La Notte Rosa gets into full swing on Friday 19 June with an evening that promises to transform the whole of Romagna into one huge open-air stage. Concerts, DJ sets, live performances, national radio stations, and artists of Italian and international renown will entertain the public throughout a night that celebrates the start of summer through music, fun and the joy of being together.

In Rimini, one of the evening’s main events will be the RDS Summer Festival, which will set Parco Fellini and Piazzale Fellini alight with the energy of the RDS 100% Grandi Successi summer tour. On Friday 19 June, the public can enjoy a spectacular preview dedicated to dance music, featuring Marvin, Prezioso, Erika, DjRoss, MagicBox and Eiffel 65, along with a special surprise guest, whilst the weekend will continue with performances by artists such as Achille Lauro, Clara, Francesco Renga, Malika Ayane, Serena Brancale, The Kolors, Sangiovanni, Frah Quintale and many others. Hosting the evenings will be Anna Pettinelli and Leo Di Bello, joined by the talents from RDS Next. Entry will be free and the area will be transformed into a veritable village dedicated to music and entertainment. Also on Friday 19 June, Rimini will host one of the most popular sporting events of its Notte Rosa: the 8th Pink Race – The Notte Rosa Run.

The event, which is a fun, active occasion open to all, will start from Bar Dolce Spuntino, at 1870, 119 Via XX Settembre. Participants are to meet at 5.30 pm; registration will remain open until 7.15 pm, with the event starting at 7.30 pm. The route will wind its way through the greenery of Giovanni Paolo II Park, featuring a picturesque stretch near the Arch of Augustus, combining sport, wellbeing and a festive atmosphere. There will be a 7-kilometre Family Run and a 7-kilometre walk. At the end, refreshments will be provided for participants, followed by the prize-giving ceremony and the presentation of the official pink medal.

The highlight of the evening will be the midnight fireworks display, which in Rimini will feature several launch sites along the coastline. The sky will light up from north to south, with launch sites in Viserba, near beach establishment 29, at the southern pier of Marina Centro, opposite Rock Island, and between Bellariva and Marebello, in the area of beach establishments 98 and 99. It won’t just be the beach that turns pink: the city’s main monuments will also be illuminated, from the Arch of Augustus to the Tiberius Bridge, from the Malatesta Fortress to the Fountain of the Four Horses in Piazzale Fellini.

On the southern seafront, from Beach 50 to Beach 63, the event “Un Mare di Rosa in Riva – La Notte Rosa è a Riva presents: ten years of Un Mare di Vino” will take place. The event will kick off at 6.30 pm and transform the beach into an evening trail to be enjoyed with your feet in the sand, offering a seaside atmosphere, a convivial vibe and a range of culinary delights. The initiative, organised in the Piacere Spiaggia Rimini area, will bring to the coast an experience designed to set the scene for the long night of celebrations ahead.

Over the Notte Rosa weekend, from 19 to 21 June 2026, Piazzale Boscovich in Rimini will host one of the most eagerly awaited stops on the Warner Bros. Discovery summer tour. A fully-fledged experiential village bringing cinema and TV’s most beloved franchises to the seafront, with activities designed for fans of all ages.

The village dedicates a special section to the DC superhero universe, with a particular focus on Supergirl, ahead of the cinema release of the new film scheduled for 25 June 2026. Fans of the Dark Knight can try their hand at a bouldering area inspired by the Gotham City skyline, whilst children can discover Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine. Sport celebrates 30 years of *Space Jam* with a basketball court where visitors can take part in 3v3 tournaments and skills challenges alongside the Looney Tunes. There’s also room for fantasy, with themed areas dedicated to *House of the Dragon* and the 25th anniversary of *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*. The programme also features entertainment and live music. The Warner Bros. Discovery Village will officially open on Friday evening at 9.00 pm, enriching the highlight of the Notte Rosa with its iconic content.

In Rivazzurra, the programme will be particularly lively with ‘Sounds and Colours of Music in Rivazzurra with the Folklore Festival’, taking place from 19 to 23 June. On Friday evening, from 9.00 pm to 11.59 pm, the area around Via Trapani and the surrounding streets will become a hub for live music, markets, craft products and performances. At the heart of the event will be the International Folklore Festival, which will bring to Rimini the colours, sounds and traditions of over 25 dance schools from Europe and other continents, including groups from Mexico, Israel and Ukraine. An event that combines entertainment with cultural exchange, involving hundreds of participants and bringing the southern part of the city to life. Also in Rivazzurra, Fiabilandia will host the ‘Fiabilandia Pink Night: K-pop Tribute’, scheduled from 19 to 21 June. The event will take place at the Teatro delle Fiabe, within the park at 15 Via Gerolamo Cardano, with evenings dedicated to the world of K-pop. The programme includes live performances, music to sing and dance along to, meet-and-greets with the artists and photo opportunities designed especially for young people and families. Still in Rivazzurra, Carnaby will be celebrating Notte Rosa with a double-header event: the “Notte Rosa Beach Party by Carnaby”. The first part of the evening, from 9.30 pm to midnight, will take place at Cocobeach, beach club 106B, with free entry, entertainment, a stage, an LED wall, DJ sets, giveaways and a cocktail bar. From midnight until 4 am, the party will continue at the Carnaby Club, at 20 Via Brindisi, with the Notte Rosa Club Party, featuring DJ sets, special guests and a musical line-up ranging from dance hits, reggaeton, urban Latin pop, tech house, party music, R&B, revival, pop remixes, trap and Italo disco. A free shuttle bus is also scheduled to take guests back to the Rimini-Riccione area.

In Miramare, the Lungomare Spadazzi will host an evening of music and dancing from 9 pm to 11.59 pm. Lara & Jerome will take to the stage with folk music from the Romagna region, whilst the rhythms of Latin music will transform the seafront into a dance floor under the stars. The atmosphere will be rounded off by a craft market, open from 6.30 pm to 11.30 pm, organised by the Miramare Tourist Committee. There will also be a cultural highlight with ‘5 Passi nell’Arte: Notte Rosa Special’, a guided tour organised by Discover Rimini and dedicated to the theme ‘Baroque in Rimini: the Church of the Servi and La Crocina’. The initiative will take participants on a journey of discovery through two significant sites of the city’s artistic heritage, offering an alternative experience to the musical and beach-based events, yet fully in keeping with the spirit of the Notte Rosa as an opportunity to experience the city through its history and monuments.

In Viserba, the programme will also involve Italia in Miniatura, where, from 19 to 21 June, the Rimini Beach in Miniature will be decked out in pink. The park’s sand will become part of the festival’s setting, with pink flowers amongst the miniatures and colourful fountains in front of the grand façade. The event takes place at Via Popilia 239, from 10.00 to 18.30, and is designed primarily for families and visitors who wish to experience the Notte Rosa in the theme parks as well. From 19 to 21 June, Fiabilandia will be bursting with rhythm and colour with three evenings dedicated to the world of K-pop. The event takes place at 8.30 pm at the Teatro delle Fiabe: the programme includes live performances, opportunities to sing and dance along to the music, and special chances to meet the artists and take unforgettable photos.

Viserba is also taking part in the Notte Rosa with one of the long-standing highlights of the Romagna summer, the Sganassau’ comedy festival, which has been attracting audiences from all over the Riviera for years. The stage in Piazza Pascoli will host the final evening of the Comicum Festival – National Festival of Smiles, a special event included in the Notte Rosa programme. The event on 19 June marks the culmination of the festival and will feature six comedians from across Italy competing for the 3rd Comicum Trophy. It will be a real battle right down to the last joke, in which the audience will play a decisive role, joining the expert jury in awarding the final prize. Rivabella is also getting into the spirit of the Notte Rosa with the launch of a weekend dedicated to music, entertainment and socialising. The Piazzale Adamello area will become the hub for the resort’s events, kicking off three days of celebrations that will bring the seaside tourist district to life. On the programme is ‘Hand Made. Con le Mani’, an initiative that puts creativity and craftsmanship centre stage.

In Riccione, in Piazzale Roma, RTL 102.5 will take centre stage with ‘Riccione Music City’, one of the flagship events of the Notte Rosa. From 9.30 pm, J-Ax, Ditonellapiaga, Samurai Jay and Eddie Brock will take to the stage, headlining a show that will blend rap, pop and contemporary urban sounds. The evening will be broadcast live nationwide on radio and television, bringing the atmosphere of the Riviera into the homes of millions of Italians. Meanwhile, the Riccione Kids Family Festival continues, bringing Piazzale Ceccarini to life with workshops, children’s activities and events dedicated to the world of education. On Friday evening, the spotlight will be on a discussion with Alberto Pellai and Michele Liuzzi, focusing on the themes of growing up, school and technology. The town will also host a major cultural event with the exhibition “Bruno Barbey. Gli italiani”, held at Villa Mussolini, 31 Viale Milano. The exhibition, dedicated to the great photographer from the Magnum Photos agency, depicts Italy in the 1960s through a hundred black-and-white photographs taken between 1962 and 1966. It is a journey that captures the face of the country during the economic boom, balancing tradition and modernity, everyday life, social change and familiar scenes. On Friday 19 June, the exhibition will form part of the city’s programme as a cultural offering for those wishing to experience the Notte Rosa through art and photography. The Notte Rosa will also extend to the city’s major theme parks.

At Oltremare, at 6 Via Ascoli Piceno, from 19 to 21 June, the large dolphin fountain will be decked out in pink, with water features and coloured jets in the colours of summer. The park will showcase its range of attractions, combining nature, animals, educational activities and entertainment, fully embracing the festive atmosphere. Also at 6 Via Ascoli Piceno, Aquafan will take part in the Notte Rosa: the famous water park will illuminate its iconic M280 slide in pink, transforming one of Riccione’s most recognisable attractions into a visible and symbolic beacon for the weekend.

In Cattolica, the heart of the festivities will be Piazza Primo Maggio, where Jerry Calà will take to the stage at 9 pm with his show “Una vita da libidine”. This is not just a concert, but a true journey through a fifty-year career, blending music, comedy, anecdotes and audience participation. The artist will revisit the great hits of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, accompanied by his live band. Before and after the show, there will be a DJ set by Radio Gamma. The Cattolica Aquarium is also taking part in the event by illuminating its facilities in pink and offering visitors a special atmosphere amongst sharks, tropical fish and exhibition trails.

At the stroke of midnight, the sky above the public beach at Piazza Primo Maggio will light up with the spectacular fireworks display of the Notte Rosa. In Misano Adriatico, Piazza della Repubblica will host a concert by I Nomadi, one of the longest-running and most beloved bands in Italian music. From 9.30 pm, the group will take the audience on a journey through their career spanning over sixty years, performing songs that have left their mark on entire generations. At midnight, the celebrations will continue with the traditional fireworks display in Piazzale Roma, taking place simultaneously with all the resorts along the Riviera.

19 June marks the opening of the new edition of the Notte delle Streghe in San Giovanni in Marignano, one of Romagna’s most iconic events. The village will be transformed into an open-air theatre filled with street artists, international performers, markets, shows, light displays and an atmosphere celebrating the summer solstice. The theme for the 2026 edition will be ‘Roots. The Call of the Earth’, with a programme designed to engage families, children and visitors of all ages.

Bellaria Igea Marina offers one of the most varied programmes of the entire day. In the afternoon, the Vivaio Venturi will host an educational farm for children, where they can try their hand at planting small plants and take part in outdoor educational activities. At 9.30 pm, the Igea Marina seafront will be transformed into the venue for the traditional ‘Carnevale in Rosa’, featuring a grand parade of floats, masked groups, music and entertainment that will wind its way along Viale Pinzon, drawing in both residents and tourists. At the same time, Beky Bay will host “Mala Mia”, an event dedicated to reggaeton beats and Latin music, whilst the Polo Est Village will feature a DJ set on the beach overlooking the sea. Also at 9.30 pm, Piazzale Kennedy will welcome the Space Invaders and vocalist Franky Party, who will headline an evening of dance music and summer hits. The highlight will come at midnight, when the canal harbour will become the prime spot from which to watch the spectacular synchronised fireworks display stretching along the entire Romagna coastline.
For those seeking a more intimate and atmospheric setting, the Rocca Malatestiana in Verucchio will host “The Piper’s Night”, a concert by the Fabio Rinaudo Trio. From 9 pm, visitors can immerse themselves in the sounds of the musical traditions of Ireland, France and Northern Italy, in a unique setting that will culminate in a panoramic view of the Riviera’s fireworks. In Coriano, on Friday 19 June, the spotlight will be on puppet theatre with “Notte Rosa: Mattia’s Puppets. Fagiolino the Fisherman”. The show will take place at Via Malatesta 32, from 9.30 pm to 10.30 pm, and will bring to the stage a story inspired by the tradition of Emilian puppetry. The star of the show will be Fagiolino, a poor fisherman grappling with the mystery of the fish that have vanished from the kingdom of Bellomare, amidst spells, sea witches, capricious kings and fairy-tale adventures. A production designed primarily for children, but one that also speaks to adults through the popular language of traditional theatre.

In Forlì, Rocco Hunt will be the undisputed star of the evening. From 9.30 pm, Piazza Saffi will be transformed into a huge open-air arena to welcome one of the most acclaimed artists on the contemporary Italian music scene. A free concert that will officially kick off the Forlì summer and the town’s third edition of the Notte Rosa. In Cesenatico, the festivities will centre on Piazza Costa, where the evening will get underway with a DJ set by Radio Bruno. Music, entertainment and activities will keep the crowd entertained until midnight, when the sky above the canal harbour and the sea will light up with one of the most eagerly awaited moments of the entire event: the traditional synchronised fireworks display. For those looking for a different kind of experience, there is also the ‘19 June out at sea with Radio Bruno’ event, which combines a boat trip, a seafood dinner, music and entertainment for an enchanting evening on the open sea. In Meldola, 19 June will be all about contemporary art with the opening of the seventh edition of Roccambolesca, an event that over the years has established itself as one of the most important cultural events in the region.

In Gatteo Mare, it’s time for some great rock with Guitar Night, an event that will bring three leading figures of Italian music to the stage: Ricky Portera, a long-standing collaborator with Lucio Dalla and Stadio; Giuseppe Scarpato, who has been working alongside Edoardo Bennato for years; and Cristian “Cicci” Bagnoli. Together with a super band made up of musicians who have worked with artists such as Vasco Rossi, Umberto Tozzi and Annalisa, they will deliver an evening of live music. Rounding off the programme will be a colourful street parade and, at midnight, fireworks over the sea at the mouth of the Rubicone. In San Mauro Mare, the festivities will be dedicated to the 1990s with “Passione a 90”, a show that will bring back to life the great Eurodance and pop hits that defined an entire generation. In Piazza Cesare Battisti, from 9 pm, DJ sets, entertainment and stage sets will transform the square into a disco under the stars, whilst at midnight the traditional fireworks display will light up the coastal sky.
Meanwhile, the Drinkin’ Jazz Festival returns to Bertinoro, where, against the splendid backdrop of Via Frangipane, the Flavio Boltro 4tet will perform. One of Europe’s leading trumpeters will present the ‘Electric Miles’ project, a contemporary reinterpretation of Miles Davis’s musical legacy blending improvisation, experimental sound and modern jazz.

In Cervia, in Piazza Garibaldi, Pranvera Balkan will be performing. This ensemble comprises musicians from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for the folk music of Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Accordion, violin, clarinet, cello and double bass will take the audience on a musical journey through Albania, Serbia, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Romagna, using music to illustrate the dialogue between different cultures. In Lido Adriano, in the province of Ravenna, Moka Club will take to the stage; for over thirty years, this group has been touring Italy with a show dedicated to the greatest hits of the 1970s and 1980s. Choreography, energy and disco music will be the ingredients of an evening designed to get audiences of all ages dancing and having fun. On 19 June, Lugo will celebrate one of the most important anniversaries in its history with a programme dedicated to the centenary of the Francesco Baracca Museum, named after a symbolic figure in Italian aviation and the town’s illustrious son. The day will mark the highlight of a programme of events that will run throughout 2026 in Lugo, culminating on the anniversary of the aviator’s death, which took place on 19 June 1918. Throughout the day, the town centre will come alive with a flypast of historic aircraft, which will cross the sky above Piazza Baracca, treating the public to spectacular sights and evoking the exploits of the flying ace. The prestigious Piemonte Cavalleria will also take part in the celebrations, with horsemen in historical uniform helping to recreate the atmosphere of the era.

On Friday 19 June, at 9.30 pm, the Spada Amphitheatre in Brisighella, in collaboration with the Accademia Melo Silvestre and under the artistic direction of Raffaello Bellavista, will host an event as part of the Notte Rosa 2026 programme. The evening will feature an interweaving of music and storytelling with the show “Amore... Endless Songs’, a tribute to Gino Paoli, Ornella Vanoni and the great Italian singer-songwriters, performed by the acoustic ensemble La Bella Histoire. Alongside the musical programme, the writer I. L. Federson will guide the audience through the story of the famous theft of King Theodoric’s Golden Armour, which took place in 1924 at the National Museum of Ravenna. The initiative forms part of the Notte Rosa programme dedicated to promoting the villages and hinterland of Romagna through cultural, artistic and scenic events linked to the summer solstice. High-quality music will take centre stage in the historic centre of Bagnacavallo thanks to the Crossroads festival, which brings a concert by John De Leo and Fabrizio Tarroni to the cloister of the San Francesco complex. From 9 pm, the audience will be able to enjoy a performance by one of the most original artists on the Italian scene, capable of blending jazz, rock, experimental music and singer-songwriter styles.

Her voice, regarded as one of the most distinctive on the national scene, will interplay with Tarroni’s guitar in a performance rich in nuance and improvisation. Also on 19 June, ‘Elementi’ gets underway – a festival that transforms Redino Park into a laboratory where contemporary art, music and landscape converge. Live performances, art installations, talks and concerts will entertain the public until late in the evening on a journey that explores the relationship between creativity and the natural environment.

In Ferrara, the spotlight will be on Piazza Ariostea, which will host the grand celebration for Radio 105’s 50th anniversary. From 6 pm until midnight, the heart of the city of the Este family will be transformed into a gigantic open-air arena brought to life by music, shows, guests and entertainment. The line-up, which is constantly being updated, includes some of the most popular names in Italian music. This event is one of the main musical celebrations of the entire Notte Rosa weekend. Numerous other events are also taking place across the city. At the Arena Parco Pareschi, a screening of *Wuthering Heights* is scheduled, whilst the Chiostro di San Paolo is hosting another ‘Arrosticini nel Chiostro’ evening, combining traditional cuisine with a convivial atmosphere. Pizza Street, the huge festival dedicated to pizza under the stars, also continues, as does the historical re-enactment of the Giostra del Borgo, which transforms the municipal racecourse into a medieval citadel populated by armigeri.

In Lido degli Scacchi, in the municipality of Comacchio, the highlight of the evening will be a concert by LDA and Aka7even, two of the artists most loved by the younger generation. The evening will kick off at 9.30 pm with DJ sets and performances by young local talent, whilst from 10 pm the stars of the musical project “Poesie Clandestine” – which blends pop and contemporary R&B sounds – will take to the stage. Light-up gadgets synchronised with the music and social media initiatives will help make the audience’s experience even more engaging.

In Argenta, the Notte Rosa takes the form of a truly immersive experience in nature. The main event is “AgriPizza col lupo al Chiar di Luna”, an initiative organised in the Campotto area and dedicated to discovering the wolf in the Po Delta region. From 7 pm, participants can watch an informative video presentation on the predator’s habits, learn more about its biology and relationship with the natural environment, and then enjoy a dinner at the Agrilocanda Val Campotto featuring pizza made with local produce and cooked in a wood-fired oven. The evening will continue with an evocative guided night-time walk along paths and through wetlands in search of traces left by the wolf, in a unique and fascinating natural setting.

And at midnight, the fireworks display will light up the sky in shades of pink, simultaneously along the entire Romagna coast. The sky will light up above the beaches and towns of Romagna, offering a breathtaking display that will have the public gazing skywards: from Comacchio to Cattolica, via Cesenatico, San Mauro Mare, Gatteo Mare, Bellaria Igea Marina, Rimini, Riccione and Misano Adriatico…