Rome's live music scene mixes traditional Italian and international jazz.
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The 10 best live music bars in Rome
01 · Rome
Prati
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Jazz · Iconic
Iconic Prati jazz club.
Order: A whisky during the late jazz
02 · Rome
Aventine
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Jazz · Cultural centre
Aventine jazz cultural centre.
Order: A drink during the jazz programme
03 · Rome
Trastevere
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Blues · Iconic
Iconic Trastevere blues venue.
Order: A whisky during the blues set
04 · Rome
Prati
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Live music · Iconic
Iconic Prati live music venue.
Order: A drink during the live set
05 · Rome
Testaccio
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Music venue · Modern
Testaccio modern music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the gig
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06 · Rome
Trastevere
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Jazz · Modern
Trastevere modern jazz venue.
Order: A whisky during the late jazz
07 · Rome
Centro Storico
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Jazz · Iconic
Iconic Centro Storico jazz club.
Order: A whisky during the late set
08 · Rome
Pigneto
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Indie music venue
Pigneto indie music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the indie show
09 · Rome
Testaccio
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Music + cultural centre
Testaccio music and cultural venue.
Order: A drink during the headliner
10 · Rome
Pigneto
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Casual live music · Pigneto
Pigneto casual live music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the late set
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