How many things there are to do in May in Milan. Events, exhibitions, experiences and lots of fun, sunny days are returning to Milan and with them some truly unmissable experiences. With the arrival of milder temperatures, the city fills up with outdoor events to make the most of this new season. If you haven’t gotten organized yet, here are 10 things to do in May in Milan.
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Radio Italia Live
The Radio Italia mega concert in Piazza Duomo returns as it does every year. The twelfth edition will be held on May 30 starting at 9 p.m. and will feature prominent singers from the Italian music scene. Admission is, as always, free. This is an important initiative for the city, gathering and uniting thousands of music lovers in Milan’s most famous square.
MI AMI Festival
To stay on the theme of music and festivals, the MI AMI festival will be held at Idroscalo on May 23 and 24, 2025. This festival has for the past few years become one of the main music events for the independent music scene in Italy. The lineup boasts names of singers who have also participated in Sanremo or have been established in the music world for years, such as Noyz Narcos, Joan Thiele, Psychologists and Diodato. Another festival to add to your list of must-see events!
Price: the price for a single-day ticket is 52.90€.
Hidden Evidence: Crime at the Museum
A mysterious crime took place in the Bagatti Valsecchi House Museum in Milan. Find the evidence, analyze it carefully and join the group of detectives charged with solving this murder mystery. “Hidden Evidence,” the Fever Original event that has been an international success, also comes to Milan with an unusual case to solve. Will you and your team be able to uncover the killer, despite numerous red herrings? This mysterious experience of about two hours awaits you!
Horticola 2025
An exhibition-market dedicated to plants and gardening, whose goal is to promote botanical culture and public greenery. “Orticola” will be held at the Indro Montanelli Gardens from May 8-11, where about 150 exhibitors will present a wide range of plants, flowers and more. This year’s edition is dedicated to sustainable gardening with a focus on biodiversity, which you will be able to find out more about in the many educational areas and among the various installations. An ideal event for nature lovers.
Price: 13€
Attend a Candlelight Concert.
Some of the city’s most striking locations are illuminated thanks to Candlelight concerts. Classic musical tributes to Italian and international artists, past and present, who have won millions of hearts through their music. From Queen to Vasco Rossi to the soundtracks of Ennio Morricone and the rock sound of Metallica, Candlelight’s program is diverse and includes tribute concerts for every genre. An ordinary evening can turn into a magical night with Candlelight Milan.
Inside Monet: a futuristic exhibition
Immerse yourself in the art and paintings of Monet like never before with the exhibition in Milan, “Inside Monet,” the first en plein air installation on the father of Impressionism with virtual reality.
The exhibition held on selected dates at Viale Gadio 3, in front of the entrance to Castello Sforzesco, Sempione Park side and uses virtual reality to allow you to experience the art of the famous French painter in a unique and innovative way. Put on the visor and it will be Claude Monet himself who will transport you and narrate his most famous works.
Space Dreamers
Created by two designers, Space Dreamers is an immersive exhibition where dreams meet the cosmos. An intergalactic journey, it catapults its visitors into a world made of stars. Between plays of light, shimmering nebulae and interactive installations, this interactive exhibition succeeds in opening a gateway through time and space. A spatial experience, it succeeds in engaging young and old alike.
Paint in the dark with Neon Brush
At the Fever Hub Laboratory in Milan you can unleash your imagination immersed in ultraviolet lights and fluorescent colors. The Neon Brush art workshop is an out-of-the-ordinary workshop that transports participants into a unique retro-futuristic atmosphere. Here, you can experiment with fluorescent art and create a unique work of art under the guidance of a professional. Brush in one hand, glass in the other (with or without alcohol), a little music, and off you go!
Scenic roller coaster
Photo: FB AlpylandIn May outside Milan, you can go to Alpyland. Above Mottarone, an hour and a half from Milan, is this 1,200-meter-long rail track that boasts amazing views of the Alps, the surrounding lands and seven lakes. What an incredible adventure it must be to ride a bobsled down the mountain. Adrenaline rush!
Where: Location Mottarone – 28838 Stresa (VB) – Open year-round. In the winter period (November-April) weekends only from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. In the spring/summer period (April-October) open weekdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
TUTTOFOOD 2025
From May 5-8, 2025, the international fair dedicated to gastronomy will be held in the Rho Fiera district. The event is an opportunity for networking and updating on new developments in the food industry. The event will occupy more than 150,000 square meters, where stands of brands from all over the world will be set up. Admission is reserved for restaurateurs and all those working in the food and beverage environment.
Price: 80€