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Fondazione Musica per Roma sets new records in 2023 with 405,000 visitors and €15M revenue

institutional · 2026-04-27

In 2023, Fondazione Musica per Roma, which oversees Rome's Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone and Casa del Jazz, achieved unprecedented success, hosting 561 events that attracted over 405,000 attendees and generating more than €15 million in revenue. This reflects an 18% increase in attendance and a 24% rise in earnings compared to 2022. The overall turnover surpassed €30 million, up from €28.3 million the previous year. CEO Daniele Pittèri attributed this growth to a strategic plan implemented from 2021 to 2024. New festivals introduced in 2023 included Ethos and Città in scena, alongside Roma Summer Fest and Romaeuropa Festival. Upcoming 2024 events will feature Brad Mehldau, and a €1 million investment for an expansion plan by Renzo Piano is set to begin construction by 2025. Pittèri's tenure as CEO concludes in mid-2024.

Key facts

  • 561 events in 2023
  • Over 405,000 spectators
  • Revenue over €15 million
  • Attendance up 18% from 2022
  • Revenue up 24% from 2022
  • Turnover exceeded €30 million
  • Self-financing rate 69.3%
  • Roma Summer Fest had 58 concerts and 170,000 attendees
  • New festival formats: Ethos and Città in scena
  • Artistic residencies with Nicola Piovani, Tosca, Daniele Silvestri
  • Collaborations with Greccio 2023, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Daniele Cipriani
  • Romevideogamelab festival January 25–28, 2024
  • Masterplan by Renzo Piano and Alvisi Kirimoto
  • €1 million investment for masterplan
  • Construction expected by 2025
  • CEO Daniele Pittèri's mandate ends mid-2024

Entities

Artists

  • Nicola Piovani
  • Tosca
  • Daniele Silvestri
  • Ascanio Celestini
  • Brad Mehldau
  • Ernesto Assante
  • Daniele Cipriani
  • Renzo Piano
  • Massimiliano Tonelli

Institutions

  • Fondazione Musica per Roma
  • Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone
  • Casa del Jazz
  • Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
  • Comitato Greccio 2023
  • Compagnia di ballo Daniele Cipriani
  • Q Academy
  • Alvisi Kirimoto
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy

Sources