Romaeuropa Festival (performing at various sites), Intangible Bonds at the Museum of Rome in Trastevere, Nacho Carbonell at the MAXXI Museum, Shared Sacred Sites – Journeys between Religions at Villa Medici, Alphonse Mucha at Palazzo Bonaparte, Immersive Disney Animation at Teatro Eliseo, and much more.
Romaeuropa Festival
The Romaeuropa Festival, an international show- case of contemporary dance, music, and theater, celebrates its 40th edition this year and will soon wrap up its program with lots of unmissable events: On November 3, New York singer and artist Laurie Anderson will be performing her Sexmob (Auditorium Parco della Musica); choreographer Akram Khan will present his new work, Thikra: Night of Remembering, in dialogue with visual artist Manal AlDowayan, on November 5–6 at Teatro Brancaccio; composer John Adams will appear with the Orchestra and Choir of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia on November 6–8 (APdM); and on November 14–16, Greek choreographer Christos Papadopoulos will present his show, My Fierce Ignorant Step. The festival closes with cutting-edge electronic music from Ryoji Ikeda with Ultratronics and legendary duo Kruder & Dorfmeister with The K&D Sessions Live on November 16 (APdM). romaeuropa.net
Intangible Bonds. Twenty-eight Festive Landscapes on Display
In Italy, tradition comes alive yearround through local feasts dedicated to certain foods, village celebrations, and bustling religious festivals. These events connect communities and generations through shared rituals and seasonal joys. This month, the Museum of Rome in Trastevere presents the stunning photography exhibition Intangible Bonds. Twenty-eight Festive Landscapes on Display, with 28 photographic reportages of celebrations, all capturing the essence of Italy’s festive life. The photos, by Marina Berardi, Barbara Di Maio, Francesco Faraci, Francesco Francaviglia, and Fausto Podavini, are the result of deep ethnographic research and employ innovative visual languages, offering thoughtful exploration of how collective celebration can become a tool of cultural expression. museodiromaintrastevere.it
Nacho Carbonell. Memory, in Practice
For the inaugural edition of the ENTRATE project, which reimagines the MAXXI museum’s entrance hall as a place for the promotion of contemporary creativity, the museum has invited Eindhoven-based Spanish designer Nacho Carbonell, whose work combines natural materials with experimental techniques.
Shared Sacred Sites. Journeys between Religions
n the occasion of the 2025 Jubilee, the French Academy in Rome – Villa Medici will be presenting the exhibition Shared Sacred Sites. Journeys between religions, on until January 19, 2026. The event brings together remarkable works from French, Italian, and Vatican collections in dialogue with contemporary creations. From Gentile da Fabriano to Marc Chagall and Le Corbusier, the show offers a journey along the pathways of the sacred, shedding light on the sacred places in the Mediterranean that are shared by worshippers of different religions. villamedici.it
Alphonse Mucha. A Triumph of Beauty and Seduction
zech painter and decorative artist Alphonse Mucha, a leading figure of Art Nouveau, is celebrated for his graceful posters and designs of flowing lines, floral motifs, and idealized women, all of which have shaped modern graphic design, advertising, and decorative arts. This fall, Palazzo Bonaparte is hosting the exhibition Alphonse Mucha. A Triumph of Beauty and Seduction, the largest retrospective ever dedicated to the artist. Featuring over 150 masterpieces, it explores Mucha’s evolution and influence while placing his vision of feminine beauty next to works by Giovanni Boldini, Cesare Saccaggi, ancient sculptures, Renaissance art, Art Nouveau furnishings, and more. A highlight is Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, “guest of honor” and a striking bridge between Renaissance and Art Nouveau. mostrepalazzobonaparte.it
Immersive Disney Animation
cutting-edge experience is about to hit Europe as Teatro Eliseo presents its Immersive Disney Animation, an innovative show that transports visitors inside the greatest films from Walt Disney Animation Studios. From the earliest, revolutionary features to today’s most beloved hits, guests are invited to step into the magic of Disney like they never have before. Imagine entering the Casita with Mirabel from Encanto, standing on Pride Rock as Rafiki presents Simba — surrounded by the animal kingdom at sunrise, or picture hopping aboard a train with Judy Hopps to Zootropolis, and soaring through the skies on the Magic Carpet with Aladdin and Jasmine. Just get tickets to the show and you’ll be entering the world of Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Big Hero 6, and many more. disneyimmersive.com
