skip to the navigation


Music & Nightlife

Results by DATE

Displaying 1 to 19 of 19 results.

45.49457
9.182956
Jam-packed Alcatraz, Milan. Courtesy of Alcatraz

New Year at Alcatraz

31 Dec 2009 (annual)

Celebrate New Year at Alcatraz, a major Milanese music venue sporting a heavy post-industrial techno-fortress look. A dinner buffet, included in the ticket, and plenty of champagne accompany…

45.4695
9.282216
Looking for old records at Vinilmania. Courtesy of  Vinilmania

Vinilmania

6 - 7 Feb 2010 (various dates)

The Vinilmania record fair at the Parco Esposizioni Novegro makes Milan a magnet for record-buffs and collectors from around the globe. Visitors come from as far as Japan to buy and sell their…

45.4695
9.282216
Looking for old records at Vinilmania. Courtesy of  Vinilmania

Vinilmania

15 - 16 May 2010 (various dates)

The Vinilmania record fair at the Parco Esposizioni Novegro makes Milan a magnet for record-buffs and collectors from around the globe. Visitors come from as far as Japan to buy and sell their…

45.452883
9.247919
Maximal Festival logo. Courtesy of Maximal

Maximal Festival

Jun 2010 (annual)

A 12-hour music marathon at Milan's East End Studios, the Maximal Festival presents the very best of international techno. Forty-six artists on six stages perform during the 2009 edition…

45.45581
9.254044

La Notte di San Lorenzo Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

Every year during July's summer evenings, Milan's Cascina Monluè becomes the stage for La Notte di San Lorenzo Festival. A series of free music concerts are held by artists from as far afield…

45.475282
9.178247
Performing at Milano Jazzin' Festival, Milan. Courtesy of Milano Jazzin' Festival

Milano Jazzin' Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

A recent addition to Milan's summer calendar, Milano Jazzin' Festival attracts an impressive line-up of performers to the Civic Arena. Despite its name, the festival also hosts famous blues…

The festival logo. Courtesy of Villa Arconati Festival

Villa Arconati Festival

Jun - Jul 2010 (annual)

Initially dedicated to classical music, the Villa Arconati Festival in Castellazzo di Bollate now welcomes performances across various genres. The villa itself is beautiful, providing the…

45.360249
9.108288
The Latinoamericando Expo logo, Milan. Courtesy of Latinoamericando srl

Latinoamericando Expo

Jun - Aug 2010 (annual)

The spirit of Latin America strikes Milan as the city's Forum hosts the Latinoamericando Expo. This cultural extravaganza creates a "South American village" featuring internationally renowned…

45.489021
9.29605
Sunbathers at the IdroPark, Milan. Courtesy of IdroPark

Idroscalo in Festa

Jun - Sep 2010 (annual)

Throughout the summer, Milan's IdroPark, also known as Idroscalo and as Milan's beach, hosts the Idroscalo in Festa initiative, encompassing music, theatre and sporting events. Expect some big…

45.468929
9.181
Lorin Maazel. Courtesy of Settembre Musica

MITO September Music

Sep 2010 (annual)

MITO September Music reinterprets classic and contemporary music in the light of multiculturalism. Held simultaneously in Milan and Turin, the festival features more than 200 events by famous…

45.4695
9.282216
Looking for old records at Vinilmania. Courtesy of  Vinilmania

Vinilmania

Oct 2010 (various dates)

The Vinilmania record fair at the Parco Esposizioni Novegro makes Milan a magnet for record-buffs and collectors from around the globe. Visitors come from as far as Japan to buy and sell their…

45.468929
9.181

Clubbing in Milan

Daily

Milan, one of Italy's most dynamic, cosmopolitan cities, has its fair share of interesting nightspots. The spectrum ranges from stylish-classic to rampant wild-eyed post-industrial mayhem -…

45.480234
9.188198

Shocking Club

Daily

Shocking Club in Porta Nuova is hugely popular and attracts both students and young, trendy professionals. Two minimalist dance floors and four bars hold up to 1000 fans of 80s revival…

45.466132
9.186959

Le Banque

Thu, Fri, and Sat only

Popular with Milan's jet-set, Le Banque is a sophisticated restaurant-lounge-club on the main square near La Scala. Resident DJs spin tunes in the vaults of a 1920s bank. Enjoy an…

45.468679
9.210185

La Cantina di Manuela

Daily; not Sun

Every lunchtime, cheery modern wine bar La Cantina di Manuela fills up with smart suits from nearby offices around Porta Venezia. Gleaming wooden floors and shelves lined with bottles provide…

45.48281
9.187349

Hollywood

Daily

Milan's premier nightclub, Hollywood in Porta Garibaldi fills up with models, A-list celebrities and footballers on the monochrome dance floor with 80s-style disco lights. Appearances are…

45.447024
9.177015

Scimmie

Daily; not Mon

Situated in canal-side Navigli, Scimmie packs out with Bohemian types sat at informal round tables in the wood-panelled bar. The tunes on offer include acoustic guitar, jazz and world music…

Rock Night at Alcatraz

Sat only

For Saturday fun away from the electronic and dance music scene, Milan's Alcatraz club offers a night of everything from rock 'n' roll to death metal. Young rock bands make their stage debut…

45.43468
9.227348
Karma Club & Restaurant, Milan. Photo by George Meer

Karma Club & Restaurant

Daily

Summer hotspot Karma Club & Restaurant in Borgo del Tempo Perso plays everything from salsa to house, in five dance rooms, bars and softly lit gardens. Thursdays are busiest as Milan's trendy…


Highlights

New Year at Alcatraz

Alcatraz

31 Dec 2009 (annual)

Vinilmania

Parco Esposizioni Novegro

6 - 7 Feb 2010 (various dates)

Maximal Festival

East End Studios

Jun 2010 (annual)