TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Exhibition “Under the Sign of the Moon”
Children’s Library - 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM. To celebrate Formula 1, the library is hosting an exhibition of children’s books on the theme! Free admission during opening hours. Info: brianzabiblioteche.it
Movies Under the Stars
Courtyard of the “Nanni Valentini” Art High School - 8:30 PM. Screening of the film *Sheep in the Box* by H. Kore-eda. Info: villareale.spaziocinema.18tickets.it
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Cinema Under the Stars
Courtyard of the “Nanni Valentini” Art High School – 8:30 p.m. Screening of the film *Hamnet* by C. Zhao. Info: villareale.spaziocinema.18tickets.it
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Monza FuoriGP 2026 | September 3–6
Squares and streets of the historic center, Boschetti Reali. To celebrate the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix, Monza ignites a passion for motorsports and transforms into a grand open-air stage. Shows, concerts, sports, culture, entertainment, street food, and activities for all ages will enliven Piazza Trento e Trieste, Piazza Roma, Piazza Cambiaghi, Piazza Carrobiolo, the Royal Groves, and the streets of the historic center, for a grand celebration in the heart of the city. Info: monzafuorigp.com
Monza FuoriGP Special | September 3–5
Monza Civic Museums. In conjunction with Monza FuoriGP, the museum will be open for a special evening session. Info and hours: museicivicimonza.it
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
2026 Pirelli Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix | September 4–6
September 4–6. Monza National Autodrome. Formula 1 returns to the Temple of Speed for the 97th edition of the Italian Grand Prix. History, speed, daring, and adrenaline will take center stage at the legendary Monza circuit, an unmissable stop on the World Championship calendar and one of the most iconic events in international motorsport. Info: monzanet.it
Opening of the exhibition “Federica Galli. Nature Engraved”
Monza Civic Museums - 6:00 PM. Exhibition opening. Free admission to the event; museum admission fee applies. In collaboration with the Federica Galli Foundation and the Festival del Parco. Info: museicivicimonza.it
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
#Domenicaalmuseo
Monza Civic Museums - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Free admission to the museum on the first Sunday of the month. Info: museicivicimonza.it
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Festival delle Geografie - Rivers and Other Stories of Fresh Water
Teatro Binario 7 - 8:30 PM.Opening of the photography exhibition Anime del Fiume, dedicated to the Adda River, and a preview of the eighth edition of the Festival. Followed by the performance Penuria Padana by Stefano Liberti, a theatrical narrative that combines journalism, music, and images to tell the story of the crisis in the Po Valley—from floods and droughts to the stories of those who are holding out by experimenting with new forms of agriculture. Info: festivalgeografie.it
Lives, Places, and Art | September 11 and October 11–18
Historic Center—Tour duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Guided tours for families, children, and tourists to discover Monza’s iconic landmarks, from the Arengario to Piazza Duomo, and from the Royal Gardens to Piazza Carrobiolo. Organized by GuidArte. Info: guidarte.net
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
7-km “Walk for the Heart”
Cascina San Fedele, Monza Park – 10:00 a.m. Organized by the ODV ETS Brianza per il Cuore in support of Brianza per il Cuore projects. Info: brianzaperilcuore.net
Days Become History
SAla Maddalena - 4:30 p.m. Lectures, debates, and staged readings dedicated to memory and contemporary history. Organized by the Mnemosyne Association. Info: FB Mnemosyne Monza
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Light of the East
Chaplin Hall, Platform 7 - 8:30 PM. A multidisciplinary performance dedicated to Korean culture, featuring traditional music, art, and philosophy. Curated by Hong-Ik. Info: villareale.spaziocinema.18tickets.it
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Opening of the exhibition “Monza Park: Between Reality and Magic”
Monza Civic Museums - 6:00 PM. Free admission to the opening; museum admission fee applies. Organized by the Monza Photography Club. Info: museicivicimonza.it
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Sport City Day 2026
Piazza Trento e Trieste, Largo IV Novembre, Piazza Roma – 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Promotion of numerous sports disciplines and tournaments. Event organized by CSI Milano and UISP Monza Brianza. Info: fondazionesportcity.it
Special exhibition “Federica Galli. Nature Engraved”
Monza Civic Museums - 11:00 a.m. A special guided tour of the exhibition with curator Giovanna Mori. Free admission as part of the Park Festival. Reservations: museicivicimonza.it
Special exhibition "Monza Park: Between Reality and Magic"
Monza Civic Museums - 12:00 p.m. A special guided tour of the exhibition with Dario Piovera, president of the Monza Photography Club. Free admission as part of the Park Festival. Reservations required: museicivicimonza.it
Museo@Family: The Magic of the Forest! (Ages 3–11)
Monza Civic Museums - 3:30 p.m. The prints on display in the exhibition dedicated to Federica Galli are in black and white, but there’s nothing stopping us from reproducing them and coloring them however we like! Let’s choose our favorite scene and bring it to life: we can create a fantastical forest and populate it with our favorite characters and little animals, creating a personalized work of art! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations: museicivicimonza.it
Le Costituenti | September 19–21 and 26
Oasi San Gerardo - 4:30 PM. Exhibition, staged readings, and workshops for children dedicated to the role of women in the history of the Italian Republic. Organized by the Mnemosyne Association. Info: FB Mnemosyne Monza.
10KAPPA
Piazza Carducci - 8:00 PM - 5K for everyone / 9:00 PM - 10K (competitive and non-competitive). 16th edition of the Monza 10K! Runners’ Night. Info: 10kappa.it
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Sport City Day 2026
Piazza Trento e Trieste, Largo IV Novembre, Piazza Roma – 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Promotion of numerous sports disciplines and tournaments. Event organized by CSI Milano and UISP Monza Brianza. In the afternoon, pole vault demonstrations in the square and a competition. Organized by ASD Atletica Monza. Info: fondazionesportcity.it
Alzheimer Fest
Piazza Carrobiolo - 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Educational activities featuring games, music, and fun. Organized by the Alzheimer’s Association of Monza and Brianza. Info: alzheimerfest.it
“Who’s in the Meadow? Little Animals and Lots of Picture Books for Little Ones” Junior Fest (ages 2–5)
Monza Park - 11:00 a.m. Storytime, games, and books for the little ones during the Park Festival. Organized by BRIANZALIBRARIES. Info: festivaldelparcodimonza.it
“Roll the Die and Move the Pieces” Junior Fest (for families)
Monza Park - 3:00 PM. Readings, games, and books for families as part of the Park Festival. Organized by BRIANZALIBRARIES. Info: festivaldelparcodimonza.it
“Ville Aperte 2026” Special – Art Tours Through the 20th Century
Monza Civic Museums - 3:30 p.m.Guided tour of 20th-century paintings and sculptures. Reservations required: museicivicimonza.it
Kids at the Park 2026 – Watch Out for the Toy Thief (ages 4–9)
Monza Park – 3:30 PM. A thief is on the loose, stealing children’s ability to play using their imagination and without technology. But the Game-Saving Squad will solve the problem, and everyone will be able to try out lots of fun games. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. on September 7. Info: parcovallelambro.it
Why Margherita Is Beautiful
Sala Maddalena - 4:30 p.m. The first event in a series that blends music, reading, art, and performance. Organized by the Realtà Debora Mancini Association. Info: FB Realtà Debora Mancini Association.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Viva la Vida! Theatrical reading (for adults)
Triante “Aldo Juretich” Library – 6:30 PM. Reading of the monologue by Pino Cacucci dedicated to the final days of Frida Kahlo’s life. Organized by Eliana Agazzi and Nice Fiorentini, volunteers with “Amici dello SBU.” Reservations via the “C’è posto” app, email, or phone. Info: brianzabiblioteche.it
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
LADIES ITALIAN OPEN | September 25–27
Golf Club Milano, Monza Park. A golf tournament that is part of the top European women’s circuit, the Ladies European Tour. Info: golfclubmilano.it
International GT Open | September 25–27
Monza National Autodrome. Continental-level GT Championship, TCR Europe Touring Car Series, GT Cup Europe, and Euroformula Open Championship. Info: monzanet.it
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
22nd ABIO National Day
Arengario - 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Awareness-raising activities in support of hospitalized children and their families, with the distribution of baskets of pears to raise funds. Organized by ABIO (Association for Hospitalized Children). Info: abiobrianza.org
Special exhibition “Federica Galli. Nature Engraved”
Monza Civic Museums – 11:00 a.m.Guided tour of the exhibition with curator Lorenza Salamon. Free as part of the Park Festival. Reservations required: museicivicimonza.it
Special exhibition “The Monza Park: Between Reality and Magic”
Monza Civic Museums - 12:00 p.m. Guided tour of the exhibition with Dario Piovera, president of the Monza Photography Club. Free admission as part of the Park Festival. Reservations required: museicivicimonza.it
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Italian Sailors’ Gathering
Ponte dei Leoni, Piazza Trento e Trieste – 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Departure from Ponte dei Leoni and arrival at Piazza Trento with a flag-raising ceremony and tribute to the fallen. Organized by A.N.M.I. (National Association of Italian Sailors). Info: marinaiditalia.com
Lombardy 19th-Century Network Special: Museo@Family—Fairytale Portraits! (Ages 3–11)
Monza Civic Museums - 3:30 PM. Family Lab dedicated to the characters depicted in 19th-century works. Reservations: museicivicimonza.it
Special Feature: Lombardy’s 19th-Century Network—Women’s Perspectives. The 19th Century Through a Female Lens.
Monza Civic Museums - 3:30 PM. Guided tour of the exhibition exploring the works that 19th-century artists dedicated to the female world. An imaginary journey from Romanticism to late-19th-century Verismo, from the young woman in love immortalized by Hayez to Molteni’s sorrowful Nun of Monza, from the mid-century sculptures by Grandi and Borghi to the working women depicted by Spreafico and Borsa, tracing the path of a society in constant flux through the eyes of women. Reservations: museicivicimonza.it
Days Become History
SMaddalena Wing - 4:30 p.m. Lectures, debates, and staged readings dedicated to memory and contemporary history. Organized by the Mnemosyne Association. Info: FB Mnemosyne Monza.
A King, a Queen, a Hospital
(Former) Umberto I Hospital, Via Solferino 16 – 6:00 p.m. Literary concert. November 30, 1896: the inauguration of the Monza hospital. Introduction by Vittorio Sironi, University of Milan-Bicocca. Info: lacasadellapoesiadimonza.it