Trade fairs and congresses in Milan: the autumn 2026 guide

Autumn is when Milan runs at full capacity. From September to November two major venues take turns almost every week: Fiera Milano Rho, home to the international trade fairs of Italian manufacturing and industry, and Allianz MiCo, the Portello convention centre that hosts some of Europe's largest scientific and professional meetings.

This guide brings the whole season together in one place. For each month you'll find a summary of the main events and a link to the dedicated article, with dates and details. It's the starting point to understand when the city will be busiest — and to plan your trip and your stay well in advance.

September: fashion, congresses and a major live show

The month restarts with the fashion-system week at Rho — Milano Fashion&Jewels, MICAM, MIPEL, LINEAPELLE — and a packed congress agenda at MiCo, from ISPE to ERC and the large international EASD meeting that opens at the end of the month. On 19 September, in the fair district, ANYMA also brings his international live show to town.

Read the September guide →

Fiera Milano Rho hosts the leading international events dedicated to fashion, industry and innovation

October: industry and the medical congress season

October is dominated by scientific congresses at MiCo — from the FIATA World Congress to major meetings in cardiology, aesthetic medicine and anaesthesia — while Fiera Milano Rho hosts BI-MU, the international trade fair for machine tools and automation. CES Unveiled and a dense cluster of B2B events close the month.

Read the October guide →

November: from engines to gaming

November is the month of Rho's big public events — EICMA, Milano AutoClassica and Milan Games Week & Cartoomics — alongside industrial fairs such as SIMEI. At MiCo the congress season carries on non-stop, across radiology, orthopaedics, fintech and leadership.

Read the November guide →

From September to November, barely a week goes by in Milan without a major trade fair or an international congress.

Milan in autumn: a season shaped by trade fairs, congresses and international events

The two venues at a glance

Fiera Milano Rho is the large exhibition hub in the north-west of the city, home to the industrial and made-in-Italy trade fairs. It is reached by the S5 and S6 suburban trains, as well as by metro.

Allianz MiCo is the convention centre in the CityLife–Portello area, one of the largest in Europe: the venue for major medical-scientific meetings and professional conferences.

Where to stay: a base between the two venues

The convenience of the Certosa District lies in its position: it is equidistant from Rho and MiCo and well connected to the centre, yet away from the crowds and the prices of the more touristy areas.

HÕMA Certosa District is designed for those travelling for fairs and congresses: quiet rooms with full blackout, fast Wi-Fi, 24-hour self check-in and dedicated rates for groups and exhibitors. Booking on the official website gives you the best rate guaranteed, with no commission.

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HÕMA Certosa District

Between Rho and MiCo, a few minutes from Milano Certosa station. The practical choice for fairs and congresses.

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HÕMA Porta Venezia

A central, well-connected base, in a neighbourhood that stays lively after work too.

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Before you go

Dates, times and access rules may change. Before travelling, we recommend checking the official calendars of Fiera Milano and Allianz MiCo.

• book well in advance during weeks with overlapping events;
• check the exact venue and the entrance shown on your ticket or badge;
• consider an extra night when the programme starts early;
• check for transport updates before you leave.