10 events and exhibitions not to be missed in July 2025 in Rome

In July 2025 Rome lights up with life, including concerts wrapped in starry skies, engaging exhibitions and cultural events in unique settings. Let yourself be guided among the not-to-be-missed events and exhibitions in Rome in July 2025 through the month's most evocative experiences, on a journey through art, music and timeless beauty. Find out what's in store for you and be surprised by the magic of the Roman summer.

Spending July in Rome is an invitation to experience the city with new eyes, amid sounds, images and atmospheres that light up every corner of the capital. From great concerts under the stars to outdoor movies in beloved neighborhoods, via jazz immersed in greenery, cultural festivals, photography exhibitions and evenings of theater among ancient ruins, Rome becomes a widespread, vibrant and surprising stage. Let yourself be guided among all the events not to be missed in July 2025 in Rome and get ready for a summer full of excitement.

Until July 27, 2025, in the heart of Rome, an extraordinary journey awaits art and dream lovers: the Museo Storico della Fanteria, in Piazza di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme 7, is hosting an unmissable exhibition dedicated to the visionary universe of Salvador Dalí. Sponsored by the Lazio Region, Roma Capitale - Assessorato alla Cultura Italia and the Oficina Cultural de la Embajada de España, the exhibition presents about 80 works, many of them exhibited for the first time in the capital, from private Italian and Belgian collections. Drawings, sculptures, ceramics, engravings, books and photographs lead the visitor into a world where the boundary between reality and dreams dissolves. Also enriching the itinerary are works by García Lorca and Miró, who shared an idea of free and dreamlike art with Dalí. A unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the surreal and fascinating dimension of Spanish twentieth-century imagery.

In the heart of Trastevere, from July 16 to 30, the Festa de' Noantri is celebrated, one of the most beloved traditions among Romans. Originating in 1535, when some fishermen found a statue of the Virgin Mary at the mouth of the Tiber, the festival pays homage to the Madonna del Carmine, affectionately known as Madonna Fiumarola. The highlight is the solemn procession through the streets of the district, amid singing, lights and devotion, to the Basilica of San Crisogono. The following Sunday, the statue travels along the Tiber on a boat, in memory of her discovery, before being welcomed into the church of Santa Maria in Trastevere. Between musical events, theatrical performances and food stands, the festival becomes an exciting journey into the true Roman soul. It is an invitation to discover an authentic Rome, made of faith, history and conviviality. Participating in the Festa de' Noantri means feeling, for a few days, part of one big family.

From June 1 to July 13, 2025, Cinema in Piazza returns to Rome, with 94 free screenings in four iconic locations: piazza San Cosimato in Trastevere, the Cervelletta, Monte Ciocci and Cinema Troisi. To make sure you don't miss anything, find out how to move between the Capital's neighborhoods. It starts with “Una giornata particolare” introduced by Paola Cortellesi and Antonio Monda. Classics, pop films, retrospectives on Rossellini, Valeri, Chaplin, Carpenter and meetings with actors and directors will be on the program. An opportunity to experience great cinema under the stars, between shared emotions and urban beauty.

In summer 2025, the timeless charm of Ostia Antica's Roman Theater welcomes a new edition of the Ostia Antica Festival, scheduled from June to August. Between music, theater and big names in entertainment, each evening will be a journey of emotion and beauty, under the starry sky and among the ancient stones of the archaeological site. A perfect mix of tradition and modernity, in one of the most evocative places in Lazio, easily accessible from Rome. An unmissable event for those who love art in timeless settings.

Throughout July 2025, the Drugstore Museum in Rome is hosting “Rome 1975. Cities, Faces and Stories in the Jubilee Year”, a free exhibition that brings to life the atmosphere of the capital during the 1975 Jubilee. Through 60 black-and-white photographs by photographer Fabio De Angelis, original objects and multimedia installations, the itinerary explores the city's social, cultural and urban changes. It is an exciting journey into the collective memory on the occasion of the Jubilee year, among the history, faces and everyday life of a vibrant era.

Roma Summer Fest, the event that lights up the Roman summer in the evocative Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica, returns again in 2025. A stage under the stars that welcomes every year big names of Italian and international music, in a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. Get ready to experience unforgettable evenings among sounds, lights and emotions, in the beating heart of the city throughout July and August. An unmissable event for those who love music and the beauty of Rome.

Rome's summer cannot miss Testaccio Estate, the cultural festival of the Città dell’Altra Economia (Largo Dino Frisullo). Live music, outdoor cinema, stand-up comedy and good food come together in a welcoming and vibrant space in the typical Testaccio district. Among the events scheduled in July : 99 Posse, Fast Animals and Slow Kids and the Spaghetti Festival. An urban oasis where you can experience relaxed evenings full of energy, among encounters, smiles and stars in the sky of Rome.

Through July 27, 2025, Pavilion 9a of the Mattatoio di Roma (former Rome slaughterhouse) hosts “Animalism” by Roger Ballen, one of the most visionary photographers of our time. In an immersive and provocative installation, his images explore the boundary between human and animal, transforming the former slaughterhouse into a theater of the absurd. An intense visual journey, accompanied by sound installations, that shakes and fascinates. A unique experience to reflect on nature, instincts and identity.

From June 6 to August 7, 2025, Rome's Casa del Jazz is transformed into a sonic oasis with Summertime 2025, a festival celebrating contemporary jazz in all its forms. In an intimate and green atmosphere, big international names such as Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, Stanley Clarke, Shablo and Meshell Ndegeocello will take turns on stage. Some special events will also be held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica. Emotions, talent and experimentation await you surrounded by the greenery of a beautiful park just a few steps from the ancient Appian Way.

From June 1 to August 29, 2025, the Rino Gaetano Arena Park (Nomentano Park) hosts the Aniene Festival, with 90 free evenings of music, theater, dance and workshops. Each day has a different theme: jazz, theater, swing, concerts, talks and DJ sets, in an inclusive and lively atmosphere. There is no shortage of food area, games, craft market and activities for young and old. Even at Ferragosto, the festival enlivens the Roman summer with special events, confirming itself as a cultural reference point for the whole city.