Mercato in Festa: on Saturday, 28 November, the Milan Food Market opens its doors to the city

A day to discover the Market and its transformation, with tastings, workshops, music, art and activities for the whole family. Free entry and parking.

On Saturday, 28 November, from 9 am to 2 pm, the Milan Food Market opens its doors to the city for the first edition of Mercato in Festa, a day dedicated to food, food culture and coming together.

It will be an opportunity to get a close-up look at the complex, retrace the transformations carried out as part of the Foody 2025 project, and meet the operators who help supply Milan and the surrounding area with food every day.

The programme will involve all the markets, with a route through the finest agri-food products and Lombard produce, tastings, live cooking and meetings with the operators. At the Fish Market, visitors will be able to watch the traditional fish auction and take part in activities on how the product is processed and prepared. The Meat and Delicatessen Market will host cooking demonstrations and gastronomic specialities, while the Flower Market will take on a festive Christmas atmosphere with workshops and creative activities.

There will also be activities for children and families, sports initiatives, art installations and live music. The day will also focus on solidarity and the fight against food waste, with the participation of associations and organisations working to recover and redistribute surplus food, as well as fundraising initiatives in support of social and healthcare organisations.

With Mercato in Festa, Sogemi aims to give the city the chance to discover how the complex has evolved: from Ortomercato to the Food Hub of Milan and Lombardy, a strategic infrastructure for the agri-food supply chain and the security of urban food supplies. A place that belongs to the city and that, through this day, opens up to residents, families and visitors.

Join us on Saturday, 28 November, from 9 am to 2 pm. Free entry and parking.

The full programme is available at www.mercatoinfesta.it