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SUMMARY:Rome: Epiphania
DESCRIPTION:Each year in Rome\, hundreds of people in medieval costumes walk along the avenue leading up to the Vatican carrying gifts for the Pope\, who will then say a morning mass in Saint Peters.  \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/rome-epiphania-2025-01-06/
LOCATION:St. Peters\, Via della Conciliazione\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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SUMMARY:Rome: Fantafestival
DESCRIPTION:Rome‘s Fantafestival is dedicated to fantastic and horror cinema. The location at Multisala Barberini is confirmed and so are the “Golden Bats” for the best picture and short in both the Italian and international categories. There will once again be the Z-Day\, with a zombie-walk along the streets of Rome. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please check the official event website for updates. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: event website
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/fantafestival-2025-06-04/
LOCATION:Multisala Barberini\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T054747Z
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SUMMARY:Rome: Miracle of the Madonna of the Snow
DESCRIPTION:According to legend\, in 352 AD\, a rich and bored Roman gentleman experienced a vivid dream in which the Virgin Mary told him that a certain hill in Rome would be covered in snow in the morning\, and that he should then use his money to build a church on that site. \nBeing that Rome was deep in a steamy summer in the beginning of August\, the gentleman didn’t think much of this prophecy\, but decided to test it out nonetheless. Pope Liberius was also having a very similar dream. The gentleman and the Pope bumped into one another\, then ran together towards the hill\, where they both observed snow falling… \nToday this is the home of the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore. The miracle is re-enacted every August. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/rome-miracle-of-the-madonna-of-the-snow-2025-08-05/
LOCATION:Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore\, Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore\, 42\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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SUMMARY:Rome: Feast of San Lorenzo
DESCRIPTION:The martyrdom of San Lorenzo is celebrated in Rome with fireworks and celebrations throughout the area around his crypt on the Via Tiburtina\, where he was killed in 258 AD. The patron saint of librarians\, firemen\, bakers\, and other professions whose jobs involve fire and roasting\, San Lorenzo’s association with such incendiary professions is certainly a disturbing one — His martyrdom is said to have occurred by slowly being roasted on a gridiron by the troops of the Emperor\, and\, as he died\, is believed to have said in Latin\, “Ecce\, miser\, assasti tibi partem unam\, regire aliam et manduca” (“Here\, you miserable person: you have roasted one side for yourself\, now turn me over and eat”). \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/rome-feast-of-san-lorenzo-2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Basilica di San Lorenzo\, Via Tiburtina\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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SUMMARY:Ferragosto
DESCRIPTION:It’s the summer and in August many Italians are looking forward to Ferragosto which starts on August 15th. It’s known as a two-week vacation period with roots in ancient Rome. When Emperor Augustus invented the feriae Augusti to mark the end harvest he also made it a moment that signified a period of well-deserved rest. Later\, during the fascist regime\, this time of the year was used to promote travel within the country\, including discounts on train voyages to see all the beauty that Italy has to offer. Today it is still a largely celebrated holiday. \nIn Rome\, on the evening of August 15th (the Feast of the Assumption)\, the piazze are filled with the performances of professional dancers for the Gran Ballo di Ferragosto. Squares throughout the city are enlivened by performances of all walks of life\, from tango to rock\, hip-hop\, ballroom dancing\, and more\, with a giant concert in the Parco Archeologico of Teatro Marcello\, as well! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Romano Guidotti\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/ferragosto-2025-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Veneto,Venice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
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CREATED:20150509T031851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150509T031851Z
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SUMMARY:Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Italy
DESCRIPTION:Lace up those running shoes\, get that last swig of water and be sure to get a good stretch in; the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is on again. The Italian branch of the organization hosts a series of events and workshops promoting good health and exercise leading up to a big race in efforts to raise money for the Foundation and breast cancer research. The event takes place in various cities in Italy throughout the year. \nNote: Participants can enter the race with a minimum donation that ranges between 13€ – 15€ depending on the city chosen\, and can choose a 2K or a 5K run or walk. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: UKinItaly\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/susan-g-komen-race-for-the-cure-bologna-2025-09-01/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Bologna\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Abruzzo,Basilicata,Bologna,Emilia-Romagna,Lombardy,Rome,Throughout Italy
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250904
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SUMMARY:Viterbo: Festa di Santa Rosa
DESCRIPTION:If you happen to be in Rome on the third day of September\, catch the train to Viterbo for the Festa di Santa Rosa\, the festival of the city’s patron saint. Thousands flock to see one hundred facchini\, or strongmen\, carry a 90-foot tall\, four-ton macchina – an obelisk-shaped statue – of the Santa Rosa through the winding streets of the city. The tradition began hundreds of years ago\, with the statue becoming progressively larger and heavier until the 19th century\, when the macchina toppled over\, crushing facchini and spectators alike. Not to worry\, however: a disaster has not happened since\, although it is still said that the facchini must sign their wills before they can bear the weight of the macchina. The macchina is truly an incredible sight – a gigantic tower\, swathed in light\, seems to float over the apartment buildings as it glows against the night sky. Onlookers line up for the priming viewing spots in the early morning\, sending friends to bring back sustenance from the piazzas\, where dozens of stands are set up in a carnival-like atmosphere. The Festa di Santa Rosa is almost an other-worldly experience\, so don’t miss it. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nDream of Italy’s Lazio Travel Advice\nRelated Article
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/viterbo-festa-di-santa-rosa-2025-09-03/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Viterbo\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251030
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150529T002903Z
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SUMMARY:Rome Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Rome‘s International Film Festival\, with 80 films shown in five categories\, has 50 judges awarding prizes of 200\,000€ to the best film\, best actor and best actress. The festival is free and should you desire a cinematic experience\, you can purchase tickets for 5€. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/rome-film-festival-2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Auditorium Parco della Musica\, Viale Pietro De Coubertin\, 30\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20251229T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120040
CREATED:20190621T004505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T004505Z
UID:211144-1766423700-1767045600@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Rome: Baroque Christmas Concert in Capuchin Crypt
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for a unique and one-of-a-kind experience for the holidays in Italy (as if just being in the bel paese was not enough) then you should take a trip to Rome and visit the Church of Santa Maria Immacolata. This historical church is home to the beautifully haunting crypt of the Capuchin monks of the 17th century and the place where they kept their friars remains. In December\, the church also hosts a Baroque Christmas concert where performances by the Schola Romana Ensemble. \nNote: The price includes the concert and a guided tour of the crypt in English. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: JvL\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/rome-baroque-christmas-concert-in-capuchins-crypts-2025-12-22/
LOCATION:Santa Maria Immacolata & Capuchins Museum\, Via Vittorio Veneto\, Rome\, Lazio\, 00187\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260405T120040
CREATED:20150605T111334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150605T111334Z
UID:211174-1767139200-1767311999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Rome: I Solisti dell'Opera\, New Years Concert
DESCRIPTION:The excellent singers of the Filarmonica d’Opera di Roma offer an unforgettable performance. The orchestra and singers dress in 18th century costumes as they perform their solos both on New Years Eve and New Years Day. The event is at the All Saints Church\, which offers an English-speaking community in Rome. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Stefano Parmesan \nGet your FREE copy of Dream of Italy’s Christmas in Italy Guide
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/rome-i-solisti-dellopera-new-year-concert-2025-12-31/
LOCATION:All Saints Church\, Via del Babuino\, 153\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260106T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120040
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T145855Z
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SUMMARY:Rome: Epiphania
DESCRIPTION:Each year in Rome\, hundreds of people in medieval costumes walk along the avenue leading up to the Vatican carrying gifts for the Pope\, who will then say a morning mass in Saint Peters.  \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/rome-epiphania-2026-01-06/
LOCATION:St. Peters\, Via della Conciliazione\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTSTAMP:20260405T120040
CREATED:20150513T131729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150513T131729Z
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SUMMARY:Rome: Fantafestival
DESCRIPTION:Rome‘s Fantafestival is dedicated to fantastic and horror cinema. The location at Multisala Barberini is confirmed and so are the “Golden Bats” for the best picture and short in both the Italian and international categories. There will once again be the Z-Day\, with a zombie-walk along the streets of Rome. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please check the official event website for updates. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: event website
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/fantafestival-2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Multisala Barberini\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T070000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120040
CREATED:20150523T054747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T054747Z
UID:212362-1785913200-1785956400@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Rome: Miracle of the Madonna of the Snow
DESCRIPTION:According to legend\, in 352 AD\, a rich and bored Roman gentleman experienced a vivid dream in which the Virgin Mary told him that a certain hill in Rome would be covered in snow in the morning\, and that he should then use his money to build a church on that site. \nBeing that Rome was deep in a steamy summer in the beginning of August\, the gentleman didn’t think much of this prophecy\, but decided to test it out nonetheless. Pope Liberius was also having a very similar dream. The gentleman and the Pope bumped into one another\, then ran together towards the hill\, where they both observed snow falling… \nToday this is the home of the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore. The miracle is re-enacted every August. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/rome-miracle-of-the-madonna-of-the-snow-2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore\, Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore\, 42\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTSTAMP:20260405T120040
CREATED:20150523T055814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T055814Z
UID:212366-1786320000-1786406399@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Rome: Feast of San Lorenzo
DESCRIPTION:The martyrdom of San Lorenzo is celebrated in Rome with fireworks and celebrations throughout the area around his crypt on the Via Tiburtina\, where he was killed in 258 AD. The patron saint of librarians\, firemen\, bakers\, and other professions whose jobs involve fire and roasting\, San Lorenzo’s association with such incendiary professions is certainly a disturbing one — His martyrdom is said to have occurred by slowly being roasted on a gridiron by the troops of the Emperor\, and\, as he died\, is believed to have said in Latin\, “Ecce\, miser\, assasti tibi partem unam\, regire aliam et manduca” (“Here\, you miserable person: you have roasted one side for yourself\, now turn me over and eat”). \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/rome-feast-of-san-lorenzo-2026-08-10/
LOCATION:Basilica di San Lorenzo\, Via Tiburtina\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260405T120040
CREATED:20150523T060356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T060356Z
UID:212368-1786752000-1788047999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Ferragosto
DESCRIPTION:It’s the summer and in August many Italians are looking forward to Ferragosto which starts on August 15th. It’s known as a two-week vacation period with roots in ancient Rome. When Emperor Augustus invented the feriae Augusti to mark the end harvest he also made it a moment that signified a period of well-deserved rest. Later\, during the fascist regime\, this time of the year was used to promote travel within the country\, including discounts on train voyages to see all the beauty that Italy has to offer. Today it is still a largely celebrated holiday. \nIn Rome\, on the evening of August 15th (the Feast of the Assumption)\, the piazze are filled with the performances of professional dancers for the Gran Ballo di Ferragosto. Squares throughout the city are enlivened by performances of all walks of life\, from tango to rock\, hip-hop\, ballroom dancing\, and more\, with a giant concert in the Parco Archeologico of Teatro Marcello\, as well! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Romano Guidotti\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/ferragosto-2026-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Veneto,Venice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270116
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150509T031851Z
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SUMMARY:Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Italy
DESCRIPTION:Lace up those running shoes\, get that last swig of water and be sure to get a good stretch in; the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is on again. The Italian branch of the organization hosts a series of events and workshops promoting good health and exercise leading up to a big race in efforts to raise money for the Foundation and breast cancer research. The event takes place in various cities in Italy throughout the year. \nNote: Participants can enter the race with a minimum donation that ranges between 13€ – 15€ depending on the city chosen\, and can choose a 2K or a 5K run or walk. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: UKinItaly\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/susan-g-komen-race-for-the-cure-bologna-2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Bologna\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Abruzzo,Basilicata,Bologna,Emilia-Romagna,Lombardy,Rome,Throughout Italy
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SUMMARY:Viterbo: Festa di Santa Rosa
DESCRIPTION:If you happen to be in Rome on the third day of September\, catch the train to Viterbo for the Festa di Santa Rosa\, the festival of the city’s patron saint. Thousands flock to see one hundred facchini\, or strongmen\, carry a 90-foot tall\, four-ton macchina – an obelisk-shaped statue – of the Santa Rosa through the winding streets of the city. The tradition began hundreds of years ago\, with the statue becoming progressively larger and heavier until the 19th century\, when the macchina toppled over\, crushing facchini and spectators alike. Not to worry\, however: a disaster has not happened since\, although it is still said that the facchini must sign their wills before they can bear the weight of the macchina. The macchina is truly an incredible sight – a gigantic tower\, swathed in light\, seems to float over the apartment buildings as it glows against the night sky. Onlookers line up for the priming viewing spots in the early morning\, sending friends to bring back sustenance from the piazzas\, where dozens of stands are set up in a carnival-like atmosphere. The Festa di Santa Rosa is almost an other-worldly experience\, so don’t miss it. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nDream of Italy’s Lazio Travel Advice\nRelated Article
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/viterbo-festa-di-santa-rosa-2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Viterbo\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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SUMMARY:Rome Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Rome‘s International Film Festival\, with 80 films shown in five categories\, has 50 judges awarding prizes of 200\,000€ to the best film\, best actor and best actress. The festival is free and should you desire a cinematic experience\, you can purchase tickets for 5€. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/rome-film-festival-2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Auditorium Parco della Musica\, Viale Pietro De Coubertin\, 30\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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