The Colosseum in Autumn
From September 21 to December 20, 2026, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine HillAutumn is probably the best season to visit the Colosseum because there are no longer the long lines of the summer months and, above all, thanks to the extraordinarily mild climate until the end of November, which allows for a pleasant tour of the Colosseum at any time of day. And the warm colors, typical of this season, and the particular light at certain times of the day make the Colosseum and the ruins of the Roman Forum particularly evocative.
Opening Hours
With the changing sunlight in autumn, entry times also vary greatly throughout the season. In fact, while the long summer hours are still in effect at the end of September, the winter hours come into effect at the end of October, closing the park in the early afternoon.
- From September 21 to 30, 2026: 8:30 AM - 7:15 PM, last admission 6:15 PM
- From October 1 to 24, 2026: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, last admission 4:30 PM
- From October 24 to December 20, 2026: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, last admission 3:30 PM
Free Colosseum Admission in Autumn
This season, in addition to the first Sunday of the month, the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill will also have free admission on November 4, the day of National Unity and the Armed Forces Day.
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
OperaCamion 2026
From September 12 to 20, 2026, RomaSix more free evenings complete the journey of the Rome Opera truck, which is performing Gioachino Rossini"s The Barber of Seville in various neighborhoods of the city.
These are the six new stops in the municipalities not covered by the May and June tour:
Start time: 8:00 PM
Free admission (We recommend bringing your own wheelchair)
Romics - Autumn 2026
From October 1 to 4, 2026, Fiera di Roma, Via Portuense, 1645The 37th edition of the International Festival of Comics, Animation, Cosplay, Cinema, and Games pays homage to the genius of Takeshi Koibe and his Lupin III. This edition"s image celebrates "LUPIN THE IIIRD - The Immortal Lineage," the most recent film in the five-part series by master Takeshi Koike, winner of the Romics d"Oro and guest of this edition.
Four days of comics, animation, cinema, games, cosplay, major events, and numerous national and international guests. And on Saturday, October 3rd, in Pavilion 8, Cristina D"Avena will perform live, letting you belt out the songs from the cartoons!
Full program and tickets at romics.it
Vinòforum 2026
From September 7 to 13, 2026, Villa Borghese, Piazza di SienaThe 13th edition of the event celebrating wine, fine food, and the excellence of Made in Italy, in the splendid setting of Villa Borghese.
One of the most beloved and eagerly anticipated food and wine events of the year, offering tastings of over 3,200 Italian and international labels, dinners with top chefs and master pizza makers, restaurants, food shows, masterclasses, and top tastings.
Like every year, the event is held in Piazza di Siena, surrounded by the greenery of Villa Borghese, in a true wine and food salon, attracting a large audience of industry professionals and wine & food lovers.
Tickets: Day pass starting at €15 or three-day pass starting at €40
Info and tickets on the official website
Secret alleys and mysteries of Rome
After sunset is the best time to discover the most mysterious places and stories of Rome.
With this tour that starts, not by chance, from the statue of Giordano Bruno, you will discover the most mysterious side of Rome while passing by famous places.
From Campo de" Fiori to Ponte Sant"Angelo, from Ponte Sisto to Via Giulia you will hear disturbing stories about murders and bloody executions of popes, emperors and artists. And, after this adventure, you will never see Rome the same way again.
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