5 Things to do in Milan this weekend From March 20 to 22
Even though sunshine has finally arrived in Milan and the air feels like spring, the weekend reminds us that the beautiful season is still playing hard to get, with some light rain. But there’s no reason to get discouraged, as the weather could change unexpectedly, and because Milan, ahead of the Design Week, offers plenty of activities to enjoy the weekend. If you haven’t planned anything yet, the weekly column from nss magazine is here to give you some ideas.
So, here are 5 things to do in Milan this weekend.
To Vote - Justice Referendum 2026
This weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, March 22–23) you can vote in a constitutional referendum on justice: it will decide whether to approve a reform introducing the separation of careers between judges and public prosecutors and changing the functioning of the High Council of the Judiciary. So, don’t forget to go vote!
To Chill - Spazio UFO
In Milan, UFO lands: a new hybrid space combining culture, music, and gastronomy in the heart of the city. UFO (Unconventional Form of Opportunities) is a 1,500+ sqm project merging dining, cultural production, publishing, music, and creativity. An open, multifunctional ecosystem designed to foster cross-disciplinary encounters, cultural exchange, and networking. If you want a break, there’s the UFO Bistrot, the restaurant reflecting the same contemporary and gastronomic vision: convivial, informal, social, and open to contamination, open from 6 PM for aperitivo until late at night.
Via Orobia, 26
To Discover - "Archive Fragments"
Archive Fragments is the exhibition revolving around a selection of archival materials and photographs, telling the aesthetic and story of Francesca Scandella. The exhibition, composed of carefully selected fragments, shows the evolution of the project over time, offering an intimate and curatorial perspective on the photographer’s creative journey.
Dolly Noire District, Corso di Porta Ticinese, 83
To Shop - Veins Book
Veins Book returns, the project by Nicola Bortoletto, opening a two-day pop-up with a curated selection of rare publications, cult items, and out-of-print works, including artist books, photo books, underground zines, and ephemera. On March 21 and 22, you can also browse and purchase books, posters, tapes, T-shirts, and pins. Don’t miss the chance to discover publishing legends and rare collectible items.
via Cosimo del Fante 6
To Party - "The Boys in the Band"
This weekend, you can immerse yourself in a New York-style atmosphere with the return of a major theater cult in Milan. Six years after its first performance, the Raccolta Differenziata collective brings back The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley, a milestone of American LGBTQ+ theater avant la lettre. The show will run from March 20 to 22 at Teatro Argomm.
Teatro Argomm, Via Luigi Bianchi d'Espinosa, 6
