The 2018 edition of the Notte Rosa all-night festival is officially scheduled from the 6th to the 8h of July 2018. This event, also called Summer New Years Eve of the Adriatic Riviera, is organized by all tourist operators, restaurants, beach facilities, hotels, shops and bars of an area that extend along 170 km of coast that beautifies beaches and seashores with bright lights, colours, music and art dedicated to the pink colour or “rosa” as Italians say. During the festival visitors may choose to attend concerts, theater performances, conventions, exhibitions and spectacular choreographic shows.

This event, defined by many as Summer New Years Eve of the Adriatic Riviera, extends from Comacchio to Cattolica. The city of Pesaro will also join the celebration together with it’s dependant beach towns. From Ravenna to Rimini and Pesaro to Gradara the festival runs along 170 km of coast offering 3 days packed with events: public readings, concerts, scenographic events, shows and exhibitions.

Two million tourists are expected during this unforgettable summer night which endorses the official slogan “I’m possible” guaranteeing a weekend of absolute fun, because all is possible on the Adriatic Riviera!! The program lists 300 events that will take place during the 3 days of the Notte Rosa festival, among which: concerts, public readings, theater shows, tastings, exhibitions and special menus offered at the local restaurants open all night long. Very soon the organizers of the event will reveal the special guests names of this new editions together with the complete program of events.

Notte Rosa Numbers

170 km of parties along the coast from Ferrara to Pesaro beaches

1.500 lampposts emitting pink light

25 firework stands synchronized along all the seashore for a unique breathtaking event

10.000 gadgets distributed on the Adriatic Riviera

10.000 roses and 20.000 wisteria plants decorate the roads of Bellaria Igea Marina

30 km of pink light emitted by the Adriatic Riviera Hotels

The Restaurants, beach facilities and bars are decorated with pink garlands, furniture and gadgets.

Every area interprets in its own creative way the pink theme party. The entire Adriatic Riviera is transformed into a grandiose stage where everyone is the star of this new pink festival edition. The Notte Rosa attracts many visitors young and old alike. During this Festival the symbols of Rimini and of the Adriatic Riviera are lightened up with bright pink colours among which: Rimini’ Grand Hotel, Cesenatico’ skyscraper, the bridge of Tiberius, the 4 horse Fountain and even the cliffs of Misano Adriatico covered with pink clothes.

Practical Advise

During he Notte Rosa event many Hotels and Guest Houses organize special weekend holiday packages which are very affordable and perfect for those who want to be close to the heart of this Festival. On this page we have selected an updated list of facilities that offer Last Minute deals for the Notte Rosa event. We suggest using bicycles or motor scooters to travel during the Notte Rosa days. Ask your hotel where the nearest bicycle rental is found. Cars may not be practical since many roads close to the beach become pedestrian-only in order to give space to the many shows and concerts scheduled during the event. On the Events section you will find all the information connected to the Notte Rosa Festival of Rimini together with the full program.