Republic Day at Piazza del Quirinale: schedule and practical information

Republic Day 2026 at Piazza del Quirinale

For 2 June 2026, the Republic Day celebration will take place in Piazza del Quirinale rather than the Quirinale gardens, offering a public programme of cultural, musical and institutional events. Additional appointments are scheduled across 1 and 2 June to widen public participation.

• Main dates: events on 1 June 2026 and the evening show and parade on 2 June 2026.
• Location: Piazza del Quirinale, Rome (panoramic view of the dome and Rome’s rooftops).
• Programme highlights: the 2 June evening programme, broadcast live, includes readings, speeches and musical and theatrical performances by national artists; the 1 June schedule features special garden openings and a concert in the afternoon.
• Access and attendance: on-site places are limited and partly reserved for invited guests; many municipalities will install large public screens so citizens can follow the broadcast.
• Institutional events: the traditional military parade will take place on the morning of 2 June; services for elderly and disabled visitors are scheduled for the morning of 1 June.

Practical tips: check official institutional channels for entry rules and security measures, arrive early if planning to attend on-site, and look for public screenings in local squares to follow the live broadcast. Organisers will facilitate broad public participation through external screens and programmed events.