Rome hosts diverse cultural and musical festivals in November

Rome is hosting several major cultural events throughout November 2026. The XXV International Festival of Sacred Music and Art will feature Riccardo Muti and the Vienna Philharmonic at the Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura, beginning November 21. Additionally, the sixteenth edition of “Musei in Musica” will take place on November 21, allowing visitors to explore various Roman museums, including the Capitoline Museums and the Ara Pacis, during extended night hours accompanied by live performances.

Other notable events include the thirteenth edition of the Sacred Music Festival in the Basilicas of the Celio, which offers free concerts across several historic churches from November 7 to 29. The Musicante Awards, established by the Pino Daniele Foundation, will hold its second edition finale on November 7 at the Rai Studios.

In the culinary sector, the tenth edition of the International Street Food festival will be held in Piazza San Giovanni Bosco from November 6 to 8, featuring global cuisines such as American BBQ, Spanish paella, and Mexican dishes.