Once upon a time, there was a reader who, gazing up at the stars on the night of San Lorenzo, wished to be a child again —if only for a few hours. Little did he know that his wish was already about to come true: this August, three live classical music concerts will transform Disney and Pixar soundtracks into a journey through the fantastical worlds we’ve loved most. From *Toy Story* to *Up*, from *Beauty and the Beast* to *Aladdin*, talented ensembles reinterpret melodies that bring back memories, emotions, and that timeless sense of wonder.
Aladdin, Star Wars, and Toy Story: three magical musical events
Spielberg, Williams, and the Music of Space
On Tuesday, August 25, the Villa Reale in Monza becomes the starting point for an intergalactic journey through the soundtracks that have inspired entire generations to dream. The Milan Symphony Orchestra brings to the stage the unforgettable music of John Williams, exploring his creative partnership with Steven Spielberg and the great adventures of science fiction: from the mysterious atmospheres of Close Encounters of the Third Kind to the tenderness of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, all the way to the boundless epic of Star Wars. A truly stellar evening.
When? Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 7:45 p.m.
Where? Villa Reale in Monza
Tickets? On the official website
Once upon a cello… The Magical World of Disney and Pixar
In the enchanting setting of the Villa Reale in Monza, under the starry sky of late August, a special concert rekindles the magic of Disney and Pixar. The “Once upon a cello” evening brings to the 18th-century villa the soundtracks that have accompanied the childhoods of entire generations, reinterpreted by I SoliCelli of the Milan Symphony Orchestra. From *Toy Story* to *Coco*, from *The Lion King* to *Frozen*, it will be an exciting journey through magical adventures and a touch of nostalgia.
When? Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Where? Villa Reale in Monza
Tickets? On the official website
Candlelight: Disney Love Songs
At the historic Casa Cardinale Ildefonso Schuster, Disney magic comes to life by the light of thousands of candles with *Candlelight: Disney Love Songs*. On Friday, August 28, in the heart of Milan, a string quartet will reinterpret some of the most beloved melodies from the great Disney classics in an evocative and romantic atmosphere. From “The World Is Mine” to “Love Is in the Air Tonight,” including the emotions of *Coco*, *Beauty and the Beast*, and *Encanto*, the soundtracks that have accompanied us on some of the most beautiful adventures of all time take center stage in a one-hour journey through nostalgia, fairy tales, and memories.
When? Friday , August 28, 2026, at 8:30 p.m .
Where? Casa Cardinale Ildefonso Schuster
Tickets? On the official website
