Weekend in Milan: May 15-17, 2026 — exhibitions, concerts and markets

Milan presents a busy schedule for the weekend May 15-17, 2026. Below is a practical selection of exhibitions, live shows, performances and markets to help you plan your days in the city.

Must-see exhibitions

• Arnaldo Pomodoro. Places, memories and visions — Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro (open until 2026-05-31).
• Metaphysics / Metaphysical — Palazzo Reale (on until 2026-06-21).
• Giovanni Gastel - Rewind — Palazzo Citterio (on view until 2026-07-26).
• Andy Warhol. Passage in Italy 1975-1987 — Galleria Crédit Agricole (until 2026-06-20).

Concerts and live shows

• Piano City Milano — citywide piano festival (May 15-17, 2026) with performances in various venues.
• Radio Italia Live 2026 — May 15, Piazza del Duomo: free show with national artists.
• Emis Killa — live at Fabrique (May 15-16, 2026).
• Tony Boy — concert on May 15 at Unipol Forum.

Theatre and comedy

• Tullio De Piscopo — show on May 15 at Teatro Dal Verme.
• Angelo Branduardi — concert on May 17 at Teatro Nazionale.
• Paolo Ruffini — scheduled at Teatro degli Arcimboldi with performances in May (check exact dates).
• Valerio Lundini — show with dates on May 14 and 15 at Teatro degli Arcimboldi (confirm times).

Festivals, fairs and markets

• Arlecchino Marone Lake Street Food — May 14-17, 2026 in Marone (street food specialties; reachable from Milan).
• Lego Stadium — May 15-17 in Piazza Gae Aulenti: family and fan event.
• Wild Boar & Fiorentina Festival — May 15-17 in Cassano Magnago (near Milan).
• Comic Festival — May 16-17 at Parco Esposizioni Novegro.
• Remira Market — May 16-17 in Parco Sempione: vintage and handmade market.

Practical tips

• Tickets: book online in advance for shows and exhibitions with limited capacity.
• Transport: use metro and trams to move around the center and avoid traffic and parking fees.
• Itinerary: pick 1-2 main appointments per day and fill gaps with nearby exhibitions or markets to save time.
• Times: always check official schedules and possible changes before leaving.

Where

Central meeting point: Piazza del Duomo, 20122 Milan. Check individual venues for exact addresses and opening hours.