Weekend April 10-12 in Legnano and Alto Milanese: festivals, food fairs

Weekend April 10–12 in Legnano and the Alto Milanese

A busy weekend offering books, history, nature and food. Below is a practical guide to selected events on Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April 2026.

Festivals and historical reenactments

• "La storia tra le righe" (Legnano) – A literary festival focused on history, with talks and presentations from Friday April 10 to Sunday April 12.
• Medieval Day (Parabiago) – Sunday April 12 at Parco Crivelli: historical reenactments and a staged battle.

Food fairs and celebrations

• Fish Festival (Contrada San Bernardino, Legnano) – April 10–12: Friday and Saturday evenings (19:00–23:00); Sunday also at lunch (12:00–15:00) and dinner.
• Spring Fair (Dairago) – The fair returns with music, stands and fireworks; check local listings for times.
• Earth’s Birthday (Canazza district, Legnano) – Saturday April 11 and Sunday April 12 at parco ex Ila: community and environmental activities, music and gatherings.

Walks and nature

• Lions Day (Legnano) – Sunday April 12 in Piazza San Magno: health screenings, vintage car display and a solidarity walk starting at 10:30 in support of the campaign "60milavitedasalvare".
• Study presentation and birdwatching (Parco Alto Milanese, Cascinetta di Busto Arsizio) – Saturday April 11 at 17:00 presentation of a biodiversity study; Sunday April 12 at 8:30 a guided birdwatching walk.
• Natura in cammino (Varese) – Sunday April 12: free hike from Villaggio Cagnola to discover ponds and springs; booking recommended.

Theatre, music and cinema

• Filippo Caccamo - "Fuori di Tela" (Teatro Galleria, Legnano) – Performances on April 10 and 11.
• "Musica fuori centro" (Auditorium Scuola Rodari) – April 10 and 11 at 20:45: lecture and concert featuring a new duo, Roberto Dazzan and Enrico Merlin.
• "L'Elisir d'amore" (Teatro Tirinnanzi, Legnano) – Scheduled for April 10 with production by the Orchestra of the Academy and the Amadeus Symphonic Choir; check for exact times and additional dates.
• "Il Palcoscenico della Memoria" (Scuole Tosi, Legnano) – Saturday April 11 at 15:30.
• Concert (Teatro Civico Roberto de Silva, Rho) – Saturday April 11: T-Off 2026 event with the Stella Alpina and Edelweiss choirs.

Exhibitions

Over the weekend, exhibitions linked to the European Photography Festival will be open at Palazzo Leone; check opening hours and access rules before visiting.

For detailed schedules, ticketing and registration, consult organizers' official channels or local information points.