Piano City Milan
Three days of piano music spread throughout the city
About Piano City Milan
The City of the Piano
Piano City Milan is one of the most beloved and popular music festivals in the Lombard capital: for three days, the piano leaves the concert halls and invades the city. Courtyards, gardens, museums, libraries, private homes, terraces, and public spaces become stages for hundreds of free concerts, in a widespread festival that redefines the geography of Milan (Province of Milan, Lombardy) through music.
The 2026 Edition
The sixteenth edition, from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May 2026, offers over 250 concerts with more than 250 Italian and international artists in over 140 locations in the city. The Main Stage is set up in the garden of the GAM - Galleria d'Arte Moderna, in Via Palestro, where the major evening concerts are held.
Openings and Symbolic Moments
The festival opens on Friday 15 May at 9:00 PM at the GAM with a concert by Sofiane Pamart, one of the most followed pianists of his generation. Among the most evocative moments is the traditional dawn concert: Sunday 17 May at 6:00 AM at the Velodromo Vigorelli, with the Icelandic composer Snorri Hallgrímsson.
A City Project
Piano City Milan is promoted and produced by the Associazione Piano City Milano together with the Municipality of Milan, with artistic direction by Ricciarda Belgiojoso and Titti Santini. All events are free and open to the public until capacity is reached: a model that has set a precedent and inspired similar "Piano City" events in other European cities.
Piano City Milan — edition 2026
From Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May 2026, Piano City Milan returns with its sixteenth edition: over 250 free concerts, more than 250 Italian and international artists, and over 140 locations involved throughout the city. The Main Stage is in the garden of the GAM - Galleria d'Arte Moderna. The festival is promoted by the Associazione Piano City Milano with the Municipality of Milan, artistic direction by Ricciarda Belgiojoso and Titti Santini.
Programme Piano City Milan 2026
Opening Concert
- Friday, May 15, 9:00 PM — Sofiane Pamart, GAM (Main Stage)
Dawn Concert
- Sunday, May 17, 6:00 AM — Snorri Hallgrímsson, Velodromo Vigorelli
Widespread Festival
Over 250 concerts with more than 250 Italian and international artists in over 140 locations in Milan (gardens, courtyards, museums, libraries, private homes, public spaces). The complete program, with times and venues, is available at pianocitymilano.it.
Highlights Piano City Milan 2026
Prices Piano City Milan 2026
Practical information — Piano City Milan
When
From Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May 2026.
Where
Over 140 locations throughout Milan. Main Stage at the GAM - Galleria d'Arte Moderna garden, Via Palestro 16.
Admission
All concerts are free and open to the public until capacity is reached.
How to get there
Concerts are spread throughout the city: it's best to use the ATM metro network. The GAM is accessible via M1 (Palestro). Full program and map at pianocitymilano.it.
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Where does it take place — Piano City Milan
GAM - Galleria d'Arte Moderna (Main Stage)
Via Palestro 16, 20121 Milano