Free admission to concerts in shadow of Colosseum.

Parco Archeologico del Colosseo stages a music festival at the Temple of Venus and Rome from 21-24 June, following the success of last year's edition of the event.

The Venere in Musica programme of multi-ethnic concerts features musicians from Italy, La Réunion, Spain, Brazil, France and Venezuela.

Under the artistic direction of Simone Prattico, the concerts are free of charge but booking is required, while seats last, with reservations available from 9 June.

The programme includes Votia from La Réunion, BGKO - Barcelona Gipsy balKan Orchestra from Spain, Renata Rosa from Brazil, Sandra Nkaké from France with Cameroonian origins, La Chica from Venezuela, and Italian acts Enzo Avitabile, Nuova Compagnia di Canto Popolare and Avion Travel.

Entry is from Piazza del Colosseo starting at 20.00, with the shows running from 21.00 until 23.00. 

For full details and to book see EventBrite website. Photo Electa / Stefano Castellani.