Milan design week hosts its annual festival, presenting fairs, exhibitions, installations, pop-ups, talks and workshops across seven days.
Dates
This year’s edition of Milan design week takes place from 15 to 21 April 2024.
Salone del Mobile
Design fair Salone del Mobile returns to Fiera Milano in 2024 for its 62nd edition, taking place from 16 to 21 April.
The event is the largest of its kind, welcoming over 370,000 visitors and showcasing over 2,000 brands.
In 2024, the fair hosts the biennial kitchen exhibition EuroCucina, which alternates each year with the lighting showcase Euroluce.
Fuorisalone
The fringe events taking place in Milan during the week are known as fuorisalone and include talks, tours, workshops, exhibitions, open showrooms and pop-ups.
This year, the fuorisalone follows the theme Materia Natura, exploring the dynamic between matter and nature, creativity and sustainability.
Design districts
Many districts across the city take part in the festival, hosting a variety of fringe events, including:
Brera Design District
Brera Design District – one of the largest districts in the city – hosts its 15th edition, aiming to present over 160 events. Dezeen is a media partner for Brera Design District.
breradesigndistrict.it
Isola Design District
Located in the Isola neighbourhood of Milan, the district expands to new venues in 2024, such as Lampo Milano, WAO PL7 and Galleria Bonelli. Dezeen is a media partner for Isola Design District.
isola.design
5Vie Design Week
The latest edition of 5Vie Design Week is centred around the Medieval quarter Cinque Vie district. Dezeen is a media partner for 5Vie Design Week.
5vie.it
Tortona Design Week
With events taking place in Zona Tortona in southwest Milan, last year the design district welcomes more than 100,000 visitors.
tortonadesignweek.com
Montenapoleone District
Via Monte Napoleone can be found in the northeast of Zone 1 of Milan, and is known for its fashion and jewellery shops.
montenapoleonedistrict.it
Porta Venezia Design District
The Porta Venezia neighbourhood is home to exhibitions and open showrooms during Milan design week.
portaveneziadesigndistrict.com
Read on for details of the key events taking place throughout the week below.
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