More than 400 events and 3 anniversaries for the 2026 edition of Milan Music Week: the complete schedule

Milan Music Week unveils the program for the 2026 edition, featuring three (plus one) anniversaries to celebrate with over 400 events, most of which are free

Beatrice Curti

– Staff Writer

· November 11, 2026

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Milan Music Week 2026 marks a “round number” milestone, celebrating its tenth year from November 16 to 22. This anniversary joins four others, starting with the 50-year career of the festival’s new artistic director: Linus.

The new edition promises to breathe new life into Milan’s vast music scene in Milan, which has always been known as one of the capitals of live music, with venues that have become landmarks of counterculture and new musical trends.

Music Week Venues

There will be more than 100 venues for Milan Music Week 2026, ranging from historic venues such as the Blue Note, Germi, Santeria Toscana 31, and Magazzini Generali, to unconventional locations like the Loreto and Garibaldi metro stations, restaurants, movie theaters, and playhouses.

“We’ll launch a call to action to map all the city’s live music clubs. It’s the role of policymakers to also view these venues as entities worthy of recognition,” announced Councilor Tommaso Sacchi at a press conference.

The centerpiece of the festival will be the Fabbrica del Vapore, featuring free events, including “Aspettando Sanremo, ” the opening event of Music Week with Linus and Stefano De Martino.

On the evening of November 17, Fabbrica del Vapore will also host a major DJ set forthe Milano Music Weekopening party , featuring Dimitri from Paris and Budino behind the decks.

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Three—or rather, four—anniversaries

Milan Music Week 2026 celebrates three (+1) anniversaries, all marking the half-century milestone: the 50th anniversary of the birth of disco music, the 50th anniversary of the birth of punk—marked by the release of the Sex Pistols’ only album , *Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols* —and the 50th anniversary of the release of *La voglia la pazzia l’incoscienza l’allegria* by Ornella Vanoni.

In addition to these, alongside the 10th anniversary of Music Week, the festival’s artistic director, Linus, is celebrating his 50-year career.

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The Milano Music Week 2026 Program

Multi-day events

From the 16th to the 22nd, 8:00 a.m. – Sara Forte, “Rock Icons. Airplanes and Airports in Rock ’n’ Roll Legends”: a photography exhibition by SEA Milan Airports, free admission – La Porta di Milano
From the 16th to the 21st, 10:00 a.m. – Inside the Session: Le Ore x Nelida Music Publishing: three emerging artists write an original song with the duo Le Ore – Artist First Studios
From the 16th to the 22nd – TRAMONTANA Songwriting Camp: private songwriting camp (Danceandlove) – KUBO Studios
From the 16th to the 20th, 9:00 a.m. – Performing by the Book: workshop on regulations for live performers, free – Ama Multimedia, Piazzale Loreto
From the 16th to the 19th, 10:00 a.m. – Making Music Today: Musicians of the Third Millennium: workshop, free with registration – CPM Music Institute
From the 16th to the 18th, 10:30 a.m. – Edizioni Curci Songwriting Lab: free with registration – Edizioni Curci
16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, and 22nd, 3:00 PM – Indaco Open Days: Label Open House – INDACO Records
From the 17th to the 22nd – Six evenings at Mare Culturale Urbano: free admission, featuring Germogli, VDP Sistas, Moontell, and Because the Night – Cascina Torrette, Via Quinto Cenni 11
From the 18th to the 21st – Linecheck Music Meeting & Festival: 12th edition, theme “Walking Distances” – BASE Milano, Via Bergognone 34, and various venues
November 19–22 – Pictures of You: an augmented reality exhibition dedicated to Massimo Cotto, featuring evening live performances – Volvo Studio Milano

Monday, November 16

10:00 a.m. – LA OFF RECORDS: LaRec day dedicated to emerging artists, with registration and selection – LaRec offices
3:30 p.m. – Talking About Music Isn’t a Real Job: a talk by Wave Media – 21 House of Stories Navigli
5:00 PM – She The Voice: live performance (Frequenza Futura) – Blue Note Milano, Via Pietro Borsieri 37
5:00 PM – EUTRA Lab: paid workshop – EUTRA Music Lab
5:00 PM – Workshop on analyzing works and production advice: fee required – Ama Multimedia, Piazzale Loreto
5:30 p.m. – Waiting for Sanremo: opening discussion on the upcoming Festival, with Stefano De Martino, Linus, Tommaso Sacchi, and Claudio Fasulo; introduced by Enzo Mazza and Dario Giovannini – Fabbrica del Vapore, Cattedrale
6:00 PM – Lucio Battisti’s Books and Albums in 2026: opening event for the “Quel Gran Genio” festival, free – Gogol’Ostello, Via Chieti 1
6:30 p.m. – Can Music Criticism and Advertising Coexist?: a talk by Wave Media – 21 House of Stories Navigli
7:00 PM – The Stereo Line x Frequenza Futura: listening bar with Giulia Maria Scrocchi, free – Nodo Bar, Via Marco Aurelio 8
7:00 PM – Punk, Too, Had Its Kayros: talk by Kayros Music – 21 House of Stories Città Studi, Via Enrico Nöe 24
7:00 PM – Ambient listening session: Idra – Saint Louis College of Music, Viale Luigi Bodio 37
7:00 p.m. – United Around the Turntables: The DJ Scene in Milan, DJ set (Frequenza Futura) – Casa delle Donne
7:30 PM – Ornella Não Tem Fim: an evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of “La voglia la pazzia l’incoscienza l’allegria,” hosted by Nicola Savino, featuring Gaia, Joan Thiele, Paola Folli, Selton, and Giulia Cavaliere – Fabbrica del Vapore, Cattedrale
8:30 p.m. – Girls in Hawaii in concert: admission fee required, ARCI membership card – Arci Bellezza
9:00 PM – Peter Hammill in concert: admission required – Teatro Elfo Puccini
9:15 PM – Ciao Ornellinha! La Voglia La Pazzia After Party: Italy-Brazil DJ set by Ciao Discoteca Italiana – Fabbrica del Vapore, South Wing

Tuesday, November 17

10:00 a.m. – Music at the Heart of the Italian Cultural Industry: presentation of market data, featuring Tommaso Sacchi and leaders of industry associations, moderated by Marta Cagnola – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
11:00 a.m. – LaRec Open Studio: Inauguration of the new studio, with registration and selection – LaRec offices
11:00 a.m. – If No One Sings, Who Gets Paid? AI Takes Over Music and Related Rights: a talk by Nuovo Imaie – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
11:00 a.m. – Digital sovereignty and the protection of creativity: featuring Enzo Mazza, Francesca Trainini, Nicola Zingaretti, and Anna Zò; moderated by Lodovico Benvenuti – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
12:00 PM – From Listening to Fandom: YouTube’s New Ecosystem for Music, featuring Marga Romero de Ávila, Valentina Zizzo, and Federico Villa – Fabbrica del Vapore, South Wing
12:00 PM – From Green to Real. The Next Stage: a talk by AssoConcerti – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
2:30 PM – Where the dancing happens: clubbing, traceability, and copyright, with Gabriele Castelli (SIAE), moderated by Davide Poliani – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
2:30 PM – Making Music Today: Creativity, Technology, and New Skills, with Eugene and Massimiliano Zanoni – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
2:30 PM – Behind the Scenes of AI Music: Rights and Business Protection (FIMI, LUISS) – LUISS Hub Milan
3:00 PM – Brand Sound (Branded Entertainment Observatory) – Teatro Nazionale
3:00 PM – TuneCore and 3V Agency present: Spotlight Talk – 21 House of Stories Navigli
3:30 p.m. – Artistic Identity Between the Market, Vision, and Dominant Models: with Carolina Stamerra Grassi, Naska, Angelica, Mew, and Filippo Graziani – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
3:30 p.m. – Riot Grrrl, Thirty Years Later: with Alessandra Micalizzi, Giulia Franceschini, Federica Mochi, and Camilla PNK – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
4:30 PM – DJs and Producers: A Generational Comparison: with Linus – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
4:30 PM – Two Engines, One Direction: Indies and Majors, with Eleonora Rubini, Antonio Sarubbi, and Davide Caucci – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
5:00 PM – Warner Off Records: In the Studio with Les Votives – Warner Music Italy
5:00 PM – Rock Your Mind: a festival of work and innovation for Gen Z – BASE Milano
5:30 p.m. – FPM, Thirty Years Fighting Piracy: with representatives from IFPI, AGCOM, the Ministry of Culture, and the Guardia di Finanza – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
5:30 p.m. – What Punk Culture Really Was: with Ermanno “Gomma” Guarneri and Marco “Philopat” Galliani, moderated by Luca Valtorta – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
6:00 PM – BackstagePASS: live video podcast and showcase – WAO Bassi
6:00 PM – DJ Mag Talks – The Sanctuary
6:00 PM – Fuori Fase. DIY Music for Uncertain Times – Nodo Bar
6:30 p.m. – The Return of Disco: with Dimitri From Paris, Budino, and Umbi Damiani – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
6:30 PM – Liquida: When Music Became Free, with Nikki, Gianluca Dettori, and Stefano Rocco – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
6:30 PM – Rotte Sonore: Supersonic Walking Tours – Santeria Paladini
6:30 PM – Female Gaze: The New Voices of Punk – Wolf
6:30 PM – Beyond the Set with HU: DJing masterclass – Saint Louis College of Music
7:00 PM – Even Punk Had Its Kayros – 21 House of Stories, Città Studi
7:30 PM – Sara Forte, Rock Icons: presentation of the exhibition catalog – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
7:30 PM – From Punk to Disco: Raffaele Garramone Trio – Cascina Cuccagna
7:30 PM – Germogli x Underdog – Cascina Torrette, Mare Culturale Urbano
8:00 PM – Sessioni Sotterranee presents IASKO: donation as desired – Bachelite cLab
8:00 PM – Gurriers in concert: ARCI membership card required – Circolo Magnolia, Segrate
8:00 PM – Women in Music: Unfiltered Voices, admission fee – Salone 14, Yellowsquare Milan
8:30 PM – Do it yourself 2.0: from punk to new independent models – Arci Biko
8:30 PM – Bellezza Records Party – Arci Bellezza
9:00 PM – MMW Opening Party: 50 Years of Disco, DJ sets by Dimitri From Paris and Budino – Fabbrica del Vapore, Cattedrale
9:00 PM – Battisti and His Friends: concert featuring Musica Muta and Carlo Poddighe, admission required – Atelier Carlo Colla & Figli, Via Montegani 35/1
9:00 PM – José González in concert: admission fee required – Alcatraz, Via Valtellina 25
9:00 PM – Altavibe showcase: minimum drink purchase required – Hard Rock Cafe Milan
9:00 PM – Helle in concert – Arci Traverso, Trattoria Popolare

Wednesday, November 18

9:00 a.m. – Musician: The Three Pillars of a Professional Career, admission fee required – Ama Multimedia, Piazzale Loreto
9:30 a.m. – Conscious Resonance: admission fee required, also on the 19th – Studio Cemento
10:00 a.m. – Let’s Respect Creativity: Meeting with Schools (Nuovo Imaie) – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
10:00 a.m. – Generating vs. Creating. Who Will Shape the Music of the Future?: with Alex Braga and Viviana De Vincentis, moderated by Davide Poliani – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
11:00 a.m. – Fuori Classe. A Whole New Kind of Music: a project by Bosch Italia with the Sequeri Esagramma Foundation, featuring La Pina – Fabbrica del Vapore, South Wing
11:00 a.m. – The Music of the Future According to CEOs of the Recording Industry: featuring Pico Cibelli, Alessandro Massara, Sara Pedroni, Andrea Rosi, and Dino Stewart, moderated by Francesco Prisco – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
12:00 PM – Local Roots, Global Reach: Fireside Chat with Viktoria Siniavskaia (Believe), moderated by Marta Cagnola – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
12:00 PM – Spotify: Do You Really Know It?: Spotify Italy’s music team shares the latest updates – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
2:00 PM – Battisti Underground: buskers performing Battisti’s repertoire in subway stations, free – M5 Bicocca Station
2:30 p.m. – Those songs were played years ago—who’s getting paid today?: Performers’ rights in soundtracks – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
2:30 PM – Who Makes the Music? A New Perspective from the Independent Music Industry (SMEs) – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
2:30 p.m. – The social value of music (FIMI, Universal) – Universal Music
3:00 PM – Nodekids: A New Way to Discover Music – Linea Milano
3:30 PM – You Wanted the Bike? Now Ride It: with Dade Pavanello and Rob – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
4:30 PM – “Milano” by Lucio Dalla: a masterclass by Cantautori a Scuola, with Linus – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
4:30 PM – TicketOne Crew: From a Passion for Music to Live Event Ambassadors – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
4:30 PM – Release Lab: paid event – Studio Cemento
4:30 PM – New Directions in Sound: Artist Management, Catalog, and Digital Distribution – NAM Centrale
5:30 PM – Music Without Labels: The Queer Community and the Music Industry, with Paola Turci and Dino Stewart, moderated by Matteo B. Bianchi – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
5:30 PM – The State of Live Music: with Linus (AssoConcerti) – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
6:00 PM – What’s the Point of an Indie Label (Still)? – Bovisa Urban Garden
6:00 PM – Underground: How to Survive the Mainstream, a series of four talks (also at 6:45 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:15 PM) – Detune
6:00 PM – The Invisible Craft: The Side Nobody Knows About – WAO Bassi
6:00 PM – Disco and Punk: From the Radio to Eternity – Pavilion Fuorimano
6:30 p. m. – Inclusivity on the Dance Floor: with Lele Sacchi, Kenny Carpenter, and Pietro Micioni – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
6:30 p.m. – An Evening with the Artists of Up Next Italia: Apple Music Live and Talk with ANTONIA, Birthh, Gioia Lucia, and Yaraki, free with registration – Apple Piazza Liberty, Piazza del Liberty 1
6:30 PM – Inside the Studio with Marco Zangirolami – SAE Institute
6:30 PM – Pitching Pills (Peermusic Italy) – Nodo Bar
6:30 PM – Women in Italian Disco: Peermusic in conversation with POPA – Nodo Bar
6:30 PM – Fastlife²: Who Changes Whom? with Jo Squillo and Michelle Masullo – Apophis Club
7:00 p.m. – LaRec Il Festival: live performances by Nada, Angelina Mango, Settembre, Lea Gavino, Giovanni Toscano, and Cate Lumina; admission required – Magazzini Generali, Via Pietrasanta 16
7:00 p.m. – Monksta Records The Launch Night: live performances by Santissima Benedetta, Ex Rave, Karakaz, and Rot Mans; free with registration – Detune (address to be confirmed)
7:00 p.m. – The Stereo Line x Frequenza Futura: MILLE – MOGO, Via Bernina 1C
7:00 PM – Music Outsider – Social Lab Porta Genova
7:00 PM – Raise the Roof Milano: Saifam Records showcase & talk – Bobino
7:00 PM – Homrecords Homis Takeover – HOMIS Record Store Bar
7:15 PM – “Italian music done right” by Giuse The Lizia and Francamente: moderated by Dario Falcini – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
7:15 PM – Type Show Live: Dibla – WAO Bassi
7:30 PM – Does urban Latin music only work in the summer?: with Willy El Coyote and 6Latino – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
7:30 PM – The Stereo Line x Frequenza Futura: Walk The Talk – Leila, 29 Via Termopoli
7:30 PM – The Stereo Line x Frequenza Futura: Nur Al Habash, with Mattia Barro Splendore and Giulia Cavaliere – FEAT. Barona, 39 Via Bonaventura Zumbini
7:30 PM – Marengo Night, Disco & Punk: talk and listening session with Shanti Banton and Venerus, followed by live performances by Caradonna, Michele Rossetti, Marianne Mirage, and the Marengo Band; free with reservation – Ronin, 17 Via Vittorio Alfieri
8:00 PM – Punk & Rap, Two Sides of the Same Anger – Wolf
8:00 PM – The Veils in concert: ARCI membership card required – Circolo Magnolia, Segrate
8:30 p.m. – The Sound of EMI 2026: urban music showcase, free with registration – Santeria Toscana 31, Viale Toscana 31
8:30 p.m. – Matthew Lee in concert: admission fee – Blue Note Milano
8:30 PM – Irossa + Ico e i Casi Umani: ARCI membership required – Arci Bellezza
9:00 PM – Rockin’1000 Jam: open jam session featuring rock classics, free – Hard Rock Cafe Milan, 5 Via Dante
9:00 PM – Hip Hop Jazz presents InterSession: admission fee required – Bachelite cLab
9:00 PM – Vicious – Lost Bar
9:45 PM – 50 + 1 Warner: DJ sets by AVA, Merk & Kremont, NKO, and Yung Snapp – Fabbrica del Vapore, Cattedrale
10:00 PM – Milano Inedita – Ragoo

Thursday, November 19

10:00 a.m. – Accessibility and Inclusion in the World of Entertainment: with Dario De Lisi, Fabricio Lanfredi, and Thomas Visentin – Fabbrica del Vapore, Ala Sud
10:00 a.m. – Music in the Digital Market: Between Transparency and Accountability (Nuovo Imaie) – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
10:00 a.m. – From Punk to the Runway, from Disco to the Brand: 50 Years of Music and Fashion (Rockol, Deloitte) – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
10:00 a.m. – Nine Tracks and Nine Artists (Formattart) – Teatro Corvetto
10:00 a.m. – Aurora Dischi, demo listening session: also on the 20th – Shibuya Studios
10:30 a.m. – Make Sound: Dardust’s creative process, free masterclass on recording – Saint Louis College of Music, 37 Viale Luigi Bodio
11:00 a.m. – Protecting and promoting the voice: the Ontier solution – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
11:00 a. m. – Live for All. But Really, “All”: Accessibility of Live Music, with Marina Cuollo, Giorgia Meneghesso, Lisa Noja, Valentina Tomirotti, and Erica Ercole – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
11:00 a.m. – Be Your Own Label (Linecheck): paid event – BASE Milano
11:30 a.m. – BATTIAT∞TTANTA: Avant-garde Sound and the Poetics of Travel – La Porta, Milan
12:00 PM – Solidarity Plays Here (AssoConcerti) – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
12:00 PM – Masterclass in Music Programming: moderated by Giorgio d’Ecclesia – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
2:00 PM – Play the Future: The Next Generation of Entertainment – Fabbrica del Vapore, South Wing
2:30 p.m. – Live Music Statistics in Milan (AssoConcerti) – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
2:30 p.m. – Music Engagement: How Italians’ Relationship with Music Is Changing, moderated by Alessandro Giulianelli – Fabbrica del Vapore, Upper Messina
2:30 PM – Do Soundtracks Have Gender? (Linecheck): paid event – BASE Milano
3:30 PM – Follow the Music: Copyright Across Borders, moderated by Davide Poliani – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
3:30 PM – The Normality of Being There: Women and Decision-Making Roles in Live Music – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
3:45 PM – Where Fans Gather (Linecheck): admission fee – BASE Milano
4:00 PM – The Musician Has Changed Careers: The Mental Toll of Always Being There – Fabbrica del Vapore, South Wing
4:00 PM – DJ Mag Tech Experience: also on the 20th at 4:00 PM and the 21st at 11:00 AM – Play! Music Store
4:00 PM – Your Voice, Not the One They Want: admission required – Ama Multimedia, Piazzale Loreto
4:00 PM – Mobility at Major Live Events with BUSFORFUN – WAO Bassi
4:30 p.m. – Beyond the Spotlight with Amazon Music: featuring Federica Abbate, Andro, and others; announcement of two scholarships – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
4:30 p.m. – Festivals and Regions (Assomusica) – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
4:30 PM – Convivio Maraca: listening session for children – Circus Studios
4:30 PM – Make a Sound: paid event – Studio Cemento
5:00 PM – Scoring Alan Wake 2 and Control Resonant (Linecheck): admission fee – BASE Milano
5:00 PM – Do It Yourself, But “Do It Right” – WAO Bassi
5:30 PM – Music as an Opportunity in Prison: moderated by Rita Morena – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
5:30 PM – Cosmo: 2016/2026 in Search of the Flower of the Future, moderated by Dario Falcini – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
5:30 p.m. – Artists or creators? (ALMED) – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
6:00 PM – DJ Mag Talks – The Sanctuary
6:00 PM – Inside the Room: Who Decides an Artist’s Future? – WAO Bassi
6:30 PM – “Me Against Myself”: Interview with Nesli, moderated by Federico Rana – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
6:30 PM – How the DIY Ethos Has Influenced Indie Culture: with Max Casacci and Ermanno Giovanardi, moderated by Luca Valtorta – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
6:45 PM – Hit Anatomy (DJ Mag Italia): repeat performances on the 20th and 21st at 8:00 PM – Teatro Wagner
7:00 PM – Ariete in concert: Club Tour 2026, admission required (doors likely to open) – Alcatraz, 25 Via Valtellina
7:00 p.m. – Pictures of You, Opening Event: talk and live performance by Ketty Passa, free with registration – Volvo Studio Milano (address to be confirmed)
7:00 p.m. – Monksta Underground The Takeover: DJ sets by Plastica and Camilla PNK – HOMIS Record Store Bar (address to be confirmed)
7:00 p.m. – Linecheck Festival & 21 House of Stories: featuring Sofía Gabanna, Corinna, and Zeffery; free with registration – 21 House of Stories Navigli (address to be confirmed)
7:00 p.m. – Massimo Albanese in concert for the Accanto – A True Place campaign
7:15 PM – Type Show: Sgribaz and Lester Nowhere – WAO Bassi
7:30 p.m. – Piero Pelù and Andrea Rosi: life, music, and a free spirit, moderated by Luca De Gennaro – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
7:30 p.m. – “Lei Ballerà,” music to build safe spaces: featuring Giulia Mei and other guests, moderated by Elena Palmieri – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
7:30 PM – Déjà Groove with Bob Dylan: featuring Nur Al Habash and Tommaso Toma – Ronin, 17 Via Vittorio Alfieri
8:00 PM – Moontell x Milano Music Week: free with registration – Cascina Torrette, Via Quinto Cenni 11
8:00 PM – Lebron Johnson in concert – Nidaba Theatre
8:00 PM – The Mixtape meets JRF: live performance by Keytura and DJ set by Dennis Noego – Ghe Pensi Mi
8:30 PM – Matthew Lee in concert: admission required – Blue Note Milano
8:30 PM – Linecheck Festival & Arci Bellezza: AMORE, mori, Lembrete, and restinga; ARCI membership card required – Arci Bellezza
9:00 PM – First Club: Sony Music showcase featuring Rareș, FreshMula, MILLE, and 6occia, with a DJ set by Eva Bloo – Fabbrica del Vapore, Cattedrale
9:00 PM – Battisti: An Anima Latina: a performance by CPM musicians centered on the 1974 album, admission fee required – EcoTeatro, Via Fezzan 11
9:00 PM – Reception: an all-female artistic direction – Bachelite cLab
9:00 PM – Happy Daze – Alibi Music & Spirits
9:00 PM – Omasta in concert: ARCI membership card required – Arci Biko
9:30 p.m. – Eilis Frawley live (Linecheck): admission fee required – Germi

Friday, November 20

9:30 a.m. – 1:1 Electronic & Dance Music Listening Sessions: also on the 21st – Poliphonic Studio
10:00 a.m. – Survey on Music in Public Establishments (FIPE): with Tommaso Sacchi and Lino Enrico Stoppani, moderated by Luciano Sbraga – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
10:00 a.m. – Being a Music Manager in 2026 (LIMEC) – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
10:00 a.m. – Songwriter Demo: Open-door songwriting session with Cate Lumina; maximum of ten people by reservation – White Studio (address to be confirmed)
11:00 a.m. – Music Everywhere: In-Store Listening from Radio to AI, moderated by Francesco Prisco – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
11:00 a.m. – The Economics of Music (Deloitte) – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
11:00 a.m. – Brands Breaking Artists (Linecheck): paid event – BASE Milano
12:00 PM – Hybrid Spaces, Culture, and Social Life in Milan – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
12:00 PM – The Video Podcast as a New Phenomenon: with Gianluca Gazzoli, Paolo Giordano, and Omar Schillaci – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
1:45 PM – Off the Script: Also on the 21st – Dolly Noire District
2:00 PM – Bologna 1976–1980: When Bologna Invented the Future of Music – Ostello Bello Milano Duomo
2:15 PM – Culture Island: Do You Have to Be a Criminal to Rap? – Spazio78
2:30 PM – Forever Young: Bob Dylan and the Value of Songs – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
2:30 p.m. – Live Club: Spaces for Music, Culture, and Community (Assomusica) – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
3:30 PM – Big Picture Management: with Paola Zukar, Winston Adom, Pier Castellini, and Mouhammed Aledjou; moderated by Nerone – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
3:30 PM – Beyond Borders: Bringing Italian Music to the World – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
3:30 PM – The Sound of Brands: How Music for a Commercial Is Created – NAM Centrale
4:00 PM – Give It Time: Masterclass on Songwriting and Production – Q-Hub
4:00 PM – Before the Song, with Valeria Rossi – Spazio78
4:00 PM – The Floating Fest – Spazio Profumo
4:30 p.m. – Do You Have to Live in Milan to Make a Career in Music?: with Federica Ceppa, Emanuele Sanfelici, Soap, and Francesco Raso – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
4:30 PM – Music Publishing Day: presentation of the Music Publishing Survey 2026, moderated by Davide Poliani – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
5:00 PM – EUTRA Lab: admission fee required – EUTRA Music Lab
5:00 PM – From Stadium to Stage: Music, Sports, and Culture – WAO Bassi
5:30 PM – Practicing Feminism: Feminist Practices in Today’s Music – Fabbrica del Vapore, Lower Messina
5:30 p.m. – Music Publishing Day: AI in Licensing and Litigation, with Matteo Fedeli, Filippo Sugar, and other publishers – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
6:00 PM – Monksta Showcase: Sara Baroni, Santissima Benedetta, Ex Rave, and Verosimile, admission fee required – BASE Milano, La Capsula, Via Bergognone 34
6:00 PM – How to Bridge the Gap Between Emerging and Mainstream Artists – Spazio78
6:00 PM – Fragorose: Stories of Female Artists and Album Covers, with Laura Gramuglia – La Scatola Lilla
6:00 PM – Music Alone Isn’t Enough: The Choices That Shape a Career – WAO Bassi
6:00 PM – Indaco Day: Secret Party, Live on Sofà – INDACO Records
6:30 p.m. – Is folk music the new punk? – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
6:30 p.m. – Rkomi in Milan: discussion on the Calvairate neighborhood with a short live performance at the end, moderated by Carlo Sabatucci – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
6:30 p.m. – Discover the Yamaha MODX M with Manuele Montesanti – Saint Louis College of Music
6:30 PM – Mosphera Social Club DJ set – Afterlove
7:00 PM – Fluidostudio Homis takeover – HOMIS Record Store Bar
7:00 PM – Book presentation: “E tutta questa infinita rabbia” – Libreria Verso
7:30 PM – I Voga for Fomo: The Narrative Power of Music, moderated by Niccolò Giustini – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
7:30 PM – 1000 Vinili with Nicola Savino: DJ set – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
7:30 p.m. – The Stereo Line x Frequenza Futura: Elasi and Giulia Cavaliere – NAMI HiFi, 41 Via Solferino
7:30 PM – Festa dell’Isola: exhibition and cocktail reception celebrating the 30th anniversary of *L’Isola che non c’era*; free admission with reservation – Parco Center, Via Binda 30
8:00 p.m. – Marlene Kuntz perform “Il Vile”: admission fee required, ARCI membership card required – Circolo Magnolia, 41 Via Circonvallazione Idroscalo, Segrate
8:00 p.m. – Mirkoeilcane acoustic live set – Spazio78
8:00 p.m. – Delma Jag Session: Alba and Anna Turrei – 21 House of Stories Città Studi, 24 Via Enrico Nöe
8:00 p. m. – Henge in concert: admission fee required – Legend Club
8:00 PM – Hit Anatomy – Wagner Theater
8:30 p.m. – Frequenza Futura Live Show: ten female artists on stage, hosted by Annie Mazzola, featuring Margherita Vicario, Birthh, Angelica Bove, Syria, a guest to be announced, and up-and-coming artists Malafede, Inverno, Gloria Tricamo, and Carla Fucci – Fabbrica del Vapore, Cattedrale
8:30 p.m. – Raphael Gualazzi in concert: admission required, repeat performance on Saturday – Blue Note Milano, 37 Via Pietro Borsieri
8:30 p.m. – Linecheck Festival & Santeria Toscana: Toxe, Mechatok, Alakaij B2B s7n, and Collective Memory; admission required – Santeria Toscana 31, Viale Toscana 31
9:00 PM – Pictures of You: live performance by Adriano Viterbini, free with registration – Volvo Studio Milano
9:00 PM – Carimi: Punk Generation. Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, free – Hard Rock Cafe Milan
9:00 PM – The Blues Ensemble: blues jam session – Bachelite cLab
9:00 PM – Approdo Cantautori: membership card required – Germi
9:00 PM – Comete x ADA Music Italy: admission fee – Yellowsquare Milan
9:30 PM – Voci di Periferia: Sistas Against Violence – Cascina Torrette, Mare Culturale Urbano
10:00 PM – Soul Sister: ARCI membership card required – Arci Biko

Saturday, November 21

9:40 a.m. – Archivio 19’40” – SanSecondo S2 APS
10:00 a.m. – The Soundtrack of Our Lives: sharing personal stories through music on social media, moderated by Riccardo Danelli – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
10:00 a.m. – Le Faremo Sapere: Career Day on careers in music, featuring matchmaking between candidates and recruiters; free with registration – BASE Milano, Via Bergognone 34
10:00 a.m. – From Punk to Dharma: How a New Scene Emerges Today, also on the 22nd – Bluescore Studio
10:00 a.m. – Pocket Records featuring Yo Soy Otro, Murmuring Objects, and The Dum Bratt: admission fee – Studio Cemento
10:00 a.m. – Espresso Punk Breakfast: 3 euro cover charge – Ostello Bello Milano Duomo
10:00 a.m. – Music Before Words: a lecture-concert for children and parents; admission fee required – Spazio Storie
11:00 a.m. – Music & Comics: Zerocalcare meets Max Pezzali, moderated by Luca Valtorta – Fabbrica del Vapore, Cattedrale
11:00 a.m. – Golden Boys: From Geolier to the New Music Hub of Southern Italy, featuring Sottomarino – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
11:00 a.m. – Sound Beyond Music: Careers in Audio (NAM) – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
11:00 a.m. – Festa dell’Isola: panel discussion – Parco Center, Via Binda 30
11:00 a.m. – Thinkgood Open Camp: also on the 22nd – 40Oz Studio
12:00 PM – Can You Learn the Music Business? (University of Bologna) – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
12:00 PM – Casa Restart – Nodo Bar
2:00 PM – Communicating Music. Improving the Industry: moderated by Nico Donvito – 21 House of Stories Città Studi, Via Enrico Nöe 24
2:30 PM – “Gianna Gold” Without Nostalgia: Interview with Gianna Nannini, moderated by Federico Russo – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
3:30 PM – A Special Afternoon with Carolina: Children’s Workshop with Carolina Benvenga – Fabbrica del Vapore, Cattedrale
3:30 p.m. – Inside Milan’s Live Clubs: with Linus – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
3:30 PM – Rare Music in the Heart of Milan – Pio Albergo Trivulzio
4:30 PM – Popolari: Talk with Bianca Felicori – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Inferiore
4:30 p.m. – Atlas of Music in Italy: presentation of the Hoepli book, with Tommaso Sacchi, Luca De Gennaro, and Roberto Caselli, moderated by Ezio Guaitamacchi – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
5:00 PM – Old School vs. New School – Hard Rock Cafe Milan
5:00 PM – Life on Tour: Behind the Scenes of a Major Concert – WAO Bassi
5:30 PM – Oasis, No One Like Them: with Andrea Dulio, Valerio Lundini, Omar Pedrini, and Linus, moderated by Andrea Laffranchi – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
5:45 PM – IBLA live – Nidaba Theatre
6:00 PM – Fodamenta Live – Studio Cemento
6:00 PM – Pash: How a Music Startup Is Born and Grows – WAO Bassi
6:30 PM – Le Punk c’est chic: open lecture and performance by Eugene – Cascina Torrette, Mare Culturale Urbano
6:30 PM – Blue, a sensory performance – Cuvée
7:00 PM – Noface Homis Takeover – HOMIS Record Store Bar
7:00 PM – Cumbia Is the New Punk – Tyson Café
7:00 PM – The Blonde Brothers “Boat Concert” – NavigaMI boat on the Navigli
7:15 PM – Type Show Live: Ennyp – WAO Bassi
7:30 p.m. – Disco Italia: featuring Daniele Baldelli, Diego Leoni, and Dario Raimondi, curated by Lele Sacchi – Fabbrica del Vapore, Messina Superiore
7:30 PM – SIAE Music Awards: hosted by Amadeus, featuring Noemi, by invitation only – Teatro Arcimboldi, Viale dell’Innovazione 20
8:00 PM – Le Cannibale x Milano Music Week: DJ set by Emmanuelle and Barbara Boeing – Fabbrica del Vapore, Cattedrale
8:00 PM – Hit Anatomy – Wagner Theater
8:00 PM – SIAMO: launch of the fourth print issue, ARCI membership card – Circolo Magnolia, Segrate
8:00 p.m. – Moontell x MMW: all-female lineup – Gipsy Bar
8:00 PM – Dinamica Contest – Demetrio Stratos Auditorium, Radio Popolare
8:30 p.m. – Raphael Gualazzi in concert: admission fee required – Blue Note Milano
9:00 PM – Pictures of You: Cristiano Godano live, free with registration – Volvo Studio Milano
9:30 PM – Tom Skinner in concert: ARCI membership card required – Arci Biko
10:30 PM – 3 Years of Gestalt with Lucus – Bluesquare
11:00 PM – WOW! The Indie Party: ARCI membership required – Circolo Magnolia, Segrate

Sunday, November 22

10:00 a. m. – Morning Club: closing out the week with Radio m2o, featuring Daniele Baldelli, Fimiani, and Albertino – Fabbrica del Vapore, Bar Vapore 1928
10:00 a.m. – Breakfast with Milano Cantautori – Arci Bellezza
10:00 a.m. – Notes of Color, Traces of an Artist: Children’s Workshop – LABZEROSEI
10:30 a.m. – Liuterie × Dischi Numero 1: Two Voices, Two Ways of Being Pop – Liuterie Ground Custom
11:00 a.m. – Festa dell’Isola: panel discussion – Parco Center, 30 Via Binda
11:00 a. m. – Pollicino. The Life of Beethoven Told Through the Great Classics: admission fee required – Teatro Dal Verme
2:00 PM – Inox Yoga Session – Tempio del Futuro Perduto
4:30 PM – The Rise of Latin Artists in Europe: free panel hosted by Warner Records Italy, featuring producer Sam Lover – Warner Music Italy, Piazza della Repubblica 16
5:00 PM – We Are Many: The Origins of Emerging Music, membership card required – NAMA Nuovo Anfiteatro Martesana
5:30 PM – Pictures of You: The Rock Journey, free with registration – Volvo Studio Milano
6:00 PM – Liuterie Meets Beetamax – Liuterie Ground Custom
6:00 PM – Lying-Down Disco: admission required – Fishead Lab
6:00 PM – Progressive Aperitif – Scirocco by Mare Culturale Urbano
6:30 PM – Because the Night: The Female Singer-Songwriters’ Stage, free – Cascina Torrette, Via Quinto Cenni 11
8:00 PM – Rusco Music Festival presents Scacco Matto!: admission required – Circolo Magnolia, Segrate
9:00 PM – Malasartoria Milano & Johnny Marsiglia in concert: ARCI membership required – Arci Biko
Time to be confirmed – Between Notes and Words… – Casa delle Donne di Milano

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