Weekend events in San Marino

The events scheduled in San Marino for the last weekend of August

Thursdays in the City Centre –   27 August

The five special evenings in San Marino’s Old Town, dedicated to shopping, culture, entertainment and fine food end on 27 August. Shops, bars, restaurants, museums, the Information Office, the Poste San Marino Philatelic and Numismatic Shop and attractions will stay open later than usual, accompanied by live music and performances. Visitors can also reach San Marino using the San Marino–Rimini Shuttle Bus service, available until 23.15, or the Cable Car service connecting Borgo Maggiore with the Old Town, operating until 00.45.
Location: San Marino Old Town
Time: until 23.00
Free event
Info: 0549 882914  info@visitsanmarino.com

Treno Bianco Azzurro – Guided rides –   27-30 August

A unique experience for a journey into the past on board the AB03 electromotive of the historic Treno Bianco Azzurro (White and Blue Train). Just like then, the train conductor will talk to the drivers with whistle and flag, giving the official start to the journey during which the history of the railway will be told. Duration of the experience: 30 minutes. Maximum 20 people per ride.
Location: Piazzale della Stazione, San Marino Old Town
Time: Thursday 20.30 - 21.00 - 21.30 - 22.00 - 22.30 – Friday 10.00 - 10.30 - 11.00 - 11.30 - 14.30 - 15.00 - 15.30 - 16.00 - 16.30 - 17.00
Free service
Info: 335 8493861 - info@trenobiancoazzurro.sm

Ci Vediamo in Galleria – 27 August 

A project created to share with the community the research developed by art scholars, interns, volunteers, artists, and cultural practitioners who have contributed to enhancing the Performative Archive of San Marino’s National Gallery. During this event, Elena Rossi presents the case of the Dubai Collection, exploring contemporary art, collecting, and emerging cultural realities in the Middle East. In addition, Maria Vittoria Grassi delves into the role of the Art Advisor in enhancing and managing collections.
Location: National Gallery, San Marino Old Town 
Time: 18.00
Info and reservations: 0549 888241  gallerianazionale@pa.sm  

E...state col Consorzio – Noche Argentina –   28 August 
San Marino’s summer invites visitors to discover tradition, flavours, art, wellness, and music in unique locations across the Republic of San Marino. As part of “From Farm to Table”, Friday 28 August–Noche Argentina. An evening celebrating the flavors and atmosphere of Argentina, featuring asado, a grilled meat selection from the Sammarinese Breeders prepared by Nuestro Sur, empanadas, and live music by Martín Navello y Los Locos.
Location: Ranch Francischin, Strada Paderna 105, Domagnano
Time: 19.00
Info and reservations: 331 2697482 consorzioterradisanmarino@gmail.com

San Marino Comics 2026 –   from 28 to 30 August 
Three days of comics, cosplay, music, games, and entertainment in San Marino’s enchanting Old Town. The 2026 edition, “Press Play: Imagination Starts Here,” offers an immersive experience celebrating creativity and fun. Opening ceremony: Friday 28 August 2026, at 21:00, Mainstage at Campo Bruno Reffi.
Location: San Marino Old Town
Time: Friday and Saturday 10.00-24.00, mainstage 01.00 - Sunday 10.00-20.00
Info: 328 4941286  info@sanmarinocomics.com

A pilgrimage in the footsteps of Saint Marinus and Saint Francis –   29 August 
A journey dedicated to faith, history, and nature, following in the footsteps of the two Saints. The route will begin in Santo Marino (Poggio Torriana), where a church was built in honor of the Saint who founded the Republic, and will conclude at the Basilica of the Saint in San Marino’s Old Town.
Location: Departure-Chiesa di San Marino, Poggio Torriana – Arrival-Basilica del Santo, San Marino Old Town
Time: 08.30
Free event
Info: 3356909868

Castellaccio Vibra Musica 2026 –   29 August 
The final event of the series will feature Stefano Malferrari on piano, set against the evocative backdrop of the archaeological site of Castellaccio di Fiorentino, a unique location surrounded by nature and history and renowned for its almost perfect acoustics.
Location: Castellaccio, Fiorentino
Free event
Info: 337 1008856    info@sanmarinoartist.com     cameratatitano@omniway.sm

E...state col Consorzio – Buzzing Cocktails –   29 August 
San Marino’s summer invites visitors to discover tradition, flavours, art, wellness, and music in unique locations across the Republic of San Marino. As part of “From Farm to Table”, Saturday 29 August–Cocktails Ronzanti. A buffet-style aperitivo by SEM Caffè, set in the lush surroundings of Montecchio Park, featuring an original mixology experience. Live music by Rejected.
Location: Bioparco Apistico, Montecchio
Time: 19.00
Info and reservations: 331 2697482 consorzioterradisanmarino@gmail.com

21° Giro dei Castelli di San Marino  –   29 August 
An international touring rally dedicated to classic cars, organized by the Automobile Club San Marino and the Automotoclub Storico Sammarinese. A scenic tour through the roads of the Republic and the surrounding area, discovering the Castelli, landscapes, and beauty of San Marino, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The various stamp checkpoints will guide the crews along the route, offering a unique opportunity to experience and discover the area. 
Location: Departure Atlante Shopping Center, Dogana
Time: please contact the organizer   www.automobileclub.sm
Free event
Info: 0549 908860    info@automobileclub.sm     

33° San Marino Revival  –   29 and 30 August 
The Multieventi Sport Domus in Serravalle will be the heart of the competition, which will take place across the territory of San Marino and the Conca and Marecchia valleys, covering a 185 km route with 65 timed stages. On Saturday 29 August, sporting scrutineering will take place from 13:30, followed at 17:30 by the traditional Power Stage Classic, a spectacular stage featuring three pressure-sensitive timing points. On Sunday 30 August, the race will start at 09:00 and finish at 16:30, followed by the awards ceremony at 17:45. 
Location: Multieventi Sport Domus, Serravalle
Info and registration: please contact the organization  smro@alice.sm    www.smracingorganization.com/

Events may be subject to changes in dates, locations, or possible cancellations. Visitors are recommended to check www.visitsanmarino.com or contact the organizers for the latest updates.

Exhibitions

Inarrestabile – until 3 September 

Ndidi Emefiele, an internationally renowned Nigerian artist, explores the female figure through vibrant, layered works that celebrate autonomy and identity. Inarrestabile, curated by Riccardo Freddo, is her first major solo exhibition in San Marino; it features paintings, collages, and installations that examine the contemporary female experience, bridging African tradition and modernity.
Location: Palazzo S.U.M.S., San Marino Old Town
Info and tickets: www.museidistato.sm/museoStato.htm

 9x9 Opere tra Muri e Pareti  –  until 3 September 

Running alongside the second edition of “BUONENOVE – Public Art for the Republic of San Marino”, the exhibition “9×9: Works Between Walls and Surfaces” will be on view at the First Tower. Conceived as an in-depth complement to the festival, the exhibition brings together the experiences of the first edition and the new projects currently underway, offering visitors an insight into the artists’ work and the process through which public art contributes to the transformation of the territory.
Location: First Tower, San Marino Old Town
Info and tickets: www.museidistato.sm/museoStato.htm

Singing Francis – until 20 September
An art exhibition dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi and the Canticle of the Creatures, held to mark the 800th anniversary of his death. Curated by Sister Maria Gloria Riva and Davide Rondoni, the exhibition brings together works by artists inspired by Francis’s spiritual legacy and is divided into three sections: Singing Nature, Singing Places, and Singing Francis. Opening: Friday 28 August 2026, at 17:00, with Sister Maria Gloria Riva and Davide Rondoni.
Location: Palazzo Graziani, San Marino Old Town
Opening hours: every day from 08:30 to 19:45
Free admission

Sacred Pop Icons, by Simone Legno – until 30 September

The exhibition tells the story of an Expo legacy that continues to build bridges, born from the experience of Expo Osaka 2025 and the collaboration between the Republic of San Marino and the Dicastery for Evangelization. Hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, the exhibition features works that reinterpret the symbols of Christian tradition through a contemporary language of colours, essential forms, and an aesthetic capable of engaging with diverse audiences. A meeting point between art, culture, and spirituality, included in the programme of celebrations for the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi (1226–2026).
Location: Exhibition Space of the Ministy of Tourism, San Marino Old Town
Time: 10.00-18.00 every day / 10.00-23.00 as part of “Thursdays in the City Centre”
Free event

1876 – 2026. 150 Anni di SUMS nelle Medaglie e nei Francobolli/150 Years of SUMS in Medals and Stamps – until 4 October 

Curated by Dott. Roberto Ganganelli
Location: Stamp and Coin Museum, San Marino Old Town
Info and tickets: www.museidistato.sm/museoStato.html

Le Lire Quadriga. Genesi di un Capolavoro/ The Lira Quadriga. The Genesis of a Masterpiece – until 4 October 

Curated by Dott. Roberto Ganganelli
Location: Stamp and Coin Museum, San Marino Old Town
Info and tickets: www.museidistato.sm/museoStato.html