Best known for the cultural activities promoted by the Jesuits of San Fedele, Milan’s San Fedele Auditorium is part of the larger San Fedele Cultural Center complex, a historical and cultural hub that integrates parish, art gallery and event space. Located in the heart of the city, the auditorium is an extraordinary venue for concerts, film screenings and artistic events, prized for its excellent acoustics guaranteed by sophisticated restoration.
The history of the Auditorium San Fedele
The San Fedele Auditorium in Milan was designed in 1964 by architects Bacchetti and Sanesi, in a style typical of the period characterized by the use of exposed concrete and formal asymmetry. It has a capacity of about 450 seats and is part of the San Fedele Cultural Center complex. In 2010 it underwent an acoustic upgrade supervised by engineer Sandro Macchi and architect Mario Broggi, with the introduction of elements such as a movable acoustic shell, a side screen and wooden panels on the five ceiling bays to improve sound quality.
3 interesting facts about the San Fedele Auditorium in Milan.
1. It is the only hall in Italy equipped with an Acusmonium system.
In 2011, an innovative Acusmonium system was installed, an orchestra of 50 speakers unique in Italy, which allows spatialization of sound, that is, the dynamic and three-dimensional distribution of audio in space, offering an immersive acoustic experience of the highest quality.
2. Occasionally turns into a cinema
The Auditorium offers a variety of film programming with the screening of cult films, ranging from timeless classics to art-house films and thematic reviews that enrich the cultural experience. The auditorium, with a capacity of about 450 seats, provides a comfortable and cozy environment, ideal for fully immersing oneself in film viewing.
3. In the evening it transforms into a stage for magical concerts
Throughout the year, its walls are illuminated by the light of the thousands of candles of Candlelight concerts, while on stage talented musicians reenact the songs of Italian or international artists in classical versions.
How to reach the San Fedele Auditorium
Located in the center of Milan, in Piazza San Fedele, the auditorium is easily accessible from Milan’s main places and points of interest by public transportation. Whether by bus, streetcar or subway it is very easy to get there, in fact it is just a short walk from La Scala Theater and the Duomo. Just because of its centrality, we recommend that you go there on foot so you can see a bit of the city.
🚃 Tramways 1, 27, 12
🚇 Metro Rossa (M1) – Duomo stop