01Rimini in May 2027 at a glance
Hotel Viking is a 3-star hotel run by the Antonioli family in Viserbella di Rimini, 100 metres from the sea and 5 km from the Rimini Expo Centre (Fiera di Rimini). Here's what's on in Rimini in May. May is the month of RiminiWellness, the huge fitness festival at the Expo Centre and on the beach, of Expodental Meeting and of the first weekends by the sea, with beach sports, the Nove Colli in Cesenatico and motor racing at Misano.
The pool with its hot tub opens at the end of May. Half board is also available from mid-May.
| Main events | Enada Primavera, ACI Racing Weekend, Expodental Meeting and the Granfondo Nove Colli |
|---|---|
| Rimini Expo Centre | 5 km, about 10 minutes by car |
| Sea | 100 m |
| Public holidays | 1 May, Labour Day (Saturday). |
02May events in and around Rimini
This month's events in Rimini, along the Riviera and in the hinterland, checked on the official websites in October 2026. Those marked dates to be confirmed usually take place around this time, but the 2027 dates haven't been announced yet: check the event's website before booking.
- Riccione Cycling Fest and Gran Fondo Riccione
usually over the 1 May long weekend (2026: 1–3 May, Gran Fondo on the 3rd) · dates to be confirmed
Riccione, festival village in Piazzale Ceccarini. A cycling festival featuring the Gran Fondo Riccione, with routes through Romagna, the Marche and San Marino. Source - Lo Smanèt Spring Market
usually over the 1 May long weekend, repeated over the 2 June long weekend · dates to be confirmed
Riccione, Villa Lodi Fé park. An open-air art, design and craft market. Source - Enada Primavera
4–6 May 2027
Rimini, Rimini Expo Centre. International trade show for amusement and gaming machines. Source - Bellaria Film Festival
usually early to mid-May (2026: 6–10 May) · dates to be confirmed
Bellaria Igea Marina, Cinema Apollo and Cinema Astra. A long-running festival of Italian independent and documentary film, now past its 40th edition. Source - ACI Racing Weekend (GT Endurance, GT4, F4 Italia)
7–9 May 2027 (provisional calendar)
Misano Adriatico, Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. Opening round of the Italian GT Endurance Championship, GT4 Italy and Italian F4. Source - Sposalizio del Mare (Marriage of the Sea)
usually in May, the weekend after Ascension (2026: 16–17 May); in 2027 probably 8–9 May, to be confirmed · dates to be confirmed
Cervia, harbour canal and the sea just offshore. A historical re-enactment dating back to 1445: the bishop throws a ring into the sea, and whoever fishes it out enjoys good luck all year. Source - TBI Beach TchoukBall Festival
usually in May (2025: 9–11 May) · dates to be confirmed
Rimini Viserba, beach establishments 24–36. A weekend of tchoukball tournaments on the sand for youth, open and veteran players, just a stone's throw from Viserbella. Source - Expodental Meeting
13–15 May 2027
Rimini, Rimini Expo Centre. Italy's leading dental-industry event, with an exhibition and conferences for dentists and dental technicians. Source - Balconi Fioriti
usually mid-May (2024: 18–19 May) · dates to be confirmed
Santarcangelo di Romagna, old town. A market of plants, flowers and crafts, with decorated shop windows and guided tours of the town. Source - Granfondo Nove Colli
Sunday 23 May 2027
Cesenatico, start and finish on the seafront promenade. One of the most famous cycling granfondos in the world, with thousands of amateur riders tackling the Romagna hills. Source - Soulhands Festival (surf skate)
usually late May (2025: 23–25 May) · dates to be confirmed
Rimini Torre Pedrera, beach 70/71. A surfskate and longboard festival hosting a round of the Italian championship, right next to Viserbella. Source - RiminiWellness
27–30 May 2027
Rimini, Rimini Expo Centre (plus fringe events on the beach and in the city centre). The world's biggest event devoted to fitness, wellbeing, sport and nutrition, open to the public. Source - Adriatico sull'onda dello sport
usually late May (2025: 29–31 May) · dates to be confirmed
Rimini, free beach at Piazzale Boscovich. An event run by CONI Emilia-Romagna with water and beach sports plus initiatives to protect the Adriatic. Source - Memorial Vincenzo Bellavista
usually at the end of May · dates to be confirmed
Rimini, tournament pitches. An international youth football tournament organised by Accademia Riminicalcio VB.
03May offers at Hotel Viking
In May our prices vary with the period, the trade fairs and the events in town: the lowest price is always the direct one, on our website or by phone. Tourist tax not included; private car park €6 per night; reductions for children and a free cot for ages 0 to 2.
You can see the exact price for your dates in a minute with Check availability, or ask us for a quote on WhatsApp. The earlier you book, the less you pay: see prices and offers.
04Getting to the events from the hotel
The Rimini Expo Centre (Fiera di Rimini) is 5 km from the hotel, about 10 minutes by car; Rimini town centre is a quarter of an hour away. Bus no. 4 stops 100 metres away (stop 25) and runs along the coast towards Rimini. For Riccione, Misano, San Marino and the hilltop villages, a car is your best bet: in front of the hotel there's our fenced, CCTV-monitored private car park, at €6 a night.
For more ideas for your free days, see our pages on things to do in Rimini and the hinterland and hilltop villages; you'll find all the year's events on our events in Rimini page.
05What our guests say
What guests who stayed with us at this time of year have to say.
Amazing hot tub
«Very nice pool, amazing hot tub, table tennis table and a very, very pleasant outdoor garden.»
Convenient hotel for the fair
«Great experience, a stone’s throw from the fair and the sea..family-run hotel, kind and helpful staff, excellent food»
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07FAQ
What events are on in Rimini in May?
Highlights include Enada Primavera, ACI Racing Weekend, Expodental Meeting and the Granfondo Nove Colli. You'll find the full list, with official sources, on this page.
Is Hotel Viking open in May?
Yes: we are open all year round, except for two weeks' holiday starting on 13 September.
How far is the hotel from the Rimini Expo Centre?
5 km, about 10 minutes by car; the hotel's private car park costs €6 a night.
How can I get to the events without a car?
Take bus no. 4, which stops 100 metres from the hotel (stop 25) and runs along the coast into Rimini, or cycle along the Parco del Mare cycle path.
Are the event dates confirmed?
Those without the note “dates to be confirmed” have already been published by the organisers; for the others we give the usual time of year. Always check the event's official website.
