What to do in Rome in October 2024

Once again in October 2024, Rome is confirmed as a prime destination for travelers who wish to discover the beauty of the Eternal City.

With the arrival of the fall season, the Italian capital offers a wide range of activities and events that can satisfy the tastes and interests of all types of visitors.

Numerous special initiatives will be organized during this period, such as extraordinary openings of fascinating archaeological sites, such as the Imperial Forum or the Baths of Caracalla, and privileged access to world-famous museums, such as the Vatican Museums and the Borghese Gallery. In addition, art enthusiasts will enjoy thematic guided tours and temporary exhibitions that will highlight lesser-known aspects of Roman creativity, ranging from painting to sculpture, crafts to performing arts.

Here is a selection of the best events in Rome in October:

• free admission to state museums. First Sunday of the month, October 6, 2024.
• David Gilmour live concert. Circus Maximus. Through October 3, 2024.
• José James live concert. Alcatraz Live. October 4, 2024.
• “Determined women. Photographs by Angèle Etoundi Essamba.” Museum of Rome in Trastevere. Through October 6, 2024.
• “Capolavori della Letteratura – II Edizione 2024” event. At the following libraries: Biblioteca Marconi, Biblioteca Europea, Casa delle Letterature and Aula Studio Trionfale. Through October 15, 2024.
• “Autori, attori e pubblico nell’antica Roma” exhibition. Ara Pacis Museum. Through November 3, 2024.
• photography exhibition. “ La fotografia allo specchio.” Baths of Caracalla. Through November 3, 2024.
• “La più grande mostra di mattoncini Lego” exhibition. The Wow Side - Shopping Centre. Through January 6, 2025.
• “L’incanto della Bellezza. Dipinti ritrovati di Sebastiano Ricci dalla Collezione Enel” Museum of Rome Palazzo Braschi. Through January 12, 2025.
• “Antonio Ligabue - I misteri di una mente” exhibition. Museo Storico della Fanteria. Through January 12, 2025.
• “Botero” exhibition. Bonaparte Palace. Through January 19, 2025.
• “Penelope” exhibition. Roman Forum and Palatine. Through January 19, 2025.
• “Monet e gli Impressionisti– Digital Experience” exhibition. Next Museum. Through January 25, 2025.
• “Venanzio Crocetti's dance student. The return.” Galleria d'Arte Moderna di Roma Capitale. Through February 2, 2025.
• Exhibition “Estetica della deformazione. Protagonisti dell'Espressionismo Italiano” Galleria d'Arte Moderna di Roma Capitale. Through February 2, 2025.