Beat Fest

Beat Fest, the spring returning to the seafront

When Rimini shakes off the winter in April, it's Beat Fest that officially kicks off the season. In the heart of Marina Centro, the most famous seaside district of the Romagna city, the Vespucci seafront and the squares overlooking the sea fill with music, street food aromas, and stalls: two days of celebration designed to bring people back to the Riviera even before summer.

A widespread celebration between stages and squares

Beat Fest is not a single concert but a widespread event: along Viale Vespucci, there are two main stages, DJ booths, food trucks, and markets, while Piazzale Kennedy and Piazzale Fellini become the two pulsating hearts of the event. The format alternates live band concerts and DJ sets ranging from the historic sound of Rimini's clubs to the contemporary dance scene, with nationally renowned guests.

Music, sport, and taste for everyone

• Two music stages with live bands and DJ sets from afternoon until late at night
• Street food and food trucks with Italian cuisine and gastronomic offerings along the entire seafront
• Craft markets with local creations and products
• Sporting initiatives, including the "Foot Table Rimini" exhibition tournament on the basketball court near Piazzale Kennedy
• Free admission and an atmosphere suitable for families and children

Marina Centro and the Romagna Riviera

Promoted by the Comitato Assovespucci, which brings together the district's entrepreneurs and operators, Beat Fest was created to enhance Marina Centro outside the summer months and to anticipate the welcoming spirit of the Riviera. The first edition, in April 2025, attracted tens of thousands of people to the seafront, confirming how much Rimini residents and tourists want to return to the sea as soon as the days get longer. For those visiting Rimini and the Province of Rimini, in Emilia-Romagna, it is the ideal opportunity to discover the seaside city in a festive and popular guise.