The great summer screenings in the garden of Palazzo Arese Borromeo
In the municipality of Cesano Maderno (Province of Monza and Brianza, Lombardy), the Garden of Palazzo Arese Borromeo becomes the stage every summer for Cinema Sotto le Stelle, the open-air cinema series organized by Cinema Teatro Excelsior. In the setting of the 17th-century residence, summer evenings are filled with films projected under the sky, in an atmosphere that combines the magic of the big screen with that of one of the most beautiful places in the city.
The series offers a full schedule of screenings, spread over several evenings a week throughout the summer. The program ranges from the major titles of the cinematic season, offering families, young people, and enthusiasts the chance to enjoy an outdoor film at affordable prices. Screenings generally begin around 9:30 PM, when the garden darkens and the screen lights up.
One of the strengths of Cinema Sotto le Stelle is its policy of popular prices, designed to make cinema accessible to everyone, with reduced rates for titles participating in national cinema promotion initiatives. In case of bad weather, screenings move indoors to the Cinema Excelsior on Via San Carlo, ensuring the continuity of the series. An event that, summer after summer, has won the hearts of Cesano Maderno residents.
The summer arena is one of the most beautiful traditions of the Italian summer: watching a film under the starry sky, with company, has a different, nostalgic flavor, reminiscent of evenings of the past. In Cesano Maderno, this magic is enhanced by the unique setting of the Garden of Palazzo Arese Borromeo, where history and cinema meet. For those who stay in the city during the summer, and for those looking for an evening alternative to hot days, Cinema Sotto le Stelle is a precious opportunity: a simple and popular way to experience culture, gather outdoors, and share the emotion of the big screen.
The 2026 edition of Cinema Sotto le Stelle takes place in the Garden of Palazzo Arese Borromeo, with the usual series of open-air summer screenings spread over several evenings a week. The opening evening of the season, "Aspettando il Cinema Sotto le Stelle" (Waiting for Cinema Under the Stars), is scheduled for June 25, 2026. Screenings begin around 9:30 PM; the ticket price is €6.50 (€3.50 for Cinema Revolution titles). In case of bad weather, screenings move to the Cinema Excelsior on Via San Carlo.
The 2026 series offers a series of film evenings in the Garden of Palazzo Arese Borromeo, from late June to August. The opening event "Aspettando il Cinema Sotto le Stelle" is set for June 25, 2026. The complete schedule of titles and dates is published on the Cinema Teatro Excelsior website, with screenings generally on several evenings a week. Screenings begin around 9:30 PM.
Garden of Palazzo Arese Borromeo, entrance from Via Garibaldi, Cesano Maderno (MB). Parking at the garden entrance. In case of bad weather: Cinema Excelsior, Via San Carlo 20.
Screenings begin around 9:30 PM.
Full price ticket €6.50; €3.50 for titles participating in Cinema Revolution (first runs and special events may have different prices). Purchase online via Webtic.
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Giardino di Palazzo Arese Borromeo
Via Garibaldi, 20811 Cesano Maderno