What to do in Rome in September 2026: exhibitions, concerts, and culture

Also for this month of September 2026, numerous suggestions on what to do in Rome to make the most of your stay in the Eternal City.

With the beautiful September days, Rome offers a wide range of activities and events to satisfy all tastes and needs of visitors.

For those who wish to immerse themselves in Rome’s rich history and culture, the month of September offers many special initiatives, such as extraordinary openings of archaeological sites and museums, thematic guided tours and interesting exhibitions. It will be the perfect opportunity to explore the city’s hidden treasures and deepen your knowledge of its extraordinary heritage.

September 2026 promises to be a month full of opportunities to experience Rome at 360 degrees, including culture, art, music and good food.

All that remains is to organise your trip and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the Eternal City.

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Events, exhibitions, and concerts in Rome in September

Here is a selection of the best events in Rome in September:

  • free entry to state museums. First Sunday of the month, September 6, 2026
  • Exhibition – Vasari and Rome – Capitoline Museums (Palazzo Caffarelli) – until September 6, 2026.
  • Exhibition – Dante Ferretti. Through My Eyes – Rome – until September 6, 2026.
  • Concert – Fatoumata Diawara – Massa Live – Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone – September 15, 2026.
  • Exhibition – Kandinsky – Palazzo Bonaparte – September 15, 2026 – February 14, 2027.
  • Evening Visit – Imperial Night at the Baths of Caracalla – Baths of Caracalla – September 19 and 26, and October 15, 2026.
  • Exhibition – A Vermeer at Palazzo Barberini. Woman in Blue Reading a Letter – Palazzo Barberini – until October 11, 2026.
  • Exhibition – Elisa Montessori. Through the Course of Time – Museums of Villa Torlonia, Casino dei Principi – September 30, 2026 – February 28, 2027.
  • Exhibition – Along the Blue Roads: Francesco Conversano’s America – Museum of Rome in Trastevere – until October 4, 2026.
  • Exhibition – Herculaneum. The Art of Living – Castel Sant’Angelo – until October 18, 2026.
  • Exhibition – Keith Haring – Museum of Rome, Palazzo Braschi – October 6, 2026 – April 11, 2027.
  • Exhibition – After. A Working Journey. Fendi/Karl Lagerfeld 1985 – National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art – until October 25, 2026.
  • Exhibition – Living! Julian Beck, Painter – Accademia Nazionale di San Luca – until November 14, 2026.
  • Exhibition – Diego Rivera and the Construction of Modern Art in Mexico in the 20th Century – Capitoline Museums, Palazzo Caffarelli – until December 13, 2026.

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Where to stay in Rome in September

During the beautiful days of September, Rome proves to be an ideal destination for lovers of history and art.

The FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino is the perfect accommodation for visiting the eternal city and participating in the cultural and recreational events of the Roman summer.

Immersed in an atmosphere of elegance and refinement, the FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino offers its guests an unforgettable stay in comfort and tranquillity.

Thanks to its strategic location, in the immediate vicinity of the Cavour metro station, guests can easily reach the main museums and places of interest, such as the Vatican Museums, with their priceless collection of works of art, and the Borghese Gallery, a jewel of Roman Baroque.

After an intense day of exploration among the capital’s artistic and architectural wonders, the hotel’s spacious and comfortable rooms, equipped with every comfort, will offer an oasis of relaxation and tranquillity, with high-quality services and the professionalism of the staff, always attentive to guests’ needs.

The elegant lobby of the FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino, with its refined furnishings and welcoming atmosphere, is the ideal place to relax in the company of a good book or sip an aperitif at the Palatino American Bar.

The ‘Le Spighe’ restaurant, with its refined cuisine and selection of fine wines, completes the holiday experience, giving visitors a taste of the culinary delights of the Roman tradition.

Immersed in the magical atmosphere of Rome, the FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino is the perfect choice for a holiday of culture, relaxation and pleasure, in a context of elegance and comfort that will make your stay unforgettable.

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