Milano Off

Inspired by an agreement in 2015 with the then president of Festival Avignon le Off to create a twin Festival in Milan, the association takes example from the philosophy and objectives distinguishing some of the most famous national and International Fringe Festivals: the enhancement of a quality theatre, social relevance and innovation across languages; the creation of an innovative and virtuous network for artistic expression; and the cultural revitalization of neighborhoods and city spaces, thanks to the widespread reach of the Festival which serves as a moment for social gathering, tourism and commercial promotion.

For this reason, since 2016 Milano OFF has been offering a real Fringe Festival hosted and promoted in strategic neighbourhoods throughout the city of Milan. The project was born with the intention of gathering thousands of people around an environment of exchange and entertainment through both direct and indirect participation, creating the possibility of recognising and rediscovering the contemporary cultural identity of the city of Milan. The strategic choice of Milan, recognised as a crossroads of Italian culture, also represents the ideal bridge between our national culture and Europe.