Milanlocation-guides.com - location guide to Milan featuring Milan Festivals information, annual festival listing for Milan, Italy - Last updated 31/12/2008.
With many superb festivals taking place throughout the year, the city of Milan is known for its fashion shows, open-air concerts, colourful processionals and lively carnivals. Popular festivals in Milan include the following events.
Annual Milan Festivals
January: Corteo dei Re Magi, held each year of January 6th, with large parades from the Duomo to Sant'Eustorgio
February: Carnavale Ambrosiano, famous for being the longest carnival in the whole world
March: Milano-SanRemo, an prominent international bike race through the centre of Milan
March: MODIT-Milanovendemoda , a range of fashion shows attracting many leading designers
April: Stramilano Marathon, April, major race, attracting thousands of both amateur and professional runners, supported by large crowds of cheering spectators
June: Festa del Naviglio, held on the first Sunday on the month, when the Naviglio canals are lined with street entertainment and food stalls
August: Milan Bluegrass Festival, with many prominent musicians performing at the KC Campground
September: Italian Grand Prix, taking places at the nearby Autodromo Nazionale in Monza, just a short distance from the city
December: Festa di Sant'Ambrogio, national holiday celebrating the patron saint of Milan
With many superb festivals taking place throughout the year, the city of Milan is known for its fashion shows, open-air concerts, colourful processionals and lively carnivals. Popular festivals in Milan include the following events.