Milan Design Week 2025: The Ultimate Art & Music Guide

From April 7 to 13, 2025, Milan becomes the global capital of creativity, where design, art, and music collide in a week of groundbreaking events. Whether you’re drawn to immersive installations or unmissable club nights, this guide has you covered!

MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE EVENTS

Luciano Magazzini Generali

Luciano at Magazzini Generali

One of the most influential DJs in electronic music, Luciano returns to Milan for a night of pulsating beats, deep grooves, and hypnotic rhythms at one of the city’s most iconic venues.

Leon & Elbio Bonsaglio at Amnesia Milano

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, Amnesia Milano welcomes Leon & Elbio Bonsaglio for a night of deep and hypnotic beats. A Music On resident and regular at fabric London, Space Miami, and Stereo Montreal, Leon is known for his extended DJ sets and unique ability to create long-lasting musical journeys. Joining him is Elbio Bonsaglio, an Italian-Argentinian DJ, co-founder of Familia Recordings, and a key figure in both the music and fashion industries. 

We Will Design Music Le Cannibale

Le Cannibale – We Will Design

Milan’s legendary Le Cannibale returns to BASE Milano with a two-night event merging electronic music, contemporary art, and immersive installations. Featuring Tama Sumo b2b Lakuti, the event transforms the clubbing experience into an artistic and social dialogue.

Vocla Festival

VOCLA Festival

A boundary-pushing event, VOCLa combines electronic music, digital arts, and performance to create an immersive sonic and visual experience that will redefine how we engage with music in a digital era.

ART & DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

TOILETPAPER at Porta Venezia

The visionary creative studio TOILETPAPER, founded by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari, is set to transform the Porta Venezia Design District into a surreal wonderland. Expect bold visuals, unexpected compositions, and immersive art, turning Milan’s streets into a living canvas.

Porta Venezia Milano

The La Marzocco x House of Negroni Edicola

An innovative crossover between design, coffee, and mixology, where the classic Italian newsstand is reimagined into an immersive social experience blending espresso culture with signature Negroni cocktails.

The La Marzocco x House of Negroni Edicola

Waves of Innovation | Light Art Installation & DJ Set

A fusion of light, music, and architecture, this event blends futuristic lighting design with electronic beats, creating a hypnotic experience where art meets soundscapes.

Hong Kong Walk On by Tai Ping

A breathtaking multisensory journey through Hong Kong’s urban landscape, presented through textile art and interactive design. An exhibition that captures the essence of a city in motion.

Hong Kong Walk On

Milan Design Week 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions yet! Save the dates and get ready to experience Milan like never before!