Attraction · Rome
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine (Parco archeologico del Colosseo): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Colosseum is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 9 days).
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo).
- Also free: under-18s (any nationality), with a booked €0 ticket.
- Otherwise: 24h ticket Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine (full price) — €18.
Calendar
Free days at Colosseum
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 9 days · 08:30–16:30
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 12 days
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 08:30–16:30
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 08:30–16:30
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 08:30–16:30
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 5 months · 08:30–16:30
15 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free for under-18s (any nationality), with a booked €0 ticket: Book the 'Free admission Under18' (€0.00) ticket on ticketing.colosseo.it for a time slot.
- Free Sundays are first-come, first-served at the Piazza del Colosseo ticket office - go early, and expect the arena/underground to be closed.
- Under-18s are free every day but still need a booked €0 timed ticket online.
- Tickets are nominative - carry ID matching the name. Sales open 30 days ahead.
- 4 November 2026 (a Wednesday) is a national free day.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) · 08:30–16:30 | everyone | Only the standard Colosseum route and the Forum Pass route; no arena, underground, upper levels, panoramic lift, SUPER sites or Domus Aurea. Individual tickets only; guides may lead max 25 people. | No |
| Free dayFree for everyone on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November | everyone | National free days. Access arrangements on these days are not detailed on the page; assume first-Sunday-style restrictions may apply. | No |
| Free forFree for under-18s (any nationality), with a booked €0 ticket | under-18s | State-site rule (MiC): free for all visitors under 18; under-12s must be accompanied. ID may be checked. Arena, underground and attic still need an online booking. | Yes |
Official prices
Colosseum ticket prices
| 24h ticket Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine (full price) — One timed Colosseum entry (1st and 2nd levels, no arena) plus one entry to Forum-Palatine. EU citizens 18-24 pay €2 (reduced, not free). Tickets are nominative; bring ID. | €18 |
| Full Experience ticket with Arena (Colosseum + arena + Forum-Palatine + SUPER sites, 2 days) — Stand on the arena floor; also covers SUPER sites. Not available on free Sundays. | €24 |
| Full Experience - Underground levels and Arena — The hypogeum where gladiators and animals waited; mandatory arrival 30 min before the slot. | €24 |
| Full Experience with the Attic of the Colosseum | €24 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (24h ticket colosseum + roman forum + palatine (full price)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 08:30–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:30–16:30 |
| Wed | 08:30–16:30 |
| Thu | 08:30–16:30 |
| Fri | 08:30–16:30 |
| Sat | 08:30–16:30 |
| Sun | 08:30–16:30 |
25 Oct 2026 - 28 Feb 2027: Colosseum opens 8:30, Roman Forum-Palatine 9:00; last entry 15:30, park closes 16:30. (1-24 Oct: 8:30-18:30, last entry 17:30.) Timed Colosseum slot must be booked.
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FAQ
Colosseum: common questions
Is Colosseum free?
Colosseum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) and on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November. Also free: under-18s (any nationality), with a booked €0 ticket. Otherwise the official ticket costs €18.
When is Colosseum free?
Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo). The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Colosseum?
Under-18s — state-site rule (MiC): free for all visitors under 18; under-12s must be accompanied. ID may be checked. Arena, underground and attic still need an online booking..
Do I need to book for free entry to Colosseum?
Book the 'Free admission Under18' (€0.00) ticket on ticketing.colosseo.it for a time slot.
How much is a ticket to Colosseum?
24h ticket Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine (full price) costs €18 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- colosseo.it/orari-e-biglietti/ · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- colosseo.it/2023/04/biglietti-gratuiti/ · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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