The new season at Rimini’s Teatro Galli promises a vibrant mix of theater and dance, with a program that gives a strong voice to female artists, offers intelligent and witty social commentary, and uses the stage as a space for deep reflection. The lineup is rich with diverse performances, bringing some of the most important and recent Italian productions to Rimini. The shows feature prominent directors like Antonio Latella and Martin McDonagh, and star celebrated Italian actors, including Ambra Angiolini, Daniele Pecci, and Vinicio Marchioni. The season also welcomes major companies like Teatro dell’Elfo and the Balletto di Roma.
The main program, divided into the A-B-C series, is composed of seven shows that alternate between different moods and time periods, offering audiences a journey through laughter, bittersweet smiles, and profound insights. Meanwhile, the "Other Paths" program, or the D series, provides a focused look at contemporary society. This section of the season is unified by themes such as female narratives, tyranny, censorship, and the rhetoric of modern life, offering a powerful perspective on today's world.
Beyond the main subscription, the theater offers an exciting list of special performances. A major highlight is the return of the smash hit musical "Saturday Night Fever" on February 18th and 19th, produced by the Compagnia della Rancia. Comedy fans can look forward to a new monologue by the popular Italian comedian Paolo Cevoli on October 28th and 29th, and lovers of classic operetta will enjoy the Compagnia Corrado Abbati's production of "Cin Cin Là" on December 8th.
The dance season also presents two highly anticipated events featuring renowned Italian companies. The Balletto di Roma will restage their work "La dernière danse?" on November 28th. Following this, on January 31st, the Compagnia Artemis Danza/Monica Casadei will perform their piece titled "Puccini’s Opera - Voci di donne", an evocative production inspired by the famous composer's female characters.
"Theater No Limits": This special project is designed to make theater accessible for people with visual disabilities. It provides audio descriptions for three shows, allowing visually impaired audience members to fully appreciate costumes, movements, and other visual elements of the performance.
Youth and Family Theater: A special program for young audiences continues at the Teatro degli Atti. It includes a series of shows for schools and a family-focused initiative called "Sciroppo di Teatro", with three shows for children aged 3 to 11. Beyond this, there are four special events designed to support and showcase young local dancers, further strengthening the connection between the arts and the community.

Every corner of the city turns into an outdoor stage for a month of music, art, performances and Christmas events. The spectacle of the illuminations, art exhibitions, Christmas markets, ice skating rink, traditional Nativity scenes and those made by sand, light up the atmosphere of the most anticipated holidays with a new and welcoming light on the whole city.
The magic of the Christmas season begins on 23 November with ‘Il sogno del Natale’ (The Christmas Dream), a 100-kilometre-long coordinated light display that involves the entire city: from the centre to the suburbs, from the seafront to the outskirts. This magic also extends to the winter sea, where the elevated dune comes alive with 30 benches linked by a string of lights and artistic installations.
The highlight of the event is the New Year's Eve party, which this year begins on 29 December with the sounds of Edoardo Bennato, followed by Francesca Michielin's live on 30 December and ends on 31 December with a series of New Year’s Eve celebrations spread throughout the city, perfect for Rimini's choral toast to the New Year, which will culminate with the double performance of the Fire at the Castle in Rimini's Piazza dei Sogni.
Alongside dance music, famous DJs, Latin American dances, and the tradition of swing, warming up the city centre, the Liscio Street Parade – New Year Edition will take place for the first time on New Year's Eve, transforming also the seaside area into a open-air dance hall.

We wait for you in December to experience the magic of Christmas and New Year's celebrations in Rimini together! Stay tuned

On the occasion of Don Oreste Benzi's birth centenary, a place dedicated to the priest from Rimini opens in the heart of the city where it is possible to learn about and explore the life and thought of the ‘priest with the worn cassock’. On display inside the premises are some photographs of ‘don Oreste's’ life, kindly granted by Rimini photographer Riccardo Ghinelli. It is also possible to leaf through books, brochures and information material. 

From 13 September, the halls of the Palazzi dell'Arte will reopen to the public and host an exhibition dedicated to the work of Marco Pesaresi, which depicts a nocturnal, marginal, vibrant and often invisible Rimini. 
Over one hundred photographs – many of which are unpublished, in colour and large format – construct a narrative that traverses venues, bodies, dreams and transgressions. These images correspond to Pier Vittorio Tondelli's novel “Rimini”, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The exhibition dedicated to the work of Marco Pesaresi and the novel by Pier Vittorio Tondelli come together to recreate the image of Rimini at the end of the millennium, a city of culture and humanity, dreams and transgressions.
The exhibition, curated by Jana Liskova and Mario Beltrambini, inaugurates the new season at the Palazzi dell'Arte and has been made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Municipality of Savignano and Isa Perazzini, the photographer's mother.
Opening cerimony on  Saturday 13 September from 6pm to 9pm. Free admission. The curators will be present.

On the occasion of the tercentenary of Cardinal Giuseppe Garampi's birth, the Gambalunga Civic Library pays tribute to one of its most illustrious figures with an exhibition that traces the life, work and cultural legacy of the Rimini prelate. 
Seventeen years after the previous exhibition, the precious manuscripts and printed volumes that Garampi donated to the Library and bequeathed in his will are once again on display in the Ancient Rooms, a living testimony to his passion for books and shared knowledge. 
An internationally renowned figure, Giuseppe Garampi (1725–1792) was a priest, prefect of the Vatican Secret Archives, bishop, cardinal and diplomat. His education began in Rimini, where, at a very young age, he joined the Gambalunga Library as deputy custodian and attended the Accademia dei Lincei, refounded by Giovanni Bianchi (Iano Planco). He left his hometown to embark on a journey that took him to the great capitals of Europe, without ever forgetting his origins. He left a legacy of manuscripts, incunabula and unique documents at the Gambalunga, many of which are now irreplaceable sources for historical research. 
The exhibition is a journey through time, through the rooms and papers that tell the story of a man capable of combining faith, culture and diplomacy, the spiritual heir of Alessandro Gambalunga, founder of the library. A legacy that continues to illuminate the present, preserving the past and offering new insights for the future.

A reconstruction of the urban visual landscape in the 1980s, which inspired writer Pier Vittorio Tondelli. 
The exhibition, curated by Fabio Bruschi, shows us how the city of Rimini shaped its identity, becoming a crossroads of trends, culture and nightlife.
The exhibition is not just a collection of memories, but a real journey through posters, catalogues, photographs, reports, sketches and visual memories that tell us about the years when Rimini became a crossroads for freedom and creativity.
The exhibition features a wealth of previously unseen material that brings the vibrancy of those years back to life. From Oliviero Toscani's photo shoot at the Grand Hotel (1982) to the original audio recording of Pier Vittorio Tondelli's first presentation of “Rimini” in Correggio (1985); from the parades of the Teatro Valdoca (1980) to the new wave flyers by Castelvetro, Sirotti, Garattoni and Tonti; from Stefano Ferroni's photographs of Rimini Cultural Summer (1980) and rock concerts to the “Sacchi a pelo” (Sleeping Bags) photographic series by Minghini, Paritani and Foto Riccione; from historical images of Enrico Berlinguer's visit to the Galleria dell'Immagine (1980) to those of Palmiro Togliatti inaugurating the Sala Sirenetta in Viserba (1957), the same place that a generation later would become the Slego, the beating heart of Rimini's nightlife.

An opportunity to discover one of the most fascinating and hidden places in Rimini, dedicated to non-European cultures and their millennia-old histories, immersing yourself in unique collections and seeing at close hand the artistic and spiritual heritage of distant peoples. ,

A walk among the miniature replicas of Italy and Europe, a gondola ride through Venice (scaled 1:5) landing in Piazza San Marco, a train journey into the fairy tale of Pinocchio, an interactive experience in the Esperimenta science laboratory, a high-altitude trip on the whirling hot air balloons of the Panoramic Tower, and all of Piazza Italia decorated for the holidays with a large Christmas tree and free face painting for children on festive days.
During the Christmas period, the ticket grants access to the miniature park (Italy and Europe) with over 300 miniatures, and the following attractions: Venice, Esperimenta, Piazza Italia Show Arena, Panoramic Tower, and Pinocchio. Cinemagia 7D is available for an extra fee.

An exhibition that transforms the dune of the Rimini beach into a temporary observatory of the present, a place where languages intertwine like waves - photography, illustration, urban art, and visual writing - giving the public a constantly changing landscape, suspended between art and nature, between sky, land and sea. Each piece of work - image and text, totalling twenty display panels -is an ephemeral trace that questions the threshold between what emerges and what disappears, between memory and future, between the individual and the collective. A means to observe our time from its shifting frontiers, where the land ends and thought begins.

In the heart of Rimini's historic centre, in Via Poletti, the street next to the Galli Theatre, the traditional Christmas market hosts the best producers in the artistic and traditional sector and specialised foodstuffs, displaying their handcrafted items and typical Christmas products in decorated wooden huts.  
Even the little ones can have fun on the horses of the French carousel (from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. approximately) and send their letters to Father Christmas among Christmas trees and settings.

Rimini beach is filled with the magic of Christmas thanks to ‘Un Mare d'Inverno’ (A Winter Sea), an initiative that transforms the coastline into a poetic landscape, where art, nature and light come together to showcase the beauty of the sea even in the quietest season. 
The raised dune, erected to protect the coast during the winter season, comes alive with 30 benches and art installations, which become the heart of a widespread exhibition route. The art installations, part of the Mind Marea project, are placed along the dune and in the most evocative spots along the coastline, inviting visitors and citizens to stop, observe, listen and be inspired by the dialogue between art and the sea. Each bench offers a different perspective on the theme of the horizon, memory and movement, transforming the beach into an open-air museum. 
From 22 November, a string of lights accompanies visitors along the dune, creating a luminous corridor that blends into the horizon. A picturesque route, to be enjoyed by day and by night, combining works of art with the warm, enveloping light of the festive season, blending the poetry of the sea and the Christmas atmosphere into a single experience. 
'Un Mare d'Inverno', curated by Piacere Spiaggia Rimini, is an invitation to experience the sea in every season: for a walk among art and nature, a moment of contemplation on the benches overlooking the sea or an opportunity for meeting and shared inspiration. Rimini once again presents itself as a city capable of combining creativity, culture and landscape, where the light of Christmas meets the depth of the sea and the sensitivity of those who live there.

On 23rd November, Rimini lights up with "the Christmas Dream", the coordinated illumination of 100 kilometres spread throughout the city, at the beach from Miramare to Torre Pedrera, passing through the various districts and boroughs, to the historic centre. A Christmas of tradition, with ceilings of stars, luminous installations, and Christmas decorations.
To light up the magic of Christmas, at 6 pm on Sunday 23 November, an evocative countdown creating the anticipation in full Christmas spirit and officially kicking off the programme of events 'Rimini, the world's longest New Year's Eve', which will last until Epiphany.  The lighting ceremony, scheduled for 6 p.m., will be preceded by the arrival in Piazza Cavour of the ‘È per te’ walk to protest violence against women and an evocative show capable of creating anticipation, while the scene will be populated by artists in costume. But the climax will come around 6 p.m. with the simultaneous lighting of 100 kilometres of lights. An explosive moment, punctuated by confetti cannons and the festive notes of a medley of Christmas songs, which will kick off an evening finale filled with music and entertainment.
Even the beach lights up for Christmas. In the harbour area, the ice rink and Christmas village between Piazzale Boscovich and the beach will be decked out in festive decorations in anticipation of the official opening on Saturday 29th. The monumental sand nativity scene created by internationally renowned master sculptors will also be back again this year. On the beach a fascinating walk suspended over the sand dunes, comes to life with 30 benches connected by lights and installations with 'Un mare d'Inverno', "A winter's sea".

The appointments at the Cinemino are are back, a small hall (25 seats) set up inside the Fulgor Palace, as part of the Fellini Museum.
Every day it is shown on loop the documentary La verità della menzogna (The Truth of Lies), curated by Gianni Canova and Chiara Lenzi (Italy 2021, 72′), produced by Lumière&.Co and Anteo exclusively for FM - Fellini Museum Rimini. 
Tuesdays at 2 p.m. are devoted to Fellini's masterpieces, selected titles within the Maestro's celebrated filmography, and documentaries dedicated to him. See the programme on the reference site

The 2025/26 edition of the artistic Sand Nativity promises to be the largest and most imposing ever. “Kolossal” is the fitting title for the 2025 display, a monumental work spanning approximately 750 square meters, entirely housed indoors.
Eight international sand artists, hailing from countries like Spain, Turkey, Russia, and Bulgaria, have joined forces to create colossal sculptural groups using only sand and water. These intricate works depict biblical scenes, figures, and architectural details of rare beauty, with a special focus on the theme of Noah's Ark.
This magnificent spectacle can be admired right on the beach, just steps from the sea, from November 29th to January 11th. For a unique preview, visitors can book a special tour during the preceding week to see the sculptors at work in the "Work in Progress" phase.
All visits to the Sand Nativity will be guided by dedicated staff who will explain in detail the technical and spiritual aspects of the construction and the various themes explored within the display.
The Nativity is located next to the Christmas Village, which features an outdoor Ice Skating Rink, the large tent of the Happy Family Circus, Artisan and Collectors' Markets, and a heated area dedicated to live shows and entertainment.

With the Rimini Ice Village, the magic of Christmas lights up in an exceptional location: Piazzale Boscovich, in Marina Centro. Here, the winter sea provides the backdrop for an enchanting Christmas Village entirely dedicated to fun and tradition.
The Village stands right next to the famous Sand Nativity and includes the traditional Christmas market, featuring Artisan and Collectors' Markets with beautifully decorated wooden chalets. You’ll also find the Happy Circus, with its multicoloured tent and shows for children, and a heated zone dedicated to entertainment.
The heart of the Village is the large ice skating rink, which is entirely covered. It’s the perfect place to try out jumps and pirouettes or take your first steps on skates, all within the unique and evocative setting of Rimini’s beach.
During the festive season, the Village comes alive with a special programme of entertainment, shows, skating performances and other attractions, making it the perfect place to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere, just a stone's throw from the seashore.
The official opening will take place on Sunday 7 December at 12 noon, attended by Mayor Jamil Sadegholvaad.

Mr. Alberto Minelli opens his home in total safety to those wishing to visit his mechanical nativity scenes. 3 different installations, made in 3 separate rooms, a large mechanical main nativity scene, and two other creations that celebrate Christmas, one on ancient crafts, the other representing a city village.
This is one of the classic traditional nativity scenes with figurines of about 20 cm in size, dressed in fine cloth. Reservation is recommended.

In the heart of Rimini, the gardens of the Palazzi dell’Arte are set alight with festive charm. "Natale ai Palazzi dell’Arte" is a pop-up event by Giardini d’Autore, celebrating the season with nature, creativity, and shared beauty.
The Palazzi dell’Arte are transformed into an enchanting winter garden, featuring natural flower decorations, creative workshops for all ages, music, DJ sets, and special events. The schedule is particularly rich on weekends, offering a wide range of creative, gastronomic, and cultural activities for the whole family.
The greenhouse becomes a communal lounge, hosting themed brunches, warming teas, readings, craft workshops, and sessions dedicated to well-being and gardening. The first week, from 5 to 8 December, focuses on Handmade Christmas: Materials and Nature, exploring slow crafting, weaving, clay, and natural aromas.
The event continues with four weeks of themed brunches, painting ateliers, botanical workshops, scent journeys, and DJ sets – including the Serra Sonora sessions every Sunday by the IKIGAI collective – culminating in the grand Epifania in Fiore (Epiphany in Bloom) celebration on 6 January.

The characteristic Christmas Markets await you in the historic center of Rimini throughout the month of December untill the Epiphany day. In the streets of the old town decorated with Christmas lights, you will find typical handicraft products, decorations, sweets and the most original gift ideas for Christmas..

Sundays Market in December: on Sundays before Christmas, 7 and 14 December 2025
the Market with sale of non-food products takes place in the historic center, between Corso d'Augusto, Via IV Novembre, Via Dante and Via Castelfidardo.

Christmas Tree Fair: from 11th to 24th December 2025
it is possible to buy real Christmas trees and Christmas plants in the market area next to the old Tiberius Bridge.

Christmas Fair: from 15th December 2025 to 6th January 2026
the traditional and rich Christmas market takes place in Piazza Tre Martiri, with the sale of typical artisan products, decorations, sweets and original gift ideas.

Christmas Fair: from 19th to 24th December 2025 except on Wednesdays and Saturdays when the weekly market takes place. The Christmas market extends in the historic center between Corso d'Augusto and via IV Novembre with stands of typical handicrafts, various objects and gift items.

The Fiabilandia amusement park is also open during the Christmas holidays to offer entertainment for children and their families. 
So even in winter the park becomes magic with Christmas lights, events and attractions, turning into a fantastic landscape that involves adults and children in an enchanted atmosphere. 
The park is open every Sunday in December, on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (8th December), and every day from 26 December to 6 January, from 11:00 to 17:00.
On New Year's Eve, 31 December, from 9.30 pm until late at night, Fiabilandia invites you to its New Year's Eve Grand Gala to celebrate the arrival of the new year with games and fun.

VisitRimini, in partnership with Summertrade, is delighted to bring back one of the most requested experiences: gourmet breakfast at the stunning Caffè del Grifone, where you can enjoy your morning meal overlooking the evocative Piazza Cavour, the medieval heart of Rimini.
While savoring your cappuccino and a sweet or savory treat, you can soak in a timeless atmosphere, made all the more special by the unmatched view of the piazza and the original architectural details of the theatre.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the historic Teatro Galli in a unique way: blending good food, history, and beauty.

his representation of the Nativity is reproduced in a nautical-inspired choreography, in memory of those lost at sea. 
The Nativity scene inauguration will take place on Saturday, December 20th at 4:30 p.m. with a series of events: the blessing of the nativity scene, an underwater torchlight procession, a jet ski show, and a performance by the marching band of the Dante Alighieri school. Attendees will be offered complimentary hot chocolate, mulled wine, and panettone.
The nativity scene remains on show until 6 January 2025. 
The event is organised by the San Giuliano Mare Tourist Committee, in collaboration with the Volontari Soccorso Mare association, sub Gian Neri, Vele al Terzo, Jet Rider, and aquabike San Marino. 

Wanderlust Officina Creativa, an artistic and local craftsmanship exhibition market, is returning to Rimini for two festive days. This magical edition transforms the historic Cinema Astoria into an enchanting Christmas market, serving as a hub for art, taste, and music. Visitors are invited on a sensory journey featuring storytelling craftsmanship, festive flavors, and soul-stirring melodies.
The MARKET AREA showcases a curated selection of artisans, designers, and illustrators from across Italy, focusing on unique, sought-after gifts that promote independent creativity and sustainable choices. The TASTE & ATMOSPHERE section offers a variety of artisanal sweet and savory specialties, perfect for any time of day, from breakfast to aperitifs, including Christmas classics like mulled wine (vin brulé) and hot chocolate to complete the festive mood. CREATIVE WORKSHOPS provide an opportunity for both adults and children to engage in hands-on activities, aiming to stimulate creativity and the learning of new artistic techniques for making personalized decorations and gifts. The sensory experience is enhanced by MUSIC AND ARTISTIC IMMERSION, with DJ sets seamlessly blending music and art for a truly immersive and engaging event.

Christmas music concert.
The programme offers a balanced selection of pieces from different periods, from ancient to modern, with a few concessions to international folk traditions.
There are, of course, motets from Renaissance polyphony, the main focus of the Jubilate Deo choir, chosen with an eye to accessibility among those by lesser-known or unknown composers.

An exclusive aperitif at the Caffè del Grifone, the living room of the renovated foyer of the Galli Theater with a front row view of the medieval square of Rimini.It will be possible to enjoy delicious aperitifs while enjoying an atmosphere made unique by the presence of the original nineteenth-century canons of the theatre.

The Eos Quartet pays tribute to Ennio Morricone, with a few small incursions into pieces by other film music composers, for an exciting concert.
Matteo Salerno, flute
Aldo Capicchioni, violin
Aldo Zangheri, viola
Anselmo Pelliccioni, cello

Elen Souza and her team offer a morning workout at Bagno 26 in the beach in Marina Centro. 
 

Edoardo Bennato and his band will kick off the great end-of-year celebrations on Monday 29 December 2025. 
The Neapolitan singer-songwriter, the first to bring rock and blues to Italian songwriting, with his unmistakable rock energy and songs that have marked generations, will bring over fifty years of Italian music to the stage in Piazza Malatesta, including blues, rock and civil commitment. 
A free concert that promises to get thousands of people singing and dancing with his 'Sono Solo Canzonette Tour 2025' and the classics from his repertoire, the timeless songs that have made him famous and loved by his audience.

Rimini is preparing to experience the days leading up to New Year's Eve with another musical event. Francesca Michielin will be the star of a special concert on 30 December in Piazza Malatesta, one of the most evocative settings in the historic centre, nestled between Castel Sismondo and the Galli Theatre.
This event is part of the two-evening preview calendar accompanying the city towards the new year, a programme dedicated to music in its most authentic form: the live performance.
One of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists on the current scene, Francesca Michielin continues to stand out for her sound research, sensitivity, and versatility. On 4 October, she took to the stage of the Verona Arena for the first time, treating the audience to a captivating concert and achieving a record of over 10,000 spectators. On that occasion, she performed "La voce che credevo di aver perso" live, a track that completes her new EP ANIME, released on 3 October (Columbia Records/Sony Music Italy).
The singer-songwriter will then return to the stage in Autumn 2026 with a tour of major Italian theatres, from Trento to Naples.
Following her debut at the Sanremo Festival in 2016 with "Nessun grado di separazione" – the song with which she represented Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest – and her participation in 2021 with "Chiamami per nome" alongside Fedez, and her unprecedented role as orchestra conductor in 2022, Francesca Michielin competed in the Sanremo Festival 2025 with the track "Fango in Paradiso."
In 2022, she celebrated her first ten years in music by debuting in fiction with the novel Il cuore è un organo, and as a host for Effetto Terra (Sky Nature) and X Factor, returning to the stage of her 2012 debut. She also conquered the silver screen with “Nei tuoi occhi,” the soundtrack for the film Marylin ha gli occhi neri, earning her a nomination for both the David di Donatello and the Nastri d’Argento awards.
Deeply connected to the live dimension - which she has explored in every form, from solo acoustic sets in clubs to festivals and theatres - Francesca Michielin will open the Rimini evening with a concert full of emotion and energy, performing the songs that have made her one of the most beloved voices in the Italian music scene. It will be an intense performance, meticulously crafted, where every note and every word becomes a bespoke gesture: intimate, authentic, and profoundly personal.

The energy of the party and the sheer electricity of the night return to illuminate the garden of the Modern Wing in the City Museum with RIMINI ELECTRIQUE, the New Year's Eve event curated by the Acido Domingo collective.
For the 2025 edition, the musical programme will feature a rotation of DJs and producers on the deck: Ferrari, a DJ and producer from Milan; Enrico Rosica, founder of the Club 4.6 project; and Acido Domingo Soundsystem, a.k.a. Feola & Colonna, for a sonic journey that will accompany the city into the New Year.
The atmosphere will be enhanced by a visual scenography that interprets the Acido Domingo identity within the museum context, transforming the space into a place where music, art, and community meet.
An engaging experience open to all, to welcome 2026 under the sign of electronic music and contemporary culture.

The magic of the Castle on Fire returns! An extraordinary moment combining enchantment and fantasy, this spectacular display of fireworks and lights awaits the audience for two separate performances on the longest night of the year.

The Corrida is a sporting event eagerly awaited by running enthusiasts to celebrate the end of the year and welcome in the new year, which will bring many more races.
The New Year's Eve Corrida is a competitive, non-competitive and youth event covering distances of 11, 6 and 1 km. 
After a one-kilometre loop, runners will pass twice through the scenic Colle Belvedere and the characteristic historic Ghetto del Castellaccio.

Guiding Rimini into 2026 will be the charisma and musical energy of Roberta Lanfranchi, the much-loved voice of RDS 100% GRANDI SUCCESSI (100% Great Hits). In addition, the Piazza Cavour stage will be energized by Discoradio, an RDS group broadcaster, which will get the audience dancing with the energy of the Discoradio Party hosted by Matteo Epis, Valentina Guidi and Edo Munari.

The evening is preceeded by dj set and will follow with Late Night Grooves:

For the first time on New Year's Eve, the Liscio Street Parade – New Year's Special brings the contagious joy of the Romagna region's folk dance to the main square.
Liscio is the big novelty this New Year’s. Following its huge summer success, this traditional music style returns to Piazzale Kennedy on December 31st for the first time ever, transforming the beautiful seafront Belvedere into a massive open-air 'Balera' (dance hall). The event will feature three live Orchestras, showcasing talent from young stars to established 'big names': Santa Balera, Alluvionati del Liscio, and the Liscio rockstar, Roberta Cappelletti.
The absolute protagonist will be the Liscio genre and all its contemporary evolutions, capable of engaging a cross-generational and cross-cultural audience. This original and festive format combines the power of live orchestra music, the choreographies of dance schools’ performers, and the rhythm of disco-liscio DJ sets, constantly breathing new life into tradition, thanks to the organization by Materiali Musicali and Le Sirene Danzanti.
Join a grand collective toast to the rhythm of waltzes, mazurkas, and polkas, with spectacular fireworks over the sea marking the stroke of midnight. 
A festive night celebrating Romagna's identity and popular music, to welcome the arrival of the New Year together.

Icy swim, lucky swim: a nice dive into the waters of the Adriatic Sea right in front of the sand Nativity scene at the free beach in Piazzale Boscovich (Martina Centro) and at the beach n. 66 in Torre Pedrera.
It has become one of the most awaited beach events of the Christmas holidays and there are more and more daring people who want to participate diving into the freezing waves of the sea in winter.
At Torre Pedrera in front of bathing establishment no. 66, the beach comes alive with music and energy, just a short distance from the Tendone delle Feste, where special areas are set up for changing and warming up. 
In Marina Centro, the meeting point is at the public beach in Piazzale Boscovich, in front of the sand crib. 
All those who wish to share this moment are welcome. 

True to tradition, the new year opens with the grandeur of great opera.
On Thursday, January 1st, 2026, at 5:30 PM, the curtain rises on Aida, the melodrama in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni.
The staging, curated by the Coro Lirico Città di Rimini Amintore Galli in collaboration with the Municipality of Rimini, will feature Maestro Jacopo Rivani conducting the Orchestra La Corelli di Ravenna, with direction by Paolo Panizza and chorus master Marcello Mancini.
Born from a blend of history and legend, Aida originated from the desire of the Khedive of Egypt, Isma'il Pasha, to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal with a spectacular opera. After an initial refusal, Verdi accepted the challenge, giving life in 1871 to a masterpiece that continues to enchant the world today.
This is an unmissable event to start 2026 enveloped in the magic of Italian melodrama.

In Rimini, the festive season is enriched by an event of national significance with the arrival of the Olympic Flame for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
The exciting Olympic Flame Relay will make its stop on January 5th, 2026, engaging the entire city, from the seafront to the historic center. Celebratory activities will take place throughout the day, culminating around 7:30 PM in Piazza Malatesta with the lighting of the cauldron by the final torchbearer.
The honor goes to Nicole Piomboni, the Rimini native and prominent player for the Under 21 National Volleyball Team, who was a key figure in securing the gold medal victory in Indonesia.
This moment of strong collective participation will make Rimini a vibrant, integral part of this thrilling national experience celebrating the Olympic values, right in the heart of the festive atmosphere.

On Epiphany Day, Rimini hosts a great event narrating the arrival of the Magi.
Thanks to the involvement of many groups from Rimini and hundreds of foreigners resident in Rimini, coming from Peru, Venezuela, Hungary, Senegal, Romania, the Philippines, China, etc., a richly costumed procession with traditional music, dances, and songs will wind its way through Rimini's symbolic locations to celebrate the arrival of the mysterious Kings from the East and involve everyone present in a festive moment.
The arrival of the Three Wise Men is a festivity celebrated in many countries around the world, which the little ones await to see Balthasar, Melchior and Gasparre in person, so charming in their glittering robes, surrounded by a court of curious exotic animals and always gracious with gifts for the children.
The Three Kings arrive on board of a trabaccolo, a typical local boat, at the Bridge of Tiberius, where the meeting with King Herod takes place. The Three Kings aim at the Comet Star and the procession continues on foot through the historic centre, stopping in Piazza Cavour 'on the square of Bethlehem' and then along Via IV Novembre where 'The Three Kings present their gifts' and finally arrive in the Cathedral Basilica, Rimini's Malatesta Temple, to 'adore the King of Kings'.
In a particularly evocative festive atmosphere, a sign of unity and brotherhood for all peoples.
A production by Made Officina Creativa, executive organisation by the Ponte dei Miracoli Association, in collaboration with the Municipality and Diocese of Rimini.

La Befana arrives ... running, in Borgo San Giuliano, and proposes a nice reinterpretation of the traditional Befana, encouraging a little physical activity, to be shared with the whole family, with a charitable purpose.
The route winds its way through the ancient heart of Borgo San Giuliano among the murals, alleyways and small squares of the ancient village, where you will meet friendly witches who give passers-by small sweets to thank them for their visit.
To participate, all you need to do is dress comfortably and turn up for registration on the morning of 6 January (from 10.30 a.m.) at the 'Archaeological Garden' on Viale Tiberio (opposite house number 11).
At registration you will receive a special stocking handmade by the village witches. The entire proceeds from registration will be donated to charity. 
At the end of the event, there will be prizes offered by the Borgo San Giuliano traders, which will be drawn at random among all those registered. Refreshments will be offered to all participants. 
The event is organised by Società de Borg. 

Legio XIII Gemina - Rubico, the reenactment group of the first legion of Ariminum, celebrates the tradition of commemorating Julius Caesar's entry into the city after crossing the Rubicon.
It was 10 January 49 B.C. when the commander crossed what was the ‘limes’, to arrive at the first light of dawn in Ariminum, with only one legion in his retinue, the XIII.
The re-enactment begins at 4 p.m. in the square on the water in front of Tiberius' bridge. Here the Legionnaires offer instruction on armaments and perform some typical manoeuvres of the legion.
Then the Legion will parade all through the city walking along Corso D'Augusto upto Piazza III Martiri (formerly the city forum) where at around 5.15 p.m. the speech (reported by historical chroniclers) that Julius Caesar made to Legio XIII will be played, followed by the oath that the legionaries took. 
A free historical educational event, suitable for adults and children, a way to relive an important moment that had the city of Rimini as a protagonist in history.

‘The Wonders of Rimini’ is a real journey through centuries of history.
The Arch of Augustus and the Bridge of Tiberius tell of Ariminum, an important Latin colony and crossroads of the greatest Roman roads such as the Via Flaminia, the Via Emilia and the Via Aretina.
The first monument of the Italian Renaissance, the Malatesta Temple (exterior) is the protagonist of one of the most important historical periods in the city and together with Castel Sismondo (exterior) tells of the great leader Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta.
The tour continues through the streets of the old town to Piazza Cavour with the Fontana della Pigna, once adulated by Leonardo da Vinci, the Vecchia Pescheria and the ‘A. Galli’ Theatre. 
The journey continues into the 20th century with Federico Fellini and the Fulgor Cinema.

With this new creation by Monica Casadei, the Artemis Danza Company dedicates its artistic project to four fascinating heroines of composer Giacomo Puccini, on the centenary of his death: Tosca, Madama Butterfly, Mimì and Turandot.
In Puccini's Opera. Voci di donne (Voices of Women), we find Monica Casadei's personal interpretation of the theme of femininity at the centre of a process of choreographic, visual and musical reinterpretation. The protagonists are women who are as diverse as they are linked by a common thread of contemporary and timeless stories. Tragic love, thwarted and opposed love, cruel love that destroys, the desire for possession that leads to destruction: all this lives in the faces, bodies and gestures of the dancers and never ceases to make us reflect on the relevance of stories that have moved audiences around the world.
The result of Artemis Danza's research is a choral dance rich in impulses and passions, instinctive and at times wild, which makes whirlwind use of space and appears visually full: the solos are surrounded and protected by frames of ensembles, in a dynamic accelerated by propulsive forces that bring the drama and passions of the protagonists to life in the body and in the gut. Puccini's orchestral score is accompanied by electronic tracks by Fabio Fiandrini for Bohème and Turandot and Luca Vianini for Butterfly and Tosca, creating an enveloping and at times apocalyptic soundscape.  

Pescare Show is the leading trade fair in Italy for the community of sport fishing, boating, outdoor activities and tourism. 
A meeting point for enthusiasts and professionals, with the industry top players, the leading experts in the sector and the major influencers at a national and international level. 
A rich program of events taking place in the casting pools within Rimini Expo Centre and outdoor, with activities both at sea and in inland waters, in Rimini and in the whole country.

Beer&Food Attraction brings together at a single event the most comprehensive national and international offer of beers, drinks, food and trends for the OUT-OF-HOME sector. It is a unique opportunity for those who want to keep updated on new consumption methods and styles, and make the most of the opportunities that the current changes offer.
The event takes place concurrently with:  BBTech Expo (the professional trade fair for beer and beverage technologies), International Horeca Meeting, with managers from the most important food & beverage industries (the big event that brings together all the operators in the Horeca supply chain: from producers to distributors, all the way to points of consumption) and Mixology International (It is the ideal place to experiment and learn, and where you can discover the products of partner brands, skilfully mixed, with a more conscious approach to consumption, starting with the quality of ingredients and immersive tasting).

Saturday Night Fever, the musical, produced by Compagnia della Rancia under licence from Broadway Licensing, is directed by Mauro Simone and inspired by the 1977 Paramount/RSO film and Nik Cohn's story exploring new trends in nightlife and the disco scene, adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oakes (North American version written by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti), with the engaging soundtrack by the Bee Gees and arrangements and orchestrations by David Abbinanti.
Directed by Mauro Simone, who takes his cue from the film's immersive shots and the unforgettable sequence with a very young John Travolta, the theatre production brings freshness and relevance to the story of Italian-American Tony Manero, who marked a generation.
On stage, 21 performers bring to life the legendary hits of the Bee Gees, from Stayin' Alive and Night Fever to You Should Be Dancing and How Deep Is Your Love, global disco music successes but, at the same time, symbols of 1970s culture, hymns of freedom, courage and the fight against marginalisation. The lyrics of some of the songs have been translated by Franco Travaglio, while the songs that accompany the scenes set in 2001: A Space Odyssey are performed in English.

The gaming world once again has an appointment at Rimini Expo Centre for the trade’s reference expo, ENADA PRIMAVERA scheduled 17-19March 2026, for its 38th edition, the most important expo for southern European trade members. 
Organized by IEG Italian Exhibition Group and promoted by SAPAR, Italian Association of coin-op entertainment machines, with the support of EUROMAT and in collaboration with the main trade associations.
Enada Primavera involves the whole chain of the game, and features a showcase of everything new in this sector; from products, to technology and services from the most important Italian and foreign companies, useful for updating trade members’ knowledge: new slot machines, VLT and video games, all the equipment for amusement, including technology, payment systems, furnishing, fittings and services for amusement arcades and bingo halls. Plus a complete range of proposals regarding online gaming, mobile gaming and gaming facilities offered by Web licensees.
The large expo will not only host the major innovations in terms of products and services but also the aspect will be complemented and completed by debates and events for networking between all the key players of the sector (institutions, manufacturers and network licensees) who will dedicate ample space and attention to the topic of support and promotion of responsible legal gaming that is also controlled and secure.

The most important networking event related to the aviation sector is coming to Rimini for the first time.
The 19th edition of “Routes Europe” will be hosted in the Romagna city for three days of meetings, presentations, debates, round tables and evening networking events with key stakeholders from airlines, airports and destinations. Over 1,000 delegates and representatives from 100 of the world's leading airlines, airports and tourist boards are expected in Rimini.
Routes events, part of Aviation Week Network, are unique annual forums dedicated to the development of new air services.

Vasco Rossi returns to Rimini, after his memorable double concert in 2023, to open his concert season in 2026. 
The city is preparing to welcome Blasco for a double date: the preview of “Vasco Live” 2026, which will be held in Rimini with a special soundcheck on 29 May 2026, reserved exclusively for members of the Blasco Fan Club, and Data Zero, which will be held on Saturday 30 May. Tickets for Data Zero will be available from 12 noon on Wednesday 24 September for Blasco Fan Club members on vascolive. vivaticket.it, for Mastercard holders from 12 noon on 25/09/2025 on www.priceless.com/music, while general sales start at 12 noon on 26/09/2025 on www.vivaticket.com - www.ticketone.it - www.ticketmaster.it
A unique opportunity to experience a special moment and kick off the season of great summer concerts in Italy.
While waiting for the new live shows, which will be held in various Italian cities such as Ferrara, Olbia, Bari, Ancona and Udine, the new album “Vasco Live 2025 The Essentials”, documenting the 2025 tour, is scheduled for release in November 2025. Comprising three vinyls and two CDs, the album project is based on the concept of a tour that “celebrates life” and includes only “essential” tracks, i.e. those that tell the story of an entire existence through their lyrics. There are 21 tracks in total, lasting approximately 99 minutes. The same concept also applies to the 2025 live photo book: two hours of video with exclusive content and lots of music, edited by Arturo Bertusi's Chiaroscuro Creative.

Rimini will host the 2026 edition of the prestigious Velo-city conference, the world cycling summit that returns to Italy after the distant 1991 edition. The European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) honoured Rimini's candidacy for its ability to move towards sustainable mobility and become a liveable and healthy city.
The World Cycling Summit, which returns to Italy after a good 35 years, is a great opportunity for the territory and will bring over 1,500 delegates from over 60 countries to Rimini for what is the most important knowledge exchange event for advocacy, administrations, policy-makers, academia and companies in the sector.
In its exceptional application, Rimini convened an impressive coalition of partners, including ECF’s member FIAB, which played a prominent role in securing the bid, and ANCI, the National Association of Italian Municipalities. The 2026 edition will be jointly organised by the City of Rimini, the AIM Group, and ECF.

Parkrun organizes timed races of 5 km all around the world, a sport event which is open to everyone.
The run in Rimini is at the Marecchia Park every Saturday morning. Just register on the official website of parkrun and bring with you a printout of the bar code at every race to get the chronometric detection time. The participation is free.
The parkrun is entirely organized by volunteers and a refreshment point will be available to runners with coffee, soft drinks and snacks.
A run together in a green space is fun and it is accessible to all, from beginners to more experienced runners.

Market and sale of agricultural products of the territory at Km 0, promoted by the SGR Group and created in collaboration with CIA and Coldiretti.
Consumers who are increasingly attentive to health and well-being are offered the opportunity to do a healthy shopping without having to travel great distances, with the opportunity to buy fresh, genuine and organic local products at KM 0.