Summer Music Festivals in Rome

FESTIVAL INTERNAZIONALE DI VILLA ADRIANA
until 16^th July

Inspiring music, theatre and dance from Spain, Great Britain, Lithuania, Canada, Russia, Italy, Belgium at Hadrian's Villa near Tivoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of a complex of classical 2^nd century buildings which continue to influence architects and artists. Here are some highlights from the rich offering in this year's programme:

26^th and 27^th June – Hors Pistes Circus in Coma Hydillique

9^th and 10^th July – Israel Galvàn Flamenco dance from Seville

15^th and 16^th July -Marinskji Theatre Ballet from St. Petersburg

29^th June - Duke Ellington Memorial Concert performed by the Rome Auditorium's Jazz Orchestra

Special buses run from Rome for ticket holders.

http://www.auditorium.com/villaadriana/

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LUGLIO SUONA BENE (July Sounds Well)
Auditorium Parco Della Musica

25^th June - 31^st July

Star-studded line-up this year at the Auditorium's outdoor theatre. The Auditorium is Rome's principal music complex. Designed by architect Renzo Piano in the 1990's, it has three concert halls and an outdoor theatre where this festival is being held.

Performers include:

Steely Dan - McCoy Tyner Quintet with Bill Frisell - Mogwai - James Taylor - Anastacia - Buena Vista Social Club - Michael Bolton - David Byrne - Burt Bacharach - John Fogerty -Tracy Chapman

http://www.auditorium.com/lugliosuonabene/page

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ROMA INCONTRA IL MONDO (Rome Meets the World)
Laghetto di Villa Ada
(entrance Via Di Ponte Salario)

16^th June - 8^th August

Multi-ethnic music festival in its 15^th year, with performers from Brazil, Jamaica, Spain, Australia, UK, US, international gypsy bands and Balkan jazz.

Terrific lakeside and pine tree filled location in one of Rome's most loved beautiful public parks, with ethnic and Italian food stands and plenty of seating. Just the place to cool off on a hot summer's night.

http://www.villaada.org/

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VILLA CELIMONTANA JAZZ FESTIVAL - 16^th Edition

18^th June - 20^th September

One of the best summer music venues....a cleverly designed location in the gardens of Villa Celimontana, a quietly enthusiastic crowd and an intimate, sophisticated mood. Some nights I've had the distinct feeling of having stumbled across someone's private party.

The Villa Celimontana gardens are just a short stroll from the Colosseum and the festival area is surrounded by towering pines which loom overhead. Several bars and interesting eateries are located on cleverly set-up platforms which overlook the stage and stalls area so you can also view concerts over drinks or dinner. Bookings a must!

Gates open at 9pm, concerts commence at 10pm, then a late concert at 11.30pm by a guest band.

http://www.villacelimontanajazz.com/ita/programma_it.html

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SUMMERTIME 2009
Casa Del Jazz
Viale Di Porta Ardeatina 55

9pm - 1^st July - 31^st July

Casa Del Jazz is located in a villa confiscated from a notorious underworld figure. It was eagerly earmarked by the City of Rome as the home of Casa del Jazz, its purpose to attract and educate an audience of new and old -comers. The outdoor stage is set up in the gorgeous grounds next to the villa inside of which you can now find a small jazz library and bar. There's also a lovely terrace restaurant in another structure inside the grounds.

http://www.casajazz.it/news.asp?id=942

http://www.casajazz.it/canale.asp?id=856

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ROCK IN ROME
Ippodrome delle Capannelle
Via Appia Nuova 1245

27^th June - 25^th July

The unlikely location is a racecourse successfully transformed into a huge rock village with disco and food stands open until 3am. Line-up includes:

30^th June – UB-40

4^th July – Marlene Kuntz

14^th July The Killers and Franz Ferdinand

22^nd July - Nine Inch Nails

http://www.rockinroma.com/

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FIESTA!
Festival of Latin American Music & Culture - 15^th Edition
Ippodrome delle Cappanelle
Via Appia Nuova 1245

through to 15^th August

A maxi outdoor club (7000sq metres) hosting live music nightly with plenty of bars and restaurants and dance floors. This is the place for the latest Latin American dance trends with guest artists from Spain, Colombia and Brazil, this year's theme being "100% Brazil".

Salsa, Reggae, Samba, Cuban nights, frenetic pace, crowds

http://www.fiesta.it/

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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Concert

Stadio Olimpico

19^th July – 10pm

ask at your hotel for nearest ticket seller