Milan Design Week 2024: what the event will be like, locations and dates!

The world’s largest annual design event, Milan Design Week is just around the corner! From April 15 to 21, 2024 , events, exhibitions and special programs will be taking place across different areas of the Italian city. Below, we’ll give you the lowdown on the main events and districts of Milan Design Week 2024.

Mobile Showroom

The biggest event of Milan design week is the Salone del Mobile , which will be located at the Fiera Milano exhibition center from April 16 to 21, 2024. The fair welcomes over 1,900 exhibitors and features furniture, lighting, home appliances, kitchen, bathroom, outdoor and workspace products from thousands of brands. Salone 2024, following the inclusion of last year's Euroluce Biennale – dedicated to the world of lighting – will host EuroCucina , a biennial exhibition focused on kitchen and bathroom design. The objective of the fair is to build an impactful program that provides approximately 400,000 visitors with a subjective and memorable experience.

FuoriSalone

Alongside the world’s largest furniture fair, a variety of side events take place throughout the week, collectively known as FuoriSalone . These events include installations, exhibitions and lectures. For this edition, Fuorisalone launches the theme Materia Natura , which showcases an increasingly sustainable approach to design and an increasingly conscious culture.

Design districts

Many districts of the city participate in the festival, hosting a variety of alternative events . Brera Design District Located in the Brera district of Milan’s historic center, Brera Design District has grown since its first edition in 2010 to include 497 exhibitors , attracting around 400,000 visitors . In 2024, Brera Design District will celebrate its 15th anniversary and attract different brands to the neighborhood that is filled with art, culture, lifestyle , design and gastronomy. Isola Design District

For this year’s edition, Isola Design Festival will present an evolution of its successful format. Venturing into new locations such as Lampo Milano, WAO PL7 and Galleria Bonelli , the show is set to transform these hidden gems into prominent hotspots . These and many other venues will point to the future of design and cultivate an atmosphere of creativity and exchange throughout the neighborhood. Inspiring exhibitions, exceptional installations, lively events, workshops , live demonstrations and design talks will engage more than 320 international designers, design studios, makers and manufacturers hosted across more than 40 locations, including 3 main hubs. Tortona Design Week Among the most visited districts during Milan Design Week is Tortona . An area of former factories, warehouses and workshops , the area has attracted the attention of artists and creative entrepreneurs who, over the years, have transformed Tortona into one of the most dynamic areas of the city. The area is home to boutique hotels , art galleries, fine restaurants and design studios, attracting lovers of fashion, photography and, of course, design. 5Vie Design District During Milan week, 5VIE Design Week selects the projects that are part of the district to maximize aesthetic quality, with special attention to collectible design and high craftsmanship , and the blending of design with artistic, installation and performance disciplines.