What’s on in Milan

Fondazione Libellula collaborates with Anteo to promote films that foster dialogue and awareness.

Following a successful summer, the Cineteca's outdoor film series 'Tutto il bello del cinema' returns indoors with a Best Off selection.

The Farout Live Art Festival 2026, themed 'Hello Darkness', offers four months of performances, dance, concerts, and immersive experiences.

XYZ presents an altered daily life through various settings, featuring household items and furniture, displayed at Pirelli HangarBicocca.

MEET Digital Culture Center showcases a collective exhibition focusing on the contemporary art scene in Taiwan and the use of new media.

The exhibition 'Intime visioni. 900 segreto' explores 20th-century figurative painting, curated by Antonio D’Amico.

The Cineteca honors director Werner Herzog with a showcase of 14 of his films.

Charmaine Poh, the 2025 Deutsche Bank Artist of the Year, showcases her work at Mudec in 'Make a travel'.

At Museo Bagatti Valsecchi, contemporary art by Bertozzi and Casoni interacts with historical settings.

The Cineteca presents a series of ten films exploring the theme of tattoos.

Since 1990, Liliana Cavani's production of Verdi's masterpiece at La Scala has received acclaim, featuring sets by Dante Ferretti and costumes by Gabriella Pescucci.

The Brueghel family of Flemish painters offers an alternative artistic vision from the 16th century.

Tiago Rodrigues' 'Coro degli amanti' features two lovers and opens the season at Piccolo Teatro.

Eschilo's 'Agamennone' narrates the return of the hero from Troy and his murder by his wife, Clytemnestra.

'Colazione al Cinema' offers a sweet start to Wednesdays, with a repeat on Sunday mornings.

Stories and memories of love intertwine with daily life on Via Padova aboard bus 56.

The eighth edition of the “Fringe Milano Off International Festival” celebrates ten years of cultural exchange.

The 'Luce e movimento' exhibition at Fondazione Mudima showcases Helmut Schober's artistic journey from the 1970s to present.

The Scala revives Yvette Chauviré's 1950 production of 'Giselle,' featuring restored sets and costumes by Aleksandr Benois.

Peter Belyi's installation 'Silence' is visible from the large window of Fondazione Culturale San Fedele.

A vintage market offering selected clothing at fair and transparent prices.

Patek Philippe presents 500 watches at the Grand Exhibition in CityOval, celebrating its seventh edition.

Vintage all’Opera is a charity market supporting the Opera Cardinal Ferrari's daytime center and social residences.

Over 80 artisans gather at the Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini to raise funds for cultural and educational projects.

The Kozel Carroponte hosts “Octobeer,” a beer festival from October 2-4 and 8-11, with free entry.

Milano Centrale Festival 2026 showcases contemporary art from the Central Station to the Naviglio della Martesana.

The Out Off Theatre hosts the 'Festival Fabre' from October 2 to 16, celebrating the work of choreographer Jan Fabre.

The non-competitive 'Deejay Ten' run takes place in San Siro on October 3, a popular event created by Linus in 2005.

The 62nd edition of Bimbinfiera, focused on pregnancy, babies, and families, takes place on October 3-4 at Superstudio Maxi in Milan.

Combo Festival offers 3,000 square meters of board games, featuring 150 tables and 300 titles, including 40 previews.

Gam Matsuri brings Japanese crafts and food to Factory NoLo on October 3 and 4, from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Remira Market at Mercato Isola focuses on vintage and second-hand items, promoting reuse and sustainability.

Virgilio Sieni's site-specific creation 'I corpi degli altri' premieres at the PAC on October 3 and 4.

Mag to Mag festival explores the theme of 'Error' as a space of possibility, showcasing independent magazines.

The 14th Tatuami Tattoo Convention gathers 180 tattoo artists to create lasting body art for visitors.

An afternoon filled with games, readings, workshops, and fun at Biblioteca Chiesa Rossa.

The 'Fog' festival features an early showing of 'Dido and Aeneas' by Dewey Dell at Triennale Milano Teatro.

Ostello Bello celebrates its 15th anniversary, showcasing its international hostel model and community bar.

The opera 'Chatterton' by Leoncavallo explores the life of the early Romantic poet Thomas Chatterton.

The Camera del Lavoro celebrates 120 years of the CGIL with 'In cerca di voce,' a musical event by Trovesi and Bombaci.

The final event of “Milano Open Air” at Ex Macello occurs before the area undergoes redevelopment.

The Teatro Gerolamo presents 'Kind of Blue' to commemorate Miles Davis's centenary on October 3.

Giorgia's tour concludes with 'Last Call,' named after the X Factor elimination phase she hosts.

The “London Calling” event at Arci Bellezza on October 3 focuses on the music of The Smiths.

The “80s Never Die” party at Fabrique on October 3 celebrates iconic music from the 1980s.

The Naviglio Grande hosts its autumn edition of 'Fiori e sapori', featuring florists from across the region.

A festival honoring St. Francis takes place around his monument in Piazza Risorgimento, featuring artistic direction by Massimiliano Finazzer Flory.

During the 'Ortica in Festa' neighborhood celebration, the Balera dell’Ortica hosts a vintage and craft market.

The third 'Concerto per i Giovani' with the Filarmonica della Scala is designed for students of all ages on October 4.

After seven years at Spirit de Milan, “Wunder Mrkt” relocates to Spazio Profumo, a former perfume factory in Barona.

A famous fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm about a musician with magical powers hired to rid a town of its rat problem.

Starting October 4, the church of Sant’Alessandro hosts monthly 'Vespri d’organo' events.

The ballet season at Teatro degli Arcimboldi opens with 'Don Quixote' performed by the Tam Ballet on October 4.

The “Ottobre Rosso” series features rare film screenings in the Internal Courtyard of Nama, coordinated by Tafano with contributions from Nero Editions and Agenzia X.

Rudolf Buchbinder concludes the 25/26 season of 'I Grandi Pianisti alla Scala' with a recital on October 4 at Teatro alla Scala.

Aldo Cazzullo and Angelo Branduardi perform 'Francesco' on October 4, blending words, music, and images.

Equilibrio Dinamico Dance Company celebrates its 15th anniversary with a double choreography premiere on October 4 at Teatro Elfo Puccini.

Monique Chao, a pianist and composer from Taipei, performs at Blue Note, showcasing her jazz and classical training.

Laura Pausini's tour stops at the Forum for three concerts on October 4, 6, and 7, following her success in Spain and America.

Milano Wellness Week offers yoga, pilates, body sculpting, reading parties, meditation, discussions on sexuality, and cooking workshops.

The project 'La Grande Opera in Villa' presents a unique opera experience at Villa Sormani Marzorati Uva and other architectural sites.

The Statale promotes peace through its project featuring five films under the theme “Cinema that Rebuilds,” starting in early November.

The 'Inner_Spaces' series features Carmen Villain and Mor Elian on October 5 at Auditorium San Fedele, exploring their artistic paths.

The 'Incontri Musicali' series begins on October 5 at Teatro Rosetum with a recital by pianist Jonas Aumiller.

Roberto Cappello opens the Serate Musicali season at Teatro Rosetum, showcasing his virtuosity as a pianist.

'Jannacci e dintorni' at Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber on October 5 explores the life of Enzo Jannacci through music and theater.

Mr. Rain performs at Teatro degli Arcimboldi on October 5, marking his first theater concert.

The film “Palestina 36-Quando tutto ebbe inizio” explores the origins of the Palestinian drama.

The Museo del Novecento highlights contemporary art with new exhibitions featuring prominent artists.

The project 'Tacet' reflects on moments of silence observed during commemorations and significant events.

Gioele Dix presents a new monologue at Teatro Franco Parenti from October 6 to 18.

Cineteca Milano Arlecchino presents four rare films in tribute to Michelangelo Antonioni.

The Associazione degli Amici di Brera celebrates its centenary with a historical exhibition.

'Confesso che ho vissuto' is a comedy running at Teatro Parenti from October 7 to 31.

The film “Nessun dolore” features a strong cast including Alessandro Borghi and Valeria Golino, directed by Gianni Amelio.