May 8–10 weekend in Legnano and Upper Milan: festivals, fairs and music

May 8–10 weekend in Legnano and the Upper Milan area

The weekend offers many choices: the Milan Civil Week runs across the metropolitan area, while locally you’ll find food festivals, music, family activities and races. Below is a practical selection of notable appointments.

Main events

• Milan Civil Week – May 7–10: a series of events focused on active citizenship with meetings, workshops and community initiatives. The program concludes Sunday, May 10 with the Bicicivica.
• Spring Festival (Parco Alto Milanese) – Sunday, May 10, 10:00–19:00: sustainability-themed day with concerts, magic shows and workshops for families.
• Sagra di San Vittore (Rho) – May 8 and 10: guided tours of the parish church, workshops and family activities, plus a communal risotto.
• Puglia Food Fair (Cassano Magnago) – Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10: three days celebrating Apulian cuisine with bombette, orecchiette and puccia.
• Wineries Festival (Gorla Maggiore) – Saturday and Sunday, May 9–10: wine tastings, distillates and local food stalls.

Races and health initiatives

• StraLegnanese – Sunday, May 10, start at 09:00 from Largo Tosi: local running event with routes for different ages and abilities.
• "6000 steps for health – Move!" (Legnano) – Sunday, May 10: community walk organized with the local Red Cross to promote health awareness.

Youth and library events

• Zero Festival – final event (Legnano, Library garden, via Cavour) – Saturday, May 9, 16:00–18:00: live radio, interviews and a music contest for young people aged 15–20.
• Workshop with Michelangelo Rosato – hosted at the library: presentation of "The Tarot Fable" and a workshop for middle-school readers.

Music and concerts

• Young Talent Music Competition – final night (Teatro Tirinnanzi, Legnano) – Sunday, May 10, 21:00: closing gala for emerging artists.
• 10th anniversary of parish music courses (Nerviano, Oratorio di Santo Stefano) – Saturday, May 9, 15:00: teachers’ performances spanning various composers.
• "Choirs and Opera Arias" concert (Sala Bergognone, Nerviano) – Sunday, May 10, 16:00: choir and orchestra program.
• Busto Arsizio Guitar Festival – Friday, May 8 at Molini Marzoli and Saturday, May 9 at Sala Pro Busto: events in the festival’s 41st edition.

Cinema, theatre and exhibitions

• Teatro Tirinnanzi (Legnano) – Friday: "Io sono De Andrè"; Saturday: Enrico Lo Verso in "Uno, nessuno e centomila"; Sunday: Young Talent finale.
• Sala Ratti cinema (Legnano) – weekend screening of a major film release.
• Cortisonici (Varese) – short film festival from May 7 to 16 with screenings, educational paths and industry meetings.
• "Traces of Gazes, Forms of Storytelling" – exhibition opening Saturday, May 9 at the Castello di Legnano: photographic show by Circolo87.

Practical tips: verify schedules and booking requirements with event organizers; outdoor activities may change due to weather. Enjoy the weekend!