Rome’s summer of concerts already has a calendar. Rock in Roma 2026 starts on Tuesday 9 June and keeps the capital company until 18 July with seventeen concerts split between the Ippodromo delle Capannelle and the Cavea dell’Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone. Rock, rap, pop and singer-songwriters: the bill brings together international bands and some of the most listened-to Italian names.
The June programme
- 9 June: The Offspring, with special guests A Day To Remember and Sleep Theory (Capannelle).
- 13 June: Pippo Sowlo (Capannelle).
- 14 June: Counting Crows, with Bull Brigade (Capannelle).
- 18 June: Gemitaiz (Capannelle).
- 20 June: Negramaro (Capannelle).
- 26 June: Caparezza (Capannelle).
- 29 June: Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals (Cavea dell’Auditorium).
- 30 June: Olly (Capannelle).
And in July
The festival continues with Emma (2 July), Mumford & Sons with Caamp (7 July), Mannarino (10 July), OneRepublic (12 July), Litfiba (16 July), Luchè (17 July) and Bluvertigo (18 July) at Capannelle; the Cavea welcomes Europe (7 July) and Marilyn Manson with Vowws (14 July).
Why it is a date not to be missed
For years Rock in Roma has been the capital’s leading summer festival: a large open-air space, a calendar lasting more than five weeks and the chance to see very different artists within a few days. In June you go from the Californian punk rock of The Offspring to the rap of Gemitaiz, from the pop rock of Negramaro to the live shows of Caparezza and Olly.
Practical info
- When: from 9 June to 18 July 2026.
- Where: Ippodromo delle Capannelle and Cavea dell’Auditorium Parco della Musica, Rome.
- Getting to Capannelle: FL4 rail line from Termini, Capannelle stop.
- Tickets: through the festival’s official channels, with TicketOne as ticketing partner. Website: rockinroma.com.
Frequently asked questions
Are all the concerts at Capannelle?
No: most take place at the Ippodromo delle Capannelle, while Ben Harper, Europe and Marilyn Manson play in the Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica.
Which is the first concert?
The Offspring, on Tuesday 9 June, with A Day To Remember and Sleep Theory as special guests.