This year, Lungo il Tevere Rome 2025 is taking place between June 7th and August 24th.
This event, which takes place every summer on the banks of the Tiber, is a perfect plan for the summer evenings. In Lungo il Tevere Rome, every day, from June to August, restaurants, bars, games, local crafts, and culture come together along 1 km of the edge of the river facing Trastevere, in particular from Ponte Sublicio to Ponte Sisto.
2025 dates: from June 7th to August 24th.
Thanks to this recurring summer event, the Italian capital offers both locals and tourists another plan to fill their 1, 2, or 3-day Rome itineraries with options for all ages and tastes.
If you like to walk until the last hour of the day, you’ll see that this place offers a complete and entertaining tour that you can finish relaxing in one of its terraces overlooking the Tiber.
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What is Lungo il Tevere… Rome?
At sunset, Lungo il Tevere is one of the best things to do in Rome during the summer. In a mixture of street market, open-air festival, and alternative party area, locals and tourists come together in a wonderful synergy.
The event starts every evening at 7 pm – rather late, you might think, but this is normal in the Italian capital – until 2 am. In Italy, as in most Mediterranean countries, things happen later, especially in the summer!
This year, the event celebrates its 23rd edition, which means that since 2003, the city of Rome has spared no effort to celebrate its culture, history, and art, with many visitors – in 2023, 2,500,000 were recorded – who want to spend the summer nights by the river.
Lungo il Tevere Rome is a completely free plan.
Cultural and gastronomical programme
The cultural offer takes place in the Salotto Tevere, with one or two cultural events every day, while the rest of the space is dedicated to leisure, commerce, and gastronomy.
In total, there are 60 stalls and shops, 15 restaurants and bar areas, 3 cultural spaces, and 200 shows.
During the week, there are events, concerts, literary presentations, colloquia, tributes to local artists, theatre, and a live radio show. Every Wednesday, there’s a stand-up comedy show.
You can also get souvenirs that escape the traditional magnets, such as an original tote bag, t-shirts, or jewellery from one of the craft stalls you will find.
There are several options, such as bars with live music, karaoke, giant screens to watch sporting events, game rooms, and even a House of Terror.
The walls that separate the river from the city are the perfect place to sit (there are areas with wicker tables and seats, and others with wooden pallets) and have a drink while listening to the river, which rushes down at the point where it splits in two on its way to Isola Tiberina, adding a soundtrack to the evening.
Although Lungo il Tevere takes shape at sunset, you can enjoy some of the bars and restaurants during the day.
Restaurants in Lungo il Tevere
- Thimo
- Brando & Pannofino
- Taqueria El Paso
- Rec 23
- Spanish Yard
- Brace
- Taverna Mediterranea
- Lost River
- NannÃ
- Burger house Roma
- The Mexican Jungle
- Tramezzo
- Soralina Tevere
- Scalo Trastevere
- Momento Lungo Tevere
- Klaw
- Fever Tiber
As for prices, they are quite affordable compared to other, more touristy areas of Rome. As an example, an Aperol Spritz was around 7€-10€.
Programme: Lungo il Tevere 2025 agenda
Their website is outdated, but they post the weekly agenda with event information on Instagram.
If, in addition to visiting Lungo il Tevere in Rome, you feel like exploring other plans and activities in Trastevere, here are some that caught my attention to do in the area.
How to get to Lungo il Tevere?
Lungo il Tevere… Rome takes place in the banks of the river that borders Trastevere. The starting point is at Ponte Sisto and extends to Ponte Sublicio or vice versa.
Depending on where you are, you can start on one side or the other, but if you are looking for atmosphere and bars, I recommend going to the Sisto area.
I was staying at the B&B&Courtesy in Trastevere, so I made the descent at one of the entrances to Isola Tiberina, walked to the end point under the Ponte Sublicio, turned around and went back to Trastevere once the stalls were over.
If you want to go by bus, several lines pass through the area:
- 23
- 280
- H
- N3D
- N8
- N3S
- 8BUS
- 63
- 44
If you are far from the center and the train is the public transport that connects you to the city easily, you can reach Lungo il Tevere with the FC2 and FL1 lines.
The 8 tram and the B metro line will be your allies, but remember to check the timetables in advance.
If you go by car, there are car parks in the nearby streets, as well as several private parking lots on both sides of the river, with Trastevere Parking (24 hours) being the best rated in Google Maps.
You can also get there by taxi, for which I recommend using apps like Free Now, where you can book your ride knowing in advance the maximum price you will have to pay.
An event that is accessible to all
The area where Lungo il Tevere takes place is 100% accessible, with a flat terrain that is easily accessible for people with reduced mobility and wheelchairs.
Moreover, even though many of the accesses to this riverside area consist of stairs, there is a ramp at Porta Portense -you can see the exact point on the map above – that allows access to everyone.
Why was Lungo il Tevere born?
Lungo il Tevere festival is an initiative that originated 22 years ago with the aim of revitalizing and upgrading the banks of the Tiber River, which in the past and at certain times of the year were perceived as degraded and even dangerous.
This cultural event aims to transform this area into an attractive and safe space for the enjoyment and promotion of culture.
With litter bins distributed throughout the promenade, security guards stationed throughout the area, and several exits to the street along the promenade, Lungo il Tevere Rome offers a space where citizens can connect, through leisure, with a key element of their historical and natural heritage.
Thus, during the summer months in the Italian capital, the banks of the Tiber shine with their light.
Where to stay in the area?
If you want to stay close to the Tiber River, I recommend you looking for accommodation in Trastevere, which is not only one of the most interesting areas to visit in Rome, but also full of options for all ages and tastes.
I stayed in the B&B&Courtesy in Trastevere and I can fully recommend it, because of its affordable price (Rome is not cheap but this B&B makes a difference) and its quality!
Don’t miss this event during your stay in Rome! Enjoy the city’s rich cultural and gastronomic offerings and experience the magic of Rome by night, especially along the banks of the Tiber!
