BAM Milano's 2026 Cultural Program Focuses on Connections and Multiculturalism

BAM – Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano, a public park in Milan's Portanuova district operated by Fondazione Riccardo Catella, has announced its 2026 cultural programming under the theme '(Dis)Connessioni' (Dis/Connections). The program will launch on March 29, 2026, with the Multi-Kulti BAM Spring Festival, highlighting multiculturalism as a key focus. Francesca Colombo, Cultural General Director of BAM – Fondazione Riccardo Catella, explained in an interview that the initiative aims to foster connections in an increasingly fragmented world through accessible cultural experiences. BAM functions as an open-air cultural ecosystem offering over 300 free annual events across disciplines including performing arts, education, and wellness. The 2026 programming emphasizes multicultural engagement, with BAM participating in Refugee Week and featuring international choreographers like Lebanese Charlie Khalil Prince, who will present 'Patience' with 70 young dancers from DanceHaus Milano. Other featured artists include Carlo Massari, Roberto Castello, Stefano Fardelli, and Stefania Ballone. Fardelli will present 'OMMANIPADMEHUM,' making its Italian debut after premiering in Calcutta. The program also includes collaborations with humanitarian organizations such as UNHCR, INTERSOS, Caritas Ambrosiana, and Amnesty International Italia. Additional 2026 highlights include BAM Circus in May with international companies like Collectif XY, the BAM Summer Festival on June 21 celebrating Italy's Republic Day with over 500 musicians, BOOM BAM concerts exploring Italian musical traditions, and the Back to the City Concert in September featuring conductorless orchestra Spira Mirabilis. Since its inception seven years ago, BAM has involved 4,900 artists and established 592 partnerships with universities, diplomatic entities, associations, and research institutions.