Two weeks of music in Milan and Turin: MITO SettembreMusica returns this September, the festival featuring concerts and events that has been bringing the two cities to life for over 20 years

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Rachele Orsoni

 –  Staff Writer

 ·  September 10, 2026

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MITO SettembreMusica returns to Milan and Turin with two weeks of concerts and events dedicated to classical music, some of which are free to attend. For over 20 years, the festival has transformed the two cities into one big stage, creating an unmissable event for music lovers and anyone wishing to discover music in evocative venues and atmospheres.

What is MITO SettembreMusica?

MITO SettembreMusica is the international festival that brings Milan and Turin together through music every year. Founded in 1978 as Torino Settembre Musica, it has been a joint cultural project between the two cities since 2007. During the festival, theaters—such as the renowned Teatro alla Scala—auditoriums, churches—such as the evocative Certosa di Garegnano—courtyards, and squares host concerts and events dedicated to classical music, with the aim of making it accessible to an ever-wider audience.

Festival Dates and Program

MITO SettembreMusica returns to Milan from September 6 to 19, 2026, with a program dedicated to classical music and the theme “Harmonia.” For two weeks, the city’s theaters, churches, and auditoriums will host symphonic concerts, chamber music, and events designed for diverse audiences. Among the most anticipated events on the program are:

• September 5 and 17: the complete Beethoven String Quartets, performed by the Teatro alla Scala String Quartet.
• September 10: Charpentier’s *Orphée*, the festival’s only opera performance, featuring Les Arts Florissants and William Christie at the Teatro del Verme.
• September 12: A free concert by Il Pomo d’Oro dedicated to the music of Monteverdi at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie al Naviglio.
• September 16: Rossini’s *Stabat Mater*, featuring the Student Orchestra of the Milan and Turin Conservatories and Speranza Scappucci at the Church of San Barnaba.

🎟️For free events, we recommend reserving tickets on the official MITO SettembreMusica website.

🎟️Tickets for paid events can be purchased online via the I Pomeriggi Musicali website.

Other classical music concerts in Milan during MITO SettembreMusica

During the same weeks as MITO SettembreMusica, Milan will also host several Candlelight concerts—candlelit evenings where famous pop, rock, and movie soundtrack pieces are reinterpreted in a classical style. Tickets are available online, with prices starting at 17 euros. Discover all the Candlelight concerts in Milan.