Stadera Design District

Fuorisalone Arrives in Stadera

Stadera Design District is one of the most interesting and distinctive realities of Milan's Fuorisalone: instead of concentrating in the most famous design districts, it brings Milan Design Week to the Stadera neighborhood, in the southern suburbs of Milan (Municipality 5). An operation that overturns the usual geography of design, restoring centrality to a popular and multicultural area.

"Outsiders, in conversation"

The 2026 theme, Outsiders, in conversation, is a statement of intent. The concept of "outsider" is reinterpreted as a free and lateral position, capable of generating alternative narratives outside the dominant circuits. "In conversation" emphasizes how design arises from the dialogue between different cultures, crafts, and communities, just like those that coexist in the Stadera neighborhood.

Open Studios, Tours, and Workshops

The district is experienced by walking around the neighborhood: spaces and studios open their doors to the public with open studios from 11 am to 7 pm, while guided tours, exhibitions, workshops, performances, and demonstrations liven up the days. Among the participating venues are realities such as Bristol, FoscaMilano, It Comics, Sempreverde Lab, Chromakairos, and others, in a path that showcases visible creative processes rather than spectacle.

Accessible and Social Design

Organized by Fantastudio and Vicini di Strada with the patronage of Municipality 5 and MM Spa, Stadera Design District is a non-commercial and free project, which views design as a shared social practice. It is an opportunity to discover a less touristy and more authentic Milan, where creativity intertwines with the daily life of the neighborhood.