The new year opens with a rich calendar of cultural, musical and artistic events, making January 2025 an unmissable month for music, theatre and fashion lovers. Rome and Milan, two of the most iconic cities in Italy, offer a range of events ranging from concerts by international artists to the most anticipated fashion shows of the year, not forgetting theater performances and trade fairs. Here is an overview of the most interesting events.
Rome: Culture and Music for all with Capodarte 2025
La Capitale opens 2025 with Capodarte, now in its fourth edition. The event, organized for January 1st, transforms Rome into an immense open-air stage, involving all fifteen municipalities with shows, concerts and cultural activities. Two free concerts open the day: one in Largo Arquata del Tronto in San Basilio and the other in the parking lot of the Instituto Comprensivo Pablo Neruda in Casal del Marmo. The initiative, promoted by the Department of Culture of Rome Capital with the support of Zètema Progetto Cultura, aims to celebrate Rome as an international crossroads of cultures, putting in dialogue the center with the suburbs. “Capodarte 2025, on the occasion of the jubilee year, is an invitation to citizens to rediscover the charm of the places that have welcomed and grown them, making the city a symbol of integration and belonging,” said the Councillor for Culture, Massimiliano Smeriglio. A perfect opportunity to reappropriate the beauty of Rome and its many facets.
Milan: music, fashion and innovation
In Milan, January 2025 will be a month of events ranging from concerts of great artists to haute couture fashion shows, through theater performances and design fairs.
Must-see concerts
The music calendar in Milan offers performances by leading artists:
Max Pezzali at the Forum in Assago on 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 January.
The Flight, also at the Forum, on 11 January.
Luca Barbarossa at the Teatro San Babila on 11 January.
Alice at the Teatro Manzoni on 20 January.
Lazza, which will perform on 21, 22 and 24 January at the Forum of Assago.
Massimo Ranieri at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi on 27 and 28 January
These events are an opportunity to immerse yourself in different musical atmospheres, from the great pop hits to the most refined Italian melody.
Milano Fashion Week Men
From 17 to 21 January, Milan will host the Men’s Fashion Week, an event of world importance for the men’s fashion sector. The catwalks will see houses such as Prada, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Zegna, flanked by emerging designers ready to bring innovation and freshness. A unique opportunity to discover the trends that will dominate 2025.
Theatre Performances
January is also the ideal month for those who love theatre. Among the most anticipated events:
The Nutcracker at La Scala in the first days of the year, followed by Verdi’s Falstaff.
The musical Anastasia at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi.
Darwin, Nevada by Marco Paolini at the Piccolo Teatro Strehler.
Great returns as Ale and Franz, Vanessa Incontrada and Milena Vukotic on the main stages of the city.
Milano Home 2025: Design and Furnishing
From 23 to 26 January, Fieramilano Rho will host Milano Home 2025, a trade fair dedicated to interior design with a focus on crafts, decoration and cooking. With four themed pavilions, the event is a must for furniture and lifestyle enthusiasts.
Whether you choose Rome with its widespread cultural offer, or opt for Milan and its mix of musical, theatrical and fashion events, January 2025 offers extraordinary experiences to start the year with enthusiasm and inspiration.!
Author: Katia La Rosa
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