Rome's Circolo degli Artisti Reopens as Spaziotempo After Decade-Long Closure
After more than ten years of being closed, the historic Circolo degli Artisti in Rome will reopen its garden under the name Spaziotempo from September 4 to October 30, 2026. This development comes after a tender issued by the Comune di Roma in July, managed by Zetema. Situated at Via Casilina Vecchia 42, the venue was a vibrant cultural center during the 1990s and early 2000s. While the main concert hall is undergoing restoration, Tobia Zevi, Rome's assessor for Heritage and Housing Policies, confirmed that work is ongoing. Spaziotempo will offer a modular outdoor cultural space featuring a diverse program of music, digital arts, theater, and educational events, with performances from Ruben de I Camillas and various DJ sets, most of which are free.
Key facts
- Spaziotempo opens September 4, 2026, in the garden of the former Circolo degli Artisti in Rome.
- The temporary concession runs until October 30, 2026.
- The tender was promoted by the Comune di Roma via Zetema in July 2026.
- The Circolo degli Artisti was a key venue for Rome's independent cultural scene in the 1990s and early 2000s.
- The concert hall building remains closed pending restoration.
- Tobia Zevi, Rome's assessor, announced a future multi-year tender for the entire space after restoration.
- The future center will not be a nightclub but a hub for performing and figurative arts.
- IED – Istituto Europeo di Design is a partner for workshops and masterclasses.
- Opening event features Ruben de I Camillas and DJs Enea Pascal, Colas, Emiliano Colasanti, Bluemarina.
- Partners include Teatro Basilica, Visioni Parallele, Bei Ricordi, Dischi Sotterranei, DO7 Factory, Common People.
Entities
Artists
- Ruben de I Camillas
- Enea Pascal
- Colas
- Emiliano Colasanti
- Bluemarina
- Coca Puma
Institutions
- Circolo degli Artisti
- Spaziotempo
- Comune di Roma
- Zetema
- IED – Istituto Europeo di Design
- Teatro Basilica
- Visioni Parallele
- Bei Ricordi
- Dischi Sotterranei
- DO7 Factory
- Common People
- L'Ultimo Uomo
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Via Casilina Vecchia 42