Estate fuori dal Comune
A summer of widespread events in the village of San Giovanni in Marignano
About Estate fuori dal Comune
A village that becomes a stage
Every year, from spring to autumn, the historic center of San Giovanni in Marignano, in the Province of Rimini, comes alive with Estate fuori dal Comune, the widespread summer review that brings performance, culture, and social interaction to the squares and alleys of the Malatesta village. The title is a play on words: the events literally "leave" closed spaces and the town hall to invade the heart of the town, transforming Piazza Silvagni, the Arena Spettacoli, Largo Fosso del Pallone, and the Casa della Cultura into natural settings for a very rich program.
A multidisciplinary program
The program blends different genres and appeals to all ages: live music, theatre, dance, outdoor cinema, literary meetings, scientific dissemination, and visual arts. It's not a single concert but a true territorial festival spread over several months, with events following one another week after week.
- San Giovanni City of Poetry: the spring opening with the award ceremony for the poetry competition aimed at students.
- The Children's Village: every Wednesday, theatre performances, workshops, and educational activities for children and families.
- The Night of Talents: the highly anticipated Marignano talent show that features music, dance, comedy, and other arts.
- Waiting for the Eclipse: a series of evenings combining science and music dedicated to celestial phenomena, with astrophysicists and science communicators.
- Flamenco under the Moon: the grand dance performance that beautifully closes the summer.
Tradition and local identity
Estate fuori dal Comune is inextricably linked to the village's historic festivals: from the magic of La Notte delle Streghe in June, one of the most famous events on the Riviera, to the Wine New Year's Eve and the Palio della Pigiatura in late September, which celebrate wine culture and the peasant roots of San Giovanni in Marignano. The review thus tells the authentic soul of this corner of Emilia-Romagna, where popular tradition meets cultural experimentation.
For everyone, with free admission
The strong point of the review is its free admission: almost all events are free, the result of the voluntary work of the Pro Loco and collaboration with the Municipality, the Municipal Library, and numerous local associations. A model of accessible culture that attracts residents and tourists from the Rimini Riviera every summer.
Estate fuori dal Comune — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Estate fuori dal Comune, the sixth, is promoted by Aps Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipality of San Giovanni in Marignano and with the patronage of the Emilia-Romagna Region. The program extends for over one hundred days, from May 10th until the weekend of September 26th-27th, transforming the village into an open-air stage with performances, meetings, and traditional festivals. This year's major new feature is the Waiting for the Eclipse series, dedicated to the spectacular solar eclipse expected on August 12th. All events are free to enter.
Programme Estate fuori dal Comune 2026
May 10th — San Giovanni City of Poetry
Opening of the review with the award ceremony for the poetry competition Pallida luna for students and a recital by Luca Nicoletti accompanied by flutist Francesca Gabrielli.
June 19th-23rd — La Notte delle Streghe
Five days of magic, installations, and performances in the village, with the artistic project Witches and Sorcerers of the World coordinated by Niccolò Tonelli in Largo Fosso del Pallone and over 50 artists involved.
July — Musical Itineraries and The Children's Village
- From mid-July, every Wednesday, The Children's Village: theatre performances, educational and scientific activities for families.
- Three evenings of Musical Itineraries curated by Rapsodia Festival, with a concert by the Coro San Carlo of Pesaro.
- July 25th — The Night of Talents: the Marignano talent show (Erika Calesini Trophy) featuring music, dance, and comedy.
Waiting for the Eclipse (new for 2026)
- July 5th — scientific-musical show by astrophysicist Sandro Bardelli.
- August 3rd — meeting with Gianluca Masi and sky observation with the Virtual Telescope.
- August 4th — conversation with astrophysicist Patrizia Caraveo.
August — Art and Performance
- August 9th — RespirArte: widespread artistic interventions in the village.
- Cinema under the stars during August.
- August 29th — Flamenco under the Moon: grand dance performance by the Centro de Arte Flamenco to close the summer.
September 26th-27th — Wine New Year's Eve
The closing weekend with the Wine New Year's Eve and the Palio della Pigiatura, a celebration of wine culture and the village's peasant traditions.
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Where
The events take place in the historic center of San Giovanni in Marignano (RN): Piazza Silvagni, Arena Spettacoli, Largo Fosso del Pallone, Casa della Cultura, and the Granaio dei Malatesta.
How to get there
By car: take the Cattolica-San Giovanni in Marignano exit from the A14 motorway, then a few minutes inland. By train: Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce station on the Adriatic line, connected to the village by local buses.
Admission and information
Almost all events are free to enter. For the updated program and information: Pro Loco San Giovanni in Marignano, tel. +39 0541 828124, [email protected].
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Centro storico (Piazza Silvagni, Arena Spettacoli, Largo Fosso del Pallone)