what to do on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October
Last weekend in October that this year is well linked to the All Saints bridge. A weekend that sees winter still far away, while the weather speaks of Roman “novembrate”.
Between Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October you can sleep even an hour more (with the entry of solar time): what better time to wake up calmly and go for a walk around Rome, discovering monuments, exhibitions, gastronomic events ? Or why not take the opportunity to organize a pleasant trip out of town?
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What to do in Rome on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October
The upcoming weekend could be the perfect opportunity to go and visit the Van Gogh exhibition or the one dedicated to Lucio Dalla who have just arrived in the city. Ample space for the theater with new shows arriving in the theaters of the capital: there is Serena Dandini at Ambra Jovinelli, Chiara Francini at Argot Studio. Art returns to the heart of the city with the exhibition of the 100 Painters in via Margutta; the contemporary circus invades the Vascello Theater. There is no shortage of food and wine events: chestnuts in the foreground.
Among new exhibitions in the city, greedy events, theatrical performances and parties that anticipate Halloween and the feast of All Saints, therefore, here are the events not to be missed at the weekend in Rome and its surroundings:
Van Gogh, the great exhibition in Rome
New Van Gogh weekend at Palazzo Bonaparte, one of the most anticipated major exhibitions of autumn in Rome. Through his most famous works of him – including his famous Self-portrait – it will be the story of the most famous artist in the world. The exhibition is produced by Arthemisia and is organized in collaboration with the Kröller Müller Museum in Otterlo, which houses one of the greatest patrimonies of Van Gogh’s works. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Inside the life and masterpieces of Van Gogh, the exhibition event in Rome
“Lucio Dalla. Even if time passes”, the exhibition in Rome
An exhibition-event to celebrate Lucio Dalla. The great Italian singer-songwriter is told in his extraordinary artistic and human journey, in the tenth anniversary of his death. The exhibition, at the Ara Pacis Museum, is the result of a long search for materials, many of which are exhibited for the first time, which document the entire journey of the Emilian artist from infancy to maturity. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Contemporary circus show
At the Vascello Theater comes “Spaghetti”, a contemporary circus show on Italian migrations at the turn of the century. Directed by Roberta Castelluzzo, visionary director of extraordinary research shows on the border between theater and circus technique, the show presents aerial acrobatics on trapeze, fabrics, juggling and many other circus techniques of involvement, the most famous and popular music of the early twentieth century, humming in the ports or the great ballads with violin, to accompany the public on a journey between different emotions and different rhythms. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Serena Dandini in “Come on, you idiot!”
“Come on, you idiot!” is the variety conceived and conducted by Serena Dandini, arriving at the Ambra Jovinelli Theater. A theatrical format that wants to celebrate female “cretinery”. An exclamation that may seem bold these days but perfectly in line with the long uphill road of women’s emancipation. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Exhibition of the Hundred Painters in via Margutta
The 118th Exhibition of the “One Hundred Painters via Margutta” returns from 29 October to 1 November in via Margutta. In the splendid setting of via Margutta, the international Roman road of artists, the Associazione Cento Pittori via Margutta will renew the magical spectacle of the historic art exhibition. The book History of the Hundred Painters via Margutta, the first documentary volume and catalog of the artists, will be presented at the inauguration. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
The days of the Canepina chestnut
The Canepina Chestnut Days continue. Almost a month dedicated to the fruit that is the protagonist of autumn, with entertainment, music and events for all tastes. The Chestnut Days are the festival of the most significant product of the Canepinese economy which, every year, attracts a large number of visitors. The event is animated by conferences, music, games and performances and culminates in the free distribution of roasted chestnuts. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Autumn paths to the Advanced Garden
The Halloween workshops in the Aniene Reserve are back on Saturday 29 October. SuperAbile, in collaboration with Insieme per l’Aniene Onlus, is pleased to invite adults and especially children to the third edition of the Autumn Paths initiative at the Advanced Garden. The Autumn Paths represent various recreational educational workshops to celebrate Halloween and discover aspects of the garden ecosystem and psychomotor skills. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
“The secret love of Ofelia”, the show with Chiara Francini
The new season of Argot Studio opens on October 27 with The Secret Love of Ofelia, an acid and ironic rewriting of one of the great Bardo classics by Steven Berkoff, directed by the visionary eye of the ensemble composed by Chiara Lagani and Luigi De Angelis. On stage until 30 October two great protagonists: Chiara Francini, a famous talent played both on the big and small screen and on the stage, accompanied by Andrea Argentieri, UBU U35 Award. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Celtic party, waiting for Halloween
Sunday 30 October, from 9 to 18.30, at the Capannelle Hippodrome, the “Celtic Festival 2022” is staged. A day to spend waiting for Halloween, with lots of music, peasant street food, picnics on the largest lawn in Rome, magical market, crafts, wellness and holistic operators, workshops, tastings of traditional products, workshops and activities for adults and children. children, teens, adults and a lot of curiosities from the Celtic world. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Sausage Festival
The Morlupo Sausage Festival is back on the weekend. The event, now in its 54th edition, is a highly anticipated event: it has managed to keep its tradition intact. A large grill, positioned in the center of Piazza Armando Diaz, continuously fed to uniformly over the embers notes of locally produced sausages that can be enjoyed with fresh rosettes and accompanied by rivers of red wine. There will also be the traditional market, games and entertainment for children and the parade of Halloween costumes. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Chestnut festival
From Sunday 30 October to Tuesday 1 November 2022, the historic Chestnut Festival returns in the now usual version of a Walk, after the reinterpretation made during the Covid period. Now in its XXXVIII edition, the party will take place in the streets of the village of Riofreddo. The opening of the food stands is scheduled for 12 noon. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Dia de los Muertos
he celebrated it with joy in the houses, streets, squares, piazzas, piazzas, piazzas, piazzas, it is a celebration not only of the loved ones who have lived there even if they have been but of life. On October 30, at Snodo Mandrione, the Mexican party atmosphere and atmosphere of the Day of the Dead will be recreated. All the typical features of the festival will be present starting from the “ofrenda” altar which represents the passage between life and death. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Halloween party at the Castle of Santa Severa
A Sunday that will anticipate Halloween at the Castle of Santa Severa. As early as October 30, in fact, the Castle of Santa Severa will be transformed into a creepy setting, with special, fun activities for young and old. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Oktoberfest on the way
From Friday 28th to Sunday 30th October “Oktoberfest street going” is staged in Borghesiana. In Largo Monreale rivers of Bavarian beer, typical gastronomy, music, entertainment, DJ sets and activities for the little ones. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Halloween events in Rome
Many anticipate Halloween by taking advantage of the dedicated weekend. The city has a creepy atmosphere. Here you are all the Halloween events not to be missed in Rome and surroundings.