5 things to do in Milan this weekend From May 21 till 24
After last week’s unexpected return of autumn-like temperatures, it finally feels like summer is just around the corner. Milan slowly starts to empty out over the weekend, outdoor tables fill up again, and the days get long enough to turn every aperitivo into a potential night out. Between parties, new food spots and creative spaces, the city once again offers more than a few good reasons to leave the house this weekend.
And if you still don’t know what to do, nss magazine’s weekly guide to 5 things to do in Milan is back once again.
To Discover – Anorak Reforged by Napapijri
Napapijri and Studio E. Rancati invite you to an evening dedicated to exploring the symbolic power of protection, where armor, fashion, and storytelling come together. As part of a retrospective celebrating armor as a trusted companion on the journeys of imaginary heroes, the iconic Rainforest Anorak and its reinterpretation, The Raincape, are transformed into artifacts capable of narrating new cultural adventures, blending art and craftsmanship.
Spazio Fonte (Via dei Fontanili, 13)
To Eat – Ironica Bar
Born inside a former 1950s auto repair shop, Ironica Bar opened last year in the heart of Lambrate. A wine bar with a concise menu deeply rooted in Lucanian tradition, the birthplace of its two co-founders. The same sense of identity can also be found in the wine selection, with a large range of wineries from Basilicata and beyond.
Via Carlo Valvassori Peroni, 83
To Chill – Cloud Tea
With this weekend’s heat, there’s nothing better than stopping by Cloud Tea to try one of the most viral desserts of the past few months: bingfen. Fresh, light and incredibly colourful, this dessert originally from Sichuan has become the perfect antidote to summer temperatures thanks to its jelly-like texture and toppings of fruit, syrups and seeds. After boba and matcha, could this be Gen Z’s next obsession?
Via Bramante, 10
To Shop – Lenz Press
Opened in early 2025, Lenz Press is the bookshop of the Milan-based independent publishing house founded in 2020 by Edoardo Bonaspetti and Stefano Cernuschi. Specialising in contemporary art, photography, architecture and design, Lenz has curated a selection that combines monographs, catalogues, theory books and publications dedicated to both emerging and established artists. Among its latest releases is also the newest book by Maurizio Cattelan.
Via Filippino Lippi, 10
To Party – Nothing Cool @ Apollo
Underground collective Nothing Cool returns to Apollo with a new night dedicated to the most chaotic and hyperactive electronic sounds of the European scene. For the occasion, Milan will also host The Sound of Fashion, the party created by Madrid-based duo Adora, who together with Respiro Elettronico will bring the energy of Spain’s “electric kids” nightlife to the city.
Via Giosuè Borsi, 9/12