What’s on in Rome this month?
International sports competitions, marathons, archaeological sites and temporary exhibitions. There’s so much to do in Rome this March 2026!
Without wasting a lot of time, let’s dive into these super exciting things to explore in the city! 🤩
Things to do in Rome in March 2026
March 9th – Santa Francesca Romana, the most Roman of the women saints
On March 9th in Rome we celebrate Santa Francesca Romana, the patron saint of the Rome together with St Peter and St Paul. She is the most Roman of the women saints. For this occasion, on March 9th, the monastery founded by Santa Francesca Romana is open to visitors.
This is the only day of the year to visit this mystical place and admire the incredible 1400s frescoes by Antoniazzo Romano, describing the episodes of Santa Francesca Romana’s life.
This is in the Monastery of Tor de’ Specchi in via del Teatro Marcello 32.
Ides of March – the last day of Julius Caesar (March 15th)
This year you’ll see Ancient Rome right before your eyes!
The “Gruppo Storico Romano” will show a representation with actors and realistic costumes of the time, of the assassination of Julius caesar on the Ides of March.
On March 15th (Ides of March) about 100 actors in accurate ancient Roman clothes, will reenact the last moments of Julius caesar, right in the very places where history was made.
The event will start at 4PM in Largo di Torre Argentina (where the assassination took place). It will then continue through via dei Fori Imperiali. And it will then finish inside the Roman Forum, by the Temple of the Divine Julius Caesar, where there will be a representation of the funeral of Caesar and the famous speech by Marc Anthony, which inspired Shakespeare for his Julius Caesar tragedy.
Please note this event will be in Italian and that to see the ending part of the representation in the Roman Forum, you need to purchase the entry ticket to the Roman Forum (on the Colosseum official website).
More info about the Gruppo Storico Romano here: https://www.facebook.com/GruppoStoricoRomano/
“Greece in Rome” exhibition at Musei Capitolini
Why would you come to Rome to see an exhibition about Greece? Because Rome has always been so deeply connected to Greece, more than you probably imagined.
The Romans laid the foundations of their civilization, architecture and culture on the Greek culture that they imported into Rome since its very early times.
At the beginning Rome had commercial exchanges with Greece, and that brought Greek products in Rome and the Italian peninsula. That’s why in the Roman archaeological sites, archaeologists found objects made in Greece. It would be as if in 2000 years from now, archaeologists would find items made in China in our cities. Something that we would call globalization today!
At a later time, II century BC, Rome conquered Greece, which then became part of the Roman territories. At that point Rome was flooded with masterpieces from Greece.
The ancient Roman poet Horace said “Graecia capta ferum victorem cepit”, which means “the savage Romans conquerors were conquered by Greek culture”.
Over the centuries Greek masterpieces were imported and copied. The Greek culture was something that was in such high demand that many Greek artists moved to Rome and opened their shops and studios to make Greek art.
Eventually there was a fusion between Roman and Greek art that led to the masterpieces we see today in our museums.
In this wonderful exhibition you can find for the first time a collection of 150 artworks of the thousands of masterpieces that came to Rome from Greece. You won’t regret spending time here, promised!
You can visit the exhibition at the Musei Capitolini, the oldest museum in the world.. and one of our favorites museums in Rome!
Please note: until April 12th, every Sunday at 4:30PM there will be free guided tours of the exhibition in English. The tour will last 75 minutes.
More info here: https://www.museicapitolini.org/en/node/1017374
LAST CHANCE! Cartier & Myths at the Musei Capitolini
This is the perfect opportunity to understand just how much ancient Rome lives on in today’s fashion: far more than you might ever have imagined.
We are not the first to stand in awe before an ancient masterpiece. For generations, people have travelled to Italy, and to Rome in particular, to admire its antiquities and draw inspiration from them.
One of these visitors was Louis Cartier. In 1923, he travelled across the Italian peninsula, taking countless photographs and absorbing what he saw. These experiences would go on to influence many of his jewelry designs.
In this exhibition, ancient creations are displayed side by side with Maison Cartier’s reinterpretations in jewelry. The similarities are truly mind-blowing.
From snake rings and bracelets to coral mythology, dazzling diamonds, and intricate mosaics, this exhibition offers a precious insight into how the beauty and design of antiquity continue to captivate us today. You may even be surprised by just how “modern” ancient jewelry appears. And as a bonus, you’ll be standing before exceptionally precious pieces that are rarely on display.
The exhibition is held at the Musei Capitolini and runs until March 15. Don’t miss it!
More info here: https://www.museicapitolini.org/en/node/1017133
Guinness Six Nations Rugby 2026 in Rome
On February 7th and March 7th, two matches of the Six Nations championship for 2026 will be hosted at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The championship will see Italy, England, France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales playing for the trophy!
The two matches that will take place in Rome are:
February 7th: Italy – Scotland
March 7th: Italy – England
More info: https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/en/
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Taste the Bignè of San Giuseppe on March 19th
On March 19th we celebrate Father’s day and there is a specific dessert that we traditionally eat today: the Bignè of San Giuseppe! These are cream puff which carry the name of St Joseph.
This tradition starts from Ancient Rome. On March 17th the ancient Romans used to celebrate the Liberalia, a pagan festivity when the ancient Roman boys became adults. On this occasion the ancient Romans ate pancakes with honey.
Later on the Christians turned this pagan festivity into the Christian festivity of St Joseph and moved it to March 19th. Through the centuries the pancakes evolved and they become this delicious bignè filled with cream and vanilla: the Bignè of San Giuseppe.
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The blessing of the cars at the Colosseum – March 9th
This is a tradition since 1928. As mentioned above, on March 9th we celebrate Santa Francesca Romana, the patron saint of Rome. She is also considered to be the protector of the drivers.
So traditionally there is a mass taking place at 11AM in the church of Santa Francesca Romana (very close to the Colosseum), followed by the blessing of the cars at 12PM. For the occasion cars will be parked by the Colosseum, in the area of the Arch of Constantine. If you have a car and would like to participate, you need to write at this email address: corrispondenza@acroma.it and communicate you details and car plate number.
Due to the limited parking space for the cars, you can also bring your car keys for the blessing.
Telepass RomaOstia Half Marathon – March 1st
How unique is to visit a city.. and run a marathon in it? Definitely not a standard tourist attraction!
On March 1st there will be the half-marathon, covering the distance between the EUR district of Rome and Ostia, the seaside of Rome.
The Roma-Ostia Half Marathon is one one of the most attended races on Italy. The route is mostly flat and it’s 21 kilometres long.
This half-marathon was inserted in the IAAF international and FIDAL national calendars, and it’s the only competition in Italy that features the prestigious World Athletics “Gold Label”.
For more info and to register, this is the link: https://www.romaostia.it/?lang=en
Run Rome The Marathon 2026 – March 22nd
Another day another marathon. The date will be March 22nd, and this time it will be a full marathon. What makes this particular marathon so amazing, is the background you’ll encounter incredible sights and iconic places of Rome. A proper race through history!
As per tradition, the race will be 42.195-kilometer long, and will take place in more than thirty historic sites. To mention some, via dei Fori Imperiali (where the start and finish line is), the Vittoriano, Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus, Lungotevere, Castel Sant’Angelo, via della Conciliazione, St Peters’ square, Foro Italico, the Mosque, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona and via del Corso.
The competition is certified with the FIDAL Gold Label and the World Athletics Label.
To register to the marathon, visit the official website: https://www.runromethemarathon.com/
Frecce tricolore flying over Via dei Fori Imperiali – March 22nd
It seems like the Run Rome the Marathon on March 22nd will get a spectacular opening. In fact the Frecce Tricolore will be flying over via dei Fori Imperiali at the start of the marathon!
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