For the weekend of October 24 and 25, 2026, Rome slows down its summer pace and focuses on indoor events, film festivals, and art exhibitions. This is not your usual list of monuments: these are specific events with dates and times to add to your calendar. If you are in town during these days, you can skip the usual lines at state museums and head to some of the temporary events organized for the weekend.
Great cinema in Flaminio
Running until Sunday, October 25, 2026, the spaces designed by Renzo Piano host the Rome Film Fest. The main venue is the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone, in the Flaminio neighborhood. You do not need to be a film critic to enjoy the atmosphere: there are screenings open to the public, meetings with directors and actors, and temporary exhibitions set up across the various pavilions.
For tickets, we recommend avoiding the physical ticket office on-site during the weekend, as lines are long and you risk finding everything sold out. It is better to check the official program on the Auditorium website and buy tickets online before you go. If you cannot find tickets for the main films, you can still walk around the pedestrian area of the auditorium, which hosts temporary installations and food stalls.
Pop art at Piazza Navona
If you prefer the visual arts, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, there is an interesting event at Palazzo Braschi, the historic building located between Piazza Navona and Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. The museum hosts an exhibition dedicated to Keith Haring, and a special guided tour is scheduled for Saturday early afternoon.
It is a smart way to see the works of one of the most important names in American pop art without having to organize everything yourself. You can check availability and exact times by looking at the guided tours calendar, which also includes other unusual itineraries on the same day, such as historic walks near Ponte Sant'Angelo or in the Borgo district.
Family activities and theater
For those traveling with children, the weekend of October 24 and 25, 2026, offers some educational options to keep the little ones from getting bored among Roman ruins and churches. The Cicero in Rome association organizes guided tours designed specifically for children aged 2 to 11, using simple language and interactive games.
The activities take place at various archaeological sites and museums across the city. You can find details on meeting points and costs on the portal for educational visits for children.
If you are looking for an evening show instead, Sunday, October 25, 2026, is the last day to catch the musical version of Amélie, based on the famous French film. The performances are held in the theater, and tickets are available through official sales channels. You can check the availability of remaining seats on the weekend theater schedule.
How to get there and opening hours
Here is some practical information to reach the main event locations this weekend:
- Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone: for updated opening hours during the Film Fest, we recommend checking the official Auditorium website. For updated information on how to reach the venue by public transport, check the ATAC website.
- Palazzo Braschi: for updated opening hours of the exhibition, we recommend checking the official museum website. To plan your route to the museum by public transport, check the ATAC website. From there, it is about a five-minute walk towards Piazza Navona.
- Theater shows and children's activities: times vary depending on your booking. For children's tours, the meeting point is shared at the time of online registration. For the Amélie musical, we recommend checking the exact time of the Sunday performance on the weekend theater schedule.
If you plan to use public transport to move between events, check how to buy tickets on the ATAC website. For information on fares and contactless payment, check the ATAC website.