On the weekend of June 22nd, the Celestial Night is celebrated throughout Emilia Romagna – a unique event at national level, a large and choral celebration of well-being: along the Via Emilia the spa centers will remain open until late at night for baths in the swimming pools and thermal pampering, each location will be lit up with music, dance, initiatives, art and guided tours – Throughout the weekend the spa centers will offer wellness treatments and themed holiday packages – The complete program on www.lanotteceleste.it
22 May 2024 – In Emilia-Romagna with the first weekend of summer arrives the Celeste Night 2024, the great Spa and Wellness Festival, a unique event at national level which turns 12 this year. From 21st to 23rd June (the key day is 22nd June) the Emilia-Romagna spas and spa resorts will be the stage for dances, live concerts, parties in the square, guided tours, dinners under the stars, art itineraries and in nature, but above all the opportunity to try many spa wellness treatments. Many spa centers will remain open until late in the evening for swimming in the pool, hydromassages under the stars, saunas and relaxation areas. There are also initiatives dedicated to children, beach parties, meetings with the favorites of music, concerts at dawn. The program on www.lanotteceleste.it
Relax in thermal pools until midnight
A midnight bath wrapped in precious thermal water is a unique experience. Thanks to La Notte Celeste, some centers will remain open in the evening, even until midnight. At the Terme di Salsomaggiore and Tabiano (6.30-10.30 pm) various beauty treatments, at the Terme di Tabiano the Spa Night for complete relaxation for couples, at the Terme della Salvarola (Mo) open until midnight and music in the garden of the Balnea Wellness Centre. The Agriturismo Spa in Monterenzio (Bo) celebrates under the stars until after midnight with the Blue Night, the Castel San Pietro Spa will be open until midnight and it is possible to stay at the Anusca Palace Hotel in Castel San Pietro (Bo) on June 21st with dinner by the pool. Also open until late are the Terme di Porretta (Bo) until midnight, the Thermae Oasis in Lido delle Nazioni (Fe) on Saturday evening until 11pm. Relax by night also in Riminiterme (midnight) and in Riccione Terme (until 10pm).
Magical moments at dawn
For those who love the magic of the early hours of the morning, there are two moments in Riminiterme: on Saturday at 5.30 am a spin-cycling session (10 seats) and on Sunday a concert at sunrise (5 am) on the beach with music from Bach to Led Zeppelin (10 euros).
Everyone dancing in the squares and streets of the villages
There is no shortage of dancing and dancing in the square in this edition of the Celeste Night. The events on Saturday evening are: in the center of Salsomaggiore Terme (Pr), with the Salamanderland music festival with two bands, DJ set from 6.30pm and continuing on Sunday too. There is also dancing in Porretta Terme (Bo) with a real Big Band and an Italian and international repertoire (9.30pm-11.30pm, free), in Castel San Pietro Terme (Bo) there is a party with typical products and delicacies, workshops for children, musical entertainment (4pm-12pm) and Dancing Fountains show at 10pm, in front of the Thermal Baths.
In Bagno di Romagna (FC) on 21 and 22 June, the medieval historic center will give life to the big party “Romantic Night of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”, from 9pm with the participation on Saturday evening of two favorites of the show Friends: Aaron and Federica Carta. The entertainment in Bagno di Romagna continues on Sunday morning until late afternoon with markets and food stands. To appreciate thermal well-being, theme stays at the Ròseo Euroterme Wellness Hotel and at the Terme Sant’Agnese. In Castrocaro Terme (FC) on Friday evening there is the Pink Orchestra of Santa Cecilia (9pm), a free event, while on Sunday the Celestial Sunday arrives at the Magiche Acque delle Terme di Castrocaro with Italo Disco DJ sets (70s). Even in Fratta Terme, a hamlet of Bertinoro (FC), there is dancing on Friday and Saturday with the Festa nel borgo. Saturday evening we dance on the beach in Riminiterme with fish platter, face painting and live music. The same evening there is also a party in the green pine forest of the Riccione Terme park with live music and heavenly cocktails.
Heavenly dinners
A moonlit dinner on Saturday evening (6-12pm) in the center of Castrocaro Terme. The rules are few, but strict: everyone must dress in white with light blue accessories. Each participant brings their own food and crockery (plates, glasses, accessories) with strictly themed colors. If desired, there is the possibility of purchasing dishes on site. Free, reservation required. A gourmet dinner will also take place at the Grand Hotel delle Terme **** in Riolo (Ra), in this case prepared by the hotel’s chef.
Free guided walks
There is always a very beautiful natural landscape around the Terme dell’Emilia-Romagna. The Celestial Night is an opportunity to enjoy it with a series of free guided walks. In Porretta Terme (Bo) on Saturday (4pm) a historical and naturalistic tour to discover the thermal waters and the Reno river. For a fee (12 euros) there are two walks on Saturday and Sunday (11am) to the Nineteenth-Century Gallery of the Terme di Porretta. Bagno di Romagna (FC) has a rich excursion program. We start on Saturday morning (9.30 am) with a walk in the Wellness Forest and a sound bath of Tibetan bells. In the afternoon (4pm) we set off to discover the Gnome Trail with a repeat on Sunday morning (9.30am). In Riolo Terme (Ra) on Saturday you can take part in a nocturnal guided tour in the woods with the possibility of spending a night in a sleeping bag in nature.
Art and holistic experiences
On Saturday at the Terme di Castrocaro (FC) it is possible to participate for free in the free guided tour of the Party Pavilion, while in the evening inside the Pavilion there will be a celestial meditation with yoga session (25 euros). On 21 and 23 June (5.30 pm) there is the opportunity to visit the Fortress of Castrocaro Terme at sunset (5 euros). Speaking of art, there is also a dance performance on Saturday evening at the Terme di Riolo (9pm) entitled “Ode to Joy”. In Riccione Terme you can relax throughout the weekend by immersing yourself in the Sensory Thermal Path (from 25 euros).
Free treatments, at the Terme di Castel San Pietro (Bo) on Saturday 22 June from 4pm to 8pm, the therapeutic pool and vascular paths with bromine-iodine water are open free of charge and upon reservation in 30-minute shifts (max 10 people per shift).
Apt Servizi Emilia-Romagna Press Office tel. 0541/430190
Published on:
May 22, 2024
