Rome Events

Birth of Rome Celebrations

Every year the birth of Rome is celebrated with numerous events around the city, including the Roman Forum and Campidoglio. Celebrations include a fireworks display over the Tiber River, parades, gladiator shows and traditional banquets.

Venue: Various; Date: 18-21 April 2008

ATP Masters Series - Nadal © Constantini

ATP Masters Series: Rome

Many tennis fans consider the Rome Masters to be the second most prestigious clay court tennis tournament in the world, after the French Open. The ATP Masters Series consists of nine tennis tournaments that are held annually in Europe and North America and sees the world's top tennis players competing for the title of world number one.

Venue: Foro Italico; Date: 3-18 May 2008; Website: www.master-series.com

Notte Bianca (White Night)

During the Notte Bianca the city stays open all night and invites locals and visitors to get to know Rome at different hours and from a different perspective. The occasion offers a unique opportunity to choose from a wide variety of events, from art and theatre, to cinema, music, dance and sport, and the involvement of craftsmen, shopkeepers and restaurants ensures that there is plenty to keep one in a festive mood until morning.

Date: September 2008, TBC; Website: www.lanottebianca.it

RomaEuropa Festival

RomaEuropa is an annual, international cultural event that features performances and concerts of theatre, dance and music. Although the focus is on classical music, the festival is famous for its diversity of musical styles and artists.

Date: November/December 2008, TBC; Website: www.romaeuropa.net

Rome Marathon

The annual event takes runners on a scenic tour of Rome, passing some of the most famous monuments like the Colosseum and St Peter's Basilica. The Marathon Village sets up a week in advance with concerts, stalls and shows for all.

Venue: Starts at the Colosseum; Date: 22 March 2009; Time: 9am; Website: www.maratonadiroma.it