Supernova – Project for Performing Arts
The review of contemporary performing arts in Rimini, curated by Motus
About Supernova
What is Supernova
Supernova is the Rimini project dedicated to contemporary performing arts, born in 2023 from the alliance between the company Motus, the association Santarcangelo dei Teatri, and the Municipality of Rimini, with the support of the Emilia-Romagna Region. The artistic direction is entrusted to Daniela Nicolò and Enrico Casagrande, founders of Motus, one of the most internationally recognized realities on the Italian theatre scene, assisted in curation by Paola Granato.
More than a traditional program, Supernova is a widespread happening: for four days, the center of Rimini becomes a temporary ecosystem where dance, theatre, performance, screenings, concerts, and installations intertwine without genre hierarchies, crossing the porous boundaries between different arts.
The venues: from the Galli Theatre to the city
The heart of the review is the Amintore Galli Theatre, an 19th-century jewel overlooking Piazza Cavour, returned to the city after a long restoration. But Supernova is not confined within the theatre walls: the festival branches out into a network of institutional and independent spaces in the historic center—from the Roman Amphitheatre to the terrace of the City Museum, from the Petrangolini Chapel to art galleries like Primo Piano—inviting the spectator to rediscover Rimini from new perspectives.
An international scene in Rimini
Supernova's programming brings together emerging artists and established names from around the world, with frequent national and European premieres. Over the years, the review has hosted performers from Argentina, Egypt, Rwanda, Greece, France, and Chile, building a temporary community that moves from day to day through the city's locations.
Each edition is guided by a strong thematic thread: from reflection on the socio-political present and the fragility of 2025 to the mangrove of 2026, a metaphor for a hybrid ecosystem and non-hierarchical connections between the human, plant, and animal worlds.
Why it's worth it
- One of the most daring performing arts reviews in Emilia-Romagna and the entire Italian scene.
- The curatorial signature of Motus, a company with forty years of stage research behind it.
- The opportunity to experience the Galli Theatre and Rimini's historic center in an experimental and widespread way.
- National and European premieres, affordable ticket prices, and numerous free activities.
Supernova takes place in Rimini, in the province of Rimini, and has established itself as one of the most anticipated spring events on the contemporary scene of the Romagna Riviera.
Supernova — edition 2026
For its fourth edition (May 7-10, 2026), Supernova chose the mangrove as its thematic focus: a hybrid ecosystem where the human, plant, and animal worlds intertwine without hierarchy. The review expanded its boundaries, moving beyond the centrality of the Galli Theatre to branch out into a constellation of institutional and independent spaces—from the Primo Piano gallery to the Petrangolini Chapel, from the Roman Amphitheatre to the terrace of the City Museum—involving over twenty international artists in four days of performing arts.
The curatorship remained entrusted to Daniela Nicolò and Enrico Casagrande (Motus) with Paola Granato, in collaboration with Santarcangelo dei Teatri and the Municipality of Rimini.
Programme Supernova 2026
Program Lines
The fourth edition intertwined shows, performances, screenings, and concerts in a network of locations in the center of Rimini, with the mangrove as the guiding image. Among the announced titles:
- Marina Otero (Argentina) — Ayoub, in its Italian premiere at the Galli Theatre
- Abdullah Miniawy (Egypt) — Nigma
- Cedric Mizero (Rwanda) — Umunyana
- Federica Rosellini — Ivan and the Dogs
- Vincent Giampino — Schaun/Stellen (Sala Ressi)
- Michela Depetris — In the name of darkness… (Sala Ressi)
- Musical and sound section with Invernomuto, Low Jack, biishoss, Industria Indipendente, and other projects
Saturday, May 10 — Roman Amphitheatre
Closing in the archaeological heart of the city with the site-specific performance GROOVE (is in the heart) by Cristina Kristal Rizzo.
The complete program, with times and venues for each event, was published on the official Motus website.
Highlights Supernova 2026
Prices Supernova 2026
Practical information — Supernova
Where
The festival is spread throughout the historic center of Rimini. The headquarters is the Amintore Galli Theatre, Piazza Cavour, 47921 Rimini (RN). Other locations: Roman Amphitheatre, City Museum, Petrangolini Chapel, and galleries in the center.
How to get there
By train: Rimini station is on the Bologna–Ancona Adriatic line; from the station square, the historic center and the Galli Theatre are a few minutes' walk away. By car: Rimini Sud or Rimini Nord exit from the A14 motorway, then use the center's car parks. By plane: Federico Fellini Airport in Rimini-Miramare, or Bologna Airport.
Tickets
Ticketing is managed through the Webtic platform (www.webtic.it). Prices for paid performances range approximately from 5 to 15 euros, with reductions for under-26s; many activities and happenings are free. Advance booking is recommended for national premieres.
Information
Full program and updates on the official Motus website and social media channels @supernovarimini.
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Where does it take place — Supernova
Teatro Amintore Galli
Piazza Cavour, 47921 Rimini