Jul 2010 (annual) Cascina Monluè
Every year during July's summer evenings, Milan's Cascina Monluè becomes the stage for La Notte di San Lorenzo Festival. A series of free music concerts are held by artists from as far afield as Africa, Asia and Latin America. More
Jul 2010 (annual) Arena Civica
A recent addition to Milan's summer calendar, Milano Jazzin' Festival attracts an impressive line-up of performers to the Civic Arena. Despite its name, the festival also hosts famous blues, world and pop stars, and organises supporting events. More
Thu, Fri, and Sat only Le Banque
Popular with Milan's jet-set, Le Banque is a sophisticated restaurant-lounge-club on the main square near La Scala. Resident DJs spin tunes in the vaults of a 1920s bank. Enjoy an after-theatre drink before star-spotting on the glowing, red dance floor. More
Daily Shocking Club
Shocking Club in Porta Nuova is hugely popular and attracts both students and young, trendy professionals. Two minimalist dance floors and four bars hold up to 1000 fans of 80s revival, commercial house and Brazilian beats. More
Sat only Alcatraz
For Saturday fun away from the electronic and dance music scene, Milan's Alcatraz club offers a night of everything from rock 'n' roll to death metal. Young rock bands make their stage debut in the Live Zone, but only until midnight. Then the DJs take over the three dance floors for the rest of the night. More
Daily; not Mon Scimmie
Situated in canal-side Navigli, Scimmie packs out with Bohemian types sat at informal round tables in the wood-panelled bar. The tunes on offer include acoustic guitar, jazz and world music and the walls are cluttered with posters of performers. More
Daily; not Sun La Cantina di Manuela
Every lunchtime, cheery modern wine bar La Cantina di Manuela fills up with smart suits from nearby offices around Porta Venezia. Gleaming wooden floors and shelves lined with bottles provide the backdrop for a glass of top-quality wine and nibbles. More
Daily Hollywood
Milan's premier nightclub, Hollywood in Porta Garibaldi fills up with models, A-list celebrities and footballers on the monochrome dance floor with 80s-style disco lights. Appearances are paramount and designer outfits abound, while the R&B and soul music is surprisingly chilled. More
Every year during July's summer evenings, Milan's Cascina Monluè becomes the stage for La Notte di San Lorenzo Festival. A series of free music concerts are held by artists from as far afield as Africa, Asia and Latin America. 
A recent addition to Milan's summer calendar, Milano Jazzin' Festival attracts an impressive line-up of performers to the Civic Arena. Despite its name, the festival also hosts famous blues, world and pop stars, and organises supporting events. 
