Unmissable Events in Milan: when the demand for short-term rentals skyrockets

Milan is a vibrant and dynamic city, hosting a variety of unmissable events every year, from major sporting events to cultural festivals, fairs, and international concerts. These moments are crucial for the short-term rental market, as the high influx of visitors increases the demand for accommodations, leading to a consequent rise in prices. Let’s explore the main events scheduled, listed chronologically, to always be ready to seize the best opportunities.

January 2025 Events

• January 17-21: Milan Fashion Week Men, (fall/winter 2025/26).

February 2025 Events

• February 1: Capo Plaza Concert at Unipol Forum Assago.
• February 2: Milan – Inter Football at San Siro Stadium, a must-see for sports enthusiasts.
• February 4-6: Fiera Milano Unica, the reference event for the textile and fashion sector, at Rho Fiera Milano.
• February 5: Milan – Roma Football, another major sporting event at San Siro.
• February 8-10: Mido Fair, the international event dedicated to the eyewear sector.
• February 9-11: BIT Milan, Rho Fiera Milano, event dedicated to tourism and travel,
• February 9: Inter – Fiorentina Football at San Siro.
• February 25 – March 3: Fashion Week Women (fall/winter 2025/26)

March 2025 Events

• March 28 – June 8: Solo exhibition of Shirin Neshat at PAC, a must-see for contemporary art lovers.

April 2025 Events

• April 1: Lenny Kravitz Concert at Unipol Forum Assago.
• April 4-6: MiArt Fair, the international fair dedicated to contemporary art, at Allianz MiCo.
• April 6:
  • Wizz Air Milan Marathon, starting and finishing in Piazza del Duomo.
  • Caino e Abele – The Musical at Teatro Repower, debuting on this date.
• April 8-14: Salone del Mobile Fair, the world’s most important event for design, at Rho Fiera Milano.
• April 11-13: Raul Cremona in “Bravissssssimo!” at Teatro Manzoni.

May 2025 Events

• May 5-8:
  • TuttoFood Fair, the event dedicated to the agri-food sector, at Rho Fiera Milano.
  • Jovanotti Concerts at Unipol Forum Assago.

June 2025 Events

• I-Days Festival: featuring a lineup of international artists at the Snai Hippodrome including:
• June 2: Justin Timberlake Concert
• June 7: Dua Lipa Concert
• June 24: Linkin Park Concert
• June 20-24: Fashion Week Men (spring/summer 2026)

July 2025 Events

• July 3: Bruce Springsteen Concert at San Siro Stadium, one of the most anticipated musical events of the year.

August 2025 Events

• until August 3: Milan Latin Festival, at Ticketmaster Arena.
• August 6: Fearless Flyers Concert, at Circolo Magnolia.

September 2025 Events

• September 5: Tananai Concert, at Snai Hippodrome.
• September 6: Salmo Concert, at Fiera di Milano.
• September 7-9 Micam – Mipel Fair, Rho Fieramilano,
• September 9-12: Gastech Fair, Rho Fieramilano.
• September 16-19: Vitrum Fair, Rho Fieramilano.
• September 23-29: Fashion Week Women (spring/summer 2026)
• September 25: Rose Villain Concert, Unipol Forum Assago.

October 2025 Events

• October 2-4: Milan Franchising Salon at MiCo Milano Congressi. A unique opportunity to explore trends and opportunities in the franchising sector.
• October 3: Negramaro Concert at Unipol Forum Assago. The famous Italian band will offer an evening of emotions to fans.
• October 11: OneRepublic Concert at Unipol Forum Assago. The American band will bring its great pop-rock hits to the stage.
• October 17-21: HostMilano at FieraMilano Rho. The world reference point for catering and hospitality professionals.

November 2025 Events

• November 6-9: EICMA Fair (International Cycle and Motorcycle Exhibition): Rho Fieramilano.
• November 8: Simply Red Concert, Unipol Forum Assago
• November 13: Jamiroquai Concert, Unipol Forum Assago
  

December 2025 Events

• December 7: Teatro La Scala, opening of the opera season.
• Christmas Markets: Various Christmas events in different squares of Milan.
• New Year’s Eve Concerts at La Scala: Traditional year-end concert (date to be confirmed).