Italian Global Series Festival
The international festival of television series between Rimini and Riccione
About Italian Global Series
An international festival dedicated to TV series
The Italian Global Series Festival is the event that, in the heart of summer, transforms the Romagna Riviera into the Italian capital of television series. Organized by APA - Audiovisual Producers Association in collaboration with Cinecittà, the festival takes place in the Municipalities of Rimini and Riccione, in Emilia-Romagna, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, the Emilia-Romagna Region, APT Servizi, and AGIS. Born in 2025, it inherits the legacy of a long Rimini tradition linked to visual storytelling and relaunches it on a global scale.
The international competition and the Maximo Awards
The heart of the festival is the International Competition, which features productions from around the world divided into three categories: Drama, Comedy, and Limited Series. The selected series compete for the Maximo Awards, accolades that reward the best Italian and international works. Alongside the competition, the festival offers world and European premieres, presentations of new titles of the season, and audience encounters.
Venues and atmosphere
Screenings and events are held in the most evocative locations of the Riviera: in Rimini, the Cinema Fulgor (Federico Fellini's childhood cinema), the Teatro Galli, the Teatro degli Atti, and the Corte degli Agostiniani; in Riccione, the PalaRiccione and the Arena di Piazzale Ceccarini. Admission to events is free, with accreditation required for screenings with limited seating, in an atmosphere that combines the glamour of stars with the seaside liveliness of the Romagna summer.
Guests, stars, and celebrations
Each edition attracts Italian and international actors, directors, and authors, with red carpets, masterclasses, and tributes to great productions of the past and present. The festival also dedicates space to celebrating iconic anniversaries in television history and awards the most influential personalities in the sector with the Maximo Excellence Award.
A driver for the territory
In addition to its cultural dimension, the Italian Global Series Festival represents an important opportunity for tourism promotion and economic growth for the entire Emilia-Romagna region, attracting audiovisual professionals, journalists, and enthusiasts from all over Italy and abroad, during a period of high tourist influx on the Riviera.
Italian Global Series — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The second edition of the Italian Global Series Festival will be held from July 3rd to 11th, 2026: in Rimini from July 3rd to 6th (Cinema Fulgor, Teatro Galli, Teatro degli Atti, Corte degli Agostiniani) and in Riccione from July 7th to 10th (PalaRiccione and Arena di Piazzale Ceccarini), with the closing ceremony in Rimini on Saturday, July 11th. The festival is directed by Marco Spagnoli.
The International Competition received over 160 series from 34 countries, with a final selection of 21 titles from 15 nations competing in the Drama, Comedy, and Limited Series categories. Among the special celebrations: the 60th anniversary of Star Trek with Jeri Ryan and Nicholas Meyer, the 30th anniversary of Un posto al sole, and a tribute to Robert Powell on the 50th anniversary of "Jesus of Nazareth".
Programme Italian Global Series 2026
Venues and schedule
- Rimini, July 3-6: Cinema Fulgor, Teatro Galli, Teatro degli Atti, Corte degli Agostiniani
- Riccione, July 7-10: PalaRiccione, Arena di Piazzale Ceccarini
- Rimini, July 11: closing and awards ceremony
International Competition
- Over 160 series from 34 countries; 21 titles from 15 nations competing
- Categories: Drama, Comedy, Limited Series (Maximo Awards)
Special events and tributes
- 60 years of Star Trek - preview on July 8th with Jeri Ryan and director Nicholas Meyer
- 30 years of Un posto al sole with the cast
- Tribute to Robert Powell, 50 years after "Jesus of Nazareth"
Closing ceremony
On July 11th in Rimini, directed by Duccio Forzano, hosted by Sergio Friscia, with Matilde Gioli as festival godmother.
Highlights Italian Global Series 2026
- International stars and guests: Carlton Cuse, John Ridley, Robert Powell, Jeri Ryan, John Hannah, Bertie Carvel
- Maximo Excellence Award to Sabrina Ferilli, Marco Giallini, Lino Banfi, Rita Pavone, Robert Powell, and Carlton Cuse
- Premiere screenings of Italian series: "Teresa Battaglia - Figlia della cenere" (Elena Sofia Ricci), "One of Us" (Raoul Bova), "Una piccola formalità" (Pilar Fogliati, Alessio Boni)
- Tribute to the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and the 30th anniversary of Un posto al sole
Prices Italian Global Series 2026
Practical information — Italian Global Series
How to get there
Rimini is easily reachable by train (Rimini station on the Adriatic line), by car via the A14 motorway (Rimini Nord and Rimini Sud exits), and by plane thanks to Federico Fellini Airport. Riccione is just a few minutes away by train or car from Rimini.
Venues
Rimini: Cinema Fulgor, Teatro Galli, Teatro degli Atti, Corte degli Agostiniani. Riccione: PalaRiccione and Arena di Piazzale Ceccarini.
Admission
Admission to events is free. For screenings in theaters, due to limited seating, accreditation or booking via the official website is recommended.
Where to stay
Rimini and Riccione offer a wide selection of hotels in all categories; during the peak summer season, advance booking is recommended.
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Where does it take place — Italian Global Series
Cinema Fulgor, Teatro Galli, Teatro degli Atti, Corte degli Agostiniani