Rome News

The Rome Independent Film Festival made its debut in 2001 as Rome’s first independent and international film festival. Each year, dozens of films compete, including 2011’s some 150 films in competition – consisting of feature films, short films and documentaries – coming from more than 40 countries each year.

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The Rome Marathon is known to set its route along main tourist attractions, creating an unique tour of the great city for all. Beginning in front of the grand Coliseum and adventuring through the narrow streets of the old city, the marathon is a great way for all to witness Rome at its finest.

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If you are lucky enough to spend your New Year’s Day in Rome then you are in for many exciting opportunities. Rome’s traditional celebrations include many activities ranging from the infamous New Year’s Day parade to music, dancing, fireworks, and many performances.

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If you are lucky enough to be in Italy during December 31st, you will get to experience Italy’s La Festa di San Silvestro, an exciting celebration for the New Year. Festivities include drinking, dancing, and partying, all started off with a large and beautiful feast with friends and family.

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The famed Roman festival featuring “100 Painters in Via Margutta” has been held annually for over 60 years. This year, the famous event will be October 28-November 1.

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The inspiring Rome Jazz Festival focuses on seeing jazz music as not just music, but a philosophy. The festival, featuring its 34th annual presentation this year will be exploring the new Italian jazz scene, and values thereof.

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Since 1980, The Roma Europa Festival has been providing a venue for performing artists from many disciplines and is one of the most anticipated events of its kind worldwide. Held yearly in various local venues, the festival brings together performances of all genres from classic to contemporary.

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Celebrating a legendary snow fall and vision of the Virgin Mary which indicated where the church should be built, the Festa della Madonna della Neve honors the day annually with a spectacular shower of white rose petals from the dome of one of the most religiously significant churches in Rome. 

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A trip to Italy in August is filled with special events and festivities. Perhaps one of the most charming and fun is Ferragosta, or Assumption day, on August 15th, a national holiday particular to Italy.

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Extreme Language Exchange is a language exchange event run weekly in Rome between English and Italian speakers. Held at a bar in the quaint neighborhood of Trastevere, it offers you a chance to work on your Italian in a relaxed setting while also enjoying food, drink, and making friends.

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