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Milan is yes the city of novelties, exclusive restaurants opening in the city, upscale bistros and much more. But it is also the city of vintage. Every month there are various events dedicated to those who like the industry and want to find something different. Everything old comes back into fashion sooner or later. Let’s go, then, to discover 8 vintage markets, and more, in Milan:
East Market
East Market is the largest of the vintage markets in Milan. The event comes to life every third Sunday of the month at 84 Via Mecenate. You can really find anything here. From clothes, to accessories, designer items, 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 Sunday East Market is also a <shortcode data-tag=”trackLink” 0=”<strong>link_url=”https://www.eastmarketmilano.com/east-market-shop””>shop in the Porta Venezia area, open daily from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 84 Via Mecenate. A €5 ticket is charged to enter, purchasable online or on site, more info here.
Antiques exhibition in downtown Milan
We also point out that every first, second and third Thursday of the month in Piazza Diaz, starting from the Museo del ‘900 to understand you, you will find a whole series of stalls dedicated to antiques and vintage with exhibitors offering lots of things to browse through if you like the genre.
Where: Diaz Square.
The Brera Market.
Famous vintage market that has filled the streets of the neighborhood of the same name since 1981. The event takes place every third Sunday of the month. Visitors can discover, among the tiny streets of the neighborhood, numerous stalls including costume jewelry, vintage and accessories.
Wunder MRKT
A bit smaller but really very cute and cozy is Wunder MRKT. The market comes to life inside the spaces of Spirit de Milan, a really cool venue where you can dine with live music. More than 100 booths welcome you by offering real wonders (hence “Wunder,” a German term that recalls this very word). The Wunder MRKT creativity, crafts, vintage and sustainability, as well as good food offered by Spirit de Milan. Regular appointment every first Sunday of the month.
Where: Via Bovisasca 57/59
Little Market
Another nice event to include is Little Market in Piazza Sant’Eustorgio every second Saturday of the month. Here you will find stalls of handicrafts, Made in Italy creativity and vintage. Perfect for a stroll to continue later on the Navigli.
Where: Piazza Sant’Eustorgio
The fair in Senigallia
Historic Milan Fair. It is the oldest flea market in Milan and dates back to the 1800s. It takes place on the Navigli every Saturday. The amount of stalls you can find is exponential, as are the products ranging from furniture, clothes, accessories, old coins, DVDs, vinyls, shoes, bags, leather goods, hardware items and much more. It is truly picturesque as an atmosphere.
Where: Ripa di Porta Ticinese
Penelope Vintage Market
Penelope has a somewhat different concept from other markets that take place on specific days of the month. This is a market-shop where one can go Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Young and modern, this place specializes in finding Vintage items. It boasts items from the 1950s to the 1970s. Crazy, imaginative items, in here you will be amazed by what you see. On the website or Instagram page, find all the latest news and info on events and new products.
Where: via Macedonio Melloni, 6 entrance from via Guicciardini
PopCorn Garage Market
Not quite as vintage as the aforementioned realities but still a market and then it deserves mention anyway for the value it gives to the citizenry. The PopCorn Garage Market is an urban recovery project born in 2014, in Milan, that uses the format of European markets to promote artisans, emerging designers, independent realities and disused spaces. It does not have a fixed location; it is itinerant. From the Giardino delle Culture, to Casoretto this market rotates from place to place offering visibility and support to creatives of all kinds. Emerging brands, skilled hands to sew or create. Pop corn gives space to anyone. Here to read about the project and get more info
A very interesting inclusive project to learn about and support. Next event on April 30, 2023 at the Martesana Amphitheater . Tune in to their social channels to stay updated.
Remira Market
Another little place to browse and find cute and “old-fashioned” items is Remira Market. Another reality to be included among the vintage markets in Milan that you cannot miss. Second-hand clothes, vintage, accessories, bags, jackets, shoes. You can find everything and more here. Remira’s website reads “Remira Market is a second-hand market that invites you to look at things with new eyes to give them a second life. We support awareness related to environmental protection and an eco-friendly lifestyle.” A friendly, sustainable, conscious and fun environment.
Next extraordinary edition at the Martinitt Theater on Pitteri Street on June 4, 2023 from 10 am to 8:30 pm. You can usually find it in the garden of the Temple of the Lost Future at Via L. Nono, 9 – Milan.
Barter Market
Not quite vintage but enough is the Mercato del Baratto (Barter Market), the market where everything is free that is the largest in Italy. How does it work? You bring a maximum of 15-20 items of your choice (in good condition if possible) to trade for other items you like best. Each item becomes a token to be used later at the various stalls. A nice, nice and sustainable way to get rid of what we no longer like and give things new life instead of throwing them away. No money, just barter like in the old days. Curious, no? Free and free admission. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Via Luigi Nono, 9 – Temple of the Lost Future