Here's a taste of the event calendar 2011. Rimini is a stage for great events not only in summer but all the year around, a place for entertainment, art, culture, music, theatre, cinema, children's activities, sports and much more.
The schedule of events is constantly “under construction” and may change. For information, check the Events Calendar on the website www.riminiturismo.it or call the number 0039.0541.53399 (Tourist Information)
Every last Sunday of the month and on 26th December
Rimini historic centre: Piazza Cavour, Vecchia Pescheria and Piazza Malatesta
Rimini Antiqua - Antiques, Modern and Vintage Exchange Market
In the beautiful setting of the historic centre, Antiques, Modern Antiques and Vintage objects, forniture, ceramics, glassware, silverware, bijoux are on show. The expo- market is organized by Rimini Art, a non-profit cultural association fond of all what is originally antique.
Time: from 8am to 8pm.
Info: +39 0541/791048 - 340 3031200 (Rimini Art) - 0541/5133 - 0541/56902 (tourist office)
Every third Sunday of the month
Rimini, via Casalecchio n. 58/n
National Motor-cycle Museum - Exchange exhibitions
The monthly appointment with the exchange market, the only one in Italy - organized since 1994 in the area in front of the exhibition centre, continues in the new year. The initiative is a tour among the two wheels and a reference point for Italian and foreign motor-bikers.
Time: 7 am – 7 pm
Entrance fee payable (it includes the visit to the Museum)
Info: +39 0541 731096 www.museomotociclo.it
January - December
Rimini, City Museum, via Tonini 1 and piazza Ferrari
Tours to the Surgeon's House (Domus)
After 2000 years, the archaeological site of the Surgeon’s Domus has opened to the public under an enormous crystal glass covering. A little Pompeii in the city centre, which has become famous in the world owing to its unique archaeological finds. Here archaeologists have found one of the richest surgical and pharmaceutical equipment of the ancient times, now kept in the nearby Museo della Città. Further excavations have also brought to light another part of the ancient Ariminum, that of the domus dating back to the late Imperial period (V - VI century A.D.) with its polychromatic mosaics and that of the late Medieval remains.
Guided tours every Sunday with free admission to the owners of Rimini City Pass.
Guided tours are also possible in other occasions by booking in advance. (fee payable)
Reservation is required: tel. +39 0541 21482 www.museicomunalirimini.it
From August 2011 to June 2012
Rimini
Rimini City Pass
Enjoy the art and the history. A special card for those who want to discover the treasures of art and culture in Rimini.
The card allows free entrance to the City Museums and to the Surgeon's House and on the guided tours organized by the City Museum. With the card you can also purchase at the Museum bookshop or visit the museums in the province area at a reduced fee. The kit, sold at a cost of € 6, contains a special mini-guide of the historic and artistic itineraries in the city (Roman, medieval, of the Renaissance and of the 17th century art) and a City street map of Rimini with car parks, monuments and sites of interest.
The kit can be purchased at Public Relations Office - URP in Piazza Cavour, in the IAT tourist offices and at the City Museum. New: Christmas version
Info: tel. +39 0541 53399 www.riminicitypass.it
Until 21st January 2012
Rimini, Castel Sismondo, Ala di Isotta, entrance from Via Valturio
The Malatesta Castles – History, Art, Architecture
The permanent exhibition is hosted in the beautiful setting of Sismondo Castle and it is dedicated to the Malatesta Castles spread on the territory between the region Romagna and Marche and it is equipped with multimedial instruments for study and analysis.
Time: from 9am to 1pm; closed on Mondays
entrance fee payable: 2 €; groups of at least 15 pax: 2 persons are free
Info: 0541/351611 (FondCarim) - 0541/56902 (Tourist Information)
www.fondcarim.it
July – November 2011
Rimini, historic centre
Guided tours - Discover Rimini
Discover the treasures in Rimini. Guided tours between the City Museum and the historic centre, walking among art, history and traditional food. It is an initiative which aims to discover the extraordinary artistic heritage in Rimini’s churches and in the historic centre.
The tours, held by Michael Cesarini, are fee payable and booking is required.
Info: mobile +39 333 7352877 www.discoverrimini.com/
From October 2011 to May 2012
Rimini, Borgo San Giuliano, viale Tiberio 59
Opera live- The Opera at the cinema
Owing to the new digital projection system "Microcinema" it is now possible to attend the best national and international opera productions such as live programme and recorded broadcast from the major theatres and opera houses in Italy and Europe at the Cinema Tiberio in Rimini. The season 2011/2012 presents a review with afternoon replicas and among the broadcast of famous operas even proposals of first film showing of recorded broadcasts.
For the recorded broadcasts there are two types of subscriptions, afternoon and evening, while the live broadcasts and the first film showings are all out of the subscriptions.
entrance fee payable
Info: 0541 56902 (Tourist Information)
www.cinematiberio.it
From 11th November 2011 to April 2012
Rimini, different venues
Wellness beaches...in Winter
The initiative aims to discover Rimini as a place of well-being even in winter, focusing on holidays and opportunities in "holistic style" to take care of body and soul. Various locations will become "wellness theatres", ther will be over 50 involved: holistic centres, wellness and fitness clubs, day spas, wellness hotels, bio-bars, restaurants, cafés, shopping centres and public spaces.
The activities on schedule will be the same as in the summer program of the "wellness beaches"
Holiday package will be available for a weekend of health and wellness in Rimini hotels.
Info: mobile +39 335 5419107 www.lespiaggedelbenessere.it turisport2001@yahoo.it
From 4th November to 4th december 2011
Rimini, Teatro degli Atti, via Cairoli 40
I Concerti della Domenica – Sunday concerts
Chamber music concerts extend the season of the high quality music festival “Sagra Malatestiana” during the autumn Sundays at the Teatro degli Atti.
Info: www.sagramusicalemalatestiana.it
November 2011 - April 2012
Rimini, Teatro Ermete Novelli, via Cappellini 3 - Teatro degli Atti, via Cairoli 42
Ermete Novelli Theatre Season
A whole season of theatre events at the Teatro Novelli and the Teatro degli Atti, with a rich calendar prepared by the institution Musica Teatro Eventi of Rimini Municipality. The performances on schedule are divided into Turni A, B e C, Turno D - Altri Percorsi e Tracce D Nuovo.
All perfromances begin at 9 pm, except some shows on Sunday
Info: Istituzione Musica e Teatri 0541.704292 - 704293 www.teatroermetenovelli.it
1st December 2011
Rimini, 105 Stadium, Piazzale Pasolini 1/c
Concert by Zucchero Sugar - Chocabeck World Tour
Sugar, aka Zucchero Fornaciari, arrives in Rimini with his latest Italian and European tour "Chocabeck World Tour" with music and songs from his latest album "Chocabeck".
Info: www.stadiumrimini.net
1st December 2011- 6th January 2012
Rimini
The longest New Year's celebrations in the world
A month of music, shows and great concerts in Rimini to entertain our guests from children to grown-up people in the wonderful atmosphere of Christmas and the sea in winter-time
Info and booking: tel 0541.53399 capodanno.riminiturismo.it/