Ottobrate romane tradition began as day trips to Roman countryside. The expression "ottobrata romana" generally conjures up images of basking in Rome's Indian summer sunshine in October. However the phrase has its origins during the time of the traditional vendemmia, or grape harvest for wine, when Romans would hop on horse-drawn carts and head to vineyards outside the city walls for wine-soaked festivities. This tradition, which lasted until the first decades of the 20th century, normally ...| Wanted in Rome - Wanted in Rome | Italy's news in English
Festival takes place from 26 September until 5 October 2025. Rome hosts the Festival della Letteratura di Viaggio, dedicated to travel literature, at Palazzetto Mattei and the gardens of Villa Celimontana from 26 September until 5 October. Promoted by the Italian Geographical Society, the 16th edition of the annual event has as its theme Islands, Sea, Oceans, with a special focus on fragile marine ecosystems, as well as the oceans and distant lands threatened by the climate crisis and ris...| Wanted in Rome - Wanted in Rome | Italy's news in English
Wine flows freely in Marino near Rome. The 101st edition of the popular Sagra dell'Uva wine festival takes place in the mediaeval town of Marino in the Castelli Romani, about 20km south-east of Rome, from 26 September to 6 October 2025. This lively festival dedicated to grapes and wine began in 1925 and each year draws large crowds eager to see the "miracle" of wine flowing freely from the town's central Fountain of the Four Moors. Guide to the Castelli Romani near Rome The 2025 festival...| Wanted in Rome - Wanted in Rome | Italy's news in English
A local's guide to what's on in Rome in October. October is one of the best times to visit the Eternal City as a new season of cultural events gets underway, from opera and blockbuster exhibitions to free museums and live music. A novelty this autumn is Luminis, a monumental light installation that illuminates the towering embankment walls along the river Tevere, until 15 October, between Ponte Sisto and Ponte Mazzini. State museums and archaeological sites in Rome and across Italy ...| Wanted in Rome - Wanted in Rome | Italy's news in English
Georgina Spengler exhibition Pandaisía at Maja Arte Contemporanea from 2 October until 8 November. Rome's Maja Arte Contemporanea presents Pandaisía, the fourth solo exhibition at the gallery by Georgina Spengler, comprising 15 previously unseen canvases. In Spengler's works, lush forests dense with scrolls and sumptuous foliage contrast with endangered plant and animal species. The gallery says the exhibited works are "both a celebration and a warning, a visual feast and an ethical medita...| Wanted in Rome - Wanted in Rome | Italy's news in English
The Australian Girls Choir will perform a free concert at the Oratorio del San Francesco del Caravita in Rome on Thursday 25 September at 18.30. All are welcome to the event which is sponsored by the Australian embassy to the Holy See. The church is located on Via del Caravita 7, just off Via del Corso in the city centre.| Wanted in Rome - Wanted in Rome | Italy's news in English
Centenary to be marked with special events from 26-28 September. Rome's Coppedè quarter, famed for its magical mixture of architectural styles, will celebrate 100 years this weekend with three days of guided tours, talks and exhibitions. Located in the Trieste district, the neighbourhood was designed largely by Florentine architect Gino Coppedè who incorporated a melting pot of mediaeval, Renaissance, Art Deco and Art Nouveau influences into his plans. The district's richly-decorated build...| Wanted in Rome - Wanted in Rome | Italy's news in English
Palazzo Farnese hosts Notte dei 150 anni on Saturday 27 September. The French embassy to Italy and the École française de Rome celebrate 150 years at Palazzo Farnese this weekend with a special event for European Heritage Days. The 'Notte dei 150 anni' event will showcase the rich history of the Renaissance building and the connections between Italy and France on Saturday 27 September, from 16.00 to 23.00, with registration required. Held annually across Europe since 1991, the European ...| Wanted in Rome - Wanted in Rome | Italy's news in English
October 2025 concerts with Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome. Wagner: Die Walküre23, 25, 27 OctThe 2025/2026 season opens with a staged version of one of Richard Wagner’s most beloved operas: Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), conducted by Daniel Harding with stage direction by Vincent Huguet. This inauguration marks the start of an unprecedented journey: for the first time in its history, the Accademia will present the complete Ring of the Nibelung cycle in staged form, a major proje...| Wanted in Rome - Wanted in Rome | Italy's news in English
Rome to host the 2025 Longines Global Champions Roma Tour.Rome will host the 14th leg of the 2025 Longines Global Champions Roma Tour, part of the world's most prestigious show jumping circuit, at the Circus Maximus.Hailed as the "Formula 1" of equestrian sports, the elite event will see top show jumpers competing in front of crowds in the landmark Roman site, on the weekend of 10-12 October. Last year the event featured more than 200 horses and around 120 riders from 30 countries, with total...| Wanted in Rome - Wanted in Rome | Italy's news in English
Cinemas in Rome and Lazio screen Venice films. Cinemas in Rome and Lazio celebrate the 82nd Venice Film Festival by screening previews of movies presented at the gala cinema event earlier this month. From 18-30 September, cinemas in the capital and the Lazio region will screen 50 films that premiered at the world's oldest film festival. A total of 16 cinemas in Rome and Lazio are participating in the 30th edition of the initiative which is organised by the culture ministry, the city of Rome ...| Wanted in Rome - Wanted in Rome | Italy's news in English
More than 17,000 runners participated in Rome half marathon last year. The second edition of the Wizz Air Rome Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 19 October 2025, with a 21-km route that starts at the Circus Maximus and ends near the Colosseum. Promoted as the "Jubilee Edition," the route passes through the centre of Rome, past landmarks such as the Baths of Caracalla and Piazza di Spagna, with a finish line along the Roman Forum. Organisers are hoping to surpass the more than 17,000 run...| Wanted in Rome - Wanted in Rome | Italy's news in English
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Where Learning Meets Nature: Rome’s B.I.G. British International School Offers a Unique Take on Global Education In a city rich with history and tradition, B.I.G. British International School is rewriting the rules of international education. Founded in 2023, this forward-thinking institution for children aged 2 to 11 has quickly carved out a unique identity, offering a dynamic learning environment that blends the structure of the English national curriculum with the power of the outdoors. ...| Wanted in Rome - Wanted in Rome | Italy's news in English
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