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
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
Sep 2010 (annual) Multisala Plinius Cinema
Every year Panoramica screens a selection of films from the Venice and Locarno Film Festivals at the Anteo, Arcobaleno Filmcenter and Multisala Plinius cinemas in Milan. Around 50 productions are screened in the original language with Italian subtitles. More
Oct 2010 - May 2011 (annual) Teatro della Contraddizione
Milan's Teatro della Contraddizione presents its Experimental European Season, an event dedicated to language research in new theatre production. A vintage section focuses on historic shows from the event's 10-year repertoire, while Special Transit targets the stage-viewer correlation. More
Mar 2011 (annual) Fieramilanocity
MiArt is an international modern art fair held at Milan's Fieramilanocity. Organised in four main sections: Preview, Modern, Contemporary and Preview, it attracts around 30,000 art lovers and more than 200 exhibitors. More
Sep 2010 (various dates) Fieramilanocity
Models shimmy down the catwalk at Fieramilanocity, revealing the latest hot trends for the coming season. With staple exhibitors like Versace, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana, Milano Pret-a-Porter is one of the most prestigious shows in Italy's fashion capital. More
Sep 2010 (annual) Piccolo Teatro (Teatri Strehler, Studio & Grassi)
Held at the Piccolo Teatro, Parco Sempione and other venues, Milan's annual film festival functions as a talent scout and a distributor in an alternative market. It attracts aspiring filmmakers from all over the world and a cosmopolitan audience. More
Jun - Jul 2010 (annual) Milan
La Milanesiana is Milan's festival of international culture held throughout the city, even on public transport. Writers, musicians, actors, film directors, scientists and other creative minds, some of whom are Nobel Prize winners, participate in meetings, screenings and concerts. More