The weekend always brings with it many things to do. We have selected some activities you can experience this weekend in and around Milan before the week is over. Mark all the appointments in your diary:
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- Milan Green Week
- Bonsai exhibition
- Titanic: An Immersive Voyage
- Pumpkin Fields
- Off Fringe Festival
- A walk with alpacas
- Climb the Merlate Panoramic views of Castello Sforzesco
- Barbie on display
- The Bicocca Festival
- Boat tour on the Navigli with aperitif
- Wine lovers wine tasting
- An exhibition in the city
- Enlightenment
- Outdoor Cinema.
- Triennale Summer 2024
- The "Feria del Bacàn"
- A day of wellness
- Rediscover yourself in Milan's new meditation center
- Space Dreamers
Milan Green Week
From September 26 to 29, Milano Green Week is back. A widespread event of events organized from below to tell the commitment of citizens, associations, organizations that every day work for a Milan attentive to environmental issues, the care of the green and that puts the welfare of people at the center. More than 300 events will animate the city. More information and program here.
Bonsai exhibition
Until Sept. 29 at the Steflor Garden in Paderno Dugnano, it will be possible to admire the Bonsai Exhibition, an immersive experience in the green to explore a wide range of bonsai varieties, from classic evergreens to the rarest and most precious specimens, all expertly cared for to showcase the art and beauty of these small, centuries-old trees.
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage has finally opened its doors to the Milanese public. Featuring more than 300 artifacts from the company that created the ocean liner, reconstruction of parts of the ship, immersive storytelling, VR experiences and more, you’ll feel like you’re sailing into the past. Titanic: An ivi a unique experience. Click here for tickets.
Pumpkin Fields
Things to do over the weekend include going to the various pumpkin fields to experience the magic of autumn and catch up with yours for Halloween, a perfect activity for the whole family. Find some of them here.
Off Fringe Festival
Until Oct. 6, Milan’s Mercato Centrale will host the Off Fringe Festival, an international event of Off Theater and Performing Arts. Theater, performance and Art in its purest state. All free. Info here.
A walk with alpacas
Among the things to do on the weekend you can visit the magical world of alpacamp in Paderno Dugnano, a paradise in nature perfect for those who want nature, beauty and the already mentioned alpacas, an educational farm, a meeting place, a happy island where you can have outdoor experiences a little different from the usual.
For guided tours and walks with Alpacas best make an appointment with Sara at the following number: +39 392 8773814.
Where: via Ferdinando Santi intersection with via Erba, Paderno Dugnano
Climb the Merlate Panoramic views of Castello Sforzesco
Until the end of 2024, you can climb above the castle’s battlements to discover the defensive system and secret charm of the fortress as well as admire the urban skyline from multiple vantage points. More info online. Don’t miss. Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission).Maximum 25 people per 20 minutes. €10.00 full, €8.00 reduced conventions, €5.00 reduced 6 to 18 and over65.
Barbie on display
The exhibition Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition, open from September 13, 2024 to January 19, 2025 is a must-see this weekend. We are at the Nent Area at 6 Paolo Sarpi Street. The exhibition pays tribute to sixty-five years of fashion and inspiration, showing how Barbie is not just a doll, but a true cultural and style icon. Tickets here.
The Bicocca Festival
From 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 until 1 a.m., the third edition of the music-related cultural event returns to enliven the university and the neighborhood. A day of free initiatives aimed at adults and children, including workshops, talks, artistic performances, concerts, DJ sets and more.
Boat tour on the Navigli with aperitif
Among the things to do this weekend in Milan, why not join a beautiful boat tour of the Navigli with aperitivo? You will feel like you are on vacation while staying in the city. Info and tickets here.
Wine lovers wine tasting
This is an event organized by Cantina Urbana®, the first wine cellar in the city, in Italy, opened in 2018 in Milan. A great way to approach wine by discovering what lies behind as well as learning about the complexity and sophistication of six labels produced in the first urban winery, carefully selected by Michele Rimpici himself, the founder of Cantina Urbana. Info and online reservations.
An exhibition in the city
Choosing an exhibition is always a great weekend activity to do. In Milan there are several to see, click here to find some in the city.
Enlightenment
“Enlightenment,” the immersive show by Zurich-based artists Projektil, comes to Milan after its worldwide success. The show is a tribute to the cycle of life, representing the four seasons with music by Antonio Vivaldi. Using high-performance projectors and lasers, the show transforms the Cardinal Ildefonso Schuster House space into an enveloping light experience from floor to ceiling.
Outdoor Cinema.
ARIANTEO, together with the Department of Culture of the City of Milan, illuminates Milan’s summer evenings
with ARIANTEO at locations in Chiostro dell’Incoronata, Citylife, Fabbrica del Vapore and Palazzo Reale. Discover the programming here. Unmissable among things to do this weekend in Milan. Through Sept. 29.
Triennale Summer 2024
Until the end of September, the 5th edition of Triennale Estate 2024 continues: four months of concerts and DJ sets in the heart of Milan in one of the city’s most fascinating locations.
Where:Triennale – viale E. Alemagna,6
The “Feria del Bacàn”
If you like to taste a different cuisine than usual, drop by Bacancíto Iberico-Argentino in Porta Romana. To celebrate three years in business, the restaurant is launching “Feria del Bacàn,” a party that lasts for the three summer months to preview its three tasting menus. The best of Iberian-ArgentinianBacancíto cuisine and a proposal in pairing wines, cocktails and sangria. The tasting menus of la Feria del Bacán, also accomplice to the summer period, are three with different expressions from land to sea, always strictly in Tapas format.
Where: Via Crema, 16
Light Cycles
A day of wellness
Want to escape the city? We recommend a day of wellness at Monticello SPA: an oasis on the outskirts of Milan. Just an hour’s drive and you will find yourself in a magical place. Lots of treatments beyond swimming pools and relaxation. A timeless place where nature and silence welcome you in an infinite embrace. As we read on the website. In short, a perfect outing for the whole family. More info here.
Where: Via S. Michele, 16D, 23876 Monticello LC
Rediscover yourself in Milan’s new meditation center
A selection of emotional portals are on display at this new meditation center in Milan. True works of art aimed at helping us reconnect with ourselves. An immersion in the deepest part of our Ego to live the experience of “Project Revelation” precisely, this communication with our consciousness.
The project, conceived by Stefano Simontacchi, aims to create connections with the public by awakening their awareness and creating deep spiritual connections.
Where: The space, curated by Marco Senaldi, awaits you in Piazza Napoli, 22
Space Dreamers
Among the things to do this weekend, Space Dreamers is worth marking. An Immersive Experience in Milan. The immersive exhibition dedicated to space. Through 16 interactive installations, you can relive the moon landing, see galaxies, constellations and visit unexplored planets.
Where: Piazza Cesare Beccaria