The spectacular ethical circus that accompanies families' summers

“Riccione Family Show” is back again this year , the summer circus-theatre festival under the stars promoted by the Riccione Family Hotels Consortium, with the patronage and support of the Municipality of Riccione.

An event that has become a fixture on the city's summer calendar, designed for families, children, and anyone who loves to be amazed by the magic of live entertainment. On the next scheduled evenings— August 11th and 18th , starting at 20:30 PM— Piazzale Ceccarini will be transformed into an open-air stage where comedy, wonder, and amazement will create moments of sharing and fun for all ages.

Artistic direction is once again entrusted to Checco Tonti , director, actor, and performer, the festival's true master of ceremonies. Checco will lead the audience on a journey of rhythm, smiles, and wonder, creating a common thread uniting the various artistic languages ​​and interacting with the other artists.

Ventriloquism, clown comedy, live music, and aerial acrobatics will be the key languages ​​of the 2026 edition of the "Riccione Family Show." Artists with diverse backgrounds and sensibilities will take turns performing on stage, sharing extensive international experience and the ability to engage audiences of all ages. From Samuel Barletti 's brilliant and surprising ventriloquism to Beppe Chirico 's poetic comedy , Lullo Mosso 's original blend of music and gags, and Denise Bellettini 's captivating aerial performances , each evening will offer a unique show, where technique, creativity, and audience interaction blend to create moments of genuine wonder.

The artists of the 2026 edition of the "Riccione Family Show"

Alongside Checco Tonti, the protagonist will be Beppe Chirico , an actor and clown who for over thirty years has pursued his own personal exploration of comic language through theater, mime, masks, Commedia dell'Arte, and clowning. A graduate of the International Actor's Laboratory in Florence and specialized in clown technique, he has worked in street theater, juggling, and traveling shows, participating as an actor and artistic director in events and historical reenactments throughout Europe. For years, he has collaborated with youth theater companies, leading workshops for adults and children, and developing educational and training projects in schools and companies. He is an artist capable of combining comedy, poetry, and an extraordinary human sensitivity.

Among the guests at the event is Samuel Barletti , considered one of the most important Italian ventriloquists and internationally recognized for a career spanning over fifty years. In 1973, the Italian Magic Club awarded him the title of the world's youngest ventriloquist. President of the Italian Ventriloquist Association, he has performed his shows in numerous countries throughout Europe, Africa, and the United States, combining his stage work with a significant television presence. Throughout his career, he has been a guest on popular programs such as "Domenica In," "Buona Domenica," "Stasera mi butto," "Maurizio Costanzo Show," "Unomattina," and many other successful programs, captivating audiences with his impeccable technique and celebrated characters.

Originality, music, and comedy will be entrusted to Lullo Mosso , musician, performer, and improviser who for over twenty years has been performing his famous "mototrabbasso," a surprising fusion of motorcycle and double bass that has become the symbol of his artistic work. A trained musician, active since the 1980s, he has created a unique show that blends musical virtuosity, audience engagement, improvisation, and comedy. With over five hundred performances to his credit, including at theaters, festivals, and street performances in Italy, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Slovenia, Russia, and Serbia, he also collaborates regularly with Circo Paniko, one of the most significant contemporary Italian circus groups.

Finally, bringing the magic of aerial disciplines to the stage will be Denise Bellettini , a professional acrobat, instructor, and former gymnast, who graduated from the Flic Circus School in Turin. With years of experience in entertainment and education, she has established a leading organization for aerial disciplines in the area, involving numerous students at her school's various locations. For the "Riccione Family Show," she will present high-impact aerial acrobatics performances, in which technique, elegance, balance, and creativity blend to give the audience moments of true wonder.