Rimini warms up its engines in view of the arrival of Easter.
Between the Easter festivities, the long weekend of April 25th which falls on a Tuesday and that of May 1st which falls on a Monday, this year the calendar offers the opportunity to take advantage of a few days of vacation and two long weekends dedicated to sport, culture and music.
As per tradition, Easter will be accompanied by ‘Paganello’, the international "Beach Ultimate" tournament which is about to return with an edition that promises record numbers. There are already 136 teams from all over the world with over 1600 athletes (4 categories: mixed, woman, open and junior). This 32nd edition of the Paganello will see the participation of teams from Venezuela, Finland, the United States, the Czech Republic, Sweden, as well as Belgium, Holland , Austria, Germany, involving hotels, restaurants and tourist activities.The Freestyle champions will also be back this year.
Rimini is ready, with a redeveloped historic center and with a busy program of guided tours and opportunities to discover the cultural face of the city and with theme parks ready to welcome visitors with offers and new attractions for the 2023 season. In Rimini Italia in Miniatura reopens the last two weekends of March while Acquario di Cattolica and Oltremare in Riccione open their doors from 1st April.
Here is a preview of the appointments for the Easter holidays, from Holy Thursday to Tuesday:
5 - 7 April 2023
Rimini, Amintore Galli Theater, Piazza Cavour, 22
Lazarus
'Lazarus' is the title of the surprising rock-opera conceived by David Bowie shortly before his death , co-written with award-winning Irish playwright Enda Walsh, based on Walter Tevis' The Man Who Fell to Earth.
Lazarus, which premiered Off-Broadway at the New York Theater Workshop on December 7, 2015 (Bowie's last public appearance), offers a sort of sequel to the story of the unhappy interstellar migrant Newton, forced to stay on Earth.
Valter Malosti signs the direction and the Italian version of the show which sees Manuel Agnelli in the role of the tormented protagonist of this rock opera.
Wednesday 5 April, 9.00 pm - SHIFT A; Thursday 6 April, 9.00pm - SHIFT B; Friday 7 April, 9.00 pm - SHIFT C. Info: +39 0541 793811 – www.teatrogalli.it/it/eventonew/lazarus
7 – 10 April 2023
Rimini, XXV Aprile Park, Tiberius bridge area
Rimini Streeat® - European Food Truck Festival
The Food Truck Festival returns to Rimini for Easter, with music and quality street food, served by a selection of the best Food Trucks with specialties from all over Italy. All accompanied by a selection of craft beers and lots of good music selected by Barley Arts. Meeting at Parco XXV Aprile with free admission.
Friday 7 April: 6:00pm – 01:00am; Saturday 8: 11:00am – 01:00am; Sunday 9: 11:00am – 01:00am; Monday 10: 11:00am - 00:00. Info: www.facebook.com/streeatfoodtruckfestival/
8 – 10 April 2023
Rimini, Lungomare Murri - beach 40
Paganello Paradise
For the Easter weekend, Rimini will be invaded by the 'flying saucers' of Paganello, the Beach Ultimate World Cup, or rather the sport of frisbee played on the sand. A great edition is expected again this year, with teams from all over the world. It will also be possible to attend the competitions and exhibitions of freestyle players. Friday 7th Welcome Party on the beach from 8.00pm. Closing ceremony on Monday 10th from 6pm Info: www.paganello.com
From Saturday 8 to Monday 10 April 2023
Local sports centers and Romeo Neri Stadium, Piazzale del Popolo 1 – Rimini
Adriatic Trophy
Rimini becomes a meeting point for teams from all over Europe, who meet in Rimini for the International Youth Football Tournament, organized by Tropical Coriano.
The Trofeo Adriatico matches are spread over various sports centers in the area, all close to the hotels where the teams stay. Some of the finals are held at the Rimini FC stadium. Info: www.euro-sportring.com/it/trofeo-adriatico.
9, April 10, 2023
Rimini, Nautical Club
Ti porto al Porto. Traditions and culture of our Adriatic sea
An event about the activities that take place in the Porto Canale with displays of tools, typical port activities, promotion of port products, demonstrations of ancient and new techniques related to the world of fishing, photographic exhibitions and much more.
10am – 10pm. Info: +39 0541 26520
April 10, 2023
Rimini-Covignano
Somarlungo
Somar Lungo, the traditional Easter Monday trip to the Sanctuary “delle Grazie” on Covignano hill, is usually dedicated to a theme dear to the city and its traditions and it is characterized by a parade of carriages and bicycles. The event recalls a tradition dating back to the eighteenth century which has been rediscovered in recent years and has now reached its thirteenth edition. Departure at 8.45 am from the beach area (Caffè delle Rose) and arrival at the Santuario delle Grazie at round1 pm.
Info: www.facebook.com/ZeintaDiBorg
Until April 16, 2023
Rimini, Palazzo del Fulgor - Fellini Museum
"Spadò" photographic exhibition dedicated to Alberto Spadolini
Decorator at the Vittoriale by Gabriele D'Annunzio, dancer with Joséphine Baker, choreographer admired by Paul Valéry and Maurice Ravel, actor with Jean Marais and Jean Gabin, singer with Mistinguett, documentary filmmaker with Django Reinhardt, painter appreciated by Jean Cocteau and Max Jacob , a Michelangelo-style sculptor, journalist for the Parisian magazine Le Sourire and agent of the anti-Nazi Resistance.
Tuesday to Friday 10.00am – 1.00pm / 4.00pm – 7.00pm – Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10.00am – 7.00pm
Until April 16th
Rimini, Palazzo del Fulgor - Fellini Museum
Altrove/Somewhere else
The Fellini Museum - Palazzo del Fulgor hosts the exhibition of the Cesenatico photographer Lorenzo Mini, with photographs that pay homage to Federico Fellini.
Images captured on the beach in the fog, in a Fellini-like atmosphere that can only make you think of one of the scenes from the Master's film, Amarcord.
Tuesday to Friday 10am – 1pm / 4pm – 7pm – Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10am – 7pm