Fori Imperiali, davanti al Colosseo
31 Jul: Telecomcerto ( www) - Billy Joel ( www) & Bryan Adams ( www)
Piazza San Giovanni
2 Jul: Cornetto Free Music Festival www
Auditorium Parco della Musica, viale P. de Coubertin. Info 0680241281
6 Jul: Claudio Baglioni ( www ) in Musica nel pallone
Until 29 Jul: Luglio suona bene
3 Jul: Gilberto Gil www
7 Jul: Tracy Chapman www
13 Jul: Ivano Fossati www
14 Jul: Youssou N'Dour www
15 Jul: Ludovico Einaudi
16 Jul: Bob Dylan www
20 Jul: Carmen Consoli www
22 Jul: Paul Weller www
23 Jul: Edoardo Bennato ( www ) and Alex Britti ( www )
29 Jul: Negramaro www
From 12 to 24 Jul: Voci di donna
The Cavea of the Auditorium houses this show, in which four extraordinary artists, symbols of different cultures and musical traditions, sing the history and emotions of their own lands.
12 Jul: Cesaria Evora
17 Jul: Erykah Badu www
18 Jul: Cheikha Rimitti www
24 Jul: Omara Portuondo
Box office open Tue-sun h11-17 (Sat h13-17). Advance ticket sales: 800907080 (Mon-fri h10-17), from mobile phones: 068088352
Stadio Olimpico, via del Foro Italico
17 Jul: Depeche Mode www
Terme di Caracalla, viale delle Terme di Caracalla
22 Jul: Bob Geldof www
Ippodromo delle Capannelle, via Appia Nuova, 1245. Info 0666182859
Until 15 Aug: Fiesta! www
2 Jul: Ivete Sangalo www
10 Jul: Oscar D'Leon www
14 Jul: Manolin El Medico de la salsa
20 Jul: Mauricio & Palo de Agua
20 Jul: La noche de fuego - Los Van Van, Oscar D'Leon, J.A. El Canario
Until 31 Jul: Romarock Festival 2006 www
5 Jul: Afterhours www
18 Jul: Negrita www
19 Jul: Franco Battiato www
21 Jul: Massive Attack www
24 Jul: Sean Paul www
27 Jul: Khaled
28 Jul: Daniele Silvestri & Inti Illimani
Laghetto di Villa Ada, via di Ponte Salario. Info 0641734712
Until 6 Aug: Roma incontra il mondo (Rome meets the world)
Part of the Estate Romana summer festival this concert series celebrates world and Italian music in an atmospheric location surrounded by stalls selling food (Arab, Indian and Italian food). If you are a football aficionado do not fear - matches will be screened before concerts on a large video-screen. The concerts will range from blues, dance and reggae to tambourine music and gypsy music.
10 Jul: Keith Emerson www
12 Jul: Junior Kelly
18 Jul: Roy Paci, Frank London, Boban Marcovic & Orkestar in Il terrone, l'Ebreo, lo Zingaro
27 Jul: I chitarristi di Amalia (Portogallo), in collaborazione con il festival Sete Sois Sete Luas
30 Jul: Marco Poeta e Enzo Gragnaniello in Lisbona e Napoli
Forum Estate - Parco del Foro Italico - Centrale del Tennis. Largo L. De Bosis - viale delle Olimpiadi. Info 068074560
18 Jul: Elio e le Storie Tese www
Villa Celimontana, piazza della Navicella. Info 065897807
Until 9 Sep: Villa Celimontana Jazz Festival 2006
Jazz for aficionados and conoisseurs makes a comeback in Rome in the form of the series of concerts held in the atmospheric Villa Celimontana not far from the Colosseum. Gates open at 21. Concerts begin at 22,30
3 Jul: Musicinema - Gabriele Salvatores, Ezio Bosso e il quartetto d'archi di Torino presentano 14 danze di bambini intorno ad un buco
5, 7, 9 Jul: Tribute to Ezra Pound
15 Jul: Incognito www
16 Jul: Mike Stern Band www
25 Jul: Stefano Bollani with Petra Magoni and Quartetto Arkè
26 Jul: Stefano Bollani Quintet
27 Jul: Stefano Bollani Trio
31 Jul: Giovani in progress
Auditorium Parco della Musica, viale P. de Coubertin. Info evento 0656309574
Casa del Jazz, viale di Porta Ardeatina, 55
La Palma Club, via G. Mirri, 35
From 11 to 26 Jul: Roma Jazz Festival
A series of Italian and international artists will perform in this Summer jazz event that takes place in the music auditorium, the La Palma Jazz Club, and the Casa del Jazz (House of Jazz). With artists like John Zorn, Paolo Fresu, the Charles Lloyd Trio, Aki Takase and Ron Carter, performances by young up-and-coming performers and sounds ranging from new bop and experimental jazz to Latin jazz and blues, Rome confirms its reputation as Italy's City of Jazz.
Palazzo dei Congressi, piazzale J. F. Kennedy. Info 800907080
Until 15 Aug: Le Terrazze
Le Terrazze is one of the trendiest dance floors in Rome, with a spectacular view of the city, great music, and entertainment. The locale, known for its all white décor, comprises two lounge bars, a private club, as well as a screening room. The club is open five nights a week with the following rotation: "La Maison" (Tuesday and Saturday), "The Soul Show" (Wednesday), and Goa (Thursday and Friday) with "Ultrabeat" and "D'élite Goa Club". Special spin doctors include Claudio Coccoluto, Giancarlino, Alex Neri and DJ Red, and the theatre section is proud to present Valerio Mastandrea and Lele Marchitelli in "Ferie di luglio (July Vacation)".
Location per l'evento, via della Pittura, 16. Info 3483714416
Until Sep: Zen
The term Zen means "all together" a phrase which can be used to describe the refined location for this summer event. Artificial waterfalls, islands, light games, bars, and monitors for screenings are juxtaposed in an harmonic style. One will have an all encompassing sensorial experience in this space, which uses Far East influences. Various musical genres, from R&B, hip hop, and Reggaeton will enliven the two areas dedicated to music, which will see performances by DJ Lady Coco, City Sound Crew, Mr. Phil and Kokob. There will also be performances by artists such as Lee Fields, Max Scoppetta and David Morales. From thu to sat. From €10 to €25
Parco delle Cascate dell'Eur, via Cristoforo Colombo
Until 9 Sep: Gay Village 2006 - Orientati
Rome boasts the only "gay village" in the world. This summer the initiative will take on an oriental flavour, style and atmosphere and feature the presence of international guests as well as hosting regular events such as theatre avant-premières, film screenings every Thursday in an initiative called Night and Gay, and the screening of cult TV series "Jimmy World" on Sundays. To close the event a Madonna week will be held that is timed to coincide with her concert on 6th August, It will feature live concerts and DJ-sets dedicated to the material girl.
Location per l'evento, Lungomare Toscanelli 199. Info 065613849
Until 25 Aug: Faber Beach Estate www
Live concerts with cover bands every Friday, torches and chaise-longues on the beach, resident Djs and discos, these are the ingredients that make up the Faber Beach event that offers a piece of California on the Roman coast. As a taster of what's in store here are just some of the bands that will get people boogying on the sand: "El Menjunje" (Santana cover band), "Canto Libero" (Lucio Battisti covers), "Blood Sugar Sex Magic" (Red Hot Chili Peppers cover band) and "The Streets of fire" (Bruce Springsteen covers).
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