Jan 2011 (annual) Milan
Motorcyclists throughout Italy converge on Milan for the annual Befana Benefica, a two-wheel charity procession spearheaded by the toothless old witch herself. Food and gifts are handed out to kids and poor people in a heart-warming feast of generosity. More
May 2011 (annual) Naviglio Grande
Originally organised to represent a handful of Milanese painters, Art on the Naviglio today exhibits the work of around 300 artists from all over Italy. It is held along Milan's historic Naviglio Grande canal, from viale Gorizia to via Casale. More
Sep 2010 (annual) Milan
Football, badminton, martial arts, gymnastics and many, many more disciplines turn Milan's pedestrianised city centre into a sports village for a whole weekend. Light shows, dog agility demonstrations and other entertaining events are held throughout the city. More
Dec 2010 (annual) Trinity Skatepark
The Italian Skateboarding Championship takes place at Milan's recently built Trinity Skatepark, with competitions in three categories - seniors (over 16s), juniors (under 16s) and girls. A skate party and a skateboarding expo entertain visitors in-between events. More
Sep 2010 (annual) Fiera Milano
Costume jewellery show Bijoux provides the style-conscious Milanese with the perfect opportunity to find that all-important accessory to accompany their latest designer outfit. Around 100 exhibitors at the Fiera Milano offer everything from classic silver pieces to ethnic designs. More
Mar 2011 (annual) Fieramilanocity
Promoting textile creativity, PatchMed is a Mediterranean patchwork and quilting expo held at Milan's Fieramilanocity. It offers labs and courses with new techniques and ideas in everything from painting and decorating to modelling. More
20 May - 4 Jul 2010 Palazzo Citterio
A monumental installation by American artist Paul McCarthy premieres at Milan's Palazzo Citterio. The seven year-old Pig Island (2003-2010) is an astonishing work in progress, a "carnivalesque amusement park" in which human beings behave like pigs. More
27 May 2010 Alcatraz
Gotan Project are a Paris-based group consisting of musicians Philippe Cohen Solal, Eduardo Makaroff and Christoph H Müller. They bring their brand of Nuevo tango to Alcatraz, Milan. More
Motorcyclists throughout Italy converge on Milan for the annual Befana Benefica, a two-wheel charity procession spearheaded by the toothless old witch herself. Food and gifts are handed out to kids and poor people in a heart-warming feast of generosity. 
A monumental installation by American artist Paul McCarthy premieres at Milan's Palazzo Citterio. The seven year-old Pig Island (2003-2010) is an astonishing work in progress, a "carnivalesque amusement park" in which human beings behave like pigs. 
