Events in Rome: weekend 15-17 May 2026

The third weekend of May brings a packed program across Rome: art shows, live music, theatre and food events. Below is a curated, practical selection to help plan your days.

Highlights: exhibitions and museums

• Terzo Millennio - La scia della cometa (Spazio WeGil): open through 30 June.
• Bernini and the Barberini (Palazzo Barberini): recommended for baroque art lovers, running until 14 June.
• Hokusai (Palazzo Bonaparte): on display until 29 June, great for print and graphic art enthusiasts.
• Other major institutions—MAXXI, Macro, Musei Capitolini and Museo di Roma in Trastevere—offer extensive programs during the weekend.

Concerts and live music

• Annalisa – 16 May: Palazzo dello Sport (large-scale concert).
• Rancore – 16 May: Atlantico.
• Mario Biondi – 17 May: Auditorium Conciliazione (performances on 17 and 18 May).
• Patty Pravo – 17 May: Teatro Brancaccio.

Theatre and stage shows

• Shows closing on 17 May include Peccato che fosse una sgualdrina (Teatro Greco) and Falstaff - L’arte di farla franca (Teatro Quirino).
• Featured performances on 16–17 May: La Bella e la Bestia - Una rosa per una vita (Auditorium Conciliazione) and Corrado Augias - Music and Spirituality (17 May, Sala Santa Cecilia).

Festivals, markets and food events

• Modern Market – 15-17 May: Ex Deposito Atac, San Paolo District (crafts and design market).
• San Pietro Street Food – 15-17 May: Piazzale Gregorio VII (street food stalls).
• Supplì Festival – 14-17 May: Città dell’Altra Economia.
• Local food festivals include Sagra delle Fragole in Carchitti (until 17 May) and Sagra della Porchetta (16-17 May, Parco Laurentino).
• Open House Rome runs from 16 to 24 May with special access to notable buildings.

Practical tips

• Tickets and reservations: book in advance for popular concerts and exhibitions.
• Timing: exhibitions are mainly daytime activities; concerts and theatre are evening events—check exact start times.
• Getting around: prefer metro and buses for faster travel; some events provide shuttle services.
• Family-friendly: look for workshops and children's activities indicated in event descriptions.

This overview lists selected events for the weekend 15–17 May 2026 in Rome. For the latest updates and full schedules consult the official pages of each venue and event organizer.