Get your walking shoes on for the day and party clothes ready for nights. It’s Milan design week, the biggest annual event in the city which kicks off on Tuesday 4th April until 9th April. Tickets to some events sold out weeks ago, so it pays off to plan early and make any reservations now!
What started out as the world’s largest trade fair for furniture and interiors has evolved into a week-long celebration of design, food, drink, music and fashion as Milan welcomes over 300,000 visitors – and joins in for the party.
Alongside hundreds of design exhibitions and art installations that dominate three main design districts (Via Tortona, Brera and Lambrate) there’s also street markets, food festivals, parties and special events galore.
All that walking between design exhibits will make you very hungry – and even more thirsty! But there’s always time to go shopping isn’t there? So here’s where our local Buzzhoppers will be heading next week and they’ve also picked out their top spots and hangouts so you get to enjoy Milan’s design districts – just as locals do. Anyone heading to Milan for Design Week, please share!
IMPORTANT – GETTING AROUND
Take public transport as much as possible. Uber X is banned in Italy – you can only use the Uber black car option which can be expensive and expect surge rates during Design Week. Do NOT rely on taxis during Design Week. You’ll have more luck seeing flying pigs than flagging down an empty taxi during Design Week. Keep in mind that many visitors (including Buzzhopper founder and Milan resident Melinda) who fly out during the last days of Design Week often miss their flights! Don’t be surprised if taxi companies don’t bother answering their phone lines during busy times, or will tell you not to call back for another hour. So, avoid the panic and stress and take public transport around the city – even to and from the airport. Booking your ride to the airport in advance is not only recommended, it’s downright essential.
NEIGHBOURHOODS
#Brera Design District
Where to go to eat, drink, chill and party on.. from breakfast to late night drinks, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a sneak peak of two spots, see our full collection here.
Di Viole Di Liquerizia – Milan | Buzzhopper
Dry – Milano | Buzzhopper
A place that makes an exquisite old fashioned and the perfect pizza, I’ve found a new (and very trendy) home
#Via Tortona Design District
Where to go to eat, drink, chill and party on.. from breakfast to late night drinks, we’ve got you covered. Again here’s a preview of two places. See the full collection here.
The Doping Club – Milano | Buzzhopper
God Save The Food – Milan | Buzzhopper
