Rimini, the beating heart of summer, is preparing for Ferragosto, offering a rich and varied programme for a long weekend of celebrations. The city comes alive with a kaleidoscope of small and large events ranging from culture to music, from food to entertainment, and every corner of the city promises experiences to be enjoyed both at the seaside and in the historic centre. A perfect opportunity to discover the many facets of the city, fully enjoying its summer vitality.
Art, taste and atmosphere under the stars
For those who love the combination of cinema and good food, the Cinepicnic at Parco XXV Aprile (Parco Marecchia) is an event not to be missed. From 13 to 17 August, the most evocative cinema arena of the summer offers five evenings of cinema under the stars, for adults and children alike, in the setting of the two-thousand-year-old Tiberius Bridge. Bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic in the cool of the park, while a food stand welcomes the public every evening from 7 p.m. For a culinary journey through Italian excellence, Arte e Gusto in Piazzale Fellini, from 14 to 17 August, offers a street food area full of food trucks and a craft market, enlivened by music and entertainment, just a stone's throw from the sea and the Grand Hotel in Rimini.
A dive into the past and future of music
On 15 August, the Arena Francesca da Rimini, in the historic centre, will relive the atmosphere of the 1980s with “Rimini '80 E tu dov'eri nel 2025?”. A tribute to Lo Slego and the underground cultures that marked an era, rediscovering a period that shaped the Riviera's imagination, with special guest Oscar Giammarinaro (Statuto).
For those looking for more contemporary rhythms, also on 15 August, the Rimini Beach Arena in Miramare will become the beating heart of international electronic music and host the event ‘Cocoricò on the beach’, where the beach will be brought to life by renowned DJs such as Pawsa, Seth Troxler, Omar S, Miguel & Tons and DJ Cream.
Rimini at dawn : spirituality, music and sport
Living dawn in Rimini is a unique experience, and Ferragosto offers several opportunities to do so, combining moments of reflection with concerts and outdoor activities.
On Friday 15 August at dawn, the rising sun provides the backdrop for the traditional Ferragosto Mass, presided over by the Bishop of Rimini, an event that brings together hundreds of people every year in a moment of peace and spirituality at the beach n. 62.
Also on Friday 15th, at the Parco degli Artisti in Vergiano di Rimini, you can enjoy an evocative free concert at dawn. The musicians of Rimini Classica celebrate their tenth anniversary with a performance in a magical atmosphere.
To start the day in a more dynamic way, on Sunday 17 August, Bagno 89 invites you to “Sunrise at sea and breakfast on a SUP”, where you can enjoy the spectacle of the sun rising while paddling on a SUP board, and conclude the experience with a delicious breakfast by the sea.
Events in the historic centre
Alongside these particular occasions, Rimini's regular summer events continue. On Friday evenings, the historic centre is also enlivened by a market selling antiques, modern antiques, vintage items and artistic crafts. On Saturdays, visitors have the opportunity to see the Tiberius Bridge from a new perspective with 'Different perspectives: by boat under the Tiberius Bridge' and the evening show in memory of the sacrifice of the Three Martyrs of Rimini at the Corte degli Agostiniani, while on Sunday the Arena Francesca da Rimini hosts “Sonata per Tubi”, the contemporary circus of the Compagnia Nando e Maila.
Ferragosto between exhibitions and guided tours
Ferragosto in Rimini is not just about sun and fun, but also art and culture, with guided tours to discover the city and its treasures and exhibitions to visit.
In honour of Emperor Augustus, who established the Ferragosto holiday in 18 BC, on Wednesday 13 August, Discover Rimini proposes a guided tour to discover Roman Rimini, between the Arch of Augustus and the Tiberius Bridge. On Wednesday evening, you can explore the Fellini Museum in the rooms of Castel Sismondo, where visitors can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Fellini's films. Thursday, Friday and Saturday are dedicated to the “Le Meraviglie di Rimini” (The Wonders of Rimini) City Tours, also available in foreign languages, to discover the history of Rimini in one go, departing from the Tourist Office in Corso d'Augusto 152. In addition, on Sunday 17 August, the Amintore Galli Theatre opens its doors to allow visitors to admire the foyer, the stalls and the splendid foyer in a journey through the history of the 19th-century theatre designed by the architect Luigi Poletti and inaugurated in 1857 by Giuseppe Verdi.
New this summer, for an inclusive and shared experience, is the guided tour in a Joelette, a special single-wheel off-road wheelchair that allows people with reduced mobility to explore the heart of the city, from the Canal Harbour to the charming Borgo San Giuliano, passing by the Tiberius Bridge, Piazza Cavour and the Arch of Augustus.
There are also several exhibitions to visit. At the Grand Hotel, an exhibition entitled Alberto Sordi, maschera di un Vitellone (Alberto Sordi, mask of a Vitellone), curated by Marco Dionisi, features dozens of photographs, both on and off stage, showing Sordi in front of the camera, as well as personal items, documents, correspondence, film memorabilia, film posters and audiovisual material from the Alberto Sordi House Museum. At the Palazzo del Fulgor, on the other hand, the exhibition EuropaCinema 1984/1987, dedicated to the early years of the international film festival that brought great European directors and actors to Rimini, can be visited until 24 August. The Cartoon Club exhibitions also continue. At the City Museum, visitors can explore “Di sogni e di segni: Fellini e Manara” (Of Dreams and Drawings: Fellini and Manara), which recounts the deep artistic partnership between the Rimini-born director and the famous cartoonist Milo Manara. Castel Sismondo is hosting “Superman – L'uomo del domani” (Superman – The Man of Tomorrow), a new exhibition dedicated to the first superhero, with a focus on his Italian publishing history. Finally, at the Augeo Art Space, the solo exhibition ‘Simona Bursi – Echi di un Mondo Immaginario’ (Simona Bursi – Echoes of an Imaginary World) explores the creative universe of the visual artist, between traditional art and new technologies. All Cartoon Club exhibitions will remain open until 17 or 31 August 2025.
Ferragosto at the seaside
The beach is the scene of celebrations where thera are also many events organised by the beach attendants and by the local tourist committees that enliven the various resorts during the summer. From 13 to 16 August, Torre Pedrera comes alive for a long weekend of fun, culminating in a Toga Party, a Rio Carnival and an entertaining Talent Show. In Miramare, from 14 to 17 August, the Spadazzi seafront celebrates “Ferragosto in allegria!” (Ferragosto in joy!), four days of ballroom and Latin dancing, entertainment and fireworks on the evening of Saturday 16 August at baths 138-139-140. In San Giuliano, there will be evenings of music and entertainment with the young artists of Mondo REC, while in Viserba, in Piazza Pascoli, Sganassau Cabaret, the prestigious comedy festival brings the comedy duo Marco Dondarini and Davide Dal Fiume to the stage for an evening of good humour (15 August). Music and markets also in Rivazzurra, together with Marco Merlino's show for children and the Ferragosto show at Parco Laureti in Marebello.
Finally, for an immersive experience, “This is Wonderland” in Miramare invites you to get lost in the magical world of Alice in Wonderland, in a 40,000 m² fairy-tale journey with light installations, theatre shows and a themed food area.