Free admission to concerts in shadow of Colosseum.

The Parco Archeologico del Colosseo stages a free music festival at the Temple of Venus and Rome from 19-23 June, following the success of the previous two editions of the event.

The 2024 Venere in Musica concerts are free of charge but booking is required, while seats last, with reservations available from 12 June.

The programme includes Diodato (19 June), Morcheeba (20 June), Rokia Traore (21 June), She: Ginevra Di Marco | Orchestra Almar'à | BabelNova Orchestra (22 June) and Russell Crowe & The Gentlemen Barbers (23 June).

After the Venere in Musica festival, the same ancient Roman venue will host Caro Mecenate with Sergio Rubini and Pino Quartullo (25 June), Paola racconta Anna by and with Paola Minaccioni (26 June), and Puccini 100 e dintorni by Maestro Pasquale Menchise Conductor (28 June).

Entry is from Piazza del Colosseo starting at 20.00, with the shows running from 21.00 until 23.00. For the show on 19 June access will be open from 19.30.

Full details can be found on the Parco archeologico del Colosseo website, with booking (from 12 June) via EventBrite. Photo Electa / Stefano Castellani.