5 things to do in Milan this Christmas From December 19 to 21

The Christmas holidays are just around the corner, and the festive, vacation-ready atmosphere is starting to set in—especially after a stressful week spent wrapping up old projects and laying the groundwork for new ones, also with an eye toward the new year. If you’re in Milan this weekend and don’t know what to do, you can find inspiration in nss’ weekly column.

Here are five things to do in Milan this weekend, from December 19 to 21.

To Eat - Romeo

Romeo has recently opened in the Arco della Pace neighborhood, bringing to Milan the flavors of authentic Roman cuisine: fresh tonnarelli with traditional sauces, crispy fried dishes, thin-crust pizza, and homemade desserts. And on Thursdays, gnocchi—always handmade. A simple space that’s perfect for getting together with friends to say goodbye before the holidays.

Via Pietro Moscati, 13

To Chill - ERIS

If you’re looking for the perfect combination of aperitivo and shopping, ERIS is the place for you. The venue was conceived as a customizable space with a dual nature: on one side, it hosts a bar offering specialty coffee and carefully selected wines. On the other, brands and designers can rent and personalize the space according to their needs, setting up pop-ups to showcase and sell their products.

Via Eustachi, 8

To Discover - The Essence of Creation

From December 19 to 21, within the spaces of Fondazione Sozzani, The Essence of Creation will take place—an initiative curated by Afro Fashion Association. Three days dedicated to discovering archive garments and accessories, special pieces, and limited editions by ten next-generation talents, with the opportunity to meet the designers and gain insight into the creative process behind their work. On Saturday, December 20, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the workshop “Drape the Traditional Indian Sari” by Shivin Singh will offer an in-depth exploration of the art of sari draping, balancing tradition and contemporaneity. A unique opportunity to discover emerging designers.

Via Enrico Tazzoli, 3

To Shop - 28posti

To fully embrace the Christmas atmosphere, 28posti opens an Xmas-themed pop-up where you can find sauces, jams, giardiniera, pâtés, cookies, nougat, and panettone, with the participation of many special guests.

Via Corsico, 1

To Party - Feat.Xmas Fea(s)t

Feat, in the Barona district, gets us ready for the holidays with the Xmas Fea(s)t party. The DJ set lineup helps set the festive mood and features artists such as SaraB2BPhraba, Fabio (NL), and Ferrari, on December 19 starting at 10 PM.

Via Zumbini, 39