Below you will find a description, month-by-month, of most of the events that Rome has to offer. As with all big cities, there is always a wide variety of local events, concerts, theatre performances, art exhibits and more. The list below is a general overview of what happens on a yearly basis in Italy’s capital, but please keep in mind that there is always much more going on! Please look at what these two websites have to offer on last minute events and activities.

January

Underground Market
Unfolding in a subterranean parking lot near the Via Sistina, this monthly antiques market caters to collectors.

February

Rome Independent Film Festival
As Rome’s foremost cinema event, the Independent Film Festival showcases more than 40 artists from some 25 countries. Screenings are in theatres at Cinema Pasquino, Cinema Roma and the Ripa Hotel.

March

Eurochocolate
During Eurochocolate week everything revolves around the seductive sweet stuff with some 500 participating stands, a Chocobookshop, a Chocofarm and a chocolate-flavoured film competition. For added flair, the famed Trinità dei Monti staircase gets plastered with 3,000 pure chocolate eggs.

April

Rome’s Good Friday Procession
On Good Friday, a torch lit procession moves from the Via Crucis, from the Coliseum and up the Monte Palatino, re-enacting the 14 station of the cross from the death of Jesus to placement of his body in the tomb.

Monthly Bargain Market
La Soffitta Sotto I Portici is a monthly bargain market taking place on the third Sunday with collectibles, memorabilia and more up for grabs.

May

May Day Musical
On May 1, Rome celebrates spring’s arrival with a world-class music festival in Piazza San Giovanni.

Spring Antiques Market
The Grande Mercato di Primavera (Great Spring Market) offers memorabilia for all tastes.

Tennis Masters Series
Great tennis arrives in Rome with the Masters Series where 120 players compete for the top prizes.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
This breast cancer awareness fund-raiser involves a mini-marathon at the Stadio delle Terme di Caracalla.

June

Dolce Vita Jazz Festival
Sometimes starting in May, Dolce Vita Jazz Festival takes place in Rome’s Palma Club and the Auditorium Parco della Musica with some 60 jazz artists.

FotoGraphia
Rome stages a massive festival of contemporary photography, FotoGraphia, with works displayed throughout the city.

Estate Romana Festival
Running from late June through early September, Estate Romana Festival offers jazz, rock, and classical music, plus film, sport, theatre and children’s fun.

July

Festival of Latin-American Music & Culture
From late June through early August, Latin sounds, heavy on Cuban accents, are featured at the Ippodromo delle Capannelle.

Festa de’Noantri
On the Saturday following the Festa del Carmelo every year, the Vergine del Carmine statue is removed from the church of Sant’Agata for parading through streets of the Trastevere quarter before arrival at San Crisogno for eight days of display.

Gay Village
From late June through August, the Testaccio’s becomes a hot spot for gay, straight, young and old Romans. Pop concerts, discos, comedy, theatre, dining and more unfold at an area designed to re-create a small village where tolerance is the operative word.

August

Festival of Latin-American Music & Culture
From late June through early August, Latin sounds (heavy on Cuban accents) are featured at the Ippodromo delle Capannelle.

Estate Romana Festival
Running from late June through early September, Estate Romana (Roman Summer) Festival offers jazz, rock, and classical music, plus film, sport, theatre and children’s fun.

September

International Urban Theatre Festival
The annual Festival Internazionale del Teatro Urbano transforms Rome into an urban theatrical stage.

White Night
Shops and restaurant stay open while the Roman Notte Bianca stages music, dance and theatre events.

RomaEuropa Festival
RomaEuropa Festival is an extravaganza of theatre, music and dance vents throughout the city.

October

Celebration of St. Francis
The patron of Rome is celebrated throughout the city on this feast day, Oct. 4.

Great Autumn Market
One of Italy’s largest antiques fairs takes place at the Autodromo di Vallelunga.

Rome Jazz Festival
International artists gather at various venues for the eclectic Rome Jazz Festival.

November

100 Painters in Via Margutta
In April (sometimes May) and November, locals and visitors head for this bi-annual art market of the Cento Pittori Via Margutta, staged in scenic Via Margutta. Among hundreds of applicants, 100 artists are selected to exhibit.

December

Piazza Navona Christmas Market
A Christmas market with Santa Claus and nativity scenes takes place at Rome’s Piazza Navona.

Source: http://rome.eventguide.com/

Here are two other websites with up-to-date information on events and going-ons in Rome:

www.romaturismo.com

www.giroscopio.com/english/enciclopedica/roma10.htm