Second weekend of August anticipating Ferragosto. Exodus of the Romans, direction of vacation, but there are those who still remain in the capital or perhaps have just returned there. And then, just in time for Saturday, the question arises: What are you doing in Rome at the weekend?
The temperatures remain hot but they don’t frighten the city, in fact there are many events not to be missed.
What to do on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August in Rome
On Saturday and Sunday, art invades the streets: circus artists, magicians and more enliven the streets of the center. The circus also reaches Ostia Anrica, the black conquers the amusement park Magicland. Make way for music, theater and shows under the stars. There is no shortage of seaside sporting events and festivals celebrating old and good traditions.
What to do in Rome over the weekend of August 13th and 14th? RomaToday proposes you:
circles and holes
Street performers, circus performers and magicians continue to enliven Via dei Fori Imperiali and Via dei Cerchi. “Cerchi e Fori” is in fact the manifestation of the Roman Summer, which aims to make life a spectacular experience for all Romans and tourists. Almost magical. The two streets that, for the occasion, are completely closed to traffic in the evening between 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. On Saturday, August 13th, stilts, magic shows, world music and more are planned for an evening of performances. On Sunday, August 14, instead, a collective writing ritual, a journey of discovery of unusual musical instruments, soap bubbles and other shows. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Ancient Ferragostia
The sixth edition of the summer event returned to Ostia Antica with unpublished narrations of the places, performance tours and suggestive staging of multidisciplinary shows within the beautiful Renaissance village, a “natural” setting perfect to be transported to other worlds and other epochs will. Saturday, August 13, the “Eccentrici Dadarò”, a faithful presence of the event, open with “Operativi!”, At 9pm, an exhilarating theatrical and circus show. At 10pm, Raffaello Corti will overwhelm the audience with his “Faccestamagia”, which combines magic and comedy in a unique and irreverent way. August 14th is all about music. At 9pm the Banda Czechfumo, wind band conducted by Adriano Pedretti, will dress the Borgo with jazz, swing and the most famous soundtracks; at 10.30 p.m. instead an unmissable event for lovers of cartoons and the world of the 90s: Sonia Ceriola and the Zigulì Band will involve young and old with their “La Posta di Sonia in concert” with a timeless repertoire format that has become a cult for everyone has become millennials. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
The legendary 90s at the Castle of Santa Severa
On Saturday August 13, the legendary 90’s return to the Castle of Santa Severa with Veronica Cinque and Daniel Mastrovito, who, a stone’s throw from the sea, will bring the covers of the most famous international songs of those years. It’s the 90’s, TV is Il Festivalbar, Beverly Hills, Dawson’s Creek, Willy the Prince of BelAir and the Lunapop, The Spice Girls, The BackstreetBoys, radio is 883. Event starts at 9pm (with opening) . doors at 19). [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
The orchestraccia plays by the sea
On Sunday, the Orchestraccia will perform, also in the Castle of Santa Severa, a stone’s throw from the sea. The folk-rock music group inspired by Roman tradition and culture meets on the eve of August for a special evening of music and theater inspired by the great legacy of Roman folklore but with a current and contemporary look. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Black Circus Luna Park
The Black Circus arrives at Magicland, Valmontone’s amusement park, on August 13th. A special evening from 7:00 p.m. and DJ set from 9:30 p.m. For this occasion, the park closes its doors at 1 a.m. The Luna Park themed event showcases exceptional artists to entertain young and old alike. An itinerant parade full of colour, music and smiles: majorettes, waders and jugglers who will amaze the audience with their special numbers. Balloons, candies and the inevitable cotton candy, performances and much more. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
A sport climbing wall overlooking the sea
On the beach of Santa Severa, in the shadow of the castle, the “Sports Village at the Castle” has been located since the beginning of summer. Open throughout the week of August 15, from August 13 to 21, the village presents an interesting novelty for the more adventurous: for the occasion, a sport climbing wall overlooking the sea will be installed. All activities are free and users are accompanied by qualified instructors from sports federations, associated disciplines and sports promotion bodies. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
The festival of fettuccine with porcini mushrooms
From August 12th to 13th, in one of the most beautiful villages of the Sabina, pasta made exclusively by hand will again be the protagonists. If you are looking for freshness, relaxation and, above all, good food, Casaprota is the place for you at the weekend. The Festival of Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms is the most awaited event of the summer in the small village of Rieti, once owned by Farfa Abbey. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Mafalda Minnozzi in the village of Celimontana
At Village Celimontana the appointment returns with brunches both on Saturdays and Sundays. On August 14 appointment at “Fotogrammi”: Mafalda Minnozzi sings her life through the songs and composers that have accompanied and inspired her throughout her 35-year career. As in a cinema film, the artist constructs his soundtrack frame by frame with a strong emotional effect on the stage. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]