Free things to do in Rome 13–19 April 2026: MAXXI festival and closing

Free things to do in Rome 13–19 April 2026

Mid-April brings several free cultural opportunities across Rome: film program at MAXXI, exhibitions reaching their final days and museum talks. Practical details to plan your visits are below.

Main events

• Lo Spiraglio Filmfestival (MAXXI) – 15–18 April 2026. Free entry until seats run out. Location: MAXXI, via Guido Reni 4F (Flaminio).
• The Lucanian People by Carlo Levi – last day: 17 April 2026. Fondazione Carlo Levi, via Ancona 21. Free admission.
• It's Happening Again – Adrian Tranquilli at Museo di Roma (Palazzo Braschi) – open until 24 May 2026. Free for Rome residents with ID; paid for others.
• Esteban Vicente at Instituto Cervantes (Sala Dalí, Piazza Navona) – on view until 2 May 2026. Free admission.
• Spazio WeGil – Roma Terzo Millennio (Trastevere) – open through 30 June 2026, 10:00–19:00 daily. Free admission.

Civic museums and free services

Civic museums in Rome offer free entry for residents with ID throughout 2026. Notable always-accessible venues include Museo Pietro Canonica (Villa Borghese) and the Urban Center Metropolitano.

Free talks and appointments

• Lecture series at the Civic Museum of Zoology – Thursday 16 April 2026, 17:00–18:30. Free until capacity is reached. Venue: via Ulisse Aldrovandi 18 (Parioli).
• Museum of Casal de' Pazzi – visits by reservation; free entry (reservation required at 060608).

Outdoors and always-open sites

• Lucamaleonte mural on Aesop's fables – visible 24/7 in Vigne Nuove.
• San Lorenzo in Lucina church – open daily 8:00–12:00 and 16:30–19:30; free entry.
• WWF Oasis Castel Romano – open daily 9:00–sunset; free access.

Weekend sports and events

• FISCT tournaments: table football on Saturday 18 April 2026 (Via Grotte di Celoni 27, 09:00) and subbuteo on Sunday 19 April 2026 (Via Filippo Nicolai 76, Balduina, 09:30). Free admission for spectators.

Practical tips

• Check official websites or contact organizers for up-to-date schedules: times and availability can change.
• Residents should carry ID to access free admission at civic museums.
• Arrive early for indoor events such as the MAXXI festival to secure a seat.

Covered period: 13–19 April 2026. Verify any last-minute updates before visiting.