Rome Weekend: 16 Must-See Events on April 18–19, 2026

Rome weekend: what to do Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 2026

Rome offers a packed program for the weekend of April 18–19, 2026: city celebrations, food events, live music and cultural activities. Below is a practical guide to the main events with quick details to help you plan.

• 2779th Birthday of Rome – Cultural events, guided tours and music for the city's foundation celebrations (Sunday, April 19).
• Villaggio per la Terra (Villa Borghese) – Family activities, sports village, biodiversity exhibits and workshops through Sunday April 19.
• Millennium Expo (Ippodromo Capannelle) – Historic cars, bikes and parts fair, Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19.
• Tommaso Paradiso – Live shows at the Palazzo dello Sport on April 18 and 19 featuring songs from the new album.
• Festival of Sciences (Auditorium Parco della Musica) – Talks, labs and performances on the theme "Chaos and Harmony" through Sunday April 19.
• Ficus al Massimo (Garum Museum of Cooking) – Exhibition of over 2,000 pieces and museum visits, April 18–19.
• Music Day / Record Fair (Talenti Village) – 60+ exhibitors, special releases and artist meetings, April 18–19.
• Gelato Week 2026 – Limited-edition flavors and themed routes in participating gelaterias until Sunday April 19.
• Festa Argentina (Hacienda) – Live music and tango lessons, Sunday April 19.
• Vintage Sunday (Mediterraneo MAXXI) – Vintage market, handmade goods and kids' workshops, Sunday April 19.
• Soup Festival (La Città dell’Utopia) – 19th edition focused on sharing and sustainability, Saturday April 18.
• TechDojo – Free coding workshops for ages 8–17: first session Saturday April 18 at ISS Tommaso Salvini.
• Chiello live (Largo Venue) – Rome date of the Chiello Club Tour, Sunday April 19.
• Aleramo–Campana Love Correspondence (Palazzo Merulana) – Dramatic reading on Saturday April 18 at 19:00.
• Spring Festival & Wild Asparagus Fair (Santopadre, FR) – Local fair with car meet and nature walks, Sunday April 19.
• Sezze Artichoke Festival (Latina) – 55th edition celebrating the Romanesco artichoke, April 18–19 with tastings and shows.

Practical tips: check event pages for schedules and ticketing, book in advance when needed, prefer public transport for central venues and prepare for variable spring weather.