Best Shows in Milan
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From the classic Teatro alla Scala and Blue Note Milano, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.7 · 35,113 reviews
Visit Teatro alla Scala, Milan's legendary opera house in the heart of the city. See the red-and-gold auditorium, then attend an opera or ballet, or explore the museum if you cannot secure a seat.
★ 4.6 · 5,273 reviews
Spend an evening at Blue Note Milano, the Italian home of the legendary New York jazz club. Settle in with dinner and a drink while an international band plays live jazz or blues in an intimate, atmospheric room.
★ 4.5 · 2,605 reviews
Step inside Piccolo Teatro Grassi, one of Milan's most admired theatres and a quiet architectural gem. Admire the restored auditorium, then take your seat for a classic play, ballet or contemporary production.
★ 4.5 · 18,035 reviews
Experience a big night out at Arcimboldi Theater, Milan's modern 2,346-seat stage. Watch a large-scale musical, opera or ballet in an elegant auditorium with comfortable seating, then head back toward the city centre.
★ 3.4 · 5,670 reviews
Hop aboard the Navigli Canal Boat Cruise for a calm hour on Milan's historic waterways. Glide past courtyard houses, the laundry alley and rowing clubs while listening to optional commentary and watching the canal-side life drift by.
★ 4.7 · 1,928 reviews
Look up at the stars inside Civico Planetario Ulrico Hoepli, Milan's vintage planetarium from the 1930s. Sit beneath its large dome and follow an astronomy show projected by a classic planetarium instrument.
★ 4.6 · 4,610 reviews
Visit Teatro Franco Parenti, a light-filled, minimalist theatre in Milan with a varied programme. Pick a contemporary or traditional show and enjoy it in a friendly, relaxed setting.
★ 4.6 · 5,094 reviews
Experience a concert at Teatro Dal Verme, a historic Milan hall with a bright modern interior. Settle into the spacious auditorium and listen to symphonic or chamber music with outstanding acoustics.
★ 4.7 · 1,731 reviews
Listen to a concert at Auditorium Fondazione Cariplo, a wood-lined modern hall in Milan prized for its sound. Take your seat for a symphonic programme and enjoy acoustics that reviewers single out as powerful and clear.
★ 4.5 · 7,736 reviews
Settle into the National Theater CheBanca!, Milan's home for big international musicals and tribute acts. Take a comfortable seat, enjoy a drink from the cafe, and lose yourself in a full-length production on a grand stage.
★ 4.4 · 6,096 reviews
Spend an evening like a local at Anteo Palazzo del Cinema, a multi-floor movie theatre in Milan. Pick a film in its original language with Italian subtitles and settle into a comfortable seat for a roughly two-hour screening.
★ 4.6 · 3,055 reviews
Spend an evening at Teatro Elfo Puccini, a renovated multi-stage theatre in Milan. Take a comfortable seat in one of its halls and watch a contemporary take on a classic or modern drama.
★ 4.0 · 624 reviews
Test your perception at the Museum of Senses on Viale Monte Grappa, a playful indoor stop in Milan. Walk tactile floors in special socks, try optical illusions and balance challenges, and take a taste test along the way.
★ 4.4 · 1,523 reviews
Catch a show at Teatro Menotti, a cosy 500-seat Milan theatre with a varied programme. Settle in for a comedy, play or dance performance in a comfortable, welcoming auditorium.
★ 4.5 · 647 reviews
Step into Cinema Mexico, an art deco single-screen cinema with decades of Milan film lore. See an independent or English-language film in its spacious hall, or time your visit for a Rocky Horror night.
★ 4.6 · 1,942 reviews
Catch an arthouse film at Cinema Beltrade, a small independent cinema cherished by Milan's locals. Pick up a snack at the counter and settle in for a carefully chosen screening with a big screen and good sound.
★ 4.9 · 3,642 reviews
Test your wits at Trap Escape Room Milano, a top-rated venue with story-driven rooms. Work with your team to crack puzzles inside a beautifully built set, from icy Antarctic expeditions to spooky midnight games.
★ 4.4 · 658 reviews
Head to Biko Club, Milan's hip live music venue devoted to hip-hop, funk and soul. Catch a late-night concert, mingle with a music-loving crowd, and retreat to the lounge area when you need a break from the dance floor.
★ 4.7 · 1,072 reviews
Slip into Nidaba Theatre, a cosy live music club in Milan's Navigli district. Grab a table close to the stage and listen to blues, country, rock or folk played by musicians from Italy and beyond.
★ 4.2 · 4,825 reviews
Head to Santeria Toscana 31, a lively Milan venue where a relaxed bar fronts a full theatre hall. Grab a drink, then join the local crowd for a live concert or show.
★ 3.9 · 2,766 reviews
Roll a few frames at Bowling dei Fiori, a casual bowling alley on Milan's outskirts. Play a game with friends or family, then try the arcade machines, pool tables or laser quest before heading home.
★ 4.8 · 820 reviews
Discover Gerolamo Theatre, a tiny 18th-century jewel in Milan often called a little Scala. Take a seat in its fairytale interior for a comedy or local production in an intimate, ornate setting.
★ 4.2 · 3,243 reviews
Go behind the scenes of Milan's famous opera house on the La Scala Theater & Museum Guided Experience. Follow your guide through costumes, instruments and portraits, then look into the auditorium from a box if access allows.
★ 3.5 · 3,995 reviews
Raise a glass on the Navigli District Canal Boat Tour with Aperitivo, a laid-back cruise along the Naviglio Grande. Sip your included drink, nibble a light snack and watch the laundry alley and rowing clubs slide past.
Milan · 🎭 Entertainment
Teatro alla Scala
3h
Blue Note Milano
2h
Piccolo Teatro Grassi
2h30
Arcimboldi Theater Milan
Navigli Canal Boat Cruise
1h
Civico Planetario Ulrico Hoepli
Teatro Franco Parenti
Teatro Dal Verme
Auditorium Fondazione Cariplo
National Theater CheBanca!
Anteo Palazzo del Cinema
Teatro Elfo Puccini
Milan · 🎨 Museum
Ticket to the Museum of Senses
Teatro Menotti
Cinema Mexico
Cinema Beltrade
Trap | Escape Room Milano
1h15
Biko Club
Nidaba Theatre - Live Music & Blues Club Milano Navigli
Santeria Toscana 31
Bowling dei fiori
1h30
Gerolamo Theatre
La Scala Theater & Museum Guided Experience
Navigli District Canal Boat Tour with Aperitivo
