Events 2012 - June

events 2012 on the Riviera of Rimini

june

events 2012

on the Riviera of Rimini

june until 03.06.2012 Bellaria Igea Marina Bellaria, Cinema Astra, Via Paolo Guidi Bellaria Film Festival Founded in 1983 this is the first film festival to have focused attention on the young Italian independent film scene.

Entrance fee payable Info: T. 0541 343889 www.bellariafilmfestival.org until 03.06.2012 Rimini Rimini Fiera, Via Emilia, 155 SportDance Italian Sports Dance Championships and Italian Internationals.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 744111 www.sportdance.it until 10.06.2012 Cattolica Sports hall Via Salvo D'Acquisto, 2 Italian women's Artistic Gymnastics championships Info: T. 0541 830556 www.atletica75.it

until 22.07.2012 Santarcangelo di Romagna Monte di PietĂ Via della Costa, 15 In the World of Tonino Guerra The exhibition, designed by the poet and with a layout based on his instructions, narrates the artistic career of the Maestro from his first sketches right through to the furniture he designed and naturally, also includes his poetry.

Opening times as follows: on 2/3/10/17/24 June 4.30-7.30 p.m. on 9/16/23/30 June 4.30-7 p.m.

15/22/29 June 9-11.30 p.m.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 624270 www. comune.santarcangelo.rn.it 01.-03.06.2012 Rimini 105 Stadium Piazzale Pasolini, 1/c Kickboxing WAKO World Cup 2012 17th International Tournament Bestfighter Entrance fee payable Info: T.0541 395698 www.bestfighter.com

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02. - 03.06.2012 Bellaria Igea Marina Igea Marina, Beky Bay Sand volleyball 3x3 for men and women and 4x4 mixed.

Info: T. 0541 343808 www.sandvolley.it 03. - 17.06.2012 Riccione Swimming Stadium, Via Monterosa World Swimming Masters Championships With competitions in the following disciplines: swimming, water polo, diving, open water and synchronized swimming.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 644410 www.sportariccione.it 07. - 10.06.2012 Pennabilli Artists on the streets International Street Art Festival Musicians, jugglers, actors, inventors, storytellers, painters, sculptors and tumblers meet for this fantastic festival of art.

Entrance fee payable Info: T. 0541 928003 www.artistiinpiazza.com 08. - 10.06.2012 Misano Adriatico Misano Monte, Misano World Circuit, Via Daijiro Kato, 10

Superbike World Championship One of the most traditional events on the calendar: a celebration of sport that, thanks to the proximity of the enthusiasts to their favourite riders, guarantees a thrilling weekend. All of this is further amplified by the expectations that the Superbike world has with regard to this leg in Romagna. The track has seen some truly epic races, fought out by the leading figures of a championship that is extremely popular worldwide. Additional events held on the beach and in the surrounding area make this an unmissable occasion.

Entrance fee payable Info: T. 0541 618511 - 613103 www.misanocircuit.com 09. - 26.06.2012 Riccione Indoor Sports Arena, Via Carpi Italian Table Tennis Championships Divided into four categories, plus an additional fifth category for “veterans� aged 40 and over, around 1,500 athletes will take part in the Italian League and Veterans Table Tennis Championships.

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Rimini, it is therefore Riccione’s turn to host this great sports event in which all the Italian national team athletes will take part in view of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Info: T. 0541 427016 www.palasportriccione.it 11.06 - 25.08.2012 Bellaria Igea Marina, Misano Adriatico, Riccione, Rimini Wellness beaches For 11 weeks, on several bathing establishments, visitors can enjoy wellness and allround relaxation from sunrise through to sunset thanks to a variety of psycho-physical activities, bio-natural disciplines, Oriental arts and dances, creative workshops, meditation, emotional trips, massage techniques, interactive conferences, the tasting of natural products and theme dinners.

Info: T. 0541 787643 - 335 5419017 www.lespiaggedelbenessere.it 16.06.2012 Riccione Oasi Spa, Viale Torino, 4 Blue Night at Riccione Spa An event dedicated to wellness, relaxation and food tastings, with shows, fashion events and

entertainment for youngsters and adults alike.

Visitors will have the opportunity to try some of the flavours of Romagna, whilst watching an elegant and prestigious fashion show. To end off the day, a swim in the huge thermal pool at midnight with a DJ set and music.

Time: 9.00-midnight Free entrance Info: T. 0541 602201 - 602005 www.riccione.it 16.06.2012 Rimini Miramare, Rimini Terme Viale Principe di Piemonte, 56 Blue Night at Rimini Spa Wellness and fun at the spa Celebrations at the thermal spa centres in Emilia-Romagna that today brings to life the 25 spas in the region with a fun wellness event and special offers.

A midnight illuminated balloons will be let off and the spas will turn into open-air stages for live concerts with shows, guided visits and theme walks under the stars.

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small blue torches.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 424011 www.riminiterme.com 16. - 17.06.2012 Riccione Piazzale Roma, Palazzo del Turismo, Terme di Riccione Vitasnella Dance Award Info: T. 0541 693302 www. danzadance.com/vitasnella.html 20. - 24.06.2012 San Giovanni in Marignano Witches’ Night As each year, this traditional appointment with witches, wizards and the rites of the night of St. John returns: a magical street market, food and wine stands and incredible shows.

Free entrance Time: 21.00–24.00 Info: T. 0541 828165 - 335 1825461 www.lanottedellestreghe.net 21. - 24.06.2012 Misano Adriatico Misano Monte, Misano World Circuit, Via Daijiro Kato, 10 World Ducati Week Four days of shows and nonstop entertainment, track trials, riders and stuntmen, parties in the evenings, concerts,

motorbike tours, expos of vintage motorbikes, conferences and much more.

Entrance fee payable Info: 0541 610748 www.ducati.it 21. - 22.06.2012 Rimini Rimini Fiera, Via Emilia 155 BTC Italy’s events exhibition BTC is the marketplace where event, meeting, conference and incentive travel organisers meet a wide range of industry suppliers. BTC is also the main event for networking and professional education for the Italian meetings and events industry community.

Entrance: Visitors registration Info: T. 0541 711500 www.btc.it 21.06. - 31.08.2012 Novafeltria Teatro Sociale, Via Mazzini, 69 Montefeltro Festival. Voices in the Montefeltro Concerts and operas.

Aims to help those who have never had the opportunity before to enjoy melodrama.

Time: 21.00 Free entrance Info: T. 339 5605625 www.vocinelmontefeltro.org -4-

23.06.2012 Gemmano Piazza Roma Full meat ahead A village fete with local music and a fixed menu dinner of barbecued meat.

Time: from 7.30 p.m.

Info: pre-booking compulsory T. 0541 854222 - 335 7474378

25. - 27.06.2012 Riccione Conference Centre, Viale Virgilio CinĂŠ - Cinema Summer Days An event that brings together the Italian film industry to present films due to be released in the second half of the year.

Info: T. 389 1135731 www.cinegiornate.it

23. - 24.06.2012 Maiolo Bread Festival 17th edition. Saturday afternoon is dedicated to conferences, whilst the evening is all about eating and dancing in the main square; visits to the ancient ovens to rediscover traditions and long forgotten fragrances on Sunday afternoon.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 920012 - 338 4804325 www.comune.maiolo.rn.it

29.06.2012 Cattolica Arena della Regina Summer Season at the Regina Theatre Negrita concert Time: 21.30 Entrance fee payable Info: 0541 953150 335 5991404 www.cattolica.net

23. - 24.06.2012 Misano Adriatico Villaggio Argentina, Parco Alberello Cherry festival A folk event with food stands, a lucky dip for charity and the tasting of typical local wine.

Time: 19.00 Info: 0541 615520 www.misano.org

29. - 30.06.2012 Riccione Rink at the L. Montanari Gardens, Via Milano International Skate Team Trophy Hundreds of skaters from all over Italy and overseas come together for two thrilling days in which figure roller skating competitions take place in the various show and precision categories.

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29.06 - 03.07.2012 Rimini Novelli Theatre, Via Cappellini, 3 Corte degli Agostiniani, Via Cairoli, 40 Inedited World Music Festival 2012 A music festival dedicated to inedited pieces of work A concept by Christine Joan Johnson, this is the first festival dedicated to inedited pieces of all kinds of music for artists aged 16 to 60 who want to show off their qualities as both singers and musicians and their best personal talents too. The semi-finals take place on 29 June with the 16 semi-finalists performing live at the Novelli Theatre in Rimini and with the event closing with the declaration of the 6 finalists.

The final takes place on 2 July in the charming setting of the Corte degli Agostiniani, in the heart of the old town centre of Rimini.

The Inedited World Music Festival 2012 closes on 3 July with a live performance by Incognito, led by Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick, a concert that will ideally open the “Move Your Mind” (“Percuotere la Mente”) Festival.

Info: T. 335 5793083 www. ineditedworldmusicfestival.com

30.06.2012 Rimini Canal harbour area Dock Street Parade - Blue Night Music and blue fish from sunset to late evening The fishing boats berthed along the dock become huge floating “consoles” where deejays give live performances, playing all kinds of music.

There’ll be stands all along the dock, where visitors can try some typical dishes of local seafaring traditions.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 53399 www.riminiturismo.it 30.06. - 01.07.2012 Riccione Sports Centre, Via Carpi European Cheerleading Championships Around 1,500 athletes from all over the world will take part in these championships.

Cheerleading is a sports discipline practiced by millions of athletes and includes elements of artistic and acrobatic gymnastics, dance and theatre.

Info: T. 0541 427016 www.palasportriccione.it

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30.06. - 01.07.2012 Verucchio Malatesta Fortress The Night of the Mystic Swords From the Middle Ages to the Gothic period amid mysticism and the arcane Two evenings for a journey accompanied by one of the leading European artistic fencing groups (and not only).

From Prague, the Burdyri have over 30 years’ experience

behind them and will perform four shows; 2 on Saturday evening and 2 on Sunday evening.

Entrance fee payable Info: T. 0541 670222 www.lavalmarecchia.it

realized by the Tourist Office of the Province of Rimini tel. 0541.716371 - 380 www.riviera.rimini.it turismo@provincia.rimini.it

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