The Ultimate Global Event for Furniture and Design: Salone del Mobile Milano 2023

The metropolis of Milan springs to life this April with the 61st edition of the Salone del Mobile Milano, the annual international celebration of style and design taking place from April 18th to the 23rd. The event involves 1,962 exhibitors, including 28 design schools and more than 550 talented under-35s. This year the festival is turning 62 years old and, like Brad Pitt’s character in the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, while it is growing up it gets younger by the year. Salone del Mobile Milan’s appeal to international visitors and buyers is increasing among the latest generations, showing its contemporary and avant-garde soul. Established in Milan in 1961 to boost “Made in Italy” furniture brands, the event has become the most important design, furniture,and furnishings event in the world. For one week, visitors flocking to the kermesse, similar in number to those who attend Milan Fashion Week, will animate the city.

Here is a handy guide for visitors from all over the world to find out everything they need to know about the 2023 Salone del Mobile at Milano-Rho Fiera (Rho Expo Fair Complex).

Openings & Tickets

From Tuesday to Friday, April 18th-21st, the Salone will be dedicated exclusively to industry professionals. On Saturday and Sunday, April 22nd-23rd, the event will open to the general public. Students may visit the Salone from April 21st-23rd. Events for visitors run from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Salone del Mobile tickets are available on the digital platform. The festival is easily accessible on public transportation (or via taxi) from the city and airports with details found on the “How to get there” page of the event website.

Getting Around the Salone

Moving between events, attending presentations, and quickly reaching exhibitors has never been easier. Once inside the huge fair complex, you will find a new interactive wayfinding feature that allows you to create your own personalized visit itinerary. You can also search for a specific brand name on the digital map and be directed to its location.

A Rich Cultural Program

Here are some highlights of the Salone’s cultural offerings:

Fuori Salone, April 17th-23rd: Future Lab

As always, the Salone will have a parallel life from April 17th to 23rd as the city of Milan stages hundreds—apparently 350—collateral cultural events. Here is a sneak preview of highlights from the complete program.

Monumental District: ADI Design Museum & Fabbrica del Vapore. A brand-new district this year, visits to these centers are a must. Find this festival district between the new ADI Design Museum Compasso d’Oro and the Fabbrica del Vapore.

Seletti Design Parade.  Join the city’s design celebration with a party-as-parade that starts at 6:00 p.m. on April 19th at the Piazza Castello. The annual spectacle of floats, exhibitions, performances, and music will end up at Piazza Affari, the Milan Stock Exchange headquarters.

Tortona Design & Superstudio. Sharing and inclusiveness are keywords for this exhibit's “Future to Share” theme. Enjoy a very intensive program of installations, exhibitions, events, talks and meetings.

Triennale. On April 15th, the Museo del Design Italiano, established in 1923, will reopen to the public for a chance to admire 300 pieces out of the 1,600 that constitute the Triennale’s collection of iconic Italian design.

The Ancient Milan of 5 Streets. Feast your eyes and imagination on Milan’s Roman past on a guided tour of its famous ancient streets by a young tribe of designers.

Brera Design Week. With more than 240 events scheduled in the posh district located in the heart of Milan, this edition marks the complete return of live, in-person happenings created to stimulate debate about the challenges we are facing and the good practices that can trigger positive changes. 

Porta Venezia Design District. Events and exhibits in this vibrant part of the city will address how Artificial Intelligence and climate change will affect design as well as many other up-to-the-minute topics.