Summer at the Castle 2025: in Milan, a summer of culture under the stars

Post on: 02.06.2025

From 21 June to 10 September, the courtyard of the Castello Sforzesco in Milan is transformed into a stage for concerts, theatre and special meetings

Also in the summer 2025 Milan confirms one of its most important cultural events beloved: Summer at the Castle, the festival that animates the historic center of the city with shows, music and meetings at the open. A a perfect opportunity also for visitors from Switzerland, a little more than of a hour by train, to experience a different evening in the heart of the Lombard capital.

Two months of shows in the Cortile delle Armi

The location è the evocative one of the Cortile delle Armi of the Castello Sforzesco, which between the end of June and the beginning of September will host; Dozens of evening appointments. The program, as every year, ranges from music to theater, from prose to dance, with established artists and emerging voices of the Italian scene.

The shows start at 21:00 and take place at the open, in an architectural setting that blends Renaissance beauty and summer atmosphere. A context that makes every event a immersive and unique experience.

Events not to be missed: from Finardi to Meg

The 2025 program opens on 21 June and offers evenings for all tastes. Among the appointments already confirmed:

• 24 June: an evening dedicated to 60 years since the Beatles' concert at the Vigorelli, including anecdotes and live music.
• 29 June: Gianluca Gotto with the motivational talk The Three Ways of Well-Being.
• 3 July: the singer-songwriter Meg offers a live between electronics and experimentation.
• 9 July: Eugenio Finardi celebrates his 50-year career with the Tutto ' tour 75-' 25.

The complete program will be available on the official website of the Castle (milanocastello.it) and updated gradually with new artists and shows.

A historical setting for contemporary culture

Built in the fifteenth century, the Castello Sforzesco is not only home to museums and archives, but it becomes a summer a real meeting place. The initiative allows you to rediscover spaces such as the famous Sala delle Asse by Leonardo da Vinci, giving back to the city; a public and shared function of a symbolic place.

Participating in an event in this setting means experiencing a mix of history, art and contemporaneity, ideal for those looking for something more; of a simple concert.

Accessible tickets and free evenings

A distinctive element of the festival è Its accessibility; economical. Many events are free or with low price tickets, generally under 15 euros. Tickets are available online at Mailticket, but è Booking in advance is recommended to avoid selling out.

Useful info for the Swiss public

• Where: Castello Sforzesco, Piazza Castello 3 – Milano
• When: from 21 June to 10 September 2025
• Hours: shows at 21:00
• Prices: from 14.95 euros on Mailticket
• Official website: www.milanocastello.it

Un' different summer, a stone's throw from Switzerland

For those arriving from Lugano, Chiasso or Bellinzona, Summer at the Castle è The ideal opportunity for a Evening cultural excursion. With rail connections becoming more and more important; frequent and fast, Milan offers a Stimulating alternative to experience the Summer even outside the classic tourist itineraries.

Whether you are passionate about music, theater or simply looking for a different experience, Milan awaits you under the stars.