Roma itinerary

1 day in Roma

One day in Roma is enough for its centre and one real meal — here's how to spend it, plus what's genuinely on while you're there.

Your one day in Roma

With a single day, stay close to Roma's walkable centre: its best-known sights, a market or waterfront stretch, and one proper sit-down meal rather than rushing between many stops.

Check what's on below before you go — a live event on your day is the easiest way to fill an evening without extra planning.

What's on during your visit

July 2026

Elio e le Storie Tese event poster

Elio e le Storie Tese

Auditorium Parco della Musica - CaveaSat, Aug 1Culture & Art

🎟️ From €32

Jacopo Fo - Lodo Guenzi event poster

Jacopo Fo - Lodo Guenzi

Casa del Jazz - ParcoSat, Aug 1Culture & Art

🎟️ From €20

Carmina Burana event poster

Carmina Burana

Circo MassimoSat, Aug 1Culture & Art

🎟️ From €20

August 2026

Enrico Rava Fearless Five event poster

Enrico Rava Fearless Five

Casa del Jazz - ParcoSun, Aug 2Music

🎟️ From €30

Omar Sosa - Vibe Factor event poster

Omar Sosa - Vibe Factor

Casa del Jazz - ParcoMon, Aug 3Culture & Art

🎟️ From €20

Enzo Avitabile - Acoustic World event poster

Enzo Avitabile - Acoustic World

Casa del Jazz - ParcoTue, Aug 4Music

🎟️ From €35

Makkekomiko - Apacia apacia apa event poster

Makkekomiko - Apacia apacia apa

Testaccio EstateTue, Aug 4Culture & Art

🎟️ From €15

Cory Henry event poster

Cory Henry

Casa del Jazz - ParcoWed, Aug 5Music

🎟️ From €35

Jalen Ngonda event poster

Jalen Ngonda

Casa del Jazz - ParcoThu, Aug 6Music

🎟️ From €46

Matteo Mancuso - Route96 Tour event poster

Matteo Mancuso - Route96 Tour

Casa del Jazz - ParcoFri, Aug 7Music

🎟️ From €35

Peppe Servillo & Solis String Quartet con la Medit Orchestra event poster

Peppe Servillo & Solis String Quartet con la Medit Orchestra

Casa del Jazz - ParcoSat, Aug 8Music

🎟️ From €30

DJO event poster

DJO

Auditorium Parco della Musica - CaveaTue, Aug 25Culture & Art

🎟️ From €63

Tony Pitony event poster

Tony Pitony

Auditorium Parco della Musica - CaveaSun, Aug 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From €40

WILCO - A Tour With Wilco | Roma Summer Fest 2026

WILCO - A Tour With Wilco | Roma Summer Fest 2026

Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio MorriconeMon, Aug 31Music

🎟️ From €43

Geppo - Daje event poster

Geppo - Daje

Testaccio EstateTue, Sep 1Culture & Art

🎟️ From €15

September 2026

Bini event poster

Bini

Auditorium Parco della Musica - CaveaWed, Sep 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From €46

Hermanos Gutiérrez

Hermanos Gutiérrez

Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio MorriconeWed, Sep 2Music

🎟️ From €40

Eri con me - Alice canta Battiato event poster

Eri con me - Alice canta Battiato

Auditorium Parco della Musica - CaveaWed, Sep 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From €32

Quintorigo and John De Leo event poster

Quintorigo and John De Leo

Testaccio EstateFri, Sep 4Culture & Art

🎟️ From €25

KRS-One

KRS-One

HaciendaFri, Sep 4Music
Fiorella Mannoia event poster

Fiorella Mannoia

Auditorium Parco della Musica - CaveaSat, Sep 5Culture & Art

🎟️ From €49

Fiorella Mannoia event poster

Fiorella Mannoia

Auditorium Parco della Musica - CaveaSun, Sep 6Culture & Art

🎟️ From €49

Il Tre event poster

Il Tre

Auditorium Parco della Musica - CaveaMon, Sep 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From €35

Levante event poster

Levante

Auditorium Parco della Musica - CaveaTue, Sep 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From €39

FAQ

Is 1 day enough for Roma?
A single day covers Roma's walkable centre comfortably; add a second day if you also want a day trip or a slower pace.
What's the best way to get around Roma in 1 day?
Stick to walking and local transport for the centre; for anywhere further out, check Roma's local transport options before you go.