Mid-May weekend, uncertain weather, a spring that is desirable but does not demoralize Rome. In fact, in the capital there are many events scheduled for the weekend dedicated to culture, entertainment and shopping. On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May – which is also Mother’s Day by the way – Rome offers a program full of events that involve everyone.
The main initiative of the weekend is the Night of Museums 2023, the exceptional opening of cultural places in the capital from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the symbolic price of 1 euro. Space also for the typical dishes of Roman cuisine, which become the protagonists of entire festivals and, in turn, vintage and hippie markets, concerts, street food, comics and much more.
If you still don’t know what to do this weekend, here are 11 events not to be missed on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May in Rome:
The night of the museums
The Night of Museums is an event that has been taking place simultaneously across Europe since 2005. With a symbolic ticket worth 1 euro (unless otherwise stated), it is possible to visit the most beautiful cultural centers in the city at unusual times. The capital is therefore preparing for the new edition of the Night of Museums 2023, which will see the opening of 80 rooms with 60 exhibitions and a calendar of around 130 shows, as well as guided tours and educational activities for all ages. From municipal and state museums to universities and academies. The Senate of the Republic, the Chamber of Deputies, the Ministry of Defense and many other cultural sites in Rome can also be visited. The event will be opened at 7.30 p.m. by the Band of the Metropolitan Police of the Capital of Rome in Piazza del Campidoglio. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Mother’s Day events
Sunday May 14th is also Mother’s Day and Rome is planning a series of events to celebrate all Roman mothers in a special way. “Moms from film” arrives at Cinecittà World, “Viva la mamma” at Castle Santa Severa. In MagicLand, mothers have free entry, in the fantastic world of the fantastic they become the “most beautiful in the kingdom”. Space also for shopping and crafts to make a special gift. [LEGGI QUI TUTTI GLI EVENTI IN PROGRAMMA PER LA FESTA DELLA MAMMA A ROMA]
Carbonara and Amatriciana Festival
Amatriciana or Carbonara? Which of these Roman first courses do you prefer? You can decide or confirm it at Eataly this weekend. On the third floor of the big market in Piazzale XII Ottobre 1492, from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th, you can taste different versions of the two famous Roman recipes. At Ercoli 1928 you can taste the fresh Maccheroncini all’amatriciana and the fresh Mezze Maniche Rigate alla Carbonara; by Flavio Al Velavevodetto the timeless Rigatoni alla Carbonara; Pastificio Secondi offers its ravioli stuffed with ricotta with Amatriciana sauce and pecorino with pomace, and ravioli stuffed with cheese and egg with crispy bacon. There will also be Roman cooking classes. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
vintage market
The Vintage Market returns to the Ex Deposito Atac in Piazza Ragusa on May 13th and 14th, offering the last unmissable event of the season. There will be 200 exhibitors from all over Italy, 6,000 square meters (shared with the farmers’ market) and the usual range of exhibitors: artisans, artists and illustrators, vintage, handmade, home decoration, design and stylists, vinyl and books, clothing , games and books for children, organic cosmetics, plants and flowers, upcycling, collecting. And then lots of special activities including the Corner Arcade video games, photo sets, children’s workshops, live music and a large food and drink area. To enhance every moment at the Vintage Market, there will be live performances by up-and-coming music greats organized by Indiepanchine. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
ARF! Festival 2023, the Rome Comics Festival
On RomaToday we unveiled the poster of the ARF 2023 edition! And now here we are: the demonstration starts from May 12th to 14th in the capital, at the Mattatoio in Rome. For three days dedicated to stories, characters and drawings, a total immersion in comics in the center of Testaccio, the district symbol of the capital’s creative ferment. From ARFist Alley, where you can meet dozens of stars of international comics (Pepe Larraz, Otto Schmidt, il Collettivo Moleste, Werther Dell’Edera, Rita Petruccioli, to name a few), to Job ARF!, a meeting point between publishers and emerging publishing professionals; from the ARF! Kids, a space for quality creative workshops, book meetings and readings, led by the best children’s book talent on the Italian scene at Self ARF! dedicated exclusively to independent publishing. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
hippie market
On May 13th and 14th, the Hippie Market returns to Appia Joy Park. An event for the whole family to breathe the atmosphere of yesteryear in an emotional village full of hay bales for two days of fun and relaxation. A market with a gypsy soul, with items for all tastes and ages, where you can meet and fall in love with the colorful hippie caravan of artisans, up-and-coming stylists and designers, street cooks, farm workers, musicians, etc. Childminders who entertain the children with creative workshops and fun activities. There will also be 5 food trucks. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
The peddlers of Forte dei Marmi in Talenti
Due to popular demand, I Ambulanti di Forte dei Marmi return to Rome with the best Made in Italy craftsmanship and the latest fashion trends. The original consortium’s now legendary “open-air boutiques” can be admired on Saturday 13 May in Via Dario Niccodemi, in the Talenti district (III Municipio). As always, it will be an authentic spectacle of stalls, colors and audience that will recreate the magical atmosphere of the Forte Market. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Your street food
A greedy tour is just around the corner at Eur Park right on the lake shore. From Friday 12th to Sunday 14th May, 25 street chefs will open the largest restaurant under the stars in Rome on Viale Oceania. A whirlwind of colors, scents, lights and lots of good things to eat. A carefully selected brigade of street chefs will set out in the capital’s most elegant living room to battle between pans and stoves to prepare the best, tastiest and most engaging dish. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Festival of Roman cuisine
On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May the “second edition” of the Roman Cuisine Festival is back. An appointment for all gourmets and lovers of traditional Roman cuisine, genuine cuisine made up of simple dishes but rich in flavor and genuineness, enriched with the quality of the products of the Roman countryside, around the zero kilometer mark and the short improve supply chain. The appointment is at the Agripark in via Castel di Leva for a weekend of traditional recipes surrounded by greenery. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Raf in “My Home Tour”
Following the new success with the song “Cherie” that enlivened the summer of 2022, Raf announces a concert at the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone. A highly anticipated live return from the artist to re-establish the embrace with his audience. The singer will welcome his audience on May 14th at 9pm at the Santa Cecilia room. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Families in a mobile home in MagicLand
May 13th and 14th will be a special weekend for all camper enthusiasts in Italy: the MagicLand amusement park will host the second edition of “Famiglie in Camper”, an event dedicated to families and 4×4 travel enthusiasts, organized again in collaboration with “Lazio in a motorhome” and “Piccoli Amici in a motorhome”. It’s the perfect opportunity to taste all the novelties of the entertainment capital par excellence in 2023: from Dungeons, the terrifying journey in a medieval prison for the bravest guests, to Cagliostro Castle, one of the historical attractions of the park has been completely renovated, including special effects and Murals inspired by Escher’s art. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Eco and chic market in San Lorenzo
On Sunday May 14, the Eco & Chic Market returns to San Lorenzo, a free entry market in Piazza dell’Immacolata, in front of the imposing church of the district. A tempting opportunity to find “last minute” gifts, original, handmade and at fair prices. Jewelry made of various metals, brass, bronze and even silver, made using the lost wax technique; Costume jewelry made of different materials such as fabric, bioresin, wood, ceramics, buttons or recycled elements; artistic ceramics, vintage “gems” of clothing and accessories; plants and much more. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]