Events on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 April 2023

Easter archives, doves and chocolates finished, Rome is ready for an eventful new weekend. Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April – hopefully the weather will be nice – there are many events not to be missed in and around the city.

The largest festival of hippies arrives in the capital, and there is no shortage of dates with vintage products, crafts and games. Make room for street food, for events dedicated to traditions near and far. Rome’s theaters open their curtains in new performances and get ready, because there will also be plenty to laugh at over the weekend.

If you are wondering what to do on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 April in Rome, here are 15 events suggested by Team Roma today that should not be missed:

hippie festivals

Roman Weekend April 15th and 16th comes alive with the return of the Hippie Festival. Music, art and the atmosphere of the sixties and seventies invade the green oasis of 45,000 square meters in Appia Joy Park, the new park in the capital. More than 200 artisans, musicians, street performers, acrobats, holistic operators and street chefs are ready to bring the sparkling atmosphere of flower children to life. Two days dedicated to the best of handicrafts and crafts, street food, music, side events including performances by street artists, musicians, children’s entertainment and all-inclusive operators, with free admission. A must also for foodies, a one-of-a-kind event in Rome that offers more than 160 irresistible culinary suggestions. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

Hanami in the Botanical Garden

On the occasion of the blossoming of the cherry trees in the Japanese Garden, the Museum of the Botanical Garden in Rome celebrates with an event entitled “Hanami in the Botanical Garden”, the idea of ​​nature that permeates Japanese culture and defines its aesthetics. In the contemplation of cherry blossoms and this amazing and fleeting beauty, one of the most profound concepts in Japanese thought is included, the impermanence of being. Thus, on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 April it will be possible to enjoy the beauty of hanami through itineraries, exhibitions, moments of sharing and dialogue, green environments, guided tours and workshops for children. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

“The Usual Fools – Back” in Rome

The famous comedy duo, consisting of Fabrizio Biggio and Francesco Mandelli, arrives in Rome with the “The Usual Fools – Return” tour of the stage that will stop on April 15th at the Auditorium della Conciliazione. The show, written by Francesco Mandelli, Fabrizio Biggio and Martino Ferro, will bring back to the stage, after more than 10 years, cult characters loved by a large fan base. Many drawings that will be made by Fabrizio Biggio and Francesco Mandelli, but with a great novelty: the masks we have known and loved over the years will have to deal with today’s reality and will therefore have to face new scenarios, giving rise to new facets. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

“Perfect Strangers” by Paolo Genovese in the theater

Paolo Genovese, directing his first play, is adapting the fantastic comedy Perfetti Sconosciotti at Ambra Jovinelli in Rome.
A brilliant comedy about friendship, love and betrayal that leads four pairs of friends to confront each other and discover that they are “perfect strangers”. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

“Billy Elliot”, the Sistine Chapel Musical

“I don’t want any teenage girls alone. I want to be a dancer!”: Billy Elliott’s dream arrives on the stage of the Sistina, the very successful musical signed by Massimo Romeo Pepparo, produced by PeepArrow Entertainment. The new version of this beloved title, which tells the exciting story of Billy, a talented boy who is ready to fight against anyone who wants to hinder his only goal: to become a dancer, the antagonists Giulio Scarpatti and Rossella Brescia. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

Rome Music Day – Disco Festival

The Rome Music Day – Disco Fair returns to the capital on April 15-16. The new edition of Music Day Rome presents itself as rich as ever in terms of interest, starting with the prestigious guests who will attend the event with their new acts, all in absolute preview. As always, there will be a large group of exhibitors from all over Italy, chosen from among the best visitors to European record fairs. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

Benedetta Rossi at Zoomarine

Benedetta Rossi, Italy’s most celebrated food star, will be a guest at Zoomarine on Sunday April 16th for the opening of the first Super Benny restaurant, Frisbee animations inspired by her. Adults and children will have the chance to get to know Benedetta Rossi and enjoy a photo moment with her at the Zoomarine Selfie Museum. It will be possible to book lunch at Super Benny’s for a live and eat experience. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

Olly in concert at Largo Venue

After participating in the 73rd Sanremo Festival where he performed the song “Polvere” and after selling out the first date in Milan and adding a second date in Milan, Oli arrived in Rome. The concert scheduled for April 16th at Largo Venue is sold out. In fact, the singer also doubled down on D.C. with a second date on April 17th. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

China Festival, China Festival in Rome

The first edition of Cina Fest – China Festival will be held on Sunday, April 16th, from the 12th to the 21st, at the Snodo Mandrione. Here the climate and atmosphere of a Chinese village will be recreated. We’ll start with food from Chinese Dumpling Bar at Dumpling Bar, followed by performances and a tea ceremony. All in a large garden – the Snodo Mandrione garden – which will be prepared for the occasion with Chinese lanterns and good luck graffiti. Red will be the main color because according to Chinese tradition, it is the auspicious color. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

Casale Burnt Street Food

The third leg of the new street food tour signed by TTS arrives from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th April. This time the event will be hosted by the Casal Bruciato region. A wave full of flair, colour, music and a lot of fun will transform the parking area near Piazza Riccardo Balsamo Crivelli into the largest open-air restaurant in Rome. Casal Bruciato will become the Street Food capital “on the road”. Traditional gourmet dishes, the latest news from the Street Food World, gluten-free and vegan specials, sweet and savory for all tastes will enliven the heart of IV MUNICIPIO for three days that will please singles, couples and families. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

Market vintage game

The Game Vintage Market arrives in the San Paolo District on Saturdays and Sundays, a project born with the idea of ​​creating a space dedicated to fans of retro games, collectible game cards and board games. An exchange that offers the opportunity to meet in private places and create events where feelings can be shared in the name of encounter and friendship. Everyone will be able to find the missing piece from the collection at the various stalls of the Game Vintage Market. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

Deluxe Toy Exchange Exhibition

On Sunday, April 16, at Roma z3 Hotel there will be an event that collectors of vintage games are eagerly awaiting. This is the old games trade fair. The appointment organized by “Nothing New Corner” will have free admission. It will be like diving into the past to rediscover those games that marked your childhood. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

Urban Bazaar “Spring Feedback Edition”

Also returning on Saturday and Sunday is Urban Bazar, the shopping event dedicated to Made in Italy that highlights the artisanal and unique productions of independent brands from Rome and beyond. Urban Bazar’s mission is to spread the culture of fashion and rational buying: By bringing designers, artisans and creators in touch with shopaholics, Urban Bazar wants to provide answers to the search for unique and solid pieces, accessories, high-quality clothing, jewelry or bags produced by Italian professionals who have chosen the path of independence in a market saturated with fashion. serials and fast fashion shows. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

Green Market Festival

It’s the Spring Festival in Testaccio on weekends. The Green Market Festival returns on Saturdays and Sundays but in a spring edition, with many outdoor activities to welcome the new season in the best possible way. As always, with free admission, the Piazza Città dell’altra Economia will host around sixty exhibitors who will present their creations. On Saturday the event will take place entirely outside, while on Sunday both the market and activities will take place in the large Asia room, with adjoining rooms dedicated to various initiatives. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]

Francesco Sischela in “BIS!”

We leave Rome because, on Saturday April 15th, Francesco Sischela arrived at the Teatro Traiano in Civitavecchia in BIS! The comedian plays all his cards in a funny one-man show, where we find both his strengths (such as parodies of singers Ultimo, Achille Lauro and Massimo Ranieri) and completely new performances. Comedy marries with music, as always in the young showman’s way, to give life to a show full of emotions and laughter. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]