Events in Milan
Events1 Jan New Year's Day Public holiday. 6 Jan Epiphany Public holiday. 6 Jan Corteo dei Re Magi On Epiphany, this traditional costumed procession re-creates the biblical journey of the three kings. The route begins at Piazza Duomo and ends at the Basilica of Saint Eustorgio. From early-late December to late May Performance Teatro alla Scala's world-renowned program of ballet, opera and classical music is performed in the Piermarini building. Via Filodrammatici 2. For information and tickets, call 02-88791. http://www.teatroallascala.org From December to mid June and from mid/late September to December Concert The Milan Symphony Orchestra performs classical-music concerts at Auditorium di Milano, Largo Gustav Mahler, 20136 Milano. For information, call 02-83389 ext. 225 or 230. http://www.orchestrasinfonica.milano.it Late February Carnivale Milan follows the Ambrosian calendar, in which Lent begins later than in the rest of the world. Therefore, Carnivale is celebrated the Saturday following Fat Tuesday. A parade winds through the streets of the city, ending at Piazza Duomo, where children in costume go for the festival. Phone 02-7252-4301. From January to mid May and From September to December Soccer A.C. Milan and Inter F.C. play home games at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, better known as San Siro, Via Piccolomini 5. For A.C. Milan matches information, call 02-62281. Tickets are available at the stadium, or by calling 02-4009-2175. For Inter F.C. matches information, call 02-77151. Tickets are available at the stadium and at branches of Banca Popolare di Milano. Or call 02-2953-6577, 02-600-8547 or 02-392-261. http://www.inter.it Season continues through mid May. 1-4 Mar Milan Fashion Show Gucci, Armani, D&G, Prada and many other international top designers offer a preview of the trends to come. Although you need an invitation to see the catwalk shows, Milan is booming with fashion tourists and glamorous parties throughout the week. Milano Fashion Center. http://www.cameramoda.it 13 Apr Mercato di Fiori Large holiday fair held the day after Easter. Because it is held in the spring, it features plants and flowers. Food, clothing, housewares and other gift items are also for sale. On the streets stretching from the Brera to Piazza Repubblica. Phone 02-7252-4301. 25 Apr Liberation Day Public holiday. Mid May Milano Cortili Aperti Historic private homes, palaces, courtyards and gardens that are normally closed to the public open their doors for tours one day in the spring. Sponsored by the Association of Historic Dwellings. For information, call 02-763-18634. http://www.cortiliaperti.it 1 May Labor Day Public holiday. 10 May Superbike World Championship Autodromo Nazionale Monza hosts a round of this Italian motorcycle-racing championship. Via Vedano 5, Parco di Monza (10 mi/16 km from Milan). For information, call 039-24821. For tickets, call 039-248-2212. http://www.monzanet.it or http://www.superbike.it Mid-Late June Villa Arconati Festival This annual music festival presents a variety of genres including symphonic, chamber, choral and pops concerts. Castellazzo di Bollate estate. For information, call 02-350-05501. Continues through mid July 7 Jun Festa di Navigli Music, torchlight parades, dancing, fireworks, crafts and food in the Navigli (Canals) area of the city. Phone 02-7252-4301. From Mid-Late July to mid August Latino Americando This annual celebration of Latin American culture showcases ethnic and folk dance, and music ensembles from around the world. FilaForum Assago, Via G. Di Vittorio. For information, call 02-488-571. http://www.latinoamericando.it 15 Aug Feast of the Assumption Public holiday, also called Ferragosto. Mid September Celebration of the Holy Nail Supposedly coming from the cross on which Christ died, Milan's archbishop ascends towards the ceiling of Milan's Duomo cathedral in a rickety mechanical basket to bring the holy relic down to the crowd. Milan Duomo. For more information, phone 02-720-226-56. http://www.duomomilano.it 11-13 Sep Formula One Italian Grand Prix Annual premier event in international car racing held at the third-oldest permanent racetrack in the world. Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Via Vedano 5, Parco di Monza (10 mi/16 km from Milan). For information, call 039-24821. For tickets, call 039-248-2212. http://www.formula1.com or http://www.monzanet.it 23-30 Sep Milan Fashion Show Gucci, Armani, D&G, Prada and many other international top designers offer a preview of the trends to come. Although you need an invitation to see the catwalk shows, Milan is booming with fashion tourists and glamorous parties throughout the week. Milano Fashion Center. http://www.cameramoda.it 1 Nov All Saints' Day Public holiday. 22 Nov Milan Marathon Nearly 5,000 runners race along a flat course beginning at the Milan Central Railway station on Vittor Pisani and ending at Piazza Duomo. For information, call 02-6282-8755. http://milanocitymarathon.gazzetta.it 7 Dec First day at Scala Teatro alla Scala For information and tickets, call 02-88791. http://www.teatroallascala.org 7, 8 Dec O Bei, O Bei To celebrate the feast of the town's patron saint, St. Ambrogio (St. Ambrose), the Milanese throw a large street festival that has been held since medieval times. The festival is somewhat commercial, with stalls selling everything from candy to furniture, but the mood is lively and there are good dishes to try. Basilica of Saint Ambrogio and Piazza St. Ambrogio. For information, call 02-7252-4301 or the Basilica of Saint Ambrogio at 02-8645-0895. 8 Dec Feast of the Immaculate Conception Public holiday. 25 Dec Christmas Public holiday. 26 Dec St. Stephen's Day Public holiday. |
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