What’s on in Rome this month?
September in Rome has such a beautiful atmosphere. I think it is probably the best time to visit Rome in terms of weather, as it is still summer, but in a more pleasant and cool way (not too hot like in July/August).
Without wasting a lot of time, let’s dive into these super exciting things to explore in the city this September! 🤩
Things to do in Rome in September 2026
Arch of Light in the Pantheon – September 4th, 5th and 6th
Between September 4th and 6th 2026, the sun light will enter the Pantheon and point exactly at the arch above the main door. The light will be positioned as in the photo above at around 1PM. How fascinating!
Caracalla Baths by Night – special opening on September 19th and 26th
This Summer you have the chance to visit the ancient Baths of Caracalla by night! This ancient Roman bath complex was a gigantic structure able to accomodate up to 1500 people at the same time.
It was an ancient “spa”, where the Romans would experience a sequence of rooms at different temperatures, just like our modern spas today! Caracalla’s baths are the biggest thermal bath ruins in Rome. And the magical atmosphere of the ruins illuminated at night is so special that in the Summer it also becomes the background of concerts and ballets.
On specific dates you’ll be able to access the magic of Caracalla’s baths illuminated at night. The dates are:
- July 23rd
- August 2nd
- September 19th
- September 26th
- October 15th
You can find all the details and tickets at this link: https://portale.museiitaliani.it/b2c/buyTicketless/c763f66b-8295-4800-a92d-b96a26659396
Colosseum by night on Tuesdays and Thursdays
This Summer the Colosseum reopens his gates to special visits under the moonlight. Night visits include the underground and arena section of the Colosseum and tickets also allow you to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill the day prior, the same day or the following day.
Availability is limited, so book in advance. We are also available for private tours of the Colosseum by night, so if you wish to have this magical experience with us, just get in touch through the video chat on the bottom-right corner!
More info on the Colosseum website here.
Vittoriano by Night
This is one of the most beautiful terraces of Rome, with breathtaking views over the city. You can get to the top of the Vittoriano all year long, but in the Summer, on specific dates, you can stay until late and watch the city changing color through sunset!
You can stay upstairs until 11:30PM! (Last entry 10:45PM – always check the official website for the most accurate info)
- July 24th
- August 7th
- August 21st
- September 11th
- September 26th
This means you’ll be able to watch the sunset and then the stars, over the skyline of Rome. 🧡
Piazza Venezia is currently under construction, but the 360° views are still going to be super amazing.
European Heritage Days (Giornata Europea del Patrimonio) – September 26th and 27th
Two days filled with guided tours and special openings of museums and cultural centers, to highlight the cultural heritage throughout Europe.
On this occasion many museums will be open also in the evening and the entry ticket will have the symbolic cost of €1.
The details of the events will be available closer to the date. We’ll update the details here as soon as we know more 🙂
Looking for a 3-day itinerary for your first visit to Rome? We combined must-sees and hidden gems of Rome in this article, have a look!
Villa Medici Film Festival – September 16th to 20th
The fifth edition of this film festival will take place from September 16th to 20th 2025, with nearly 40 screenings organized both inside and outside Villa Medici!
Since its inception in 2021, the Villa Medici Film Festival has explored the connections between cinema and contemporary art. Artist films, essays, fiction, documentaries, short films, medium-length films, and feature films: the festival embraces a wide range of narratives that challenge our relationship with images.
More info here: https://villamedici.it/it/programme/festival-di-film
Live a unique experience with us!
If you want to make your September Rome trip special and looking for something fun, unique, personal… you’re in the right place!
When you join a walking tour with LVG, you explore Rome, you get to know the incredible stories behind the things you would normally walk past, and at the end of it you feel like you’ve been walking with a local friend!
We go in small groups only (how could we become friends otherwise??) 😉
Our walking tours include the hidden gems of Trastevere, the underground aqueduct of the Trevi fountain and the underground of Piazza Navona. You can find them all here!
Discover more about how our Rome tours work, the best Rome tours or browse all our small-group tours to see the experiences currently available.
