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Home / News archive / A great Italian music festival for the Pink Night 2016

27-06-2016

A great Italian music festival for the Pink Night 2016

Think Positive
A sea of music with the Italian singers Alberto Fortis, Fabio Concato, Carmen Consoli, the protagonists of the talent shows Cristina Di Pietro and the Landlord and 3km of dj set on the beach for three day of great events and entertainment in the name of '

The eleventh edition of the Pink Night of the Adriatic Riviera in Emilia Romagna, the New Year's Eve of the Italian summer, takes place, once again, in the first weekend of July. From sunset on Friday 1st July and throughout the weekend, the 110 km of beach coastline from Comacchio Lidos to Senigallia, with the heart of the event beating in Rimini, comes to life with hundreds of concerts in squares, beach parties, shows, children's entertainment, restaurants, shops and museums open until late at night, and monuments “dressed” in pink. At midnight on Friday 1st July, the whole coast will be lit up with fireworks display, one of the most exciting moments of this magical night. The events will continue throughout the weekend with 'joie de vivre' and togetherness.

In Rimini a big Italian music festival is featured by Fabio Concato (Thursday, 30th June, Piazzale Benedetto Croce), Carmen Consoli (Friday 1st July in Piazzale Fellini), Alberto Fortis in the charming context of Riminiterme beach at dawn (Saturday 2nd July at 5 am) and the protagonists of the talent show X-Factor, Christina Di Pietro and the Landlord. Moreover, Saturday 2nd July, the music moves on the beach with a 'Sea of Sound: a long stretch of sand for 3 km of DJ sets and live music (from bagni 1 to 50) will transform the beach into a dance floor to the rhythm of jazz, house, rock, rhythm&blues and ethnic music.

Among the main events in review:

Waiting for thr Pink Night

Wednesday 29th June 2016
Corte degli Agostiniani - via Cairoli, 40 - Rimini
Percuotere la mente 
Riminesi venuti da lontano - concert by young artists from Rimini

A performance by the young artists from Rimini who have been coming out thanks to two talent shows, The Voice of Italy and X Factor: the singer and pianist Cristina di Pietro and the band Landlord. They will perform together with the string orchestra 'Rimini Classic', the quartet EoS and the POP Deluxe group in a performance which is a preview of the music festival 'Percuotere la mente', review of the Sagra Malatestiana (music festival).
In the first part of the evening, Cristina di Pietro proposes her music: from the songs by Mina to Maniac, from New York of Alicia Keys to Kissing You, all with original arrangements by Aldo Maria Zangheri, in a performance of romantic soul music and rock.
In the second part of the evening, the four musicians of Landlord present their music in a completely new style: the band from Rimini will be accompanied by the strings of the orchestra Rimini Classic, with arrangements by Frederico Mecozzi. It is an unique opportunity to listen to and enjoy the new symphonic sound which is part of the new song by the Landlord, "Aside".
Time: at 9.15 pm. Entrance fee payable

Wednesday 29th June 2016
Rimini historic centre
Rimini Shopping Night
Shopping evening with music and entertainment - open museums and exhibitions
Awaiting for the Pink Night weekend, about two hundred shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants open their doors at unusual times for an evening of shopping with live music, animated showcases, DJs and performances along the streets and in the squares of Rimini historic centre.
In addition, the art exhibitions Biennale Disegno in FAR gallery and in the Galli Theatre are open until late evening as well as the City Museum and the Surgeon’s House (domus): an opportunity to discover the cultural proposals of Rimini. Time: 5 pm - 11 pm

Thursday 30th June 2016
Piazzale Benedetto Croce - Rimini
Fabio Concato in concert
On the occasion of the Pink Night, one of the big Italian music artists, Fabio Concato, is on stage with his Open Tour 2016. The concert is a journey of memories and emotions among its successes: from his first famous songs to those in his last album "Tutto qua". On stage he is accompanied by Ornella D'Urbano (arrangements, piano and keyboards), Gabriel Palazzi Rossi (drums), Stefano Casali (bass), Larry Tomassini (guitars). When he was a child he spent all his holidays in Rimini and many of his songs have been "contaminated" by Rimini and its sea, such as 'Fiori di maggio'.
The event is organized by the Tourist Committee "R ... Estate a Rimini". Time: at 9.30 pm. Free admission

30th June - 2nd July 2016
Castel Sismondo, Piazza Malatesta - Rimini centro storico
The magical Winx fairies at Sismondo Castle in the Pink Night weekend
The Winx, Mia & Me and Regal Academy

Three evenings for children and their families in the medieval castle in Rimini old town: three nights in the name of magic, rose glittering and dreams of princes and princesses with the Winx fairies, the heroines of the animated series "Winx Club", along with Mia, the brave girl in "Mia & Me."
New in 2016: "Regal Academy", a special school whose teachers are the protagonists of fairy tales, and where the young girl Rose (grandaughter of Cinderella) lives her fantastic adventures.
Time:  from 6.30 pm to midnight. Free admission

The Pink Night: Friday 1st July and the week-end

Friday 1st July 2016
Piazzale Fellini - Rimini Marina Centro
Live concert in Piazzale Fellini for the Pink Night  
Carmen Consoli in tour 2016

The highlight of the Pink Night is the live concert by the Italian singersongwriter Carmen Consoli. Carmen is a dynamic and passionate performer who has a unique style and a sound that enchants. After the success of her latest album "L'abitudine di tornare", she will be on stage with a great show with her greatest hits such as  'L'ultimo bacio', 'Amore di plastica' and many the others.
At midnight there will be the great fireworks display on the sea, not to be missed!
Time:  at 9.30 pm. Free admission

Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July 2016
Lungomare di Vittorio, beach promenade area beaches 91 > 99 - Rimini Marebello
The Pink Night - Velvet Arena
A showcase of the music and art world by Velvet Club

The staff of the mythical disco Velvet Club (recently closed) will be on stage for two nights of music and fun at 5 years from the first participation in the Pink Night.
In Velvet Arena you can practice sports like free yoga classes, basketball, crossfit, roller etc., listen to music, eat, dance, relax, take pictures and above all feel good.
Two evenings throughout Velvet with a series of musical events such as: Live Cosmo on Friday, July 1st, followed by the djs Velvet all rock stars who will select the best dance rock and the Retropolis retro clubbing until dawn, on Saturday, July 2, after the football match Italy - Germany broadcast on a  giant screen.
Events in collaboration with Marebello and I love Bellariva tourist committees.
Time:  8 pm - 5 am. Free admission

Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July 2016
Beach area 26 - 27 - 28 - 28/A - Rimini Marina Centro
The Pink Night - Belvedere Beach Festival
Music and entertainment on Belvedere beach promenade

Music and entertainment in the evenings of Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July along the new promenade, Belvedere, on the beach in Piazzale Kennedy
An event that combines entertainment, street artists, food and live music to celebrate the Pink Night.
3 music locations will enliven the areas of Chiringuito Beach Bar and Terrasamba with the main stage on the Belvedere promenade.
The program includes several initiatives starting at about 7.30 pm with Zumba, followed by a Hip Hop performance.
From 9.30 pm to 10.30 pm Live Band
From 10.30 pm to 05 am DJ set with: Ricky Montanari, Bartolomeo, Dos, Mandrelli, Toneon, Leo K etc.
From 05 am to 7.45 am: 'After Party' at dawn to watch the sunrise over the sea while dancing with the feet in the water
At 7.45 am closing event with the possibility to enjoy the day on the beach in the nearby establishments at discounted price.
The event, powered by Kennedy Cake, will be aired on 42 national radios.
Time:  from 7.30 pm to 8.00/8.30 am

Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July 2016
Rimini, Piazzale Benedetto Croce, area beach 57
Notte Rosa, Pink Night in Piazza Pascoli
Dj sets and Country Pink Night

On  Friday 1st July, from 10 pm to 4 am, some of the most popular and renowned DJs in the Riviera will alternate on stage all night long in an unique performance. Among the DJs: Alessandro Mami - Oversize/Desigual, Coco Heroes, Vix - Desigual, Candoli Stefano - Oversize/Desigual, Pakkio Sans - Dock/ Narciso.
On Saturday 2nd July, from 9 pm to midnight, the 'Country Pink Night' proposes an evening with Wild Angels DJ set to dance and listen to country music all night in the breeze of the sea.
The event is organized by the Tourist Committee R ... Estate a Rimini.

Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July 2016
Lungomare Murri (area Piazza Marvelli - pub Rose & Crown) - Rimini Marina Centro
Rose&Crown: music, sea and beer
Live music and entertainment
Rose & Crown, the British pub in Rimini since 1964, proposes two evenings of music and live concerts.
Time:  10 pm - 2 am

Friday 1st July 2016
Garden of the Episcopal Seminary in Rimini 'Don Oreste Benzi', via Covignano, 259 - Rimini San Fortunato (hillside)
Tramonto sul colle: Music performance on Rimini hillside at sunset 
Carl Orff Carmina Burana

A quite different atmosphere is proposed on July 1s on Covignano hill where you can enjoy a unique sunset listening to Carmina Burana with the Lyric Choir, City of Rimini "Amyntor Galli", Pianofortissimo Percussion Ensemble, in collaboration with the professors of the St. Cecilia Academy for an extraordinary music performance.
Conductor: Giorgio Leardini  - soloists Maristella Mariani soprano, Angelo Bonazzoli controtenore, Alessio Quaresima Escobar baritono
The Lyric Choir Città di Rimini "Amintore Galli" is conducted by Matteo Salvemini and the children's choir: 'Le Allegre Note' by Fabio Pecci
Time: at 8 pm. Free admission

1st - 3rd July 2016
Beach area in Piazzale Boscovich - Rimini Marina Centro
Notte Rosa, Pink Night - the mountain goes to the sea
A special cableway from Canazei becomes a Dj console

The mountain arrives to the sea on board of a cableway, that in the magic of the Pink Night will turn into a brand new console.
Canazei get to Rimini with a DJ set by many hands, full of musical energy and exhibitions dedicated to fun in the snow. By Canazei Event.
Time:  6.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Saturday 2nd July 2016
Beach of Rimini Terme SPA - via Principe di Piemonte, 56
Concert at dawn
Alberto Fortis - Con te Tour 2016

The Pink Night's dawn concert is entrusted to the Italian singersongwriter, Alberto Fortis.
He has released sixteen albums in Italy, United States and England which have lead to one platinum and two gold records with over one and a half million of albums sold. Fortis has collaborated with famous artists and now he is back in Rimini to propose his new album "Con Te" and all the hits of his repertoire.
Time:  at 5 am. Free admission

Saturday 2nd July 2016
Rimini beach from section 1 to section 50
Un mare di Sound - A sea of Sound for the Pink Night weekend
A long stretch of music and entertainment on the beach
A three-kilometer long stretch of music and dancing will transform the beach in the longest outdoor disco - a thrilling wave will bring together all different sounds: Jazz, House, Rock, R&B, Ethnical for a night loaded with rhythm. DJs will provide the soundtrack of an unforgettable night on Rimini beach, with more than 1,000 sunbeds spread out on the seashore where thousands flaming torches will lit up to add energy in the special night in which artists, musicians, singers, dancers and performers will join.
Time: from 8 pm to midnight

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July 2016
Darsena (the tourist harbour) - Rimini San Giuliano Mare
Alba Rosa e dorata...di benessere - Pink Sunrise...of wellness
Boat tours to live the magic of sunrise at sea
The initiative 'Le Spiagge del Benessere', wellbeing on the beach, proposes boat trips on board of a sail boat to live the emotion of sunrise on the sea. The return will be at around 8 am. Booking is required. departure time:  at 4.30 am. Participating fee: 25€.  Phone: 335 5419107 (info and booking)

Saturday 2nd July 2016
From beach 137 to 144 - Rimini Miramare
Pink Kites on the beach 
Workshop on the beach for children to create their own kite, from 2.30 pm to 7.30 pm. And from 5 pm, all the kites will fly in the sky! A pink event by Miramare da Amare
Time: from 2.30 pm

Saturday 2nd July 2016
Arch of Augustus (meeting point) - Rimini historic centre
The Pink Night's Run
33° Rimini - Verucchio Race

Half Marathon on a 21.097 km distance. The departure is at 6.30 pm from the Arch of Augustus with arrival in Verucchio in the Battaglini square. To all participants of the race will be given a special pink gadget. Phone: 328 4659162

Saturday 2nd July 2016
Piazzale Fellini - Rimini Marina Centro
Carnevale Rosa, Pink Carnival - Union among people for the Pink Night
Music and entertainment until late at night
Brazilian percussion music to discover the soul and the magic of Brazil: music parade, animation, live concert, dancing and Dj set.
Time: from 6 pm to late night

Saturday 2nd July
Viserba piazza Pascoli
Rangzen in concert
"The summer of love" 15 years of Rock.  Time: 9.30 pm

Sunday 3rd July 2016
Piazza Cavour - Rimini historic centre
9° Dance competition 'Città di Rimini' - Musical Edition Casadei Sonora
Dance contest of the Pink Night weekend
It is an evening in honor of ballroom dances to live the atmosphere of the past in the heart of Rimini, but above all it is an evening of entertainment in the name of the local tradition. Dances accompanied by the Orchestra 'La Vera Romagna Folk' and the winners of the dance competition will be chosen by a selected jury.  Special Guests: the dance school 'Le Sirene Danzanti di Mirko e Sandra Ermeti'. The event is organized by the Association Parco Marecchia. Time: at 9 pm

And even more musical, sport, cultural events for adults and children throughout Rimini and along its coastline. See the programme

On the occasion of the football match Italy - Germany, on Saturday 2nd July, giant screens will be at disposal to follow the football game together in several locations at the beach. Five screens will be on the beach between Bagno 1 and 50, one in Piazzale Fellini, another one between Marebello and Bellariva in front of the Velvet Arena, other giant screens will be in front of the Rose & Crown pub, in piazza Marvelli, of the Barrumba bar in piazzale Benedetto Croce, and in the square opposite the beaches 70-74 in Lagomaggio area, one wil be set in Piazzale Kennedy by the tourism committee of Marina Centre, and another one at the beach n. 66 in Torre Pedrera.

The theme of the 2016 New Year Italian Summer refers to the famous motto of positive thinking, "Think Positive", which gets pink and becomes "Pink Positive", with a big smiley dominating the new official image, conceived by the designer Andrea Cavallotti, from Rimini.