The best events in Rome in 2025, from art to archaeology

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. How to participate in the Jubilee at sites across Rome open image in gallery Founded in 324, the Basilica of San Giovanni is the oldest public church in the city of Rome By passing through the Holy Doors of one of the four Papal Basilicas, whether to worship or merely to admire the artistic and architectural treasures within, visitors are granted a plenary indulgence, or a forgiveness of past sins. Edvard Munch: The Inner Scream at Palazzo Bonaparte open image in gallery A version of Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ will be on display in Rome in 2025 A major retrospective of Norwegian Expressionist artist Edvard Munch takes place at Palazzo Bonaparte from 11 February until 2 June. Sting headlines Roma Summer Fest at Auditorium Parco della Musica open image in gallery Sting performing on stage at a previous concert Gen Xers, take note: Rock and pop legend Sting is among the eclectic line-up at the Roma Summer Fest, a series of concerts at the intimate, Renzo Piano-designed Auditorium Parco della Musica. Estate Romana Pop-Up Village on the Tiber open image in gallery The banks of the Tiber River are the setting for Rome’s liveliest summer party From June to September, Rome’s liveliest summer party, the Estate Romana, takes place on the embankments of the Tiber River, the setting for dozens of pop-up bars, restaurants, mini amusement parks and live music venues.