Quinquennial Neronia

The quinquennial Neronia was a massive Greek-style festival created by the Roman Emperor Nero.

It consisted of three parts: first music, oratory and poetry, second gymnastics and the last horseriding.

These games followed a tradition set by Julius Caesar and Augustus of having celebratory games to mark the anniversary of their reign.

The first Neronia was held in 60, 6 years after Nero's accession in 54, the second in 65.

Nero's death and damnatio memoriae prevented a third installment.