We have prepared a list of amazing things to do in Milan in November. Milan is beautiful all the time and offers many opportunities to spend our free time to the fullest. What to do in the city this month? It is a bit of an antipathetic time of year. Autumn becomes more pungent, the rains increase, as well as the fog that comes more aggressively to envelop the Milanese capital.
But never fear. With the right things to do, beautiful and fun, the sun always shines! Here is a selection of things to do in November in Milan.
Table Of Contents
- Enlightenment
- Titanic: An Immersive Voyage
- Light Cycles
- East Market
- Space Dreamers - Immersive Experience
- Golosaria
- A painting in the dark workshop with Neon brush
- Bookcity
- JAZZMI 2024
- "Dinos Alive - The Immersive Experience."
- Get on the Belvedere on the 39th floor
- A Candlelight
- AnExhibition in the city
- Browse through the city's vintage markets.
- EICMA, the bicycle and motorcycle show.
- The Alba truffle fair
- Festicval of the Mustard
- The foliage train
- The long-awaited Christmas village opens
- Milan Music Week
- Milan Games Week
Enlightenment
In Milan, don’t miss “Enlightenment,” an immersive sound and light show based on Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” hosted at the historic Cardinal Ildefonso Schuster House. This unique experience offers a breathtaking combination of music and spectacular projections that transform the environment, allowing visitors to explore the seasons through a 30-minute audiovisual journey.
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage
It’s not long before Titanic: An Immersive Voyage is over, so it’s definitely one to mark as one of the things to do in November. Featuring more than 300 artifacts from the company that created the liner, reconstructed parts of the ship, immersive storytelling, VR experiences and more, you’ll feel like you’re sailing into the past. Live a unique experience. Here for tickets.
Light Cycles
Light Cycles is the most evocative light and sound show ever, a must-see, romantic and dreamy event that will enchant you.
Coming soon to the waterfront. A show that evokes different realms of the natural world, seeking to amplify the voice of nature through light and sound.
From illuminating the intricate communication of trees to capturing the ethereal refractions of a sunset, each installation invites the viewer to enter the hypnotic universe of nature, oscillating between the seductive and the sacred. An enchanted nocturnal journey that will transport you into a fairy tale. Not to be missed. Buy tickets now before they run out.
East Market
If you like vintage markets, you must go to East Market.S i t is the largest of the vintage markets in Milan. The event comes to life every third Sunday of the month at 88 Via Mecenate. You can really find anything here. From clothes, to accessories, design objects, vinyls and everything you can imagine, there is here. The event is really an experience. There are realities from a little bit from all over Italy offering the best of their products. If you want to go on a vintage “binge,” East Market is for you. While if you want to binge in the true sense of the word, in the square outside there are always several street food trucks with specialties such as, meatballs, fried food, sandwiches, hot dogs. In short, East Market knows how to grab people and make them experience something special.
If you miss it on Sundays East Market is also a shop in the Porta Venezia area, open daily from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 848 Via Mecenate. You pay a 5 euro ticket to enter, which can be purchased online.
Space Dreamers – Immersive Experience
Space Dreamers – Immersive Experience is an interactive and immersive experience that allows visitors to explore the universe through immersive installations in the heart of Milan, in Piazza Cesare Beccaria. The exhibition offers 18 installations that transport visitors from the moon to interstellar scenarios, creating a multisensory journey through light shows and dreamlike scenery.
Starting in October 2024, the exhibition features three new installations, “Fly me to the moon,” “Interstellar,” and “Free Your Power,” which further enrich the dreamlike experience created by designers Elena and Giulia Sella. Space Dreamers invites adults and children to experience an unforgettable cosmic adventure.
Golosaria
on November 2-3-4 comes the nineteenth edition of the event that tells the story of the best of Italian agribusiness at Rho Fiera. The l theme of the 2024 edition of Golosaria Milano is “Territories, Identity and Future.” A whole 3 dedicated to food await you with tastings. talk-shows and many culinary experiences. Peruse the program that is packed with things to do.
A painting in the dark workshop with Neon brush
Not familiar with Neon Brush? This is a painting workshop in a unique retro-futuristic atmosphere. An environment lit by fluorescent neon where you can create your own work of art. Brush in one hand, unleash the artist in you. A perfect way to let loose and express your artistic side as you see fit. Ah there is also a drink included...Tickets here.
Bookcity
Among the things to do in November in Milan is Bookcity! Absolutely! From November 11 to 17 the 13th edition of the most anticipated literary event will take place. Once again this year the schedule includes a rich calendar of events, with national and international personalities and numerous meetings dedicated to current issues. An event not to be missed for lovers of reading but not only. Here you can find all the necessary info.
JAZZMI 2024
Until November 13, Milan is filled with jazz music with JAZZMI. Lots of concerts around Milan, in theaters, clubs and alternative spaces of the city. Plus, films, exhibitions and special events. Here is the full program.
“Dinos Alive – The Immersive Experience.”
Travel through time thanks to “Dinos Alive – The Immersive Experience.” Don’t miss your chance to walk among dinosaurs. Secure your tickets by signing up for the waiting list.
Get on the Belvedere on the 39th floor
Sunday, Nov. 3 holiday opening to climb to the 39th floor (161 meters high) of the Palazzo Lombardia and admire Milan from above while enjoying a breathtaking view. Plus, it’s free! From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., upon reservation here.
A Candlelight
In November, magical candlelight concerts will be held in wonderful locations in the heart of Milan. You can choose to listen to tribute concerts to Einaudi, Ed Sheeran, Pino Daniele and many others in a unique atmosphere. Check it out here.
AnExhibition in the city
Several new and very nice exhibitions have opened in Milan. Among the things to do in November in Milan, a museum tour is in order. From Morandi, to Goya, El Greco, Van Gogh. Salgado’s photography exhibition, Jimmy Nelson’s, the one on Maria Callas, and so much more. Don’t miss a single one!
Browse through the city’s vintage markets.
If you like the genre there is the Wunder Market at Spirit de Milan on the first Sunday of the month. Or there’s the Mercatone on the Navigli and every Saturday don’t miss the Sinigaglia Fair also on the Navigli, since 1800. Then there is the Remira Market at Gate Milano on November 24. Also of note are the antiques stalls in Piazza Diaz every first, second and third Thursday of the month. In Piazza Sant’Eustorgio instead we point out Little Market, every first and second Saturday of the month. Made in Italy craft, design and collectibles products.
EICMA, the bicycle and motorcycle show.
From November 7 to 10, 2024 Eicma, the Bicycle and Motorcycle Show scheduled again this year at Rho Fiera Milano, returns. An event that brings a huge exhibition of cycles and motorcycles to Milan. Lots of exhibitors and new models to admire, but also the famous MotoLive with a long series of exhibitions, competitions and adrenaline shows that are absolutely not to be missed. Information and tickets here.
The Alba truffle fair
But what if you didn’t plan an out-of-town trip and went to Alba’s famous truffle fair? Until December 3, the legendary Alba Truffle Fair is on. International even. It’s going to be something great. Lots of events. Show cooking, palio, folklore and lots of events. Find out all about them here.
Festicval of the Mustard
Until November 17November in Cremona is the Festival della Mostarda an extensive calendar of events in the area to taste the product in its most sought-after declinations. Find out all the details on the official website.
The foliage train
Until November 11, it will be possible to board the beautiful foliage train, one of the most beautiful railways in the world (the Vigezzina-Centovalli) departing from Domodossola to Locarno. A beautiful route through nature to discover the beauty of autumn colors. For a unique and memorable out-of-town trip. Find more details at the link.
The long-awaited Christmas village opens
A magical world dedicated to Christmas awaits you at the Carroponte from Nov. 8, The Magic of Christmas. 25 thousand square meters of location chock-full of magic, lights and enchantment. It’s not that long before Christmas eh, only 84 days.
Milan Music Week
From November 18 to 24 Milano Music Week returns, a week of concerts, DJ sets, interviews with artists, panels, workshops, meetings and special events . A renewed and increasingly content-rich edition,. An event in which the music industry comes together creating new connections, in which fans can get to know their idols more closely and in which the public, which arrives from all over the country, is immersed 360° in the world of music. Find out all about it here.
Milan Games Week
From November 22 to 24, it’s time for Milano Games Week at Fiera a Rho among the things to do in November in Milan. A convention held annually where video games are the undisputed masters, but not only. It is the largest Italian event dedicated to gaming, esports and pop culture in all its nuances, from comics, fantasy fiction, role-playing and board games to cinema, entertainment and cosplayers, as we read on the website, where you can also find all the info and tickets.