On Thursday 21st April 2026, Rome celebrates its 2779th birthday in what is more commonly known as the Natale di Roma.

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On Monday 21st April, Rome celebrates its 2779th birthday, known as Natale di Roma. This annual celebration commemorates the founding of Rome by Romulus in the year 753 BC. Parades, historical re-enactments, free museums, important inaugurations are all happening on the Natale di Roma. Discover the program of events.

The historical reenactment society known as the Gruppo Storico Romano will bring history to life through dramatic reenactments of battles, rituals, ceremonies, and even gladiatorial combat. From April 18 to 21, the group will animate the Circus Maximus and the main streets of Rome with historical reenactments and educational activities.

The programme includes the Gladiator Tournament, reenactments of rituals, battles, and scenes from everyday life in ancient Rome, educational activities for the general public, interactive camps open to visitors, conferences and talks with experts, as well as gladiatorial games tournaments involving schools from as many as 16 countries. The highlight will be the historical parade on April 19, when more than 2,000 reenactors in period costume will march through the streets of the city, offering Romans and visitors an immersive journey into the history of ancient Rome.

The programme also includes the Harpastum event, an international match taking place on Saturday, April 18 at 5 pm at Stadio Nando Martellini – Terme di Caracalla, where international teams will compete in a reenactment of ancient Roman football. A brand-new feature of this edition, and a first in the event’s history, will be a women’s Harpastum match.

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The 2779th Birthday of Rome is celebrated with a free programme spread across the historic centre, civic museums, and several neighbourhoods of the city. The heart of the celebrations is April 21, with concerts by the military bands in a number of central squares from 5.30 pm, including Piazza del Campidoglio, Trinità dei Monti, Piazza San Silvestro, Piazza Pia, Piazza di Pietra, Piazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina, and Piazza di Sant’Ignazio.

Also on April 21, in Piazza del Campidoglio, Palazzo Senatorio will exceptionally open its doors for free visits to the Aula Giulio Cesare, available in four afternoon time slots upon reservation.

The programme also includes guided tours and themed itineraries: on April 19 at the Museo di Casal de’ Pazzi with the presentation of a comic book on the area’s prehistoric past; on April 21, a street art itinerary in Quadraro, as well as visits to the Mercati di Traiano, Museo Pietro Canonica, Museo Barracco, Galleria d’Arte Moderna, and Museo di Roma in Trastevere; and finally, on April 22, a visit to Palazzo Braschi dedicated to everyday life in Rome between the 17th and 19th centuries.

On the occasion of the city’s birthday, the Musei in Comune of Rome Capital will be open during their regular hours, and it will be possible to visit the museum collections and free of charge, with a few exceptions.

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