The tenth month of the year allows us to organize so many things, even outdoors, the temperature is still not so inclement. In and around Milan in October there are several things to do, events in the city, outings and much more.
Besides, let’s not forget that October is the month of Witches’ Night! So, don’t miss a single event. Choose the one that best suits your needs. It doesn’t hurt to try!
Table Of Contents
- Titanic: An Immersive Voyage
- Off Fringe Festival
- Barbie on display
- East Market
- "Wine lovers" wine tasting.
- Enlightenment
- See Milan through the eyes of Giuseppe Verdi
- Attend an enchanting Candlelight concert
- Experience the most magical fall festival there is
- A painting workshop in the dark
- Drop by the pumpkin patch near Milan.
- Browse through the various vintage markets in Milan.
- Light Cycles
- Don't miss FAI's autumn days 2024
- An exhibition in the city
- Hop aboard the foliage train
- Listen to good jazz music at JAZZMI 2o24
- Sunday at the Museum: free admission in Milan and province
- Celebrate Halloween at Acquaworld
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage has finally opened its doors to the Milanese public and is definitely one to mark as one of the things to do in October. With more than 300 artifacts from the company that created the ocean liner, reconstructed parts of the ship, immersive storytelling, VR experiences and more, you’ll feel like you’re sailing into the past. Titanic: An Immersive Voyage has finally opened its doors to the Milanese public. Featuring more than 300 artifacts from the company that created the ocean 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. Click here for tickets.
Off Fringe Festival
Until Oct. 6, Milan’s Mercato Centrale will host the Off Fringe Festival, an international event of Off Theater and Performing Arts. Theater, performance and Art in its purest state. All free. Info here.
Barbie on display
The Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition, on view from Sept. 13, 2024 to Jan. 19, 2025 is a must-see this weekend. We are at the Nent Area at 6 Paolo Sarpi Street. The exhibition pays tribute to sixty-five years of fashion and inspiration, showing how Barbie is not just a doll, but a true cultural and style icon. Tickets here.
East Market
If you like vintage mercswtini you must go to East Market. i 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: 84 Via Mecenate. You pay a 5 euro ticket to enter, which can be purchased online.
“Wine lovers” wine tasting.
S this is an event organized by Cantina Urbana®, the first wine cellar in the city, in Italy, opened in 2018 in Milan. A great way to approach wine by discovering what lies behind as well as learning about the complexity and sophistication of six labels produced in the first urban winery, carefully selected by Michele Rimpici himself, the founder of Cantina Urbana. Info and reservations online. Through Oct. 31.
Enlightenment
“Enlightenment,” the immersive show by Zurich-based artists Projektil, comes to Milan after its worldwide success. The show is a tribute to the cycle of life, representing the four seasons with music by Antonio Vivaldi. Using high-performance projectors and lasers, the show transforms the Cardinal Ildefonso Schuster House space into an enveloping light experience from floor to ceiling.
See Milan through the eyes of Giuseppe Verdi
You Are Verdi is the virtual reality experience that introduces you to Milan at the time of Giuseppe Verdi. A virtual exhibition that will almost move you with beauty. Discover our adventure here. We are still excited and would like to do it again and again. Don’t miss it for any reason in the world!
Attend an enchanting Candlelight concert
Among the things to do in October in Milan are the beautiful Candlelight concerts to experience a magical evening of good music by candlelight. To spend a very pleasant evening choose Candlelight. Find out which concert is best for you.
Experience the most magical fall festival there is
In Nerviano there is Federica’s Field, a beautiful field entirely dedicated to pumpkins that from September 9 to November 1 opens its doors to delight anyone who passes by. It is truly a magical place, dotted with thousands of pumpkins of all shapes. You can carve your own pumpkins, eat outdoors surrounded by the idyllic nature that embraces Federica’s field, and many other activities including music, evenings and fun. Who said fall is a boring season? Absolutely not.
A painting workshop in the dark
Aren’t you familiar with Neon Brush? It trtta 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. Abh there is also a drink included...Tickets here.
Drop by the pumpkin patch near Milan.
And if you like pumpkins so much consider also visiting the field in Vimodrone at Steflor’s Agricola delle Meraviglie. Another beautiful green and orange place to enjoy lots of activities. A real American-style field with a rich display of pumpkins.
Browse through the various vintage markets in Milan.
Are you a lover of antiques, of vintage? Are you looking for something special, unobtainable in regular stores? Then you need to drop by one of these markets dedicated to vintage. Beautiful ones. Discover them all here.
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 soonto 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.
Don’t miss FAI’s autumn days 2024
On Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, 2024, the FAI Autumn Days, one of the most important and beloved public square events dedicated to our country’s cultural heritage and landscape, organized by FAI, return for the 13th time. 700 extraordinary places open to the public in 360 cities across Italy. For more information here.
An exhibition in the city
Choosing an exhibition is always a great activity to do. In Milan there are several to see, click here to find some in the city.
Hop aboard the foliage train
Climb aboard the most beautiful train in the world while immersing yourself in breathtaking views that only autumn can give us. A train ride from Domodossola to Locarno through magical locations. An itinerary not to be missed from October 12 to November 17, 2024. Let’s explain more about it here.
Listen to good jazz music at JAZZMI 2o24
From October 13 to November 13, Milan will be filled with jazz music with JAZZMI. Lots of concerts around Milan, in theaters, clubs and alternative spaces around the city. Plus, films, exhibitions and special events. Here is the full program.
Sunday at the Museum: free admission in Milan and province
Free admission to museums is back every first Sunday of the month, an initiative desired by the Ministry of Culture. An opportunity not to be missed for art lovers or for those who want to spend a different day than usual discovering the beauties of our country. more info here.
Celebrate Halloween at Acquaworld
Who said water parks are only for summer? Acquaworld in Concorezzo is one of the largest with a large outdoor pool area but an equally spacious all indoor part. And for Halloween there are plenty of events among chilling waves and lots of fun. Between zombie hunts and Halloween-themed foam parties there’s something to get crazy about. Check out all the events here.