Expo Events 2015 Milan: Discover all the events related to Expo 2015, inside and outside the exhibition site.
EXPO EVENTS 2015
Below we list some events not to be missed, both inside and outside the Expo exhibition ’, in the city of Milan. Please contact us if you want to notify us of any event!
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Events in Expo 2015
Throughout the duration of Expo Milano 2015 There are some fixed events that repeat daily:
EVERY HOUR – LIGHT SHOW at the ’ TREE of LIFE
The Lake Arena is a body of water surrounded by bleachers at whose center is the tree of life. In this space there are shows with water games and particularly evocative lighting, lasting 3 and a half minutes during the day and 12 minutes in the evening. During the show of lights you can listen to some Italian songs, including the song "Tree of Life" Suite ", composed of Roberto Cacciapaglia.
11.30 – PARADE OF MASCOTS ON THE DECUMANO
Duration of parade 30 minutes starring Foody (the mascot of Expo Milano 2015) and his friends: Dances, music and special effects in context and linked to the themes of the event.

13.30 – COOKING SHOW
Starting from 10 May, every day there will be a culinary demonstration at the Expo Center at the West end of the Decumanus.
16.00 – AFTERNOON PARADE OF MASCOTS ON THE DECUMANO
The same parade of 30 minutes also repeats in the afternoon.
16.00 – ACTIVITIES IN THE CHILDREN PARK
The Children Park also offers entertainment activities for children in the afternoon.
DJ RAI RADIO2
From Monday to Friday from 19.30 to 21.00, Saturday and Sunday from 20.30 to 22.00.
The best DJs and musical conductors Rai Radio2 will perform in real DJ Set, in the area located near the Pavilion of the Republic of Korea.
20.30 – SHOW AT PADIGLIONE ZERO
Show, lasting about 1 hour starting from June, which is an interpretation of the theme “history of the relationship between man and nature”. Access to the show Padiglione Zero is free. The maximum capacity is about 150 spectators per performance.
21.30-22.30 – ALLAVITA! – CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AT OPEN AIR THEATRE
ALLAVITA! is the show created by Cirque du Soleil for the Exposition. The show will be staged from 15 May to 30 August, from Wednesday to Sunday at the ’ Open Air Theatre. The show consists of 14 scenes ranging from contemporary circus, to the theatre, up to dance and Clowning.
OUTSIDE EVENTS EXPO 2015
Milan offers a series of events around the theme of Expo 2015 involving museums, organizations, companies and media of the city of Milan. Find the complete list of events at the website Expo in the city.
Everyday
#IkeaTemporary
Via Vigevano, 18 Milan
The #IkeaTemporay temporary shop becomes Bistro.

1 March 2013 – 31 October 2015
Leonardo3 – The world of Leonardo
Piazza della Scala, Entrance Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Open daily from 10.00 to 23.00
The world of Leonardo represents a unique opportunity to discover Leonardo da Vinci in an original way. More than 200 interactive 3D machines are on display, In addition to physical reproductions of Leonardo's machines. Visitors can browse and understand the fascinating contents of Leonardo. Interactive experiences are all in English. Audio guides are available in Chinese, English, French, German, Russian and Spanish.

1 March 2015 – 2 June 2015
DAVID BAILEY
PAC CONTEMPORARY ART PAVILION, Via Palestro, 14 Milan
A historical view on the work of David Bailey, one of the most famous photographers in the world, with 300 images of portraits of celebrities and various actors made in half a century of career.

12 March 2015 – 28 June 2015
“Lombard art by Visconti to Sforza: Milan in the middle of Europe ’”
ROYAL PALACE – Piazza del Duomo, 12 Milan.
The view, through a selection of paintings and historical documents about the dynasties of the Sforza and Visconti, analyzes the development of Milan and Lombardy, highlighting the important role played by the dynasties of the Visconti and Sforza.

27 March 2015 – 30 August 2015
Africa
MUDEC – Museum of cultures, Via Tortona, 56 Milan
View devoted to African culture, with 200 pieces of art from the middle ages to the present.

9 April 2015 – 23 August 2015
Juan Muñoz – “Double Bind & Around”
HangarBicocca Foundation, Via Chiese 2, Milan
Exhibition dedicated to juan munoz, contemporary artist.

1 May 2015 – 31 October 2015
A journey into the world of images: Magnum photographers/contrast for clusters of Expo Milano 2015
Internationally renowned photographers tell through their images the Expo Milan clusters 2015. Among the photographers: Sebastiano Salgado, Ferdinando Scianna, Irene Kung, Martin Parr, Gianni Berengo Gardin, Joel Meyerowitz, Alex Webb, Alessandra Sanginetti and George Steinmetz.

5 – 25 May 2015
African Film Festival, Asia and Latin America
From 5 to the 25 May – African Film Festival, Asia and Latin America,in this edition will present a selection of films dedicated to food and nutrition ’. West toll-House of Porta Venezia, Corso Venezia 63.

10-20 September 2015
20th Milano Film Festival
The 20th Edition of MIFF (Milano Film Festival) will also focus on topics from Expo 2015.

8-10 May 2015
Vegetable
Exhibition and market of flowers and plants organized at Public Gardens Indro Montanelli, with projects by architects and nurseries.
9 May 2015 – 24 August 2015
“Classic Serial”
Fondazione Prada, Largo Isacco 2, Milan
Shows that explore the ambivalent relationship between originality and imitation in Roman culture and his insisting on multiple spread as tributes to Greek art. Path with 70 works mixed to installations and creations by artists and filmmakers.

From 9 May 2015
Architectural Walks in Milan
Vico Magistretti Foundation, Via Conservatorio, 20 Milan
Path to the discovery of the architect Vico Magistretti. A route done walk which will start from the Foundation and will touch some of the most important buildings of the milanese architect. Forthcoming meetings: Milan high and Gio Ponti.
14-16 May 2015
Bicycle Film Festival – A celebration of bicycles through art, music and movies
Velodromo Vigorelli, Via Arona, 19 Milan
International Film Festival dedicated to the world of two-wheelers.

15 May 2015 – 28 September 2015
Under the sign of Leonardo. The magnificence of the Sforza Court in the collections of the Poldi Pezzoli
Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Via Alessandro Manzoni, 12 Milan
View focused on the Lombard art was flourishing, thanks to the presence of Leonardo at the Sforza Court.
22-24 May 2015
Milan City Plan 2015
A large network of free piano concertos with over 300 concerts all areas of Milan: private homes, backyards, parks, Ville, squares, tram, markets, banks.

22-24 May 2015
Be Nordic
Bou-Tek, via Maurizio Gonzaga, 7 Milan.
Event on the topic of Northern Europe, with its magic and its colors put on display from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden: It ranges from the design environment, from recipes to literature and music. There are also children's theatre workshops and photography.

3-7 June 2015
Taste of Milan
Superstudio Più, Via Tortona, 27 Milan.
Event dedicated to catering, where cooking enthusiasts can meet the great chefs and participate in show cooking, cooking classes and tastings from around the world.
On the occasion of Expo 2015, participants of Taste of Milan will find a menu of 200 courses offered by 50 world-class restaurants. The inscription of the event starts on Tuesday 19 May.

26 August 2015 – 15 November 2015
“The Great Mother”
Royal Palace, Piazza del Duomo, 12 Milan
“The Great Mother” is a view promoted by Comune di Milano, conceived and produced by Fondazione Nicola Trussardi at Palazzo Reale for collection Expo in the city 2015, focused on the female figure and motherhood with over 80 international artists.

2 September 2015 – 10 January 2016
“Giotto, l ’ Italy”
ROYAL PALACE, Piazza del Duomo, 12 Milan
Exhibition dedicated to the works of Giotto prior to his arrival in Milan, where did for Royal Palace, the “Worldly Glory”. The exhibition encourages you to also visit other places in Lombardy where the artistic heritage of Giotto ’: S. Gottardo al Palazzo, Chiaravalle, Viboldone, S.Abbondio di Como and other monuments.
