Roma Summer Fest: Gregory Porter and Alice Play the Cavea
According to official event disclosures, the Roma Summer Fest brings major musical performances to the Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone. Soul and jazz artist Gregory Porter plays a single Italian summer date on Saturday, July 25, starting at 21:00, as announced by organizers. Following that performance, vocalist Alice presents her tribute project “Eri con me – Alice canta Battiato” on Sunday, July 26, at 21:00. That concert commemorates the eightieth anniversary of Franco Battiato’s birth with accompaniment from I Solisti Aquilani and conductor-pianist Carlo Guaitoli, according to event schedules.
Jazz and Literature at the Casa del Jazz
The Parco della Casa del Jazz hosts multidisciplinary performances through the weekend, per municipal cultural calendars. On Saturday, July 25, actress Isabella Ragonese stages Italo Calvino’s “Gli amori difficili,” accompanied by soundscapes from Rodrigo D’Erasmo and visual elements referencing Ester Williams’ “Million Dollar Mermaid.” On Sunday, July 26, Montreal indie-pop artist Patrick Watson performs at the venue following global chart activity for his album “Uh Oh” and a reported milestone of one billion streams, as detailed by festival coordinators.
Outdoor Cinema and Neighborhood Festivals Across the Capital
Free outdoor film screenings and community events launch across Rome’s neighborhoods, according to local listings. The “Vivi il Cinema” arena opens its first weekend at the Tenuta di Tor Marancia A.F.A. 3, offering free nightly screenings at 21:15, starting with John Musker and Ron Clements’ “Aladdin” on Saturday, July 25, and Robert Zemeckis’ “Cast away” on Sunday, July 26. Concurrently, the Festa de Noantri concludes its nine-night schedule in Santa Maria in Trastevere on Saturday, July 25, ending with a “Sanpietrino disco” set by the band Burning Season, per neighborhood announcements.
Did you know?
The Sessantotto Village at Parco Talenti runs through August 26, featuring a 1970s and 1980s disco tribute by the band Maniac on Saturday, July 25, and a tribute to Cyndi Lauper on Sunday, July 26, alongside an open-access food area, according to organizers.
Suburban Concerts, Fairs, and Park Events
Regional venues outside central Rome host food festivals, concerts, and themed park nights, according to regional program guides. The Casilino Sky Park presents the band Radici nel Cemento on Saturday, July 25, performing dub ballads and brass-heavy arrangements. In Rivodutri, Rieti, the annual Sagra della Trota e del Gambero di Fiume highlights local river trout and crayfish near the Sorgente di Santa Susanna on Friday and Saturday, per local promotion. In Soriano nel Cimino, Viterbo, the fourth Festa degli Gnocchi co’i Ferro runs through Sunday, July 26, featuring local gnocchi and the “Soriano Outdoor” program on Saturday, which includes guided walks, yoga, and e-bike rides, as reported by municipal organizers.
Night Excursions, Theme Parks, and Dance Performances
Entertainment venues and nature reserves offer specialized evening programming throughout the weekend, according to official venue releases. MagicLand in Valmontone begins its “Magic Nights” series on Saturday, July 25, featuring evening DJ sets and live performances following daytime park operations, with an opening night set by DJ Ulisse Marciano. In Anzio, the Riserva di Tor Caldara hosts a free night excursion focused on nocturnal birds of prey on Saturday, July 25, organized by the association LupoTrek. Meanwhile, the Tevere in Danza festival in Nazzano presents EgriBianco Danza’s “Leonardo Da Vinci – Anatomie spirituali” at the River Museum on Saturday, July 25, followed by the Balletto di Roma and Valeria Galluccio on Sunday, July 26, per festival programmers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gregory Porter performing in Rome?
Gregory Porter performs in the Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone on Saturday, July 25, starting at 21:00, according to the Roma Summer Fest schedule.
What film is showing at the Tor Marancia outdoor arena on Sunday?
Robert Zemeckis’ “Cast away” is scheduled for screening on Sunday, July 26, at 21:15 as part of the “Vivi il Cinema” series at the Tenuta di Tor Marancia A.F.A. 3, per event organizers.
Are tickets required for the Tor Marancia cinema screenings?
No, screenings at the Tor Marancia arena are free to the public, starting nightly at 21:15, according to municipal event details.
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