For the weekend from Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 4, 2026, the city offers concrete events ranging from pop culture to great songwriting and small contemporary art exhibitions in the historic districts. If you are in Rome during these days, here are the available options with clear details on how to plan, how much to spend, and how to reach the venues without getting stuck in traffic.
The return of Romics to Fiera di Roma
From October 1 to 4, 2026, the thirty-seventh edition of Romics takes place, the festival dedicated to comics, animation, and video games. The event occupies several pavilions of the exhibition center and attracts thousands of enthusiasts. If you are looking for peace and quiet, avoid this place, but if you are interested in illustrations, board games, or want to see the world of cosplayers up close, it is worth planning a visit.
To access the fair and make the most of your day, keep these ticket and time management options in mind:
- Weekday single-day ticket: available exclusively online for about 10 euros, ideal for avoiding the weekend crowds.
- Weekend single-day ticket: valid for Saturday or Sunday, costing about 15 euros, with a very high turnout.
- Four-day pass: recommended only for true fans who want to follow the various panels and meetings with authors.
The fair is located at via Portuense 1645. Avoid driving, as the venue's parking lots fill up immediately and queues on via Portuense can last for hours. To get there, take the FL1 regional train from Roma Tiburtina or Roma Ostiense stations toward Fiumicino Airport and get off at the Fiera di Roma station. The train runs every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays. To check for any changes to the train service or bus route detours, you can consult the official portal of the City of Rome.
Vinicio Capossela at Teatro Olimpico
On Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, singer-songwriter Vinicio Capossela takes the stage at Teatro Olimpico for two consecutive concerts as part of his new Italian theater tour. His shows are known for their strong narrative element and unique stage designs.
If you plan to attend the show, here is some practical information to help you manage your evening:
- Start time: the concerts begin at 9:00 PM, but gates open about an hour earlier for ticket checks.
- Ticket prices: prices range from 35 euros for gallery seats to 65 euros for the best stalls.
- Availability: tickets tend to sell out quickly for this artist. You can check remaining seats by consulting the concert schedule in Lazio.
The theater is located at Piazza Gentile da Fabriano 17, in the Flaminio district. For dinner before the show, avoid the places too close to the theater, which are often crowded and expensive. You can choose from these nearby alternatives:
- A historic pizza-by-the-slice shop on via Guido Reni, great for a quick bite before heading in.
- A craft beer pub near via Flaminia, ideal for a sandwich and a quality beer.
- A traditional Roman restaurant about a ten-minute walk away, toward the music district.
To reach the theater, take metro Line A to the Flaminio stop, then take tram line 2 and get off at the Piazza Mancini terminus. From there, the theater is a five-minute walk away.
The closing of Paolo Terdich's exhibition
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the retrospective exhibition "La forma del silenzio" by painter Paolo Terdich comes to a close. If you are in the historic center and want to spend an hour enjoying contemporary art before the exhibition ends, this is a good opportunity.
The exhibition brings together a selection of works focused on visual silence and bare urban architecture.
- Venue: an art gallery in the historic center.
- Opening hours: from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
- Cost: admission is free and does not require booking.
For those who want to discover other small exhibitions or cultural events taking place on the same day, it is useful to refer to the OggiRoma daily calendar, which also lists workshops and art meetings in various neighborhoods.
Neighborhood art at the Trullo market
Also on Thursday, October 1, 2026, for those looking for an experience off the beaten path, the "Mercato dell'Arte" initiative takes place in the Trullo neighborhood. This project brings the works of local artists directly among the stalls of the local market, mixing daily grocery shopping with a visual exhibition.
- Hours: from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Admission: completely free.
- How to get there: from the Roma Ostiense train station, take bus line 719 and get off at the Campagnatico stop, located just a few meters from the market entrance.
If you want to plan other activities for the following weeks or get an overview of what the city has to offer, you can consult the guide with recommended events for October published on the official tourism portal.
How to get there and opening hours
To make the most of your time during this weekend, here is a quick summary of transport and schedules for the three main events:
- Romics: October 1 to 4, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. FL1 train from Roma Ostiense to Fiera di Roma station (travel time about 25 minutes).
- Vinicio Capossela: October 3 and 4, starting at 9:00 PM. Metro A to Flaminio, then tram 2 to Piazza Mancini and a short walk.
- La forma del silenzio: October 1, from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Reachable on foot from Piazza del Popolo or by bus lines passing through the historic center.
My practical advice for these days is to focus your visit to Romics on Thursday or Friday if you want to avoid the weekend crowds. If you decide to go to the concert at Teatro Olimpico, leave well in advance because the Piazza Mancini area is a major bus hub and weekend evening traffic can be heavy.