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.
On New Year’s Eve, 31st December,Rimini’s main cultural landmarks – the Galli Theatre, Surgeon’s House (Domus del Chirurgo), Art Palaces, City Museum, Palazzo del Fulgor, and the Library courtyard – will be open to the public free of charge from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am.

The magic of the holiday season continues until Epiphany with a rich programme of cultural events, music, and local traditions.

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