cinema, and concerts make the villa a beating heart of neighborhood life. Voci in Villa brings the most authentic spirit of the Music Festival to this setting: not a massive concert, but a focus on participation, the meeting of diverse choral groups, and the joy of singing together on a summer afternoon.

Why attend

• Free admission and suitable for all ages, in an open-air park setting.
• A lineup of local choirs with diverse backgrounds and repertoires.
• A participatory finale where the audience sings along with the choirs.
• A chance to discover Villa Bonelli and the cultural life of the Portuense district in the Lazio region.

An event designed for those who love community music and want to experience the Music Festival away from the crowds of large stages, in a green corner of Rome.