Top Rome Family-friendly Shows

**Ellington Night Special** is the event of the Ellington Club in Rome that combines dinner, live music, burlesque, and cabaret in the intimate atmosphere of a dinner club. From Thursday to Saturday, every evening has its own personality: Vera Dragone on Thursday, Albadoro Gala on Friday, and Alessandro Casella on Saturday, along with performers, bands, and international guests. A show to experience up close, where the audience also becomes a protagonist. We start at the table and, after the show, the night continues with the DJ set.

Enjoy an only-in-Rome way to celebrate New Year's Eve—and look forward to an evening of music—at this Three Tenors concert. Hosted in the atmospheric setting of the Palazzo Ripetta (a historic landmark dating to the 16th century), the concert promises traditional Christmas songs, opera arias, and other beloved melodies. Choose from several seating areas, and prebook your tickets to guarantee your spots.

Treat your special somebody to a Piano with the most romantic pieces of all time in the heart of Rome. Set in St. Paul's Within the Walls Church near Piazza Republica, the concert features such as Beethoven’s famous Moonlight Sonata, Chopin’s Nocturnes, and Liszt’s Liebestraum from beloved Italian operas performed by Emanuele Misuraca. Hear a blend of poetic masterpieces for an evening filled with romance.

Make New Year’s Eve an unforgettable evening with a baroque concert at the Doria Pamphilj Gallery in Rome, including a guided tour of the regal residence. Replete with ornamental décor and antique gems, the Throne Room in the Doria Pamphilj Gallery is the perfect place to witness music of the Roman baroque movement. Following a guided tour of the private apartments of Princess Doria Pamphili, you’ll listen to music by a range of composers performed on original instruments from the baroque period.

A titan of Italian opera, Puccini crafted many masterpieces, including Tosca, La Bohéme, and Madame Butterfly. Rather than spending several evenings seeing them all, enjoy a banquet of the greatest highlights, including the iconic “Nessun dorma”, in a salon-style setting. After the concert, sip a glass of wine alongside the artists, paired with traditional Italian aperitivo snacks.

Enjoy an evening of opera with this exclusive concert and candlelight dinner set in the Pamphilj Palace overlooking Piazza Navona. Begin with a welcome aperitif, and then relax over a romantic dinner served with a selection of wines while being serenaded with some of the most famous arias in opera history. Take home a souvenir CD of opera classics as a memento.

Step into a world of timeless elegance and charm as you enjoy an unforgettable evening at Seen by Olivier, the refined rooftop of the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel. From this breathtaking vantage point overlooking Piazza della Repubblica, embark on a sensory journey where fine dining meets world-class music. Relax in your reserved seat and savor a candlelit dinner under the stars. Every dish, meticulously curated and paired with exquisite Italian wines, celebrates the finest local culinary traditions. As the evening unfolds, a mesmerizing musical program of opera arias and duets comes to life. Performed by internationally acclaimed artists, the music surrounds you in an intimate setting where every note resonates with power and emotion. A special surprise finale ensures that this experience is truly one of a kind. More than just an event, it is a memory you will cherish forever.

Breathe in the real essence of Rome: an open-air Italian aperitivo and Opera Concert in the iconic Trastevere! Rione Trastevere is widely regarded as the genuine, vibrant heart of Rome. Today, it calls you to climb on its roofs and breathe in the real essence of the Eternal City. To listen and taste how the true Rome feels. Standing only a few steps away from you, world-class singers will perform the most beloved and moving arias and love duets of the Italian Opera tradition. Only for an intimate audience and with the Trastevere sky as a stage, music will resonate with you in a way it never has before. On the Rooftop of the UNA Palace Hotel, the musical notes will blend with those of fine Italian wine as you savor a true Italian Aperitivo. You will have a taste of traditional Roman food to elevate your afternoon into an immersive, sensory experience. This experience truly encapsulates the soul of Trastevere—authentic, vivacious, unforgettable.

The Domus Aurea, or Nero’s Golden House, is one of Rome's most fascinating ancient sites, but most tourists overlook it. Discover the spectacular underground ruin, plus the famed Colosseum and Roman Forum, in just hours on this unique combined tour. Step into buried history with archaeologist guides and use 3D glasses to see Nero’s palace as it once was, then hear stories about Rome's golden age.

Pay homage to centuries of operatic tradition as you welcome in the New Year in Italy! Celebrate the run-up to midnight with a thrilling 1.5-hour concert of operatic classics and Christmas carols performed by the renowned I Virtuosi dell'opera di Roma in the spectacular setting of the Church of St Paul within the Walls.