Classical Music
Al fresco concerts are part of the Roman summer scene and a lovely way to spend 20 Euros if you're that way inclined.
Where: St. Ivo alla Sapienza Courtyard
When: Until 10th of August

Rock City
Rock and tribute bands appear nightly in this temporary summer village. A pub, wine bar, restaurant and ice cream parlour may also tempt you there if the very name "Rock City" fills you with unsavoury visions of shaggy-haired bikers.
Where: Parco degli Acquedotti
When: Until 15th of August

Tiberina Island Film Festival
Not one to let Venice get all the limelight, Rome has it's very own annual film festival. The island of Tiberina has outdoor screenings, seminars and previews. Click here for details.
Where: Isola Tiberina
When: Until 29th of August

Summer Latin Dance Course
If there's one thing guaranteed to give you happy memories of a summer visit to Rome it's being guided through the salsa, rumba and samba by the rhythmic hips of someone much younger and better looking than you.
Where: Nocha de Roma Festival Village, Via Pontina
When: Until 3rd of September

Ombra Del Colosseo
Quite possibly the best idea ever. A temporary summer swimming pool, bars, music, and eateries in the "Shadow of the Colosseum". Brava Roma.
Where: Parco del Celio (near the Colosseum!)
When: Until 4th of September

The Age of Conquest
That's not a reference to your "colourful" student years. When the Romans ruled the known world they picked up some pretty hefty trinkets. Those treasures are usually scattered throughout museums across the world but this exhibition sees them all in one place. That's handy for you, isn't it?
Where: Museo Capitolini
When: Until 5th of September

Roma Vintage
Those of you on the wrong side of thirty will no doubt be devastated to learn that the 1980's are now considered "vintage". I spent most of that decade trying to spike my fringe up like Pat Sharpe so I'm interested to catch up on what I missed. Luckily the stall holders will be displaying comics, records, toys and fashions that may fill in some of the blanks. Start growing your rat's tail now.
Where: Parco San Sebastian
When: Until 4th of September

Children's Festival of the Universe
Prepare your little one for a career at NASA by taking them to the Planetarium's workshops for children. Experts will take guided tours and teach them how to observe the skies, which may prove useful when it comes to finding your way back to your hotel.
Where: Planetarium
When: 4th September

FontanonEstate
Enjoy your summer evenings in Rome, not paying 40 euros for a slice of microwaved pizza with the rest of the city's visitors but rather enjoying al fresco concerts in beautiful surroundings. A wide range of music from opera to soul as well as theatre will be performed as part of the Giardino Barocco's traditional Roman summer festival.
Where: Giardino Barocco, Fontana Acqua Paola, Monteverde
When: Until 12th September

Festa d'Africa
Even in the capital city Italian life can feel a little homogenous. Happily Rome is embracing the chance to explore other cultures in this Festa d'Africa. Film, theatre and live music help make this celebration of contemporary African culture come alive.
Where: Palladium
When: 15th - 18th September

Romaeuropa Festival
This month sees the launch of a huge cultural event encompassing theatre, music and dance. Events will take place all over the city including the Auditorium Parco della Musica, Conciliazione and Teatro Olimpico. Don't miss your chance to see dancing robots in Aurelien Bory's Sans Objets Japanese.
See www.romaeuropa.net for details.
Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica
When: 21st September - 2nd December

FotoGrafia
Italian art for tourist consumption can be heavy on the Madonna and child oil painting so it's refreshing to remind ourselves that art is still evolving. A month long contemporary photography festival takes over Rome's museums and galleries with exhibitions, films, meetings and emerging trends.
Where: Palazzo delle Esposizioni
When: 23rd September - 24th October

Roma In Scena
The museums of Rome host a series of music, theatre and dance performances. Check www.museiincomuneroma.it for details and you can be entertained virtually every night of the month.
Where: Various locations
When: Until 27th September

U2
When he's not doing questionably good political deeds Bono and his boys are still making questionably good music. By all accounts they're a great band to see live so for U2 fans this chance to catch them peddling their new No Line On The Horizon album shouldn't be missed.
Where: Stadio Olimpico
When: 8th October

New Model Army
British punk veterans, New Model Army, have so many fans in Rome they're playing two nights. This Rome gig also happens to coincide with their 30th anniversary.
Where: Circolo degli Artisti
When: 15th - 16th October

Autumn Antique Fair
The Renaissance hospital of Santo Spirito makes a wonderful setting for this yearly antiques fair. Dealers from all over the world will be selling objects from furniture to fur coats. Get your dose of musty heirlooms here.
Where: Santo Spirito in Sassia
When: 16th - 24th October

Moa Casa
If your penthouse is looking a little ropey after your attempts to feng shui it get it sorted out at Moa Casa. Thousands of visitors will be flocking to Fiera di Roma not only to check out the latest trends in furniture and home design but also to pick the brains of the architects, decorators and interior designers offering their services there.
Where: Fiera di Roma
When: 23rd October - 1st November

Rome Film Festival
Rome, with its historic Cinecitta, is an obvious place for a film festival and, lo and behold, it has one every year in October. All the usual premiers, red carpet events and networking opportunities for the not at all morally vacuous industry insiders and wannabes are available here. On that note, this year features a festival within a festival. 'Alice In The City' is especially for children and teenagers. There will also be a section dedicated to emerging trends in film making such as video games.
Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica
When: 28th October