Events in Milan

MilanoVendeModa - 27 February to 2 March 2009 - Fiera Milano City
This popular trade show represents the chance for budding designers to display their work to the country’s fashion industry pioneers. Through stalls and carefully laid out designs, as well as networking among key decision makers, Milanovendemoda can be the stepping stone for much future business in the fashion industry. For buyers, the event is a unique chance to gain a comprehensive overview of the fashion market and its key trends. In a suitably spectacular setting and exciting atmosphere, this event continues to inspire trends coming out of the fashion capital of the world.

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Pasqua del Canottaggio - 4 and 5 April 2009 - Idropark Fila
Held over Easter, this popular rowing regatta sees students from university rowing teams from all over the world visit the Idropark Fila at Milan University to compete. Traditional rowing teams from Oxford and Cambridge also take to the water in this international event, while cheering fans watch the drama unfold.

MiArt - 17 to 20 April 2009 - Pavilions 3 and 4, in the Fiera Milano City fairground
Taking place for the 14th time this year, MiArt, Milan’s International Modern and Contemporary Art Fair, aims to cement itself as a must-have on the international art calendar. Not short of ambition, the Fair has is this year relying on two respected curators in Luca Cerizza and Giacinto Di Pietrantonio to add to its growing appeal. The new approach will see the Fair try to redefine the position of contemporary art, amid a series of new initiatives and programmes. Firmly planting its roots in Milan, the Fair will aim to strengthen the role the city plays in the international art world, bolstering its culture and economy.

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Milan Film Festival - 11 to 20 September - Piccolo Teatro
The Milan Film Festival thrives on its artistic integrity, shedding light on fresh talent in an alternative market. It attracts a cosmopolitan audience to the Piccolo Teatro and the Castello Sforzesco to view its collection of short and feature films, while budding filmmakers seek backing and distribution for their art. The festival also features various side events, seminars with film professionals, concerts and other exhibitions. The atmosphere is an electric one, as aspiring talent converges on the city.

For more information and a full programme visit the official Milan Film Festival site »

Milano Musica - Sept to Nov - Various Venues
Milan’s premier festival for contemporary European music strikes up from September – November 2009. This annual event provides a showcase for the latest music of all types in venues around the city, but most prominently in the world-renowned Teatro alla Scala, which plays host to various concerts, conferences, meetings and film screenings.

For more details visit the Milano Musica site »

Short Formats - November - La Triennale of Milan
November heralds the coming of dance to the festival arena, as the city’s Teatro dell’Arte hosts the Short Formats event. This international event welcomes new and innovative dance shows from over 20 international dance companies. There are a number of free-to-enter supplementary events that run concurrently, which include various workshops and seminars.

Get more details of the international line-up for this year’s Short Formats »