Roma Art Festival 2026 — 71st Edition: Contemporary Art in Piazza della

Roma Art Festival — 71st Edition

From 8 to 17 May 2026, Piazza della Repubblica in Rome hosts the 71st Roma Art Festival: an open-air exhibition that places contemporary works in direct dialogue with the urban setting. Admission is free; indicative hours 10:00–20:00.

• Opening: Saturday 9 May 2026, 17:00.
• Location: Piazza della Repubblica, 00185 Rome — coordinates 41.9027625, 12.4958904.
• What to see: painting, sculpture, graphic arts and photography by emerging and established artists displayed across the square.
• Cultural program: conferences on art, landscape and society; book presentations; music and theatre events.
• Participating groups: including Athenae Artis and La Voce dell'Essere.
• Side events: a short performance by Teatro degli Esuli and a concert by Ad Cordis, plus talks with journalists and critics.
• Book Festival: dedicated area for publishers and authors with presentations and meetings.

The festival offers a practical chance to meet artists, attend readings and discover creative projects in an urban context. Check for potential schedule updates before your visit.