Rimini is like the Blues - it has a bit of everything, or at least that is what a famous Italian pop singer, Luciano Ligabue, has to say about it. And turning the pages of the calendar of events that punctuate the year 2013 one cannot but agree with him: Rimini, as a holiday destination, changes every day keeping its original spirit. Here tradition and new trends go hand in hand to tell each time something special and unique. Every day and every night you can choose from an enormous selection of events: from music to local tradition, art and culture, sports and entertainment for children.

After the sport events, started with the Fed Cup (in February), RiminiWellness, the European Cheerleading Championship, and the events of entertainment during the Summer such as the Molo Street Parade and la Notte Rosa (the Pink Night) with an entire weekend of music, entertainment, culture, food and wine – in Rimini the proposals continue with the calendar of events dedicated to Federico Fellini in 'Fellinianno 2013' (till the end of the year).

After the mid-august celebrations and the one-hundred-days long festivals organized by the tourist committees during the summer in Rimini (till the end of September), many appointments will follow in the month of September and further in Autumn: if you are staying in Rimini during the following months you will never get bored.

Among the main events we remind: the prestigious music festival Sagra Musicale Malatestiana, Rimini Jazz Festival, the Franciscan Festival with events for the entire family included tours in the places visited by St. Francis 800 years ago, the Blogfest with conferences, concerts and events all in the name of the community network, the concerts at 105 Stadium with famous Italian artists such as Nek, Emma, Max Pezzali and others and important sport events such as the Moto GP, Gran Premio Aperol di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini (13th - 15th September).

Then take a pen and paper and mark the dates not to be missed in the calendar:
 

Until December 2013
Rimini, City Museum and other locations
Fellinianno 2013
With the exhibition of "Il Libro dei Sogni“- The Book of Dreams (from October 2012) in the City Museum, Rimini started the series of 'initiatives dedicated to Federico Fellini for 2013, a year full of coincidences and celebrations: the twentieth anniversary of the Master’s death and the anniversaries of several films: Vitelloni and Agenzia matrimoniale (60 years), an episode of Amore in città and Otto e mezzo (50 years), Amarcord (40) and E la nave va (30). The Municipality of Rimini has been celebrating with a series of initiatives such as screenings, concerts, festivals, shows and exhibitions which are framed and promoted under the name of "Fellinianno 2013".
The Book of Dreams, on display to the public in a dedicated room on the ground floor of the City Museum with free admission, contains the two original albums on which Fellini drew and sketched, since the early sixties to 1990, his dreams, figures, scenaries and circumstances which can be found in his films.
In the fall, "Fellinianno 2013"  is going to an end with another series of initiatives in the name of the great Master: exhibitions, seminars, plays, films and documentaries, presentations of recent publications and more, to culminate and join the agenda of “the longest New Year celebrations in the world." Friends and collaborators of the Master will alternate with scholars to offer memories, testimonies and insights. The new edition of "Amarcort film festival" will fit in the schedule of this last segment of the Fellinianno 2013 too, in the month of November.
Exhibition hours at the Museum: Tuesday to Saturday 8.30am - 1pm /4pm - 7pm; Sundays and holidays10 am - 12,30pm / 3pm - 7pm. Closed on Mondays, except public holidays.
Info 0541 793851

Every Sunday
Rimini City Museum
Guided tour to the archaeological site of the Surgeon's House (Domus)
After 2000 years, the archaeological site of the Surgeon’s Domus has opened to the public. It has become famous in the world owing to its unique archaeological finds - one of the richest surgical and pharmaceutical equipment of the ancient times - now kept in the nearby City Museum.
In September guided tours to the archaeological site are proposed every Sunday at 5.00 pm. The visit is included in the Museum’s entrance ticket.
Info: www.museicomunalirimini.it  

All year round
Rimini, Castel Sismondo, Wing Isolde
Castel Sismondo and the castles of the Malatesta family
Sismondo Castle opens to the public with a visit to the Ala di Isotta and the Corte del Soccorso. In the rooms you can see the permanent exhibition, which highlights the valuable heritage of palaces, castles and residences of the Malatesta, including the use of multimedia devices. Cost € 2
Time: Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30 to 12.30 in winter and 16:30 - 19:30 in summer, closed Mondays. Guided tours for groups of minimum 20 pax on request 4 € (entrance + guide).
Info: 0541.901171

January - December
Rimini, Podestà Palace, Piazza Cavour
FAR – Fabbrica Arte Rimini: Modern and Contemporary Art Factory
In the transformed space of the Palazzo del Podestà and dell'Arengo a new production centre has come to life. The centre hosts exhibitions of arts, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation and performance, as well as seminars, conferences and workshops.
Among the exhibitions planned during 2013: an exhibition by Lorenzo Mattotti "Favole e Misteri" while the month of September is dedicated to photography: "Rimini. Foto di settembre", with photo exhibitions also in the City Museum, and Galleria d'Immagine art gallery in Rimini historic centre.
Opening hours: 16.30 - 21.30, closed on Mondays.
Free admission. Info: 0541 704416 www.riminifar.it  

January – December
Rimini, Piazza Cavour
Rimini Antiqua – Antiques, Modern and Vintage Exchange Market
The beautiful historic centre of Rimini hosts the Rimini Antiqua market, hold on the last Sunday of each month (except July and August). Not only valuable antiques, but also antiques of the modern era as well as vintage curiosities, ceramics, furniture, glass and silverware as well as jewellery are proudly displayed. Organised by the Rimini Art association, this market is sure to display only original antiques!
Time: all day 

Till 29th September 2013
Rimini, Piazzale Boscovich
The Panoramic Wheel
The legendary Wheel is back to Rimini, a few steps from the sea. The public can go for an "air travel" and see the city and the whole coast from the imposing 55 meters of hight. Thanks to its 42 "fleet" of six seats each is capable of carrying up to 2,000 passengers per hour, 252 at a time, on a tour that lasts between 4 and 6 minutes. www.ruotapanoramicarimini.it  

27th August - 15th  September 2013
Rimini Palacongressi, via della Fiera
Sagra Musicale Malatestiana
2013 is the 63rd Anniversary of the Sagra Musicale Malatestiana, one of the most ancient events in Italy. It’s birth dates goes back to the summer 1950 when Carlo Alberto Cappelli, supervisor of Bologna’s Teatro Comunale, was charged by the Tourist Bureau to design and organize a series of symphonic concerts with the aim of extending Rimini’s tourist season.
Since then, the Sagra Musicale Malatestiana has hosted the most prestigious conductors, soloists and orchestras firmament of international music and is one of the most precious cultural and civic heritages as well as a prestigious cultural event, among the most long-lived in Italy.
On stage in 2013 important conductors such as Zubin Mehta, Esa Pekka Salonen, Vladimir Fedoseyev, Juraj Valcuha and Yannik Nezet-Seguin with famous soloists such as the soprano Anna Caterina Antonacci and the violinist Julian Rachlin.
Several are the Side projects (Progetti collaterali) and the initiative of research in the field of new music and theatre.
On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of Fellini's death two are the events on schedule: the performance "Omaggio a Fellini-Rota" and "Tribute to Fellini".
In addition, in the bicentenary of Giueppe Verdi's birth, a series of appointments dedicated to the great composer of Parma: "Verdi nell'aria".
Info: www.sagramusicalemalatestiana.it  

6th - 8th September 2013
Rimini Covignano, Parco Terme Galvanina (Rimini hillside)
Festival della Cucina Italiana - Festival of the Italian Cuisine
Food and wine tastings, music, meeting, workshop and much more
The Festival of the Italian Cuisine arrives on the green hills of Rimini. As location for its thirteenth edition has been chosen Rimini, the capital of tourism, a city with an important cultural heritage from the Roman to the Renaissance period.
The event takes place at the Parco Terme Galvanina on the Rimini hillside, an ancient location of natural beauty and natural source of the spring water Galvanina. 
For this expo fair of tastings, three days with a rich calender of events: thematic areas dedicated to oil, wine, beer, pizza, the Italian traditional cuisine, the new street food proposals and bio products. The event will also include music performances, conferences, workshop and the award ceremony linked to gastronomy and cuisine such as the National Trophy Galvanina and the new contest "World Wide Chef".
Time: Friday and Saturday from 4 pm to midnight Sunday from 10.30 am to 10 pm
entrance free
Info: 0541 53399 (Tourist Information Office)  www.festivaldellacucinaitaliana.it/

7th - 8th - 9th September 2013
Rimini, Teatro Novelli, via Cappellini 3
Rimini Jazz – Traditional Jazz and Swing Festival
Once again, jazz, swing and Dixieland, the great "black" music coming from the songs of the black slaves in the cotton fields, comes back to Rimini for some evenings of concerts. On stage there will be some of the most famous Italian and International bands.
Time: 9.15 pm Entrance fee: 10 €; subscription for three concerts 20 €
Info: www.riminijazz.it 

Sunday 8th September 2013
Rimini Lagomaggio, beach 58
The fishermen tradition in Rimini
The old fishing with La Tratta
Last appointment with the demonstration of the historic fishing "calata di tratta", in order to discover the ancient traditions of fishermen in Rimini.
The demostration is followed by the traditional "rustida" (barbeque) with tastings of fish from the Adriatic sea accompanied by the local white wine.
Time: at 4 pm the calata and at 5 pm the rustida
Info: 0541 53399 (Tourist Information Office)

13th – 15th September 2013
Rimini, circuito di Misano
Moto GP 2013 - Gran Premio Aperol di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini
Rimini and the Adriatic Riviera will welcome the great event Grand Prix MotoGP on the international circuit in Misano Adriatico with a calendar of special guests and events.
In 2013 the circuit has changed name to Misano World Circuit - Marco Simoncelli, to pay tribute to the great motorbiker from Coriano - Rimini.
Advance tickets sales on www.ticketone.it  
Info: 0541/618511  http://motogp.misanocircuit.com  

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2013
Rimini, Piazza Cavour
Fellinianno 2013: La Catena di Zampanò 
An Italian contest for Street Artists
On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of Federico Fellini's death, the cultural association Teatro è Libertà, is proud to present the Italian Award for Street Artists, "La Catena di Zampanò".
The name of the initiative aims to be a tribute to the object, a chain, used by the protagonist, Zampanò, in the film by Fellini "La Strada" (The road).
During the two days of the festival, Rimini historic centre will be animated by jugglers, magicians, acrobats, jugglers and fakirs, but not only!
In the programm there are also other events such as a concert in Piazza Cavour, gastronomic stands, the flea market, and an exhibition and a conference on the theme of street art nowadays in order to highlight the cultural aspect of the event.
Time: from 4 pm to midnight. Entrance free
Info: www.lacatenadizampano.it

20th - 21st - 22nd September 2013
Rimini
BlogFest - in the name of the internet
In Rimini conferences, concerts and events all free-of-charge
Blogfest is an event that every year brings together everything that involves the Italian community network: from blogs, Facebook, Twitter, chats and forums, to any other form of social communication.
Among the events there are: conferences, debates, installations, presentations, concerts, award ceremonies and games.
Ooutdoor spaces for socializing and meeting the characters of the network.
Every year there are two main conferences with the participation of the most famous names of the blogosphere and in the field of journalism.
Info:www.blogfest.it

From 20th to 22nd September 2013
Rimini, different venues
International Convention dedicated to Francesca da Rimini
Burning Desire
"Burning Desire" is the title of the seventh edition of the International Convention dedicated to FRANCESCA DA RIMINI, the heroine of passion and love, who lived in Rimini. Francesca is among the most popular myths and certainly the most fascinating one, the most beloved in the Divine Comedy by Dante. While confirming its format of  conference together with a workshop dedicated to schools, on schedule there will also be events and initiatives open to the public, such as guided tours and an exhibition in the City Museum.
Info: 0541 704421 - 704426 (Museum)  www.francescadarimini.it 

Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2013
Rimini, arrival and departure from Piazzale Fellini 
Gran Premio Nuvolari
International Gran Prix of vintage cars
Vintage cars coming from all over the world will challenge on a route of 1000 km with departure and arrival in Mantua.
The Gran Premio Nuvolari is one of the most important race in the world for number of crews and kilometers of the route and to its technical difficulty on the roads of central and northern Italy.
The format of the Gran Prix is as usual with departure and arrival in Mantua with a stop Rimini, which includes two days' itineraries in the innerland and a Gran Gala Dinner at the Grand Hotel in honour of Tazio Nuvolari on Saturday evening.
Time: arrival on Friday evening; departure on Sunday from 7 am
Info: www.gpnuvolari.it

from 26th to 29th September 2013
Rimini, Teatro Novelli; Malatesta Temple (Cathedral); San Giovanni Battista Church,
International Choir Competition: Città di Rimini 2013
Rimini hosts for the sixth consecutive year the nternational Choral Competition "Città di Rimini." The event, whose artistic director is Andrea Angelin, proposes music by choirs coming from all over the world.
The performance is on stage in the beautiful venues of Rimini, the ancient Roman city, well-known both to the beauty of its beaches and as to the treasures of the past.
Entrance free
Info: www.riminichoral.it

from 27th to 29th September 2013
Rimini
Festival Francescano
A great feast for everybody, an opportunity for spirituality, culture, music and entertainment according to "St. Francis style". All the events are organized in places where people can meet, such as squares and main streets, in order to spend some pleasant time together. Among the protagonists of this edition are: Patrizio Roversi, who was on TV with his "Tourists by chance", Gabriella Ghermandi, artist and poet, Moni Ovadia, well-known in international theatre, Father Raniero Cantalamessa, who will talk about the announcement of the Gospel and the historian Franco Cardini who will illustrate the ways of the pilgrims. 
Great concert in Piazza Malatesta on Saturday 28th September with the famous Italian artist Francesco De Gregori at 9 pm (the unique fee payable event at a special price of 20 €).
On the occasion visitors will discover the most authentic Franciscan spirituality, the beauty of many places and venues present both in in the city and the green hills of Rimini. Among the destinations to visit: the Franciscan church in Rimini, The Sanctuary “Delle Grazie” on Covignano hill, the Convent of Villa Verucchio, San Leo and the spiritual places in Pennabilli. Sismondo Castle will host several interseting exhibitions.
Info: 392 2229186  www.festivalfrancescano.it

Saturday 28th September (postponed from 9th March)
Rimini, 105 Stadium, Piazzale Pasolini 1/c
Renzo Arbore and the Orchestra Italiana
One of the main Italian musicians, Renzo Arbore, arrives in Rimini accompanied by his Orchestra Italiana.
For almost twenty years the Italian showman, known worldwide, has been on tour all around the globe with his Orchestra. The audience in any latitude has always rewarded him, and with his overwhelming spirit as a showman and musician, he has achieved great successes and a "dizziness" amount of audience.
Time: at 9 pm Entrance fee payable
Info: 0541 395698 www.stadiumrimini.net  

6th - 8th October 2013
Rimini Expo Centre, via Emilia 155
Sun & Giosun
The 31st International Exhibition of Outdoor Products - Design, Furnishing and Accessories, is held contemporaneously with the 28th International Exhibition of Toys and Outdoor Games.
Info: www.sungiosun.it  

12th – 13th - 14th October 2013
Rimini, Borgo Sant’Andrea (old borough)
Festa del Borgo Sant’Andrea
On the occasion of the feast of San Gaudenzo, patron of Rimini, Borgo Sant'Andrea committee organizes the 7th edition of the Festival del Borgo. The festival is an opportunity to listen to music, dancing in the street, taste the traditional local cuisine, but it is also a time to go back to the past to the discover the ancient sites and glimpses of forgotten old traditions, letting themselves involved with fragments of memory to discover the local roots. On the occasion the little squares of the borough will become stages for music and entertainment.
Info: s.andrea.com.rimini@gmail.com   

17th – 19th October 2013
Rimini Expo Centre, via Emilia 155
TTG Incontri and TTI Travel Trade Italia
TTG Incontri is the most important fair b2b for Tourism in Italy. During the three days the main novelties in matter of tourism and travel will be presented. There will be a continuous up-dating (TTG Forum), but also opportunities to acquire tools, knowledge and applications for business development (TTG LAB).
TTI Travel Trade Italia is the leading workshop to promote the Italian tourism product in the world. Here the buyers will contact the Italian accommodation agencies in order to build and plan the marketing of Italian tourism on the international market.
Info; www.ttgincontri.it   http://ttiworkshop.it  

Friday 25th October 2013
Rimini, 105 Stadium, Piazzale Pasolini 1/c
NEK in concert - European Tour 2013
Rimini continues to be an important stage for concerts by Italian and international artists. At the 105 Stadium in Rimini arrives the new tour by the Italian artist NEK, who will bring his new live performance in the major Italian cities.
Info: 0541 395698 www.stadiumrimini.net  

25th – 27th October 2013
Rimini, Teatro Novelli
Pio Manzù International Research Centre
The traditional appointment with culture, politics, economy with particular reference on the environmental, technical and development issues.
Info 0541.678139 www.piomanzu.org  

6th – 9th November 2013
Rimini Expo Centre, via Emilia 155
Ecomondo and Key Energy
International Trade Fair of Material & Energy Recovery and Sustainable Development and the International Expo for Sustainable Energy and Mobility.
Info: www.ecomondo.com  

Saturday 16th November 2013
Rimini, 105 Stadium, Piazzale Pasolini 1/c
Emma in concert - Schiena Tour 2013
As in 2012, Emma has chosen Rimini to open her new tour titled "Schiena" as the album which has already been awarded as "disco d'oro".
In her tour, Emma presents a new show, along with a repertoir of the hits obtained in a few years.
Advance tickets sales in the circuit ticketone. Time: at 9 pm
Info: 0541.395698 www.stadiumrimini.net  

22nd – 24th November 2013
Rimini Fiera
Sports Days
The expo dedicated to all kind of sports
Info: www.sportsdays.it/

Saturday 23rd November 2013
Rimini, 105 Stadium, piazzale Pasolini 1c
Max Pezzali in concert: Max 20 Tour
On stage at 105 Stadium arrives another great Italian artist, Max Pezzali, with his new tour "Max 20", which follows the release of his latest album, The new album contains 5 unreleased pieces and 14 duets with the greatest artists of the Italian music scene, from Baglioni to Venditti, from Jovanotti to Edoardo Bennato, who are singing the songs that have marked the career by Max Pezzali.
Advance ticket sales: www.ticketone.it  
Time: at 9 pm
Info: 0541 395698  www.stadiumrimini.net

1st  December 2013 6th  January 2014
Rimini
The longest New Year's celebrations in the world.
Every corner of the city is transformed into an open-air stage for a month of music, art, shows and concerts that will bring national and international artists to Rimini. Highlight, as usual, on December 31st  with many 'popular' New Year's celebrations, from the great concert in Piazzale Fellini, followed by the New Year's parties in the historic center.
http://capodanno.riminiturismo.it

All the events are subject to changes and additions. For information and updates please check the calendar of events on the site, or contact the number 0541.53399 (Tourist Information office)

Download the PDF with a selection of the main events 2013