Pope Leo XIV

at the Meeting

Saturday 22 August 2026 | Fiera di Rimini

The afternoon of Saturday 22 August will be entirely dedicated to the historic visit of the Holy Father. Pope Leo XIV will walk through the pavilions of the Fiera, privately visit some exhibitions, meet the children at the Villaggio Ragazzi, and finally deliver his anticipated address in the Grand Auditorium.

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Arrival of Pope Leo XIV

2:45 PM

West Entrance

meeting

4:00 PM

Grand Auditorium
Hall B7-D7

Activities suspended

2–6 PM

Conferences, exhibitions, Villaggio Ragazzi, sport

On all screens at the Fiera

LIVE STREAMING

View the screen map

Below are all the information to make the most of the day.

The visit programme

2:45 PM

Arrival of Pope Leo XIV at the Fiera, West Entrance

The Holy Father's helicopter is expected at 2:45 PM at the Fiera di Rimini helipad. From the moment of his arrival (West Entrance), he will cross the entire Fiera along a specially cordoned-off route.

3:30 PM

Pope Leo XIV meets the Villaggio Ragazzi

A special encounter for the youngest visitors and their families.

4:00 PM

Meeting in the Grand Auditorium (Hall B7-D7)

It will be broadcast live in all 4 main halls, the 5 arenas, and on 11 additional screens set up for the occasion.

Access to the halls

For organisational and security reasons:

Grand Auditorium (Hall B7-D7)

from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM

Auditorium Intesa Sanpaolo D3

from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Other halls

until 3:30 PM

Entry to the Grand Auditorium will be through Gate B0 (South Entrance – Via Emilia 155).
The event will be broadcast on all screens at the Fiera.

OPENING HOURS AND ACCESS TO THE FIERA

Fiera opening

The Fiera gates will open at 10:30 AM. We recommend arriving well in advance of the Holy Father's expected arrival (scheduled for 2:45 PM) to ease the flow of visitors.

Entry to the Fiera

To enter the Fiera on 22 August, the standard Meeting rules apply. No specific booking is required for the Pope's visit — only the personal QR Code generated through the "Meeting Rimini" App (available for iPhone, Android and Huawei).

It may be helpful to print your QR Code on paper before arriving at the Fiera, to speed up entry.

The QR Code pass is personal and non-transferable.

At entry points, pass checks will be carried out along with security checks on persons, bags and items brought in, as required by the Authorities.
Items or substances that could cause harm, obstruct checks or block escape routes may not be brought in.

Please note: no storage service is available. Items not permitted cannot be kept and will be disposed of; access to the event will only be granted once such items have been removed.

Weapons and sharp objects: knives, Swiss army knives, scissors, small scissors, screwdrivers, box cutters and any pointed or blunt instrument
Containers: glass bottles, metal water bottles, cans and metal tins
Bulky objects: medium or large umbrellas, sticks (except for medical needs), suitcases and large backpacks
Other: helmets, offensive weapons, laser pointers, amplified microphones, banners and irritant spray cans

HOW TO ATTEND THE POPE'S VISIT

The route and where to position yourself

All visitors may freely position themselves along the barriers, at any point of the route, to welcome and greet the Holy Father. The route crosses the entire Fiera for approximately one kilometre; we therefore recommend spreading out across the different halls.
Hundreds of volunteers, easily recognisable and present throughout the day, will accompany visitors, ready to offer information, assistance and support.

Moving around the Fiera

During the visit, the cordoned-off route cannot be crossed; gates will be closed 30 minutes before the Holy Father passes through. Afterwards, the barriers will be gradually removed and normal access to the halls restored as soon as Pope Leo XIV has left the Fiera.

Live broadcast on large screens in the halls

Everyone will be able to follow the entire visit live. Large screens will be set up in every hall and in the freely accessible areas of the Fiera (download the online map for screen locations here).

TV and web broadcasts

The entire visit of Pope Leo XIV will be broadcast in full via live streaming on the Youtube Channel and on the Vatican Television Centre YouTube channel. In addition, from approximately 3:30 PM, it will be broadcast live on television on Rai Uno.

Access to the Grand Auditorium

The address by Pope Leo XIV will take place at 4:00 PM in the Grand Auditorium (Hall B7-D7), set up for the occasion, and will be followed live in all halls and all pavilions of the Fiera.

ACCESS TO THE AUDITORIUM INTESA SANPAOLO D3 AND OTHER HALLS

The Auditorium Intesa Sanpaolo D3 and other halls (Sala Neri Generali Cattolica – first floor Hall Sud, Sala Conai A2, Sala Gruppo FS C4) may be accessed by those already holding a pass for the relevant hall.

It will also be possible to follow the event without a booking at Arena Cdo C1, Arena Euresis A7, Arena Internazionale C3, Arena Tracce A3.

Pope Leo XIV will dedicate a special moment to meet the youngest visitors and their families.

Access
Access to the Villaggio Ragazzi is reserved for children and young people up to 14 years old and their parents. It will be accessible until the area reaches full capacity.

Important
Minors must be accompanied by and remain with their parents during the encounter. Pushchairs are allowed.

Live broadcast
Inside the Villaggio Ragazzi, the address that the Holy Father will deliver afterwards in the Grand Auditorium can also be followed on two large screens (Hall B1 and Teatro Villaggio Ragazzi – Hall B2).

Suspension of activities

Between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM all main Meeting activities will be suspended:

What closes: Activities related to conferences, exhibitions, Villaggio Ragazzi and Sport Village will be suspended. Exhibitors' stands will remain accessible.

Libreria Itaca: The bookshop will be closed from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Catering: Catering areas will remain open and operational.

Resumption of activities: The Meeting programme will resume as normal after 6:00 PM.
We invite you to check the programme.

People with disabilities

At the Fiera: The accessibility rules in place during the event apply. It is possible to position yourself along the route and follow the event on the large screens in all halls. We suggest that people with mobility difficulties position themselves early along the route and in front of the screens.

Access to the Grand Auditorium: Those holding a valid pass for the reserved section access the Grand Auditorium from the entrance located in Hall D6 (Door D7/03). Maximum capacity has already been reached.

Sign Language (LIS): Italian Sign Language interpretation will be provided during the Holy Father's address.

TRANSPORT, TRAFFIC AND PARKING

The South Entrance and the West Entrance will be accessible from 10:30 AM. The West Entrance will be temporarily closed at the time of Pope Leo XIV's arrival (2:30 PM).

We recommend using public transport to reach the Fiera di Rimini.

To plan your journey by train, you can visit the Trenitalia website, entering Riminifiera as departure or destination.

During the Meeting, in addition to the regular timetable, the following extra stops are scheduled:

TPER 3939: stop at RIMINI FIERA at 9:56 PM from 21 to 26 August – southbound (Piacenza – Ancona) (TPER)
RV 3932: stop at RIMINI FIERA at 10:07 PM from 21 to 26 August – northbound (Ancona–Bologna) (Trenitalia)

From Rimini central station, the Fiera (South Entrance) is easily reachable by line 9 of the bus service.

The Fiera can be reached using the bus lines connecting it to the rest of the city. The bus terminal is located at the South Entrance. Updated timetables are available below:

Parking

The South and West car parks will be accessible and free of charge.

Campers vans

Spaces are available for camper vans (West Car Park 3 and South Car Park 3 – daytime only; West Car Park 4 – with overnight stay, water and electrical connections).

Coaches

Coaches heading to the Meeting on Saturday 22 August must reach the designated passenger drop-off/pick-up area, located in Via San Martino in Riparotta, near the West 4 car park. After passengers have alighted, empty coaches may park in the reserved area at East 3 car park. The passenger drop-off point will be the same used for pick-up.
Coaches may park exclusively in the reserved area at East 3 car park.
Groups are required to independently arrange a meeting point with their own driver for the return journey.

Please note for those needing to leave/depart: We recommend allowing extra time for exit due to the high expected turnout.

External traffic: After the visit to the Meeting, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Rimini city centre (event at the Cathedral and Holy Mass at the Port). This will result in the closure of numerous streets in the city. We invite you to visit the Diocese of Rimini website Home - Papa Leone a Rimini for traffic details.

We advise Meeting visitors against attempting to reach the city centre/port for the subsequent papal events, as travel will not be possible due to road closures. As mentioned above, all subsequent events of the papal visit will be visible live on the screens of the Grand Auditorium B7/D7.

SECURITY AND GENERAL RULES

Welcome service

Meeting volunteers will be present in all halls; on Saturday 22 a dedicated welcome service will be set up with additional volunteers recognisable by their white t-shirt.

Security checks

Standard security checks (metal detectors) will be in place at the Fiera entrance.

Pets

Pets are not allowed, with the exception of guide dogs or assistance dogs.

Photos and videos

Photographs and videos may be taken for personal use or for sharing on personal social media profiles. News outlets and information websites, including local ones, wishing to rebroadcast the Meeting's live coverage of the event may contact the press office (press@meetingrimini.org).

The Meeting will provide photos of the event from 25 August, when they will be available on the Flickr page.

Official photographs of the event, including the brief moments of greeting between the Holy Father and individuals, may be requested at Vatican Media - Produzione Fotografica.

Weather

The entire visit will take place almost entirely indoors. The halls are air-conditioned. Access to the Grand Auditorium, however, will be via an outdoor route. We recommend preparing for sun or possible bad weather before joining the queue.

Info point, emergencies and lost property

For lost property, meeting points and assistance, please go to the Info Points (in particular the central Info Point in Hall Sud).

Medical assistance

The medical point is located in Hall D1, tel. 348 0140746.

Simultaneous translation

Simultaneous translation of the Holy Father's address will be available to everyone through the standard method, i.e. via the Meeting Rimini app, by tapping the dedicated button at the top right of the event card. In the hall, personal earphones compatible with your mobile phone are required. Further information and assistance at the IMP stand (Hall Sud).

Real-time updates

Per eventuali variazioni o indicazioni dell’ultimo minuto nel corso della giornata del 22 agosto, invitiamo i visitatori a consultare l’App ufficiale (attivando le notifiche) e il sito web del Meeting.