During the winter, Milan lights up with a new cultural season inspired by Olympic values.
Exhibitions, installations, and special events enliven the city, transforming art into a symbolic extension of sport.
A way to experience the Olympic spirit even if you’re not a fan of the ski slopes… in Milan, where there’s always something new to discover!
Exhibitions scheduled for the 2026 Cultural Olympics in Milan
Anselm Kiefer. The Alchemis
Contemporary art exhibition – Over 40 large, previously unseen canvases dedicated to “alchemists” and female creative power.
- Royal Palace, Hall of the Caryatids
- February 7 – September 2026
The Macchiaiol
Historical painting exhibition – 90 works illustrating the nineteenth-century movement that revolutionized Italian painting.
- Royal Palace
- February 3 – June 14, 2026
Metaphysics / Metaphysic
Widespread exhibition of modern and contemporary art – Three venues in Milan and over 300 works to explore Metaphysical Art from de Chirico to Warhol, up to its contemporary heirs.
- Royal Palace, Museum of the Twentieth Century, Galleries of Italy, Palazzo Citterio
- January 28 – June 2026 (then Rome, July 2026)
Robert Mapplethorpe. The Forms of Desir
Contemporary photography – Nudes and portraits that celebrate classical beauty and aesthetic provocation.
- Royal Palace
- January 29 – May 17, 2026
INDIA. Of flashes and escape
Contemporary Indian art – 27 artists, including painting, video, installations, and performances; focus on migration and identity.
- PAC Contemporary Art Pavilion
- November 25, 2025 – February 8, 2026
Paul Troubetzkoy. Sculptor of the Belle Époqu
Modern sculpture – Portraits and bronzes by the cosmopolitan “prince of sculptors” who worked in Italy, Paris, and the USA.
- GAM Gallery of Modern Art
- February 27 – June 28, 2026
Special visits to the construction site of the Hall of the Assize
Experiential tour and restoration – Guided access to the restoration of Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings.
- Sforza Castle
- from January 2026 until completion of works
The meaning of sno
Multidisciplinary exhibition – Snow between art, science, culture, and climate change; with installation by Chiharu Shiota.
- MUDEC Museum of Cultures
- February 12 – June 28, 2026 (Installation “The Moment the Snow Melts”: November 19, 2025 – June 28, 2026)
Italy in the sno
Historical graphics and illustrations – Posters and magazines from the 19th and 20th centuries depict winter sports and alpine tourism.
- Sforza Castle
- December 2025 – April 2026
Pioneers Passion. Stefano Zardin
Photography and pop art – Historic photographs revisited with a contemporary twist to celebrate the Olympic spirit.
- Steam Factory
- February 13 – March 13, 2026
THE GENTLEMAN. Style and jewelry for me
Fashion and costume – Three centuries of masculine elegance in clothing and jewelry from iconic fashion houses.
- Palazzo Morando | Costume Fashion Image
- January 16, 2025 – September 27, 2026
DDL. Thinking beyond desig
Design and architecture – Tribute to De Pas, D’Urbino, and Lomazzi, creators of Italian design icons.
- CASVA – Center for Advanced Studies in the Visual Arts
- December 12, 2025 – April 2026
There was fighting here! Italy 1943–194
Documentary photography and historical memory – Reportage on places associated with the Resistance and World War II.
- Moriggia Palace | Museum of the Risorgimento
- November 13, 2025 – February 15, 2026
SOURCE AND UPDATED DETAILS ON THE MILAN CITY COUNCIL WEBSITE
Olympic Ceremonies in Milan
The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games will be held on February 6, 2026 at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, in a huge international celebration!
This will not be the only opportunity to see the Olympic flame in Milan, as the Olympic cauldron will be located at the Arco della Pace (Arch of Peace) – as well as in Cortina – for the entire duration of the games.
Olgiate Olona -> Milan in 20 minute
The strategic location of Hotel D120 – just 2 minutes from the Busto Arsizio motorway junction on the Milano Laghi (A8) and the Pedemontana di Solbiate Olona (which leads to San Siro and FieraMilano Rho) – is also ideal for those who want to visit the center of Milan!
- From Busto Arsizio, you can easily find fast trains to get to the center of Milan.