Summer is the best time to travel and discover new places. Whether it’s the longer days or the heat that drives you to seek relief outdoors, it’s the perfect time to make new friends and have unforgettable experiences!
If you’re studying Italian, you know that learning a new language takes effort—and perhaps that’s exactly why, when it’s time for a well-deserved break, choosing a city that offers as many options as possible lets you make the most of your stay abroad!
That’s why you should choose a stay study In Milan, this means enjoying a unique experience. From June through September, the streets are less crowded with cars and pedestrians, making it easier to visit the main attractions in the historic center—even though the city never completely empties out. In fact, there are even more events and opportunities to be outdoors in the cool air, spend time with friends, and practice your Italian.
In addition to guided tours Here are some suggestions from Ellci on how to make the most of your time in the city after school:
1. Relax amid water and theater: the Art Nouveau pool
The Caimi, a historic Art Nouveau-style swimming pool from the 1930s, reopened to the public on June 23 following restoration work. It is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for swimming, relaxation, and aperitifs by the pool.
On Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, it stays open until 10:00 PM for EVENING SWIMMING. The pool, located next to the Franco Parenti Theater, also hosts events, shows, and classes, just as it did in its original 1930s design. Info > Mysterious Bathrooms
2. Sports and sunshine at the Idroscalo, the Milanese’s beach
The Idroscalo was also inaugurated in the 1930s and was soon nicknamed “Milan’s Sea.” Since then, it has established itself as a summer gathering place for recreation and a variety of sports activities. You can cool off and sunbathe in the two outdoor pools surrounded by greenery, as well as take advantage of the sports activities on offer. Info > www.idroscalo.org
3. Reviving the International Spirit of Expo
The exhibition space dedicated to Expo 2015, now located in the Milan Innovation District (MIND), will host the Milan Latin Festival this July, featuring a major summer celebration of Latin music at the MIND Live Theatre. From June 11 to August 15, the park comes alive with Latin rhythms for a summer filled with dance and great music. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and concerts begin at 9:00 p.m.
Tickets are available on TicketOne and through authorized outlets.
See you at the MIND Live Theatre, Viale Stelvio, Milan. Info > www.milanolatinfestival.it
4. A Summer of Concerts
Summer Festival 2026 in Milan: ’90s Music and Fun at the Idroscalo
Summer Festival 2025 in Milan: ’90s Music and Fun at the Idroscalo
Milan, July 4, 2026 – The highly anticipated Summer Festival 2026 will light up Milan’s Idroscalo with an unforgettable evening of music and summer vibes. An unmissable event for anyone who loves ’90s beats and long nights of partying.
Info > www.eventbrite.it/e/summer-festival-2026-a-milano-musica-anni-90
5. Rediscovering the Countryside in Milan
The Campagna Amica Lima3 Covered Market is located in Piazza Lima 3, in a historic courtyard along Corso Buenos Aires. It’s a zero-kilometer market featuring fresh produce sourced directly from about 20 local farms, as well as a food court for snacks and lunch breaks.
Info > www.campagnamica.it
6. Movies Under the Stars
From June 1 to September 27, AriAnteo returns—an event that, for nearly thirty years now, has been bringing outdoor cinema to some of Milan’s most beautiful and evocative locations. The venues dedicated to cinema are: Palazzo Reale, Chiostro dell’Incoronata, and Fabrica del Vapore.
Info > www.spaziocinema.info
