Mattatoio

Testaccio's vast 19th-century slaughterhouse, now an arts complex whose pavilions host exhibitions, theatre and the Romaeuropa Festival's family programme.

Coming up at Mattatoio

4 dated

Recurring shows are placed on their next date. Every listing was read off the venue's own page by a person; prices are the printed ones.

Oct30Jazz Jazz JazzOct 30 – Nov 1A 20-minute immersive show by ZONZO Compagnie that leads young audiences through blue, green and red worlds, introducing jazz through sound, voice and movement games. At the Mattatoio, Testaccio's former slaughterhouse (Piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4) as part of Romaeuropa's family programme. Friday 30 October at 5:30 pm, then Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4:45 pm and 6:45 pm. The venue doesn't publish a price on this listing; latecomers are not admitted.See listing
Nov6Cirkus AnteroNov 6 – Nov 8Former circus artist Frida Odden Brinkmann battles Antero, a sharp-tongued puppet who stands for her inner demon, in a 40-minute show of juggling, visual theatre and humour for ages 6 and up. Part of Romaeuropa's family programme at the Mattatoio, Testaccio's former slaughterhouse (Piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4). Friday 6 November at 6 pm, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November at 11:30 am and 4:30 pm; €15 adults, €10 children.€15 / €10 children
Nov13A Small AnatomyNov 13 – Nov 15Four performers from the company de Dansers explore how bodies move and fit together through dance and live music, in a 50-minute show for ages 6 and up. At the Mattatoio, Testaccio's former slaughterhouse (Piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4) in Romaeuropa's family programme. Friday 13 November at 6 pm, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November at 12 pm and 3:30 pm; €15 adults, €10 children.€15 / €10 children
Nov13Action Briquette Z: Manga Beat and DanceNov 13 – Nov 15Japanese dancer Kenji Shinohe performs a solo about manga and pop culture, turning comic-book sound effects into a live score with synthesiser, voice and loop station while cartoon characters on screen interact with him. For ages 11 and up, at the Mattatoio, Testaccio's former slaughterhouse (Piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4) in Romaeuropa's family programme. Friday 13 November at 7 pm, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November at 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm; €15 adults, €10 children.€15 / €10 children

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Questions people ask

Where is Mattatoio?＋

Piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4, 00153 Roma, in Testaccio. Nearest Metro: Piramide (Metro B).

What's on at Mattatoio?＋

4 upcoming listings on our calendar; the next is Jazz Jazz Jazz on Friday, October 30 at 5:30 PM.

How much do events at Mattatoio cost?＋

Printed prices for what is listed now run from €10.

Does Mattatoio have anything on weekends or evenings?＋

Of the 4 dated listings, 0 fall on a weekend and 4 start at 5pm or later.

How do I book at Mattatoio?＋

On Mattatoio's own website or booking page, linked from each listing. We read the dates and prices off it by hand and do not sell tickets.

Every listing on this page was checked by a person against the venue's own site. How we verify

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