Open Lake Fest
The opening of the spring season at Parco Lago Nord in Paderno Dugnano
About Open Lake Fest
The Open Lake Fest
The Open Lake Fest is the event that opens the spring season at Parco Lago Nord in Paderno Dugnano, in the metropolitan area of Milan. For about ten days between late April and early May, the park comes alive with music, shows, and conviviality, in a program that is entirely free and open to all.
Music and Shows
The lineup alternates themed evenings, live concerts, and musical tributes: from the 90s vs 2000s opening party to tributes to music legends, up to the big May Day concert. There's also karaoke, parties dedicated to Italian music, and moments of entertainment for families, like the Milano Clown Festival which brings clowns, artists, and performances for all ages to the park.
Street Food and Market
Alongside the music, Open Lake Fest offers street food areas and a market with stands from artisans, illustrators, and creatives. There's also space for well-being, with events dedicated to yoga, shinrin-yoku, and qi gong, and for the little ones, with shows and workshops. A mix designed to bring people back to the park after winter.
A Community Event
Organized by the Municipality of Paderno Dugnano together with Via Audio, Open Lake Fest is the prelude to the long summer season of Parco Lago Nord. Free and widespread, it represents one of the most anticipated community gatherings of spring in northern Milan, capable of uniting music, flavors, and sociality in one big outdoor festival.
Open Lake Fest — edition 2026
The Open Lake Fest 2026 enlivens Parco Lago Nord in Paderno Dugnano from April 24 to May 3. All events are free and open to all, with no reservation required.
The program opens on Friday, April 24, with a 90s vs 2000s themed opening party, accompanied over the weekend by a street food festival. On Saturday, April 25, a tribute to Bob Marley with Vito War DJ; on Sunday, April 26, the day dedicated to well-being 'Shanti Hour' (yoga, shinrin-yoku, qi gong) and the Lago Market with artisans and creatives.
It continues on Wednesday, April 29, with Karaoke Spritz, Thursday, April 30, with the 'Con un Deca' party dedicated to Italian music, and Friday, May 1, with a musical marathon culminating in a live performance by Mefisto Brass. On Sunday, May 3, the Milano Clown Festival closes the event with clowns, artists, and performances.
Programme Open Lake Fest 2026
Friday, April 24
- 90s vs 2000s Opening Party; start of the street food festival (April 24-26)
Saturday, April 25
- Tribute to Bob Marley with Vito War DJ
Sunday, April 26
- 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM — Shanti Hour: yoga, shinrin-yoku, qi gong
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM — Lago Market with artisans, illustrators, and creatives; 'A Sky Full of Bubbles' Day
Wednesday, April 29 - Thursday, April 30
- 9:00 PM — Karaoke Spritz (29/4) and 'Con un Deca' Italian music party (30/4)
- Valtellina Food Fest (April 29 - May 3)
Friday, May 1
- From 5:00 PM — Musical marathon with local bands; 9:30 PM — live performance by Mefisto Brass
Sunday, May 3
- Milano Clown Festival Day
Highlights Open Lake Fest 2026
Prices Open Lake Fest 2026
Practical information — Open Lake Fest
Where
Parco Lago Nord, Paderno Dugnano (MI).
How to get there
Paderno Dugnano is served by Milan's suburban lines (S2 and S4). By car, it can be reached from the SS35 dei Giovi or the Milano-Meda.
Costs
Free and open entry, no reservation required. Paid consumption at the street food areas.
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Where does it take place — Open Lake Fest
Parco Lago Nord
Parco Lago Nord, 20037 Paderno Dugnano