Porta Venezia Design District
The design district in the heart of Milan's Fuorisalone
About Porta Venezia Design District
Porta Venezia and the Fuorisalone
During Milan Design Week, alongside the Salone del Mobile, the city comes alive with scattered events that make up the renowned Fuorisalone. The Porta Venezia Design District is one of the key districts: it transforms the Porta Venezia neighborhood in Milan (Province of Milan, Lombardy) into a trail of installations, exhibitions, showrooms, and design projects spread across historic buildings, courtyards, and public spaces.
The 2026 Edition: "Design is Act"
The theme of the fourth edition, from April 20 to 26, 2026, is "Design is Act", inspired by the thinking of designer and theorist Tomás Maldonado, who believed that design is never a mere formal exercise but an act of responsibility and awareness. This idea runs through the 56 projects and installations scheduled, created by over 350 designers and curators from around the world.
A Growing District
The 2026 edition marks a significant expansion: in addition to the historic heart of Porta Venezia, the district extends to the Città Studi Design Hub in the university district, fostering dialogue between design, research, and education, and also reaches NoLo. Among the flagship installations is "OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER" by 6:AM - GLASSWORKS at the historic Piscina Romano venue.
Growing Success
The district welcomed over 80,000 visitors, an increase compared to previous years, confirming Porta Venezia's role as one of the most dynamic hubs of Milan's Fuorisalone. The project is curated by NONSOLOLOFT and WUNDERPLACE STUDIO.
Porta Venezia Design District — edition 2026
From April 20 to 26, 2026, during Milan Design Week, the Porta Venezia Design District returns with its fourth edition on the theme "Design is Act", inspired by the thinking of Tomás Maldonado. Scheduled are 56 projects and installations by over 350 designers, spread across the Porta Venezia district and the new areas of Città Studi (Design Hub) and NoLo. The project is curated by NONSOLOLOFT and WUNDERPLACE STUDIO.
Programme Porta Venezia Design District 2026
Theme and Projects
- 2026 Theme: "Design is Act" (inspired by Tomás Maldonado)
- 56 projects and installations throughout the district
- Over 350 international designers and curators
Areas and Installations
- Historic heart of Porta Venezia
- New Città Studi Design Hub (with installation at Piscina Romano: "OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER" by 6:AM - GLASSWORKS)
- Outpost in NoLo
The full program is published on fuorisalone.it and the district's website.
Highlights Porta Venezia Design District 2026
Prices Porta Venezia Design District 2026
Practical information — Porta Venezia Design District
When
From April 20 to 26, 2026, during Milan Design Week.
Where
Porta Venezia district, extending to Città Studi (Design Hub, Piscina Romano) and NoLo, Milan.
Admission
Most installations and exhibitions are free to enter; some events may require booking.
How to get there
Porta Venezia district, accessible by Metro M1 (Porta Venezia/Lima) and ATM buses.
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