Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the charm of the Christmas holidays in Riccione! Our guide accompanies you through all the festive events and activities that bring life to this Romagna city during the Christmas season.
From the festively lit Viale Ceccarini to the evocative Piazzale Roma, Riccione's center transforms into a Christmas journey filled with traditional markets, live shows, and light installations. Visitors can stroll among the artisanal market stalls, admire the decorations at the tourist port, and enjoy the attractions of the Christmas Village in the heart of the city, while the aroma of mulled wine and traditional sweets fills the air.
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Riccione Holiday Light Displays
New Year's Events in Riccione
- What to Expect
- Lighting of the large Christmas tree on the Viale Dante bridge.
- Description
- Riccione transforms into an enchanting place with light stalactites, ice rink, and events that animate the streets and gardens of the city.
- Where
- Riccione | More Info : New Year's Events in Riccione
Riccione Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Markets of Rimini
- What to Expect
- Markets selling handicraft and non-food products.
- Description
- The characteristic Christmas Markets in Rimini take place in the historic center throughout December and until Epiphany. You can find typical handicraft products, decorations, sweets, and original gift ideas.
- Where
- Rimini | More Info : Christmas Markets of Rimini
Christmas Market in Piazza Tre Martiri
- What to Expect
- A rich Christmas market with handmade products and decorations.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Piazza Tre Martiri offers a wide range of handmade products, decorations, and traditional Christmas sweets. Visitors can find unique gift ideas and enjoy a festive atmosphere in the heart of Rimini's historic center.
- Where
- Rimini | More Info : Christmas Market in Piazza Tre Martiri
Non-Food Products Market
- What to Expect
- Wide selection of ceramics and glassware.
- Description
- The non-food market offers a wide range of non-food items, such as ceramics, glassware, books, furniture, and jewelry.
- Where
- Rimini | More Info : Non-Food Products Market
Christmas Markets of Cervia
- What to Expect
- Festive stalls light up the festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The Cervia Christmas Market offers a wide range of artisanal and gastronomic products, with lit stalls and a festive atmosphere in Cervia's historic center.
- Where
- Cervia | More Info : Christmas Markets of Cervia
Riccione Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Festival of Borgo Sant'Andrea and San Gaudenzo
- What to Expect
- A dialogue between tradition and future through artistic expression.
- Description
- The Festa del Borgo Sant'Andrea e San Gaudenzo is an event that celebrates the bond between the Rimini community and its territory, featuring live performances, creative installations, and cultural and gastronomic initiatives.
- Where
- Rimini | More Info : Festival of Borgo Sant'Andrea and San Gaudenzo
San Gaudenzo Tombola
- What to Expect
- Union of music, entertainment, and charity in a historic event.
- Description
- The Tombola di San Gaudenzo is a festive and charitable event that gathers the citizens in Piazza Cavour for a moment of entertainment and solidarity in favor of projects by the Italian Red Cross Provincial Committee of Rimini. The event features a performance by the Banda Città di Rimini, music and entertainment, and the start of the tombola at 16:30. There are also stands with activities for adults and children.
- Where
- Rimini | More Info : San Gaudenzo Tombola
Christmas Concerts in Rimini
- What to Expect
- A unique symphonic concert featuring music by Grieg, Puccini, Čajkovski, and Strauss.
- Description
- The Concerto di Natale in Cesena is a musical event celebrating the holiday season with the enchanting twilight atmospheres of Grieg, the intense music of Puccini, and the timeless melodies of Russian ballets and Viennese waltzes by Strauss. Conducted by Maestro Paolo Manetti.
- Where
- Rimini | More Info : Christmas Concerts in Rimini
Christmas Photo Exhibitions in Rimini
- What to Expect
- A unique historical and photographic immersion into the Christmas Truce of 1914.
- Description
- The Christmas photo exhibition in Rimini tells the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 through testimonies and photographic documentation, reconstructing the environment of the Belgian trenches.
- Where
- Rimini | More Info : Christmas Photo Exhibitions in Rimini
Riccione Other Holiday Activities
Salina di Cervia: Boat Tour
- What to Expect
- Electric boat excursion with environmental guide at sunset.
- Description
- The electric boat excursion in Cervia Salt Pans offers a naturalistic experience, navigating along the circular canal and reaching the heart of the salt pans. The environmental guide accompanies participants on a sunset walk, explaining the typical flora and plants of this saline environment.
- Where
- Cervia | More Info : Salina di Cervia: Boat Tour