In the heart of the summer solstice, on Saturday 21 June the Pink Night comes into its own and transforms Romagna into an open-air stage, vibrant with music, art, entertainment and sheer wonder. From dawn until late at night, the Riviera and the hinterland come alive with a wave of events uniting the territory in one big party.

In Rimini, the day opens with the exciting voice of Frida Bollani on the Rimini Terme beach, followed by the big names of pop at the RDS Summer Festival (Elodie, Fedez, Gaia and Tananai among others). Magic takes shape with Incanto Rosa, a real widespread festival that transforms the seafront from Torre Pedrera to Miramare into a succession of performances by magicians, performers and street artists. The little ones go wild with DJ Michelle, while at Viserba there are laughs with the second edition of Comicum, a national cabaret festival. Marebello daydreams, the Parco degli Artisti hosts young talents in a freestyle competition and at Miramare there is folk dancing under the stars. Dancing Sirens take the stage in Rivabella, while in Bellariva people travel back in time with street markets and the International Folklore Festival. Rivazzurra offers shows and concerts for the whole family.

Riccione awakens body and mind with yoga at dawn and dusk in the historic villas, and brings energy to the beach with the Goovi Summer Wave with Michelle Hunziker. The evening gets elegant with the ‘Magia in Movimento’ dance gala directed by Kledi Kadiu in Piazzale Roma, while the little ones have fun at the Kids Family Festival with musicals, workshops, and 44 Cats.

In Misano Adriatico, it is time for Summer Carnival with floats, dancing and masks on the seafront. Bellaria Igea Marina wakes up with music at dawn and continues with Carnival in Pink, stilt walkers and DJ sets on the beach. In Igea Marina there is dancing with Space Invaders, while the Polo Est Village hosts Radio Studio Più.

In San Giovanni in Marignano, the magical Witches' Night continues, with markets, shows and performances in the heart of the village. Coriano dedicates the afternoon to children and the evening to the comedy show by Mundo Costrini. In Verucchio, scenic walks, dinner under the stars and live music enliven the village in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Cattolica turns into an open-air disco with DJ Lopez's Video Party, while Poggio Torriana pays tribute to Pink Floyd with the Floyd Machine concert. In Santarcangelo, space is given to tradition and roots with cultural and popular events.

Forlì offers a dreamy awakening with Andrea Missiroli's piano at the Rocca di Ravaldino. In Cesenatico, young star Clara lights up Piazza Costa and Funky Gallo make Piazzale Michelangelo go wild amidst plays of light and music. Gatteo combines culture, music, and nostalgia: a symphonic concert at dawn in the castle, archaeological exhibitions, pizzica in the square, and a 90s show in the Rubicone Arena. Bertinoro offers jazz, food and wine, animated courtyards and the Mille Miglia motorbike parade. In San Mauro Pascoli, poetry and notes come together in the ‘Note in Rosa’ concert, while San Mauro Mare becomes a big dance floor with the DJ set by the legendary Gilberto Gattei.

Ravenna mixes culture and disco with JBEES in Marina and an excursion among the flamingos in the Po Delta. In Cervia, the Moka Club celebrate thirty years in the square, while among the salt pans you paddle in silence and the Magazzino del Sale hosts contemporary art. In Milano Marittima, football legend Arrigo Sacchi is the protagonist of a docufilm and talk. In Brisighella, the Notte Romantica lights up the village with candlelight dinners and dreamy notes. Faenza celebrates the beauty of the popular in Granarolo with carpets of sawdust, exhibitions and exciting shows.

In Ferrara, the Castello Estense is dyed pink and Sfera Ebbasta sets the Ferrara Summer Festival ablaze. Guided tours, medieval shows and fantasy games animate the entire city. Codigoro pays homage to Lucio Dalla at Pomposa Abbey, while Mesola hosts an evening of boxing under the castle walls. In Comacchio, the Vibrazioni bring rock to the beach at Porto Garibaldi, with concerts, shows, and ancient Etruscan traditions revisited at Stazione Foce.