Rome continues to offer a vibrant cultural scene as the city transitions from the holiday season, with a diverse array of events planned for the weekend of January 10-11, 2026. From film festivals and musical performances to guided tours of ancient sites and family-friendly activities, residents and tourists alike have numerous opportunities for entertainment and enrichment. Below, a roundup of 10 noteworthy events taking place across the city this weekend.
Rome is transitioning back to its regular rhythm after the holidays, but the city is far from quiet this weekend. Cultural events, film screenings, and musical performances are set to fill the calendar, offering a diverse range of entertainment options for residents and visitors alike. Here are 10 events happening Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11.
Disney Classics at Cinema Troisi
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- Disney Classics at Cinema Troisi
- Christmas World
- Woody Allen Festival
- Visit to the Alberto Moravia House Museum
- Porta del Popolo, Entrance to Rome’s UNESCO Site
- Guided Tour of the Scipioni Sepulcher
- Enzo Avitabile & Peppe Servillo – Duet
- “The Little Prince,” Puppet Show and Actress Performance
- Activities and Educational Visits for Children with Cicero in Rome
- Kris Adams Project at Pentalfa Club
Cinema Troisi has launched a special retrospective dedicated to beloved Disney classics. Every Sunday at 11 a.m., a timeless animated favorite will be shown, from “Lady and the Tramp” to “The Lion King” and beyond. This Sunday, January 11, features a screening of “Lady and the Tramp.” More information is available here.
Christmas World
The holiday season officially comes to a close in Rome with the final weekend of Christmas World, the expansive Christmas village at Villa Borghese. The village will remain open on Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11, before returning next December. Find all the details here.
Woody Allen Festival
The Woody Allen Festival arrives in Rome this weekend, taking place at The Cineclub (via Lidia, 46 – San Giovanni neighborhood) on Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11. The two-day event will explore Allen’s work through film, music, readings, podcasts, and more. Learn more about the festival.
Visit to the Alberto Moravia House Museum
A guided tour of the Alberto Moravia House Museum, organized by the Capitoline Superintendency, is scheduled for Sunday, January 10, at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Admission is free. The museum is open the second Saturday of each month and accessible only with a guided tour. Further information can be found here.
Porta del Popolo, Entrance to Rome’s UNESCO Site
The Capitoline Superintendency is offering a special visit to Porta del Popolo, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Rome, on Saturday, January 10. This extraordinary opening allows visitors to learn about the monument’s history and its surrounding context, as well as the key features of Rome’s UNESCO site, whose Documentation Center is located within Porta del Popolo. Details about the visit are available here.
Guided Tour of the Scipioni Sepulcher
A guided tour of the Scipioni Sepulcher is planned for Saturday, January 10, at 11:30 a.m. The archaeological area of the Scipioni Sepulcher is located along the urban stretch of the Appian Way, within the Aurelian Walls, before Porta S. Sebastiano. It was built in the early 3rd century B.C. by Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus, the founder of the Scipioni family. Find out more about the tour.
Enzo Avitabile & Peppe Servillo – Duet
Enzo Avitabile and Peppe Servillo will perform their “Duet” project at the Auditorium Parco della Musica – Ennio Morricone on Saturday, January 10. The acoustic trio will revisit their most iconic songs, as well as works by other artists who have influenced them. The performance promises an emotional journey through a unique and original musical language that has established them as leading figures in Italian music. More information about the concert.
“The Little Prince,” Puppet Show and Actress Performance
“The Little Prince” by La Compagnia Interno 13 will be staged at the Teatro di Documenti on Sunday, January 11, at 4 p.m. This puppet show and actress performance is freely inspired by Saint-Exupéry’s masterpiece. The interactive, delicate, and poetic narrative is suitable for the whole family, thanks to its accessible and universal visual and emotional language. Find details about the show here.
Activities and Educational Visits for Children with Cicero in Rome
Cicero in Rome is offering a series of cultural activities for children aged 2 to 11 on Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11. On Saturday, January 10, the program includes “Little Archaeologists in the San Clemente Underground” and “The Dream of Augustus at the Ara Pacis.” On Sunday, January 11, offerings include “Meet Leonardo da Vinci, Inventor!”, “Ancient Egypt in Rome in the Egyptian Hall of the Capitoline Museums,” and “My Etruscan Cousins at the National Etruscan Museum.” Learn more about the activities.
Kris Adams Project at Pentalfa Club
American jazz comes to the Pentalfa Club on Saturday, January 10, with a performance by the Kris Adams Project, a quintet featuring Kris Adams on vocals, Barry Smith on bass, Lee Adler on piano, Igor Marino on sax, and Alessio Santoni on drums, with special guest Gianpaolo Ascolese on vibraphone. Find out more about the performance.
