The summer New Year's Eve on the Riviera: music, dance, and sunrises over the sea
Nicknamed the "Summer New Year's Eve", the Pink Night is the grand festival that since 2006 has welcomed the arrival of the warm season along the entire Romagna Riviera, from the Po Delta to the coastal Romagna. Riccione, a pearl of the Province of Rimini in Emilia-Romagna, has always been one of its most sparkling epicenters: here, pink, the event's symbolic color, tints squares, beaches, shop windows, and skies for an entire weekend.
The focal point of the Riccione evenings is Piazzale Roma, which transforms into a large open-air stage for concerts and dance galas. However, the celebration is not confined to one place: it invades the promenade, the famous Via Ceccarini, the beach, and the squares, involving families, young people, and curious onlookers in one great collective celebration. At midnight, the pink fireworks display simultaneously illuminates the entire coast, from Comacchio to Cattolica, offering one of the most anticipated and photographed moments of the event.
The Riccione program blends various artistic languages: free concerts featuring stars of the Italian music scene, refined dance performances directed by renowned choreographers, and the now iconic seaside sunrises, dawn performances on the beach that welcome the sunrise over the Adriatic on the solstice day. An offering ranging from pop to singer-songwriter music, from classical and contemporary dance to more experimental fusions.
The Pink Night is a choral event promoted by APT Servizi Emilia-Romagna together with the coastal municipalities, capable of mobilizing hundreds of events distributed across dozens of locations. Riccione participates with one of the richest and most popular programs, confirming itself as one of the capitals of Italian summer entertainment. For those visiting Romagna in June, it's the perfect opportunity to experience the sea, music, and the famous Riccione hospitality in a single night of celebration.
The 21st edition of the Pink Night takes place from June 19 to 21, 2026 with the claim "Hit's Summer" and places music at the center of the celebration along the entire Romagna Riviera. Riccione offers one of the most anticipated programs, with free events in Piazzale Roma and on the beach, during a weekend that culminates with the summer solstice.
In Piazzale Roma, the grand free concert "Riccione Music City", produced with RTL 102.5 and broadcast live on radio, television, and streaming nationally.
In Piazzale Roma, at 10:00 PM, the dance gala "Magic in Motion" conceived and directed by Kledi Kadiu, featuring classical, contemporary, and modern fusion dance.
On the day of the summer solstice, at dawn on the Marano Free Beach, the acoustic concert by Venerus: an immersive experience of music and nature as the sun rises over the Adriatic.
By train: Riccione station is located along the Adriatic line Bologna-Ancona, a few minutes' walk from the center and Piazzale Roma. By car: take the Riccione exit from the A14 motorway, then follow signs for the center. The nearest airport is "Federico Fellini" in Rimini.
The main events of the Pink Night are free admission. During the weekend, the center is largely pedestrianized: it's advisable to arrive early, use peripheral parking lots, and walk to the squares. Wearing something pink is the tradition of the festival.
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Piazzale Roma, 47838 Riccione