Fontaines D.C. @ Rock in Roma 2027

Fontaines D.C. will perform in Rome on Friday, June 18, 2027, as part of Rock in Roma 2027. The Irish band will take the stage at the Ippodromo delle Capannelle, the festival’s principal venue, located at Via Appia Nuova 1245 in the southeastern part of the Italian capital.

The Rome concert follows the release schedule for the band’s fifth studio album, Dopamine Chamber, due on October 16, 2026 through XL Recordings. The 2027 performance will therefore take place during a new phase in the group’s recording career, alongside material from their established catalogue.

The concert is part of the 17th edition of Rock in Roma, one of the Italian capital’s established summer music events. The open-air setting of Capannelle provides the large-scale environment required for a band whose international audience and live productions have expanded considerably since its first releases.

Fontaines D.C.

Fontaines D.C. are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 2014. Fontaines D.C. consists of vocalist Grian Chatten, guitarists Carlos O’Connell and Conor Curley, bassist Conor Deegan III, and drummer Tom Coll, who developed the project while studying music together in the Irish capital.

Their music emerged from Dublin’s modern post-punk scene, although the group gradually expanded beyond that description. Later recordings incorporated alternative rock, atmospheric textures, melodic songwriting, electronic elements, and more elaborate production techniques, creating a musical identity that has changed substantially from album to album.

The group signed with Partisan Records before releasing its debut album in 2019. Recognition developed rapidly, taking the musicians from smaller clubs to major festivals, theatres, arenas, and international touring circuits while preserving the literary influences and references to Irish identity that characterised much of their earliest work.

Writing and literature have played an important role in the band’s development. Before their recording career became established, members created the poetry collections Vroom and Winding. That interest in language remained evident in Grian Chatten’s lyrics, particularly in songs exploring place, identity, relationships, isolation, and contemporary Irish experience.

By the middle of the 2020s, Fontaines D.C. had moved considerably beyond its original post-punk audience. Strong chart performances, international touring, major festival appearances, awards, and the commercial success of Romance established the musicians as one of the most internationally prominent Irish rock groups of their generation.
 

Discography of Fontaines D.C.

The debut album, Dogrel, was released on April 12, 2019 through Partisan Records. Produced by Dan Carey, it established the group’s early post-punk character and its strong relationship with Dublin. The album reached the UK Top 10 and was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize.

Their second studio album, A Hero’s Death, followed on July 31, 2020, less than eighteen months after the debut. Again produced by Dan Carey, the record adopted a darker and more atmospheric approach while broadening the band’s songwriting. It reached number two on the UK Albums Chart.

The third album, Skinty Fia, arrived on April 22, 2022 and represented another significant development. The record became the group’s first number-one album in both the United Kingdom and Ireland, while its songs continued examining Irish identity, cultural displacement, relationships, and life away from home.

Fontaines D.C. moved to XL Recordings for their fourth studio album, Romance, released on August 23, 2024. Produced by James Ford, it expanded their musical palette considerably and included tracks such as Starburster, Favourite, and In the Modern World. The album reached number two in Britain.

Their fifth studio album, Dopamine Chamber, is scheduled for October 16, 2026, again through XL Recordings and produced by James Ford. Its release places the Rome performance within another distinct period of the group’s development, following the international touring and critical recognition generated by Romance.

Awards and Sales of Fontaines D.C.

Major award recognition began with Dogrel, which reached the Mercury Prize shortlist in 2019. Fontaines D.C. later returned to the shortlist with Romance, placing albums from two different stages of its career among the records selected for one of Britain and Ireland’s principal annual music awards.

The group has also received recognition from the Grammy Awards. A Hero’s Death earned a nomination for Best Rock Album, while the period surrounding Romance brought further nominations, reflecting the substantial growth in the band’s international profile after its early success in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Fontaines D.C. have twice received the BRIT Award for International Group of the Year, winning the category in 2023 and again in 2025. The awards followed the successful periods surrounding Skinty Fia and Romance, when the band substantially increased its international touring activity and commercial visibility.

Commercially, Skinty Fia became their first number-one album in both Britain and Ireland. Romance subsequently produced the strongest opening sales period of their career in the United Kingdom and continued the upward trajectory that had transformed Fontaines D.C. from a Dublin club act into an international touring group.

Venue – Ippodromo delle Capannelle

The concert will take place at the Ippodromo delle Capannelle, a historic horse-racing venue situated southeast of central Rome along Via Appia Nuova. The racecourse was inaugurated in 1881, giving the site a history extending considerably further back than the large concerts and summer music festivals now staged there.

Horse racing in the Capannelle area had already developed during the 19th century before the permanent venue opened. The complex underwent substantial reconstruction in 1926, based on a project by architect Paolo Vietti-Violi, who designed numerous sporting facilities during the first half of the 20th century.

The racecourse traditionally hosted flat racing and steeplechase competitions, while later developments expanded its sporting infrastructure. Its extensive grounds and open spaces eventually also made Capannelle suitable for large outdoor events, allowing major stages and temporary concert facilities to be installed during Rome’s summer season.

Rock in Roma has used the site as its principal venue since the festival began in 2009. Concert areas can accommodate stages, standing sectors, lighting and sound systems, hospitality facilities, food services, backstage zones, entrances, security infrastructure, and other temporary installations required by international touring productions.

The official address is Via Appia Nuova 1245, 00178 Rome. Capannelle lies outside the compact historic centre, making advance transport planning particularly important for visitors staying around Rome’s principal tourist districts, especially when large crowds travel toward the venue before the same concert.

How to Get to Ippodromo delle Capannelle

By bus: The Capannelle/Appia Nuova stop is located close to the concert complex. Bus services connecting the area with other parts of southeast Rome include lines 520, 654, 664, and 789, while Cinecittà and Colli Albani provide useful connections with Metro Line A.

By train: The most convenient railway stop is Capannelle, located approximately 700-900 metres from the venue, depending on the entrance used. Regional trains connect the station with Termini and destinations southeast of Rome, providing an alternative to travelling entirely by bus through evening road traffic.

By taxi: Official Rome taxis provide a direct option from the historic centre and other districts. Travel time varies considerably according to the starting point and traffic conditions, so visitors should allow an appropriate margin before gate opening and the beginning of the concert, particularly on busy summer evenings.

Rock in Roma 2027

Rock in Roma 2027 will be the 17th edition of the Roman summer music event founded in 2009. Its principal home remains the Ippodromo delle Capannelle, although particularly large concerts during previous editions have occasionally been organised at other major locations elsewhere in the Italian capital.

Rock in Roma differs from a conventional festival concentrated into several consecutive days. It functions primarily as a series of individually ticketed concerts, enabling international and Italian performers to appear on separate dates while giving each event its own audience, production requirements, admission arrangements, and timetable.

The complete 2027 calendar has not yet been established. Based on the festival’s established scheduling pattern, the principal programme will take place during June and July 2027, with individual concerts potentially extending into August or September as additional performances are incorporated into the schedule.

Since its foundation, Rock in Roma has welcomed more than three million spectators across more than 300 concerts. Its programming now reaches far beyond rock, encompassing metal, pop, electronic music, rap, urban music, singer-songwriters, established international performers, and prominent Italian artists from several generations.
 

Frequently Asked Questions about the Fontaines D.C. Concert in Rome

When will Fontaines D.C. perform in Rome?

Fontaines D.C. will perform in Rome on Friday, June 18, 2027, at the Ippodromo delle Capannelle as part of the 17th edition of Rock in Roma.

Where is the Fontaines D.C. concert in Rome?

The performance will take place at the Ippodromo delle Capannelle, located at Via Appia Nuova 1245 in the southeastern part of Rome.

Is the Fontaines D.C. concert part of Rock in Roma 2027?

Yes. The June 18 performance forms part of Rock in Roma 2027, the 17th edition of the long-running summer music event based in the Italian capital.

Which railway station is closest to Ippodromo delle Capannelle?

The closest railway stop is Capannelle, approximately 700-900 metres from the venue depending on the entrance used. Regional trains connect the station with central Rome.