# Rome Film Fest: what to do between sessions in Rome

Source: https://eventweekends.com/culture/rome-film-fest/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 20 to 30 October 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Auditorium Parco della Musica, Rome, Italy, about 3 km from the centre
- **Free time:** Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
- **Best base:** Monti and Trastevere: Walkable old neighbourhoods full of trattorias.
- **Getting there:** Fiumicino (FCO) has the Leonardo Express to Termini in 32 minutes for 14 euros; taxis charge a flat 55 euros to the centre.
- **Weather:** In October, Rome averages highs of about 22°C and lows of 12°C, with roughly 82 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 10 h 46 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Colosseum, Forum and Palatine guided tour; Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel; Pasta-making class

## Weather and what to pack

In October, Rome averages highs of about 22°C and lows of 12°C, with roughly 82 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 10 h 46 min of daylight.
- A warm layer for the evenings.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

## Airport to venue

Fiumicino (FCO) has the Leonardo Express to Termini in 32 minutes for 14 euros; taxis charge a flat 55 euros to the centre. Ciampino (CIA) has buses to Termini and a 40-euro flat taxi fare.

Tram 2 or shuttle buses from Flaminio.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Termini and Esquilino. Cheapest rooms, next to trains and the airport express.
- **mid:** Monti and Trastevere. Walkable old neighbourhoods full of trattorias.
- **luxury:** Spanish Steps and Via Veneto. Grand hotels and rooftop bars.
- Hotels we would book: The RomeHello (budget), Hotel Artemide (mid), Hotel Hassler Roma (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-day: Catacombs and Appian Way. Underground burial tunnels and the old Roman road.
- Eat: Armando al Pantheon, Roman classics by the Pantheon

### A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full day: Tivoli: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa. Fountain gardens and an emperor's villa.

### Evenings

After the last show of the day.
- Evening: Rome by night walking tour. Trevi, Pantheon and Navona lit up.
- Eat: Mercato Testaccio, Market stalls for lunch

### Rainy day

Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backup: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Book early-morning entry to beat the crowds.
- Free: Free first Sunday of the month at state museums.

## Tours worth booking

- [Colosseum, Forum and Palatine guided tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Colosseum%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rome-film-fest): Skip the line with a guide in three hours.
- [Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Vatican%20Museums%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rome-film-fest): Book early-morning entry to beat the crowds.
- [Food tour in Trastevere](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Rome%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rome-film-fest): Supplì, carbonara and gelato.
- [Pasta-making class](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Rome%20pasta%20making%20class&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rome-film-fest): Make fettuccine and tiramisu.
- [Golf cart tour of Rome](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Rome%20golf%20cart%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rome-film-fest): The sights without the walking.
- [Tivoli: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Tivoli%20day%20trip%20from%20Rome&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rome-film-fest): Fountain gardens and an emperor's villa.
- [Pompeii and Naples day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Pompeii%20day%20trip%20from%20Rome&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rome-film-fest): Long day by fast train or coach.
- [Borghese Gallery](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Borghese%20Gallery%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rome-film-fest): Bernini and Caravaggio; timed tickets only.
- [Catacombs and Appian Way](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Catacombs%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rome-film-fest): Underground burial tunnels and the old Roman road.
- [Rome by night walking tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Rome%20night%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-rome-film-fest): Trevi, Pantheon and Navona lit up.

## Where to eat

- Roscioli: Deli and carbonara
- Da Enzo al 29: Trastevere trattoria; queue early
- Trapizzino: Stuffed pizza pockets
- Giolitti: Gelato since 1900
- Armando al Pantheon: Roman classics by the Pantheon
- Mercato Testaccio: Market stalls for lunch
- Pizzeria da Remo: Thin Roman pizza in Testaccio
- Sant'Eustachio Il Caffè: The famous espresso

## With kids

- Explora children's museum.
- Bioparco zoo in Villa Borghese.
- Ostia beach by train.

## Rainy-day backups

- Vatican Museums.
- Capitoline Museums.
- Castel Sant'Angelo.

## Getting around

- Two main metro lines and many buses; walking is often faster in the centre.
- Stadio Olimpico is reached by tram 2 from Flaminio.
- Trenitalia Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed trains link Milan, Florence, Rome and Venice; book ahead for event weekends.
- Validate paper regional train tickets before boarding; contactless works on most city metros.

## Questions people ask

### When is Rome Film Fest 2027?

The next edition is 20 to 30 October 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Rome Film Fest?

In October, Rome averages highs of about 22°C and lows of 12°C, with roughly 82 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 10 h 46 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Auditorium Parco della Musica?

Fiumicino (FCO) has the Leonardo Express to Termini in 32 minutes for 14 euros; taxis charge a flat 55 euros to the centre. Ciampino (CIA) has buses to Termini and a 40-euro flat taxi fare. Tram 2 or shuttle buses from Flaminio.

### Where should I stay for Rome Film Fest?

For most visitors the best base is Monti and Trastevere: Walkable old neighbourhoods full of trattorias.

### What can we do between sessions at Rome Film Fest?

Good short outings in Rome include Colosseum, Forum and Palatine guided tour, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Pasta-making class. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Rome Film Fest?

Family-friendly picks: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine guided tour, Pasta-making class, Golf cart tour of Rome. Explora children's museum.

### How far is Auditorium Parco della Musica from Rome centre?

About 3 km in a straight line. Tram 2 or shuttle buses from Flaminio.

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