Easter in Riccione: Tulip Park opens the art and shows programme

Easter in Riccione: Tulip Park and the cultural programme

Riccione launches its Easter programme with the opening of "The Tulip Park" in the gardens of Villa Lodi Fé: a colourful floral installation designed for families, photographers and visitors of all ages. The park complements a broader calendar of theatre, music and exhibitions across the city.

The Tulip Park: features and visitor information

The park features over 50,000 flowers across more than 30 varieties, traditional play areas and attractions for children and families. Highlights include:

• an Easter egg hunt with riddles and themed trails;
• traditional wooden games that bring generations together;
• novel attractions such as a corn pit and a rubber duck fishing game;
• weekend street entertainment: magicians, puppeteers, face painters and street artists;
• themed markets, a food-truck area and scenic photo spots.

Period and opening hours: open until 12 April. Wednesday to Friday 14:30–19:30; Saturday, Sunday and Easter Monday continuous hours 10:00–20:00.

Admission: €6, which includes picking one tulip in the designated collection area. For children up to 10 years old the ticket also includes participation in the egg hunt (2 eggs to find).

Featured events during the holidays

• 2 April – Osteria Giacobazzi at the Palazzo dei Congressi: an immersive convivial theatre show with Giuseppe Giacobazzi and company. Tickets available through authorised sellers (limited availability).
• 4 April – Cristina D'Avena at Piazzale Ceccarini for the Riccione Kids Family Festival: a free concert (until capacity) offering a musical family celebration.

Notable exhibitions

Key art exhibitions in the city include:

• "Bruno Barbey. The Italians" at Villa Mussolini: a photographic report on 1960s Italy, on view until 27 September. Special holiday opening hours apply; admission fees vary.
• "Kairos. The crucial time" by Andrea Chiesi at Villa Franceschi: opening on 4 April, the show runs until 17 May and features recent ink-on-paper works.

Practical tips

• Visit at weekends for lively entertainment; weekdays are quieter and better for photography and relaxed strolls.
• Check schedules for individual exhibitions and performances—some require prior booking or tickets.
• Plan transport and parking near the villas and garden venues when arriving by car or train.

During Easter, Riccione offers a balanced programme of floral installations, family entertainment and photographic and contemporary art exhibitions—suitable for a wide audience from theatre-goers to photography enthusiasts.