A constellation of sounds traverses genres and generations, thanks to artists such as Eugenio Finardi, Meg, Nada, Chiello and Dente.

There will be no shortage of tributes to the legends of the past: Alice will pay tribute to Franco Battiato, an entire concert will be dedicated to Lucio Dalla, and audiences can collectively relive the emotions of Queen, Genesis and the Beatles in grandiose evening events.

Plus…blues, gospel and the unmissable comebacks of some great bands: from Offlaga Disco Pax to 99 Posse and the legendary Sisters of Mercy, amongst the great international guests together with Andrew Bird and Benjamin Clementine.

Jazz and classical music will be on the programme from masters of the calibre of Enrico Intra, Stefano Bollani and the Milan Symphony Orchestra, while electronic enthusiasts are well catered for by Trentemøller and the team of Le Cannibale artists.

The evocative setting of the Cortile delle Armi will also provide the perfect backdrop for film music: from Hans Zimmer's movie soundtracks to compositions by Paolo Buonvino and Claudio Simonetti, who will take to the stage to thrill you in person.

La Dolce Vita ballet, that celebrates the great soundtracks of auteur cinema, is a tribute to this fusion between sound and image; dance will then continue its story through the immortal notes of Tchaikovsky and Giuseppe Verdi, to touch upon contemporary languages, with performances that reignite the dialogue between body and music, between classic and contemporary.

Naturally, theatre also wants to show off with performances beneath the battlements, taking advantage of the embrace of the Castello’s centuries-old walls to invite spectators to travel through time.

On June 10th Alessandro Barbero’s irresistible verve will take the stage to inaugurate the festival’s preview evening.

This year, history also mixes with fantasy to create noir-tinged adventures, such as Game of Sforza and Divorzio alla Milanese – the perfect recipe for a crime! And to amp up the thrills, get ready for the mists of Le Notti Bianche and the restless soul of Amadeus.

Comedy gigs will be ensured thanks to stand-up champions Michela Giraud, Daniele Tinti and Stefano Rapone - who will invite you to join their famous Tintoria podcast - and the Bestie from the BeComedy project.
Music, music and more music… this time intertwined with the words of great literature, philosophy and science, in the company of Isabella Ragonese, Stefano Massini and Telmo Pievani.

Estate al Castello will also hosts some dates of the 12th edition of the Festival della Bellezza beauty fair, which has opted to welcome its guests exclusively in venues that are symbolic of Milan’s cultural and artistic tradition.

Igor Sibaldi, Massimo Recalcati, Arianna Porcelli Safonov, Alessandro D’Avenia, Drusilla Foer, Umberto Galimberti will all grace the stage to reveal their wonderful secrets.

Dal 3 al 27 agosto Cineteca Milano porta al Castello una rassegna di grandi classici e cult che si alterneranno a film divertenti, spiazzanti e a capolavori: 25 lungometraggi provenienti dal suo archivio suddivisi in sezioni, saranno accompagnati da un gioco a punti e premi per i vincitori.

Ogni proiezione sarà preceduta da un'introduzione a cura degli esperti di Cineteca Milano.

You can buy or book free tickets for all Estate al Castello shows by visiting this page (pdf in italian).

For safety reasons the following items are not permitted in the show area:

• No to flammable liquids (e.g. flammable and sting sprays, including mosquito repellents and deodorants) // Yes to wipes and sticks
• No umbrellas with metal tips // Yes to folding umbrellas
• No helmets
• No metal cans and water bottles // Please note that free water is available inside the event at the bar and the 2 fountains
• No suitcases, trolleys or large backpacks
• No weapons of any kind, no pointed or sharp objects
• No selfie sticks and tripods
• No stadium trumpets
• No explosive materials, fireworks, smoke bombs and flares
• No narcotics and poisons
• No bicycles, scooters etc
• No animals, regardless of breed or size
• No glass containers of any kind
• No alcoholic beverages
  

Since this is an outdoor event, in case of rain the events may be cancelled and refunds can be claimed by contacting the operator where the purchase was made. In the event of postponement, all those who have purchased the ticket will be informed.

To keep track of changes, due to bad weather, of all shows scheduled for Estate al Castello 2025, please follow the official Facebook @comunemilano.cultura and Instagram @comunedimilano_cultura pages.