The rain is falling and Gianni Morandi’s concert is at risk of being stopped: “We will decide at the last moment”

Riccione, September 9, 2026 – The Gianni Morandi concert, scheduled for Thursday, September 10 in Piazzale Roma as the grand finale of the Riccione Music City festival, risks being canceled due to bad weather. The Municipality of Riccione has indeed issued an orange weather alert for severe thunderstorms valid until midnight tomorrow, along with a yellow alert for the possible rise in river levels.

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Gianni Morandi during his concert this winter at the Unipol Arena

Unstable weather conditions

The weather situation remains extremely unstable: according to forecasts, new showers – some of heavy intensity – are expected throughout tomorrow, which could hinder the normal drainage of water and the stability of the area’s watercourses.

The last word has not been said

However, the last word has not yet been said: ahead of Morandi’s concert (scheduled for 9 PM on Thursday), the Riccione municipal administration and the organizers are currently monitoring the situation’s development, hoping to still be able to bring the artist on stage.

Public and staff safety at the center

The priority remains to ensure the safety of the public and staff, and if the rain and bad weather intensify to the point of endangering the safety of those present, the event will be canceled.

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The decision will be communicated by the Municipality and Riccione Welcome

Any decisions will be communicated on the official channels of the Municipality and on the social profiles of Riccione Welcome and the organizers. In case of cancellation, those who have already purchased tickets can obtain a refund through Ticketone, Ticketmaster, and Ciaotickets. Meanwhile, the municipal administration recommends all citizens to exercise maximum caution when traveling by road and to stay constantly updated on the weather developments.

The Campobasso concert already canceled, also due to rain

On Tuesday, September 8, weather conditions had already forced the organizers to cancel Gianni Morandi’s concert in Campobasso: “What a pity – the artist said on social videos – I hope to come back here soon. I really cared a lot.”

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