Rome’s summer has its calendar. Roma Summer Fest 2026, produced by the Fondazione Musica per Roma, was presented today by mayor Roberto Gualtieri, culture councillor Massimiliano Smeriglio and Musica per Roma chief executive Raffaele Ranucci: more than 70 shows and over two months of programming, centred on the Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica, with some dates at the Sala Santa Cecilia and the Casa del Jazz.
The programme
It kicks off on Saturday 13 June with Serena Brancale; the music side closes on 12 and 13 September with the return of Dissonanze. In between, a bill that spans genres and generations:
- Rock, pop and metal: Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals (29 June), John Legend (2 July), Anastacia (6 July), Europe (7 July), Dogstar (11 July), Marilyn Manson (14 July), Johnny Marr (17 July), Kool & The Gang (21 July), Wilco (31 August), Judas Priest (9 September).
- Jazz: Stefano Bollani All Stars (29 June), Pat Metheny (5 July), Diana Krall (15 July), Jacob Collier (18 July), Marcus Miller (20 July), Gregory Porter (25 July).
- Italian music: Niccolò Fabi (15 June), Subsonica (12 July), Alice canta Battiato (26 July), Angelina Mango (30 July), Elio e le Storie Tese (31 July), Fiorella Mannoia (4 and 5 September), Levante (7 September), I Cani (10 and 11 September).
- Indie, rap and electronic: Kneecap (17 June), Mac DeMarco (28 June), Gigi D’Agostino (3 July), Bresh (10 July), Frah Quintale (19 July), Two Door Cinema Club (22 July), Capo Plaza (29 July), Il Tre (6 September), Tony Boy (8 September).
The highlights
Ludovico Einaudi plays four consecutive evenings, from 19 to 22 June. On 1 July Danny Elfman brings the music from Tim Burton’s films to the Cavea in his only Italian date, and on 2 July John Legend’s tour starts from Rome. Alongside the concerts there is a section of extra events featuring comedy and storytelling, running until 15 September.
Practical info
- When: from 13 June to mid-September 2026.
- Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone (Cavea and Sala Santa Cecilia) and Casa del Jazz, Rome.
- Formats: in the Cavea, seated or standing concerts depending on the date.
- Tickets: on TicketOne and the Auditorium’s official channels.
- Official website: auditorium.com.
Frequently asked questions
When does Ludovico Einaudi play?
On 19, 20, 21 and 22 June, always in the Cavea.
Are all the concerts outdoors?
Most are in the open-air Cavea; some dates are at the Sala Santa Cecilia and the Casa del Jazz.