Colosseum hosts A Night at the Colosseum through 22 October
Published on 09/27/2026 at 15:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Colosseum (Colosseo) hosts A Night at the Colosseum in Rome through 22 October 2026, extending guided evening visits into the autumn. The programme places visitors on the first tier, arena floor and underground levels of the ancient amphitheatre.
A Night at the Colosseum continues through 22 October
The official programme runs from 7 July to 22 October 2026 at the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine. It is a special event of the Parco archeologico del Colosseo, and its official event page identifies Rome as the venue.
According to the Parco, guided visits take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 8pm to 11pm, with last admission at 9.50pm. The tours are not available on 1 October 2026, while the programme otherwise remains scheduled through 22 October 2026.
Night access follows the Colosseum spectacle route
The route starts at the Valadier gate and proceeds through the north fornix, once the main imperial entrance. It then crosses the arena floor, where the cavea shows how spectators were arranged for ancient performances.
The visit continues below ground to the corridors, hoists and lifts that supported the shows. It also includes a permanent exhibition about the protagonists of the spectacles, with holographic projections, educational videos, original exhibits and reconstructions of ancient armour. The night programme therefore connects the current route with the building systems that once supported hunts and gladiatorial contests.
Rome landmark links arena history with later reuse
The Flavian Amphitheatre was commissioned by Vespasian and completed under Titus between 70 and 80 AD. Its ancient programme included gladiatorial games, animal hunts and naval displays, while its underground levels housed preparations for performances.
The Rome tourism authority places the monument between the Palatine, Esquiline and Caelian hills, within the archaeological area that also includes the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The evening route makes those historic layers visible in sequence, from the entrance used by imperial audiences to the underground machinery and later traces of reuse.
Visiting Colosseum: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- A Night at the Colosseum runs at the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine from 7 July to 22 October 2026.
- Reservation is required for a maximum of 25 people per tour; visits are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8pm to 11pm, except 1 October 2026.
- The evening route enters through the Valadier gate and covers the first tier, arena floor and underground levels, so access includes stairs and changes in level within an ancient structure.
- The monument stands in Piazza del Colosseo in central Rome. The official tourism information lists Metro Line B at Colosseo and tram line 3 among the public transport options.
- The Colosseum forms part of the archaeological area with the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, allowing the night route to be understood alongside the wider Roman landscape.
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Frequently asked questions about Colosseum
When does A Night at the Colosseum take place?
The programme runs from 7 July to 22 October 2026. Visits are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays, except 1 October 2026.
What is included in A Night at the Colosseum?
The guided route covers the first tier, arena floor and underground levels, as well as a permanent exhibition about the ancient spectacles.
Where is Colosseum and how do you get there?
The monument is in Piazza del Colosseo in Rome. Metro Line B serves Colosseo, and tram line 3 is also listed as a public transport option.
