Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples – Rimini 2025
From August 22–27, 2025, the Rimini Expo Centre will host the 46th edition of the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples – one of the world’s largest cultural festivals, promoting dialogue between different cultures, religions, and worldviews.
A Space for Encounter and Hope
Founded in 1980 and inspired by the Catholic movement Communion and Liberation, the Meeting brings together thinkers, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and volunteers in a week of free and open discussion.
The 2025 theme is: "In desert places, we will build with new bricks", a quote from T.S. Eliot. It expresses the desire to build meaning and hope even in uncertain or fragile times.
What to Expect
100+ talks and debates: on science, faith, politics, education, justice, and technology
15+ thematic exhibitions: focused on art, history, social figures, and spiritual experiences
Concerts and shows: music, theatre, film screenings and the “Meeting Music Contest”
Sports village: 13,000 m² of activities, tournaments, games and children’s workshops
A Festival Made by Volunteers
Each year, over 3,000 volunteers from all over the world make the Meeting possible. They take care of logistics, exhibitions, hospitality, and services, creating an atmosphere of generosity and human connection.
Where & How to Attend
Location: Rimini Expo Centre, Via Emilia 155
Dates: August 22–27, 2025
Entry: free admission, with optional registration through the “Meeting Rimini” app (iOS, Android, Huawei)
Some events may require ticketing
Where to Stay
Hotels near the Rimini Fair offer special Meeting packages. Options also available in Riccione and surrounding areas. The venue is accessible by train, car or shuttle from the airport.
Why Attend?
A unique experience of intercultural friendship
A chance to meet voices from around the world and explore deep questions
A space where faith, reason, art, and humanity come together
More info at www.meetingrimini.org