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Rome events in November 2023 - Holidays, exhibits, concerts, and other things to do
Rome events in November include the holiday of All Saints Day on November 1.
November can still have lovely sunny days, allowing for some fun outdoor activities like enjoying a rowboat in the Villa Borghese's "laghetto."There are a few more important dates to note this month. Either way, November is a really lovely time to visit Rome and sight-see, as the weather is just perfect. Not hot at all, and not yet winter-cold.
Find out all the things to see and do in Rome in November.
Rome events in November - What's happening
November is a lovely time to visit Rome.
The days are crisp and cool, which makes it perfect sight-seeing weather, not to mention perfect weather for enjoying Roman lunches and dinners indoors with some good wine.
Keep reading for more info about the best Rome events in November 2022:
- Holidays in Rome in November
- Current exhibits at Rome's museums
- Sports/sporting events in Rome in November
- Free things to do in Rome in November
- Nighttime things to do in Rome in November
- Concerts and operas in Rome in November
- Tours to take in Rome in November
- Day trips to take in Rome in November
- Things to do with kids in Rome in November
Holidays and special dates in Rome in November
November 1 - All Saints' Day / OGNISSANTI
The main holiday in November is All Saints' Day, or Ognissanti in Italian.
Where tourism is concerned, the only closure of note is the Vatican Museums.
November 2 is All Souls' Day, also known as the Day of the Dead, in Italian, Commemorazione dei defunti, or more commonly, giorno dei morti.
On this day (or really, any time in November), Italians visit cemeteries and pay their respects to their departed loved ones.
NOVEMBER 4 - NATIONAL UNIFICATION AND ARMED FORCES’ DAY (GIORNATA DELL'UNITÀ NAZIONALE E DELLE FORZE ARMATE)
National Unity and Armed Forces Day is an Italian holiday commemorating the victory in World War I.
It's always a treat to catch the Italian Air Force leaving the trail of the "frecce tricolore", the colors of the Italian flag. Photo - wikimedia commons.It's celebrated every year on November 4.
There are some events around the city, including a flyover by the Italian Air Force, with the frecce tricolore, the green, white, and red contrails, i.e. the colors of the Italian flag.
There will also be a changing of the guards ceremony at the Quirinal Palace.
NOVEMBER 11 - ARMISTICE DAY/REMEMBRANCE DAY
Armistice Day is commemorated every year on 11 November to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany in 1918.
It was meant to take effect "on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month."
There is a very moving commemoration at the Commonwealth War Cemetery on or near November 11 each year.Often on or near the date, there is a Commonwealth Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Rome Commonwealth War Cemetery, on Via Nicola Zabaglia.
Several Commonwealth ambassadors and other dignitaries partake in a wreath-laying ceremony. Various clergy will also give sermons. It's a very moving experience.
Thanksgiving
While Thanksgiving is not at all an Italian holiday, in a city with so many American expats, it's now possible to enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch or dinner in Rome.
Thanksgiving meal in Rome with Rome's Canadian Club. Photo by Anna Ambrosini.Current exhibits and events at Rome's museums in November
There are several Rome events in November at various museums around the city. These are confirmed for 2022:
Domus Aurea Experience
Waiting for the completion of the restoration, the Domus Aurea comes to life again thanks to state-of-the-art multimedia technology. It is a true journey through time that allows the public to walk for 75 minutes through the original rooms of the palace, thanks to immersive reality and video narrative.
from 6 May 2022 to 31 December 2022
Tuesday - Sunday 09:00-16:00 (last access 15:00)
5€ full price. Free for Rome residents, children under 6, tour guides, and many other categories. For a full list, click the below link.
Capitoline Museums
Domitian Emperor. Hatred and love
An important archaeological exhibition dedicated to the figure of the emperor Domitian (51 AD - 96 AD), co-produced by the Capitoline Superintendence for Cultural Heritage and the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden of the Dutch city of Leiden.
from 13 July 2022 to 29 January 2023
Chiostro del Bramante
CRAZY: Madness in Contemporary Art
Through 8 January 2023.
Chiostro del Bramante is just behind Piazza Navona.
Open daily 10 am - 9 pm.
15€ Weekdays. 18 Saturdays and Sundays.
Van Gogh
From October 8, 2022 Palazzo Bonaparte will host a major exhibition dedicated to Van Gogh.
Colours of the Romans. Mosaics from the Capitoline Collections
Through a wide selection of mosaics made between the 1st century BC and the 4th century AD, the exhibition presents some of the masterpieces of the Capitoline collections little known to the general public, to tell pieces of the history of the city, illustrating most completely the original contexts of discovery.
from 27 April 2022 to 15 January 2023
Sport/sporting Rome events in November
November 1, 2022
La Corsa dei Santi - Race of the Saints
La Corsa dei Santi is a 10k race on November 1 (All Saints' Day). It takes place throughout Rome's historic center.
You can take part if you want. To see the route, and how it might affect your visit if you are in Rome that day, visit their website by clicking the above link.
The perfect 3-day itinerary in Rome
Trying to figure out how to organize your visit to Rome? I've got the perfect 3-day itinerary for first-time visitors (or those who have not been here in a while.) It works for a 2.5 day visit as well.
In my 3-day itinerary, you'll see all the major must-see Rome attractions like the Vatican, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, Castel Sant'Angelo, and much more.
And if you have more time, or want suggestions for extra/other things to do, you'll find that there too.
Visit my page with the best 3-day itinerary in Rome for first-timers.
Visit Rome's Parks and gardens
While November can be a cool month, it can still be a beautiful time to visit a park or garden in Rome.
Rome events in November - Free things to do
If you're looking for some fun Rome events in November that are free, there are very few so far confirmed for 2022.
The below are confirmed for 2022:
The first Sunday of the month, Rome's Civic Museums are free for everyone.
On Sunday November 6, 2022, you can visit the Capitoline Museums, Ara Pacis, Villa Torlonia, Trajan's Market and many others for free. For more details and booking, click the link below to visit the official site.
Free Sunday Rome events in November 2022
In recent years, we've enjoyed the "Free Sunday," in which state sites and museums were free the first Sunday of the month, and the Vatican Museums were free the last Sunday of the month.
The Colosseum will be free on the first Sunday of the month, November 6, 2022.
You can expect the Colosseum to be pretty much a mob scene. I'd highly recommend visiting one of the other sites that is also free on this day, like the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, or Ostia Antica.
On the last Sunday of the month, November 27 2022, the Vatican Museums are open and free. Hours are reduced (9:30am - 2pm, with last entry at 12:30pm). Expect long lines.
If you are on a budget, or have limited time, this can be a great opportunity.
You cannot buy tickets in advance for the Free Sunday, but you can book a tour of the museums through the Vatican. If you don't want to book this tour, just come early. By early I mean by 8am.
But otherwise I recommend you book your visit ahead of time and pay to go another day.
Nighttime things to do in Rome in November
At the beginning of the month, the weather is still really comfortable, even in the evenings.
By the end of November, the evenings can be pretty chilly and of course it is starting to get dark quite early.
But that doesn't mean you cannot enjoy the city after the sun goes down! Here are my favorite things to do in Rome at night (They should be booked in advance):
Visit the Colosseum by moonlight!
From now through December 31, 2022, you can visit the Colosseum at night. I'd say this is one of the very best Rome events in November as you get to see the Colosseum lit up at night, and it's much less crowded than during the day.
Entry for night visits to the Colosseum is NOT part of the Roma Pass.
NB - They don't usually open this on Coopculture until right before the event so if you don't see availability for when you want to go, check back.
For more nighttime tours and Rome events in November, visit Viator.
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Rome events in November - Concerts, operas, shows
Teatro Olimpico
8 - 13 November 2022
Parsons Dance
The famous American contemporary dance company arrives in the Capital for the new Italian tour, with the charge of energy, elegance and vitality that have enthralled the international public for over thirty years.
There is lots of wonderful opera in Rome in November, right in Rome's beautiful Teatro dell'Opera (Opera House.)
Get your Rome Opera Pass to choose from a number of shows inside a scenic and suggestive setting in central Rome (locations vary).
These wonderful opera singers put on a mini-production of various operas, often in full costume.
Visit the extraordinary Capuchin Crypt, then head into the recently restored church to listen to sacred music in a gorgeous setting.
Wednesday afternoons.
Don't miss this unique opera + aperitivo on one of Rome's most amazing rooftops, the Borromini Terrace. Combine beautiful music, with the stunning baroque setting on Piazza Navona, and a special aperitivo, to make for a fabulous evening in Rome.
There's a maximum 30 people (including an art historian guide), to keep this experience exclusive and special.
Friday evenings.
The Three Tenors - Nessun Dorma
See the "Three Tenors" in a beautiful church setting.
You will be treated to three of Rome's most famous tenors singing some of the best-known and loved songs of Neapolitan opera, accompanied by the Mandolin Orchestra.
Music from La Traviata, Rigoletto, Tosca, and many others.
Wednesday evenings. From 25€.
Enjoy private access to one of Rome's most exclusive rooftops right on Piazza Navona, while sipping your aperitivo and listening to Italian opera classics from Verdi, Rossini, and Puccini.
Sunday early evenings.
For more concerts and music Rome events in November, click here to visit Get Your Guide.
Tours to take in Rome in November
It's a good idea to take a tour in November.
November can be really busy in the first half of the month.
So booking a tour is a good way to make sure you get tickets to the sites you want to visit, and also get to enjoy them without fighting the crowds too much.
And even if it's not too crowded, a tour is a great way to see the sights and get to know a bit about them as you go.
For tours to take in November, start here:
Day trips to take in Rome in November
November is a wonderful time to take a day trip, especially if you want to try some food/wine ventures outside 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 November
November is usually when many kids have gone back to school, but there are still plenty of tours and activities in Rome geared to children of all ages.
If you're looking for some fun activities with kids, start here:
I've listed some of what I think are the most fun and interesting Rome events in November, and most central. For a complete list of Rome events in November, visit the website of the Rome Tourist Board.
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