Since 1950, the Malatestiana Music Festival has brought the most prestigious directors, soloists and orchestras in the international musical scenario, representing a prestigious cultural event, among the longest-running in Italy.
In addition to the symphony concerts, the program schedule includes the sections: Percuotere la Mente (Hit the Mind), ancient and chamber music concerts, special projects.

Photographs, original memorabilia, videos and curiosities chronicle the life and career of the four members of Queen, and especially the legendary Freddie Mercury. These is what you can see at Castel Sismondo - Isotta Wing. An exhibition on 'THE QUEEN' as you've never seen them before. Away from the spotlight, the exhibition reveals some previously unseen and unknown sides of the iconic band that made the history of rock, told through the 'photographic' eye of someone who really got to know them, living in symbiosis with them for over 10 years: Peter Hince.
After the extraordinary success in Turin and Gallipoli, this exhibition event arrives in Rimini - the first and only stop in Emilia-Romagna and Marche on the European tour - a journey into the myth of Queen through the photographs of Peter Hince, the band's historic road crew and Freddie Mercury's personal assistant. Born in England in 1955, Hince has worked for great artists such as Mick Ronson, Lou Reed, Eno, Supertramp, George Benson and many others. He started taking photographs of Queen from 1976, when they had already reached the peak of their worldwide success, continuing until 1986, with an interlude of a further two years in which he would only portray Mercury. During his years with Queen, Peter cultivated a passion for photography, taking intimate and candid photos of the band in the recording studio, during the filming of video clips, tour rehearsals and, on rare occasions, even during live shows. He also takes some portraits of the band, which have become iconic.
 In 'QUEEN UNSEEN - Peter Hince', in addition to Hince's images, the rich personal collection of memorabilia, clothing, accessories, musical instruments, records and documents, all strictly original, of Niccolò Chimenti, one of Europe's biggest collectors of the Queen universe, is also on display, including the microphone stand used by Freddie Mercury in his last concert, an autographed guitar by Brian May, an autographed cymbal and drum sticks by Roger Taylor, Freddie's legendary braces, one of the costumes used for the Radio Gaga video and much more.
The exhibition is completed by the screening of videos, most of which are extremely rare and now unavailable even on the web.  
The exhibition in Rimini is organised by the Blu&Blu Network in Rome and Primafila Magazine, with the patronage of the Municipality of Rimini.
Tickets online

The Christmas lights show, the exhibitions, the Christmas markets and the nativity scenes light up the atmosphere of the most awaited holiday, making the whole city shine in a new and welcoming light.
A widespread programme that will kick off with the switching on of the Christmas lights on 25 November, in unison with the whole of Romagna, and will continue with more than 150 appointments that will accompany Rimini and its guests until Epiphany. A month of music, art, shows and Christmas initiatives, with the high point, as per tradition, on 31 December, with plenty of ‘scattered’ New Year’s Eves, from the seaside to the historic centre, that have made 31 December in Rimini one of the trendiest squares in Italy.

On 25 November, Rimini lights up with "the Christmas Dream", the coordinated illumination of more than 90 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 a shower of blue snowflakes amidst ceilings of stars, luminous waterfalls, and Christmas and traditional decorations.
To light up the magic of Christmas, at 6 pm on Saturday 25 November, there will be an evocative countdown that will create the anticipation in full Christmas spirit and officially kick off the programme of events 'Rimini, the world's longest New Year's Eve', which will last until Epiphany.
For all the festivities, also the beach (from bathing establishment 1 to bathing establishment 63) will be festively lit up, giving tourists and the people of Rimini a walk along the seashore in the Christmas spirit through a pathway above the sand dunes, created to protect the beach, and set up with benches lit up with Christmas lights and punctuated with photographic images that tell the theme of the sea in winter by Piacere Spiaggia Rimini.

The activities at the Palazzo del Fulgor, one of the site of the Fellini Museum, continue with an exhibition dedicated to "Intimate Fellini: drawings and words" displaying forty drawings by Federico Fellini made between 1978 and 1993 and coming from the collection belonging to Daniela Barbiani, the master's niece who was his assistant from 1980 to 1993 in his last four films (E la nave va, Ginger and Fred, Intervista and La voce della luna).
The collection of drawings that are part of the collection being exhibited for the first time in Italy on the initiative of the Fellini Museum and the Cineteca del Comune di Rimini, had previously been on show at the Guggenheim in New York, the Cannes Film Festival, the Beaux Arts Museum in Nancy, the Renault Foundation in Paris and the Puskin Museum in Moscow.
Opening cerimony on Thursday 30 November at 12 noon.

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 historic center 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, 3, 10 and 17 December 2023
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 Caltelfidardo.

Christmas Tree Fair: from 11th to 24th December 2023
it is possible to buy real Christmas trees and Christmas plants in the market area next to the old Tiberius Bridge.

Craftsmen in the historic centre:  8 December 2023
in piazza Tre Martiri and along via IV Novembre
The local art, craft and hobby market exhibition is held by the Elio Morri and Goffredo Pizzioli Artistic Association. From 10.00am to 7.00pm Info: +39 338 8270486 assartisticamorripizzioli@legalmail.it

Christmas Fair: from 15th December 2023 to 6th January 2024
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 2023 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.

Sports event of the FGI, the Italian Gymnastics Federation, organized by Esatour Sport Events and ASD Pesaro Gym, which takes place in the Rimini exhibition center.
Considered one of the most anticipated and attended events in the panorama of the Italian gymnastics movement, it offers four days of competitions with exhibitions and activities for everyone.
The event combines the competitive part (Silver level and Serie D Championships of the specialties of Artistic Gymnastics for Women and Men, Rhythmic and Aerobics, Italian Championship and Italian Cup of Parkour) and entertainment thanks to the numerous activities in the Health and Fitness sector of the FGI which, together with the Expovillage, attract numerous onlookers and enthusiasts together.

The traditional Sand Crib is back on the beach in Torre Pedrera. This year it represents the Nativity, emphasising an important message of love and care for the planet. A nativity scene that aims to be a path of awareness towards love, going BEYOND consumerism, towards a sustainable future.
The Torre Pedrera Tourist Committee has decided to dedicate the seventeenth edition of the Sand Crib to the environment, and for the creation of the sculptures it has combined sand with recycled metal from Lu Lupan di Mutonia.
Every detail of the nativity scene has been carefully planned, from the design of the figures to the way they are positioned in the scene, in order to tell the story of the nativity in an evocative way, recreating a true path of awareness on the importance of sustainability. The sand, the main element of the nativity scene, is collected from the beaches without causing damage to the surrounding ecosystem, helping to safeguard natural resources, while metal can be renewed in an eco-sustainable way.
The crib, set up inside a covered structure, invites the public to reflect on the need to adopt sustainable behaviour in everyday life.

The stage of Galli Theater will host a very young talent, the pianist Nicolò Ferdinando Cafaro, winner of the 2022 Venice Prize, is ready to perform a recital that goes from Scarlatti sonatas to Ravel's Gaspard de la nuit.

A programme of Christmas music performed by the Jubilate Deo Polyphonic Choir.
The concert entitled 'Tollite Portas', translated from Latin 'Raise the doors', is inspired by the opening hymn, the text of which is contained in Psalm 24 and invites all people to welcome the birth of the Redeemer with joy and hope: Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ (homily of the Mass for the beginning of John Paul II's pontificate).
The Jubilate Deo Choir consists of around twenty choristers, divided into the four main voices, and has been directed by Maestro Ilario Muro since 1988.
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A spectacle of fireworks, lights and sounds sets Castel Sismondo alight.
A unique moment that puts the Malatesta Castle at the centre of a magic performance that will take us into the New Year amidst cascades of fireworks, coloured trails and flames and intermittent fountains in various colours, with shapes and effects synchronised to the time of music, ready to thrill the public on the most eagerly awaited night of the year. The show will be performed with suggestive choreographies and special new effects on the square in front of the Fortress and on the castle itself.
Two shows are scheduled at 00.30 and 02.00.

The New Year's Concert is back in the large square overlooking the winter sea in the shadow of the Grand Hotel so dear to Fellini, with Biagio Antonacci's live performance. The concert, the highlight of the rich programme of events 'Rimini, the world's longest New Year's Eve, will be an opportunity for all fans to sing along with their beloved artist, retracing, through a setlist designed especially for 31 December in Rimini, songs that have marked Antonacci's thirty-year career.
Unmissable, at the stroke of midnight, is the fireworks display over the sea that will see the Rimini sky 'light up' with evocative multi-coloured embroidery.
The celebrations on 31 December will then move from the sea to the old town centre with the scattered’ New Year’s Eves celebrations including shows, DJ sets, concerts, and unique events spread throughout the city's identity sites, which will be transformed for one night into extraordinary stages for events of great evocative power.

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, and refreshments will be offered at the Pasticceria Gardini & Raimondi. 
Event organised by Società de Borg aps in cooperation with Rimini Marathon, Grip Dimension and the Borgo Merchants Association. 

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.
Beer&Food Attraction, the only event in Europe dedicated to the Eating Out Experience, is exclusively reserved for sector professionals.
The event takes place simultaneously with: BBTech Expo (presents the most comprehensive processing and filling technologies, raw materials, packaging, equipment and services for beers and beverages.) e International Horeca Meeting, with the managers of the most important food & beverage industries (the great event that brings together all the operators of the Horeca supply chain: from producers to distributors, up to points of consumption).

Expodental Meeting, the most important event in the dental sector in Italy, returns to Rimini, with exhibitors and a program of scientific and cultural events capable of involving all dental care professionals.
EXPO3D, the area dedicated to new digital technologies, is also back. Alongside the rich program of scientific conferences that has attracted thousands of professionals in recent years, a series of technical tables on the subject, organized in partnership with companies and with the main opinion leaders of the digital workflow.
And again a renewed edition of Tecnodental Forum, the appointment dedicated to dental technicians.

In 2024, Tour de France, the most important cycling competition in the world and one of the top three international sporting events, will start from Italy and Rimini will be the first of the finishing stages on the peninsula. In fact, Emilia-Romagna will be the protagonist of the 2024 edition of the Tour, with the three stages Florence-Rimini, Cesenatico-Bologna, and Piacenza-Turin. In all, over 600 kilometres will be running in Italy, from Piazzale Michelangelo, the heart of Florence, to Turin, the first capital of Italy, crossing Emilia-Romagna and the Via Emilia, the ancient consular road that runs through the region from Rimini to Piacenza. A tribute to Italy in the footsteps of the myth of Bartali, Pantani and Coppi, on the centenary of the first Italian winner of the Tour in 1924 with Ottavio Bottecchia, the first Italian to wear the yellow jersey.
On 29 June, the yellow caravan will set off from Florence, to cover 205 km, passing through the Apennines, Valmarecchia upto San Marino and reach the finish line by the sea in Rimini. The race will continue with the other two Italian stages, Cesenatico-Bologna on 30 June and Piacenza-Turin the following day.  
An extraordinary sporting event that is expected to have over 730,000 spectators only in Emilia-Romagna and television coverage, much of it live, in 200 countries, representing the third most-watched sporting event in the world.
Many will be the initiatives that will be carried out in the single territories, collateral to the Tour: from the attractiveness of the territories themselves to the promotion of cycling and mobility on two wheels up to the involvement of young people and schools.

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.