In order to fight any further diffusion of COVID-19, people are advised to be very cautious when meeting others, even outdoor. A distance of a meter or so must be kept - and a face mask (better if surgical) worn - in case of any personal encounters.
.:. Milan and Lombardy are still at risk, though bars, restaurants, shops and even museums are beginning to reopen starting from Monday, May 18. Finger crossed.
.:. More official news at the YesMilano website.

.:. other / being Sforza's guests 
June 7 through August 25, 2019
usually 9pm

The 2019 summer season includes a series of eighty evenings at the Sforza Castle, with more than twenty classical concerts. A leading role is played by the brass instruments of the Civica Orchestra di Fiati di Milano, but dance, jazz and movies are also well represented, and theme nights -- one for the Beatles on July 10 -- are scheduled.
.:. Fireworks accompanied by the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi mark the festivity of August 15. The city's environmental engagement is underlined by the last show, Climate X Life, on August 25.
.:. Complete programme (in Italian) here

Estate Sforzesca
 Castello Sforzesco
Piazza Castello 
Castello district
Cairoli
 map

several concerts and shows are free, tickets for others vary from Euro 5 to 25