Weekend in Milan: overview (8-10 May 2026)
The second weekend of May brings a varied program to Milan: major exhibitions, live concerts, theatre performances, a green festival and markets. Below is a practical selection to plan your days from 8 to 10 May 2026.
Featured exhibitions
- Arnaldo Pomodoro. Places, memories and visions – Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro (until 2026-05-31)
- Robert Mapplethorpe - The Forms of Desire – Palazzo Reale (on view until 2026-05-17)
- Giovanni Gastel - Rewind – Palazzo Citterio (until 2026-07-26)
- Andy Warhol. Passage in Italy 1975-1987 – Galleria Crédit Agricole (20/03/2026 - 20/06/2026)
- Also on: Man Ray, the Macchiaioli, and installations at the Triennale and Mudec.
Concerts and music
- Mario Biondi – 8 May 2026 (Teatro Dal Verme)
- Annalisa – 9 May 2026 (Unipol Dome / Santa Giulia)
- Elvana Gjata – 10 May 2026 (Unipol Forum)
- Live series and showcases at venues like Fabrique, Santeria and the Auditorium.
Theatre and shows
- Exploring Morricone – 8 May 2026 (Teatro Leonardo)
- Tribute to Morricone - Oscar Music – 9-10 May 2026 (Auditorium di Milano Fondazione Cariplo)
- Also on stage: Paolo Ruffini, Ettore Bassi and productions at Teatro degli Arcimboldi and Teatro Manzoni.
Fairs, festivals and markets
- Orticola 2026 – green festival (7-10 May 2026), Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli
- Sagra della Rana – Cassignanica (until 10 May 2026)
- Cotoletta Vintage Market – 10 May 2026 (Department 184)
- Multiple artisan markets and pop-ups across the city during the weekend.
Practical tips
- Tickets: buy online for popular exhibitions and concerts to avoid queues.
- Transport: use metro and trams during peak times; check for route changes due to events.
- Plan: visit exhibitions in the morning/afternoon and reserve evenings for concerts or theatre.
Where to go
Central locations and major exhibition venues are well-connected by public transport. A central reference point: Via S. Giovanni sul Muro, 2, 20121 Milan (coordinates: 45.4672498, 9.1810922).
Use this guide to plan your weekend from 8 to 10 May 2026, and always double-check event times and ticket availability on official event pages before you go.
Where it is
Location: Via S. Giovanni sul Muro, 2, 20121 Milano MI, Italia
Coordinates: 45.467429, 9.1812623
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