Sea, relaxation, history, views, and events: September is one of the most pleasant times to treat yourself to a weekend in Rimini and take advantage of the opportunity to explore its hinterland.

Among the destinations not to be missed is definitely San Marino . The Republic of San Marino is easily reached from Rimini and allows you to transform a seaside stay into a short getaway amidst the Riviera, villages, culture, and panoramas.

By staying at the Hotel Bamby in Rimini Marina Centro , you can plan your weekend leisurely: enjoy Rimini, the sea, and the historic center, and then dedicate a day to exploring San Marino. Furthermore, in September 2026, San Marino's calendar offers numerous interesting events.

🇸🇲 September 3: Feast of San Marino and Foundation of the Republic

September 3rd is one of the most important days of the year for San Marino. Republic Day brings official ceremonies, traditions, parades, music, and the evocative Palio delle Balestre to the Historic Center.

A particularly perfect day to visit Mount Titano and discover its history in a truly special atmosphere.

🌿 From September 4th to 6th: San Marino flavors and traditions

From 4 to 6 September, Dal Turista al Contadino (From Tourist to Farmer) will take place, an event dedicated to the products, flavours and traditions of the Republic.

An opportunity to combine a visit to the historic center with a discovery of the area's culinary delights.

🚗 September 5: Bunta's Car Meeting

On September 5th, car enthusiasts can attend Bunta's Car Meeting , an event dedicated to Japanese sports cars, tuning and automotive culture.

🕯️ September 8th: Candlelight Concert

On the evening of September 8th, San Marino offers an evocative Candlelight Concert dedicated to Ennio Morricone and the great film soundtracks.

Music and atmosphere thus become another good reason to climb Mount Titano.

🏍️ September 11-13: The MotoGP weekend

From 11 to 13 September 2026, the entire Riviera will experience one of the most important sporting events of the year: the Red Bull San Marino and Riviera di Rimini Grand Prix at the Misano World Circuit.

If you're coming to Rimini for the MotoGP, you can take advantage of your stay to add a visit to San Marino to your itinerary: sea, motors, and one of the area's most fascinating historic centers all in the same weekend.

San Marino Beer Fest: Three weekends of celebration

The San Marino Beer Fest returns on the weekends of September 11-12, 18-19, and 25-26 , with music, food, and evenings dedicated to entertainment.

This event, which we've already covered in our events section, could be the perfect excuse for a different kind of evening during your stay on the Riviera.

🎺 September 12: Musikfest Adriatica

Musikfest Adriatica , an international meeting dedicated to musical bands, with groups from different backgrounds, also arrives on September 12th .

🎼 From September 15th to 18th: Renata Tebaldi International Voice Competition

From September 15th to 18th, great music will take center stage with the 11th Renata Tebaldi International Voice Competition , a prestigious international competition dedicated to opera singing.

🏀 From September 18th to 20th: Sport at the Fair

From September 18th to 20th, the Serravalle Sports Center will host Sport in Fiera 2026: three days dedicated to sports, associations, and local activities, also interesting for families and young people.

🚘 September 19: Nuvolari Grand Prix

On September 19th, classic cars take center stage with the 36th Nuvolari Grand Prix . Engines, history, and elegance meet in one of the most evocative automotive events of the month.

🎭 September 26th and 27th: Artists at Home

Artisti in Casa returns on the weekend of September 26th and 27th , a festival dedicated to micro-shows, featuring theater, music, performances, and creativity.

🌍 September 27: World Tourism Day

September ends with World Tourism Day on September 27th. And what better time to discover one of the world's oldest republics than during a vacation on the Riviera Romagnola?

🌊 Rimini + San Marino: two destinations in one weekend

The beauty of staying in Rimini is also this: not having to choose between the sea and the hinterland .

You can spend one day strolling along the seafront or visiting Rimini's historic center, and the next day head off to San Marino, strolling through the historic center's streets, reaching the Towers, admiring the view of Mount Titano, and participating in one of the events on the calendar.

At the end of the day, you can easily return to Rimini and continue your weekend exploring Marina Centro, restaurants, clubs, and seaside walks. 🌅

🏨 Hotel Bamby: your base in Rimini to discover the area

Hotel Bamby is located in Rimini Marina Centro , in a quiet and strategic area, close to the sea, the train station and the historic centre.

The hotel is open year-round and offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception, and secure, video-monitored indoor parking: particularly convenient features for those arriving by car and planning excursions into the hinterland.

September is therefore the perfect time to treat yourself to a few days on the Riviera with a different program than usual: Rimini, sea, culture and a day on Mount Titano. 🏰🌊

Plan your September weekend at Hotel Bamby and discover Rimini and San Marino in a single stay.