Italian Outdoor Festival 2026, Milan, Italy

• 24 octobre 2026
  Date de l'événement :
• 25 octobre 2026
  Fin de l'événement :

À quoi s’attendre en 2026

Italian Outdoor Festival 2026 is a two-day outdoor lifestyle and adventure festival bringing the mountains into the Milan area. The event combines an outdoor-industry expo with workshops, talks, films, product testing, community activities, music, food and experiences for runners, climbers, hikers, mountaineers and people interested in nature and adventure.

The festival is designed around participation rather than simply watching performances. Visitors can meet outdoor brands, learn about equipment, join activities, attend talks and discover new approaches to running, climbing, hiking and mountain sports.

The 2026 edition introduces live music from the late afternoon and a large food-truck area with a vegetarian focus. The programme also includes running and community activities, climbing experiences, hiking and mountaineering content, product clinics and outdoor-related discussions.

Dates des événements

Dates des festivals : October 24–25, 2026

The festival runs across Saturday and Sunday, with the site opening from 10:00 AM on both days. Saturday’s programme currently includes a DJ set from 6:00 PM, while the festival is scheduled to close around midnight.

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Lieu et site du festival

Lieu : Idroscalo Milano

Emplacement : Novegro Tregarezzo, 20054 Milan, Italy

The festival uses the Idroscalo Milano area and the Porta Maggiore entrance as its main access point. Idroscalo provides an outdoor environment suitable for running, cycling, climbing, hiking-related activities, demonstrations, community events and an exhibition area.

The festival site is intended to combine the different parts of the outdoor community in one location, with the expo area forming a central meeting point between brands, athletes, visitors and activity organisers.

Programmation complète

The final 2026 event-by-event lineup is being released through the festival programme. The official website states that the previous programme displayed online is illustrative and that the new lineup is being introduced from September 15.

The confirmed programme structure covers several major outdoor disciplines:

• Running
• Climbing
• Hiking
• Mountaineering
• Cycling
• Outdoor adventure
• Health and injury prevention
• Well-being
• Product testing
• Sustainability and upcycling
• Outdoor talks
• Music and DJ performances
• Film and visual storytelling

The festival also brings together outdoor brands and exhibitors presenting equipment and seasonal collections, with clinics designed to provide more detailed information about products and their technical characteristics.

Têtes d’affiche et artistes invités

Italian Outdoor Festival is not primarily organised around musical headliners. Its featured personalities are athletes, adventurers, outdoor creators, industry specialists and speakers.

The festival’s programme has featured figures such as Francesco Puppi, Stefano Ragazzo, Michele Evangelisti, Dino Lanzaretti, Omar Di Felice, Yuri Basilicò and Sara Furlanetto in outdoor talks and adventure sessions. These names appear in programme material associated with the festival, while the organisers state that the new edition’s programme is being updated for the October event.

The music component is an additional part of the festival atmosphere rather than the central focus, with a DJ set scheduled during the Saturday programme.

Scènes et zones de spectacle

Italian Outdoor Festival uses several types of activity and presentation areas rather than conventional concert stages.

Expo area

The main exhibition area brings together outdoor brands displaying equipment and seasonal collections. Product clinics allow visitors to learn more about technical features and intended uses.

Activity areas

Dedicated spaces can be used for running activities, climbing experiences, product testing and other outdoor demonstrations.

Talk and workshop areas

The programme includes presentations, discussions, educational workshops and outdoor storytelling sessions.

Music area

Live music and DJ programming adds an evening social element to the festival, with Saturday’s published schedule currently showing a DJ set beginning at 6:00 PM.

Programme étape par étape

The detailed October programme is being updated through the festival’s official schedule, so individual athlete talks, workshops, clinics and activity times should be checked as the final programme is published.

Saturday, October 24

• 10:00 AM – Festival opens and activities begin
• Daytime – Expo, workshops, outdoor activities, product experiences and programme events
• 6:00 PM – DJ set begins
• Evening – Music and social activities continue
• Midnight – Festival closes

Sunday, October 25

• 10:00 AM – Festival opens and activities begin
• Daytime – Expo, workshops, talks, outdoor activities and product experiences
• Evening – Final festival activities
• Midnight – Festival closes

The organisers may add specific event sessions, speakers and activity slots as the programme is finalised.

Temps de set

The main festival opens at 10:00 AM on both days.

The currently published Saturday schedule places the DJ set at 6:00 PM. The festival then continues through the evening before closing at midnight.

The individual start times for workshops, talks, product clinics, races, climbing activities and other programme elements can vary. Visitors should check the official schedule before attending a specific activity.

Types de billets

The main Italian Outdoor Festival admission is free. The official website currently promotes a FREE TICKET for the October festival.

Depending on the individual activity, separate registration may be required.

Possible participation formats include:

• Free festival admission
• Free activities with registration
• Free talks and workshops with limited places
• Product testing sessions
• Community activities
• Special outdoor experiences
• Individually registered sporting activities

As a previous-edition reference, the IF Rabbit Race was listed at approximately $18 for a race bib and approximately $23 for a bib with T-shirt. Those prices relate to a separate previous activity and are not confirmed pricing for the October 2026 festival.

Options VIP et premium

Italian Outdoor Festival does not currently advertise a standard festival-wide VIP ticket or premium hospitality package.

The event is built around free public access, outdoor participation, brand discovery and community experiences. Some individual activities can have limited capacity or require advance registration, but registration does not necessarily indicate a VIP or premium ticket category.

Exhibitors and participating brands may provide product demonstrations, testing opportunities and special experiences during the festival.

Règles de l’épreuve

Visitors should follow the festival’s access instructions and the specific rules associated with individual activities.

Parmi les considérations importantes figurent :

• The general festival ticket is free.
• Some activities require advance registration.
• Certain sporting activities have their own participation requirements.
• Limited-capacity workshops and talks may close once available places are filled.
• Participants should follow instructions from activity leaders and event staff.
• Sporting activities may have separate equipment and safety requirements.
• Visitors should respect the Idroscalo park environment and designated activity areas.
• Product testing should be carried out according to the instructions of the participating brand.

The rules for a particular race, workshop or outdoor activity can differ from general festival admission requirements.

Comment y arriver

Italian Outdoor Festival is held at Idroscalo Milano, with the main access point at Porta Maggiore.

By metro: Take Milan Metro Line M4, the blue line, to Linate Aeroporto.

From Linate Aeroporto, the festival states that visitors can walk approximately 900 metres along the pedestrian and cycling path toward the park. The walk takes around 10 minutes.

En bus : Visitors who prefer not to walk can take bus 183 or line 923 from the Linate area. The festival states that the bus journey requires only one stop to reach Porta Maggiore.

En voiture : Idroscalo is accessible by road and the festival specifically highlights the availability of extensive parking near the venue.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Public transport is convenient because Linate Airport is directly connected to Milan by the M4 metro line.

From Linate Aeroporto, visitors can either walk around 900 metres to the Porta Maggiore entrance or use bus 183 or 923 for the short connection to the park.

Parking is available around Idroscalo, and the official festival website describes the venue as having plenty of parking for visitors arriving by car.

Visitors driving to the festival should allow additional time for parking and walking to the entrance, particularly during the busiest periods of the weekend.

Zones d’hébergement

Visitors can stay around Milan, Linate and the eastern side of the metropolitan area to remain relatively close to Idroscalo.

Linate: A convenient choice for visitors who want to stay close to the festival and airport.

Segrate: Located near Idroscalo and useful for visitors prioritising proximity to the festival grounds.

Lambrate: A well-connected Milan district with railway, metro and accommodation options.

Porta Venezia : A central Milan option with restaurants, hotels and access to the M4 network.

Milan city centre: Visitors who want to combine the festival with sightseeing can stay around Duomo, Brera, Porta Garibaldi or other central districts and travel to Idroscalo each day.

For a weekend focused mainly on the festival, accommodation around Linate or Segrate can reduce daily travel time.

Nourriture et boissons

Food and drink form an important part of the 2026 festival experience.

The organisers have announced a large food-truck area with a vegetarian theme, adding a dedicated social and dining element to the outdoor programme.

The festival environment also encourages visitors to spend much of the day at the venue, moving between activities, exhibitions, talks and outdoor experiences before relaxing with food and music.

The exact food vendors and menus should be checked through the official festival programme as the event approaches.

Accessibilité

The festival takes place in the outdoor environment of Idroscalo Milano, with pedestrian and cycling paths providing access around the park.

The official directions indicate that visitors arriving by M4 can walk from Linate Aeroporto to the Porta Maggiore entrance using the pedestrian and cycling route.

Because activities can take place on different outdoor surfaces and some involve physical participation, accessibility can vary according to the individual activity. Visitors with specific mobility requirements should contact the organisers before attending to confirm suitable access and assistance.

Meilleurs jours à assister

Saturday: The first day is useful for visitors who want to experience the opening of the festival, explore the expo, attend daytime activities and stay for the evening DJ set. The published schedule currently runs from 10:00 AM through midnight.

Sunday: The second day provides another full day for exploring outdoor brands, workshops, activities and talks, with the festival opening at 10:00 AM and continuing through the evening.

Visitors interested primarily in the social atmosphere and music may prefer Saturday evening, while those wanting to spend more time testing products and exploring outdoor activities can plan a full daytime visit on either day.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

The festival’s previous programme combined outdoor sport with talks, adventure storytelling, product experiences and community activities.

Featured sessions included stories from endurance athlete Francesco Puppi, climber Stefano Ragazzo, extreme cyclist Dino Lanzaretti, cyclist Omar Di Felice and the Va’ Sentiero project presented by Yuri Basilicò and Sara Furlanetto.

The wider festival concept has also included running challenges, community runs, climbing activities, hiking experiences, product testing, repair and upcycling workshops, health-related outdoor sessions and talks about adventure travel.

The 2026 edition builds on this format at Idroscalo while expanding the combination of outdoor brands, activities, talks, music and food.

Billets officiels

The general Italian Outdoor Festival 2026 ticket is free. The official website currently promotes free admission for the October 24–25 festival at Idroscalo Milano.

Some individual activities may require registration because of limited capacity. Visitors should use the official programme to check whether a particular workshop, sporting activity, talk or experience requires advance sign-up.

Site officiel : https://italianoutdoorfestival.com/

Visitors should check the official website before travelling for the latest programme, activity registration details, participating brands and any changes to the schedule.

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