Let me be trustworthy—Might is when Rome hits its stride. The vacationer crush of summer time hasn’t kicked in but, the times are lengthy, and the town feels prefer it’s quietly displaying off. After nearly 15 years of dwelling right here, I can let you know this is without doubt one of the greatest months to expertise Rome—not simply see it, however stay it.
This isn’t about ticking landmarks off an inventory. It’s about realizing which Roman gardens are in bloom, which festivals are literally value your time, and the place the locals go after they wish to have fun an ideal spring evening. PLUS, the as soon as in a blue moon probability to be within the metropolis throughout conclave.
Whether or not you’re right here for just a few days otherwise you’re fortunate sufficient to name Rome residence, these are the issues taking place in Might 2025 that I personally don’t wish to miss.
Issues to Do in Rome Might 2025
Might 1: Festa dei Lavoratori – Primo Maggio, or Might Day in Italy, is a day devoted to employees. You may plan for a picnic within the park (it’s a nationwide vacation), or have fun with an enormous free live performance at Piazza San Giovanni that includes famend artists. No matter you do, ensure you eat fave and pecorino, the standard snack this time of 12 months.
Might 4: Free Museum Sunday – Take pleasure in free admission to Rome’s civic museums, together with the Capitoline Museums and Ara Pacis.
Might 6–18: Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Italian Open) – Witness world-class tennis matches at Foro Italico, that includes prime ATP and WTA gamers.
Might 7: Conclave to Elect New Pope – The Vatican initiates the conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor; the Sistine Chapel are closed and can be closed throughout conclave and some days after. Count on folks to collect in St. Peter’s Sq. to look at the smoke rise. White smoke means now we have a brand new Pope!
Might 9–June 1: Giro d’Italia – The distinguished biking race begins in Albania and concludes in Rome, with the ultimate stage devoted to Pope Francis
10 Might: Vino Pigneto – An opportunity to find the quartiere (neighborhood) of Pigneto and revel in limitless tastings of pure wine. The occasion runs from 1 pm to eight pm and prices €20 (glass included).
Might 10 – 11: Era di Maggio – A weekend of occasions at Rome’s botanical gardens for youths and adults, across the theme of girls and nature. Some occasions and excursions are additionally obtainable in English.
Might 11: Race for the Cure – A run/stroll via the middle of Rome to boost cash for breast most cancers analysis.
Might 14: Coppa Italia Final – Soccer followers can watch Milan face Bologna at Stadio Olimpico within the Italian Cup closing.
Might 21–25: Piazza di Siena International Horse Show – Take pleasure in prime worldwide equestrian competitions within the picturesque Villa Borghese park.
Might 24–June 1: Open House Roma – Discover Rome’s architectural gems with free entry to buildings and websites often closed to the general public.
All through Might: Rome Rose Garden (Roseto Comunale) – Go to the Roseto Comunale on the Aventine Hill to see a shocking assortment of roses in full bloom. [Note – the lower section of the garden is closed to the public this year and the entrance has been moved to close to the Orange Garden].
Artwork Displays in Rome
- February 11 – June 2: Munch: The Inner Scream Exhibition – A significant exhibition marking the eightieth anniversary of Edvard Munch’s dying, that includes 100 work, drawings, and prints at Palazzo Bonaparte.
- 14 February – 14 September: Flowers. Art from the Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence. Over 90 artworks and two sensory experiences (that even youngsters will love), the exhibit at Chiostro Bramante celebrates the naturally fragile and symbolically highly effective theme of flowers.
- 27 February – 29 June: Picasso Lo Straniero – Greater than 100 works by Picasso, alongside photographs, letters, and paperwork on show at Palazzo Cipolla.
- 7 March – 6 July: Caravaggio 2025 – A exhibit of the grasp of sunshine’s main themes, each the sacred and the profane. The exhibit at Palazzo Barberini contains hardly ever seen works from a non-public assortment in addition to loans from nationwide collections throughout Europe.
