Table Of Contents
- Titanic – A journey through time
- The Jury Experience – Death at the hands of AI: Who pays the price?
- Chaos Lab Rome
- Candlelight Ballet: Swan Lake and other works
- Exploration game: The Rome of Angels and Demons.
- Wax Museum of Rome
- Visit Italy's largest Tyrolean Market.
- Take a tour of the Christmas Village
- Behold the foliage
- Enjoy a musical
- Go to a concert
- Leonardo da Vinci Museum.
- A festival in Lazio
Think nothing interesting ever happens in November? Rome is ready to prove you wrong. The Eternal City is transformed in this month: the tourist crowds thin out, the air smells of chestnuts and steaming cappuccinos, and the golden sunset on the sampietrini becomes the perfect set for discovering new corners and having incredible experiences.
So much for the “in-between” month: November in Rome is full of life! Between exhibitions, concerts, immersive shows, Christmas markets that begin to sparkle and festivals that smell of new wine, the Capital offers a calendar full of surprises. Here are 13 incredible things to do in Rome in November.
Titanic – A journey through time
Ready to board the most legendary ship ever? With this virtual reality experience, you’ll enter the wreck of the Titanic as it stands today… and then go back to 1912 to relive its final voyage. You’ll walk up the grand staircase, meet the passengers, hear their stories, and touch history firsthand. An exciting adventure that will make you exclaim “Wow” more than once.
You can purchase tickets for a different afternoon here.
Where: Fort Triumphal
The Jury Experience – Death at the hands of AI: Who pays the price?
Do you feel ready to decide someone’s fate? In this immersive show you become a real juror: you’ll have to listen to testimony, evaluate evidence, and answer ethical questions about a case involving a self-driving car and a broken life. You will be the one to determine the truth, in a perfect mix of theater, philosophy and real-life tension.
Only date of the year: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.
Where: Ghione Theater.
Chaos Lab Rome
An interactive experience where science, creativity and fun come together: you can meet a “mad scientist,” participate in live experiments, and let the little ones explore sensory rooms, ball pool and play areas. An ideal plan for families, but also for an original outing with friends.
Check out the dates still available in November.
Where: Piazza di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 74
Candlelight Ballet: Swan Lake and other works
What to absolutely see in Rome in November? A concert lit by hundreds of candles, an intimate atmosphere and the notes of Tchaikovsky filling the hall. Candlelight Concerts transform classical music into a multisensory experience: elegant, evocative and decidedly romantic. Perfect for those seeking a moment of pure beauty in the heart of Roman autumn.
Unique date: November 20, 2025.
Where: Teatro Ghione.
Exploration game: The Rome of Angels and Demons.
Who said the mysteries of Rome are only discovered in books? In this urban adventure game you become the protagonist of a clue hunt inspired by Dan Brown’s famous novel. Nine challenges to solve, puzzles to decipher and one mission: foil an Illuminati plot. A perfect November plan for urban explorers and mystery lovers.
Where: Departure from Republic Square
Wax Museum of Rome
Among the things to do in Rome in November when it rains, the Wax Museum is a little gem. It houses one of the largest collections in Europe, with historical figures, artists and icons of the past and present. Strolling among Dante, Michelangelo, Picasso and Pavarotti is like taking a journey through time among art, culture and curiosities. Perfect if you love unusual experiences and want to take some impressive photos.
Where: Wax Museum of Rome, Piazza dei Santi Apostoli 68/A
Visit Italy’s largest Tyrolean Market.
Have you ever dreamed of walking among the little wooden houses, the smell of mulled wine and the sound of Christmas bells? You can really do that in November! Arezzo’s Tyrolean Market is a must-see experience for those looking for Christmas events near Rome. You can get there conveniently by train from Rome with L’Espresso Natale. Among crafts, lights and Tyrolean delicacies such as pretzels and raclette, you can experience a little Christmas anticipation in an Alpine fairy tale atmosphere.
Take a tour of the Christmas Village
Who said you have to wait until December to feel the magic of Christmas? The Solara Garden Christmas Village in Rome, now in its 28th year, has been offering an American-style Christmas experience since 1997. Located in Casal Palocco, in the heart of South Rome, this event turns the holiday season into a magical experience with special lights, sweet fragrances and decorations from around the world. You might even meet Santa Claus himself!
Where: Solara Garden, Via di Macchia Saponara, 247/249, 00124 Rome.
Behold the foliage
Autumn in Rome offers spectacular colorful landscapes thanks to the changing color of the leaves, which take on shades of yellow, orange, red, purple and brown. This phenomenon, known as foliage, transforms the city into a mosaic of colors. To fully enjoy this season, we recommend five striking places to visit in the capital, ideal for admiring and photographing the triumph of autumn. Don’t forget your camera to capture the beauty of these enchanting spots.
Enjoy a musical
If you think you’ve already seen it all, prepare to think again: November 2025 brings a wave of irresistible musicals to Rome! Here are some of them:
- Frida Opera Musical – November 14, 20, 22 and 23, 2025. Where: Brancaccio Theater.
- Fame – The Musical – November 30, 2025. Where: Teatro Olimpico.
- Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Various dates throughout November 2025. Where: Sistina Chapiteau.
- Between Dreams and Wishes – November 15, 2025. Where: Auditorium Conciliazione.
- A Christmas Carol – The Musical – November 21 and 22, 2025. Where: Auditorium Conciliazione.
- The Rocky Horror Show – November 25 to 30, 2025. Where: Brancaccio Theater.
Go to a concert
For live music lovers, November 2025 will be a month to mark in your calendar! Between great comebacks, new voices and rock legends, Rome offers concerts for every taste:
- Bresh – November 1, 2025 – Palazzo dello Sport.
- Modà – November 5 and 23, 2025 – Palazzo dello Sport.
- Marco Mengoni – November 8 and 9, 2025 – Palazzo dello Sport.
- Coez – November 14, 2025 – Palace of Sports.
- Elodie – November 19, 2025 – Palace of Sports.
- Niccolò Fabi – November 19, 2025 – Auditorium Parco della Musica.
- Jethro Tull – November 24, 2025 – Auditorium Parco della Musica.
- Raf – November 28, 2025 – Auditorium Parco della Musica.
- Alpha – November 29, 2025 – Palazzo dello Sport.
Leonardo da Vinci Museum.
A journey through ingenuity and art, perfect for those looking for something unusual to see in Rome. At the Leonardo da Vinci Museum you can discover the inventions and masterpieces of the Tuscan genius up close: flying machines, anatomical drawings and three-dimensional reconstructions will make you feel part of his workshop. It is an immersive, educational and fascinating experience, suitable for young and old explorers of knowledge.
Where: Piazza del Popolo, in the basement of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo.
A festival in Lazio
For those who love traditions, November is the tastiest month of the year. Between festivals, re-enactments and folk festivals near Rome, Lazio smells of chestnuts, new wine and steaming polenta. From the Castagna Festival in Riofreddo to the Sagra dell’Olio e del Vino Novello in Mentana, every weekend is a perfect excuse to explore the villages and experience authentic Rome. And on November 9, don’t miss the evocative Pilgrimage of Italian Historical Reenactments to St. Peter’s!