Colosseum and Forum Ticketing Update
As of early May 2026, visitors buying on-site tickets for the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill must go to the ticket office at Piazza del Colosseo only. Ticket offices at Largo della Salara Vecchia and Foro Romano no longer sell these tickets in person. The main office at Piazza del Colosseo has reinforced services to handle visitor demand. This affects anyone preferring to buy tickets at the site instead of online source.
Temporary Site Closures and Event Access
The terrace and the Cella di Venere at the Temple of Venus and Rome remain closed from June 4 to July 20, 2026. This closure is for the setup and public programming of two free access events: "Venere in Musica" (mid-June) and "Quo Vadis?" a series of film screenings in the evenings source.
Additionally, the Colosseum attic section will not be accessible between May 7-14 and June 3-11 due to installations connected with National Day celebrations. Tickets for the Attic during these dates are not sold and any illicit listings should be avoided source.
Advice for Visitors
Plan your Colosseum visit accordingly, especially if you intend to access the attic or the Temple of Venus terraces, these closures reduce access areas. Advance online ticket booking is encouraged to avoid long lines and to secure timed entry slotsTimed entry slotA fascia oraria is the entry window printed on a Rome museum ticket. It fixes when you may enter, and at some museums how long you may stay.. Check the official Parco archeologico del ColosseoParco archeologico del ColosseoThe Parco archeologico del Colosseo is the state body that runs the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Palatine and the Domus Aurea as one site with one ticketing system. site for the latest on ticketing and event schedules.
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Frequently asked questions
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