Rome events in June 2026 - Holidays, exhibits, concerts, and other things to do

Rome events in June include the Festa della Repubblica and the Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul, a specifically Roman holiday.

But there are plenty of other things to do in Rome in June, like concerts, night visits, and the Summerfest along the Tiber River. 

Find out all the things to see and do in Rome in June.

Rome events in June 2026 - What's happening

June is a great month to visit Rome.

The weather is not yet super hot and muggy as it's likely to get in July and August.

The days are long and sunny.

And there is plenty to do outdoors.

Keep reading for more info about the best Rome events in June 2026:

• Holidays in Rome in June
• Current exhibits at Rome's museums
• Sports/sporting events in Rome in June
  
• Free things to do in Rome in June
• Strikes and public transport disruptions in June
• Concerts and operas in Rome in June
• Tours to take in Rome in June
• Day trips to take in Rome in June
• Things to do with kids in Rome in June

Holidays in Rome in June

In June, we have two important holiday dates:

The Festa della Repubblica, and San Pietro e Paolo (Saints Peter and Paul.)

The Festa della Repubblica celebrates the day the monarchy was abolished, and Italy became a republic, on June 2, 1946.

Every year on June 2, we celebrate the anniversary of this important date in recent Italian history.

Expect parades along the via dei Fori Imperiali.

There will be street closings and other events around the Complesso Vittoriano and Via dei Fori Imperiali.

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Another June holiday in Rome is San Pietro e Paolo, or Saints Peter and Paul, celebrated on June 29.

Peter and Paul are the patron saints of the city of Rome.

So this holiday is celebrated only here in Rome and not in other parts of Italy.

Some things will be closed, and you may expect celebrations at some churches in Rome, in particular, St. Peter's Basilica.

There is a free papal mass and you may attend.

Click here to find out how.

Pentecost

Pentecost is observed on the seventh Sunday after Easter and 10 days after Ascension.

Pentecost Sunday takes place on the 50th day of Easter.

Pentecost is often in May but can also be in early June.

In 2026 it takes place on May 24th.

You may want to try to get a coveted spot by attending mass at the Pantheon, where firemen throw thousands of rose petals down from the oculus.

This has become extremely popular in recent years and now, the only chance of getting inside on this morning is to show up at about 7AM and wait in line for the Mass to begin.

The Pantheon is not open to visitors on the morning of the Pentecost.

It's ONLY open for people to attend Mass.

It reopens after everyone leaves and they have cleaned the floor.

It's free to attend mass and there is no way to buy a ticket to this event.

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Current exhibits at Rome's museums in June 2026

There are several Rome events in June at various museums around the city, below is what is confirmed so far:

Free Things to do in June

Every month you can enjoy the "Free Sunday," in which state sites and museums are free the first Sunday of the month, and the Vatican Museums are free the last Sunday of the month.

Participating venues include the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Capitoline Museums, Galleria Borghese and many more.

CAVEAT - I typically advise AGAINST visiting the big sites like the Colosseum (first Sunday of the month) or the Vatican (last Sunday of the month), because you cannot get tickets in advance.

It's first come first serve, so you will waste a lot of precious vacation time just standing in huge lines waiting to collect your free ticket, and then you will have even more massive crowds to contend with.

See below:

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Strikes and Public Transport Disruptions in June 2026

Occasional strikes do happen in Italy, which can affect airports, taxis, public transport and more.

Called 'sciopero' in Italian, it is entirely legal for workers to strike here, but there are specific rules that have to be followed.

There are guaranteed services that have to be provided regardless of the strike and strikes can only run for a set time period.

Strikes can be at a national or regional level, and as there are many unions workers can be members of, often it is not an entire workforce that is on strike at once.

However, these strikes can still be disruptive, so there are a few things to consider if one has been announced.

How to Check Confirmed Strike Actions

In theory you can see all upcoming strikes on the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport website.

However, this is hard to decipher and to understand if your plans are going to be affected. So, instead, I recommend checking the official news/updates pages for the relevant organizations, namely:

• Trenitalia - for regional and high speed trains
• Italo - for high speed trains *these can also be affected by strike action even though they are a private company*
• ATAC - for public transport in Rome (buses, trams and Metro lines)
• Cotral - for the Metromare line to Ostia and other routes in Lazio
• Aeroporti di Roma - for information affecting flights in and out of Fiumicino and Ciampino airports
• Roma Comune - for information on Rome taxi strikes or other disruptions in the city

With all of these, you can also see general information about route changes or other things that could impact you so they are useful links to have saved.

On these pages, the affected organizations will not only confirm the details of a strike, but also the guaranteed services and timings of the strike action.

Very infrequently there are strikes by other unions that impact workers at museums or archeological sites, but if you have tickets that could be impacted by this, you will be contacted directly.

Strikes in June 2026

There are no strike dates currently confirmed for June 2026. We are closely monitoring official announcements and will keep this page updated as new information becomes available.

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Rome events in June - Concerts, operas, shows

For more concerts in Rome in June, click here.

Tours to take in Rome in June

June is a beautiful month but it can get really hot during the day.

Taking a tour can be a great way to maximize your time and limit your time in the heat.

Most tours are 2-3 hours at most, and go either early morning or late afternoon.

A good guide will keep you focused so you enjoy the sites and get back out of the heat.

For tours to take in June, start here:

Day trips to take in Rome in June

June is a wonderful time to take a day trip, especially if you are looking to beat the heat in Rome.

We have lots of options for places to visit which you can easily reach within 1-2 hours of Rome.

For organized day trips, visit Get Your Guide.

Activities with kids in Rome in June

June is the part of the summer school break, which means we see a lot of families visiting Rome.

There are plenty of tours and activities in Rome geared to children of all ages.

Choose from one of the Rome events in June at the top of this page, or check out some of these fun things to do with kids:

I've listed some of what I think are the most fun and interesting Rome events in June, and most central.

For a complete list of Rome events in June, visit the website of the Rome Tourist Board.