Milan Film Fest
Six days of great cinema with the city as an open-air set
About Milan Film Fest
Milan Becomes an Open-Air Set
The Milan Film Fest transforms Milan (Municipality of Milan, Lombardy) into a large open-air set. The second edition takes place from June 4 to 9, 2026, under the artistic direction of actor Claudio Santamaria, in his second year at the helm of the festival.
A Cinema District
The heart of the event is the cinema district located between the Piccolo Teatro Strehler and the Anteo Palazzo del Cinema, this year expanded to also include Casa degli Artisti and Casa di Quartiere Garibaldi. An urban geography that intertwines theaters, stages, and public spaces.
Over 120 Films and Major Guests
The program features over 120 films, including previews and Italian and international titles, alongside masterclasses and free screenings in the neighborhoods. The guest of honor is the American director and artist Julian Schnabel, who presents his latest film *In the Hand of Dante* and holds a masterclass with Valeria Golino.
Cinema, Words, and Music
The lecture series *What is Cinema* involves Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, directors Giorgio Diritti and Maurizio Nichetti, and journalist and podcaster Pablo Trincia. Every evening, on the steps of the Piccolo Teatro, live music performances are scheduled, creating a festival that fosters dialogue between cinema, words, and sounds in the heart of Milan.
Milan Film Fest — edition 2026
The Milan Film Fest 2026 (second edition) runs from June 4 to 9, directed by Claudio Santamaria. Over 120 films, previews, Italian and international guests, masterclasses, and free screenings in the neighborhoods animate the cinema district between Piccolo Teatro Strehler, Anteo Palazzo del Cinema, Casa degli Artisti, and Casa di Quartiere Garibaldi. Director Julian Schnabel is the guest of honor.
Programme Milan Film Fest 2026
Opening — Thursday, June 4
- 7:30 PM, Piccolo Teatro Strehler — Opening ceremony
- 9:30 PM — *Under the Milk Forest — Cinema in the Dark by Dylan Thomas* by Vinicio Capossela
Guest of Honor
- Friday, June 5, 7:30 PM, Piccolo Teatro — Julian Schnabel presents *In the Hand of Dante* and holds a masterclass with Valeria Golino
"What is Cinema" Series
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi (Friday, June 5)
- Giorgio Diritti (Saturday, June 6)
- Maurizio Nichetti (Sunday, June 7)
- Pablo Trincia (Tuesday, June 9)
Also
- Over 120 films including previews and Italian and international titles
- Free screenings in the neighborhoods
- Live music every evening on the steps of the Piccolo Teatro
Highlights Milan Film Fest 2026
Over 120 films and the city as an open-air set. Julian Schnabel as guest of honor with a masterclass alongside Valeria Golino.
Prices Milan Film Fest 2026
Practical information — Milan Film Fest
Where
Piccolo Teatro Strehler (largo Antonio Greppi 1), Anteo Palazzo del Cinema, Casa degli Artisti, and Casa di Quartiere Garibaldi, as well as screenings in the neighborhoods.
When
From June 4 to 9, 2026.
How to Get There
Metro: Lanza station (M2, green line) for Piccolo Teatro Strehler; Moscova (M2) for Anteo.
Tickets
Screenings in the neighborhoods are free; for other events, tickets and the program are available on the official website milanofilmfest.it.
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Where does it take place — Milan Film Fest
Piccolo Teatro Strehler, Anteo Palazzo del Cinema e altre sedi
Largo Antonio Greppi 1, 20121 Milano