BASE Milano celebrates 10 years with 16-hour FIESTAS marathon
BASE Milano, the cultural center housed in the former Ansaldo industrial complex between Via Tortona and Via Bergognone, marks its tenth anniversary on Saturday, May 23, with FIESTAS, a 16-hour event from noon to 5 a.m. the following day. The program includes performances, workshops, concerts, and installations across the venue, inaugurating the first 'Estate di BASE' summer season. The concept of FIESTAS, inspired by philosopher and activist Silvia Federici, frames celebration as a space for solidarity and collective action. Highlights include 'Oltre la parola' by MOMBAO and a Community Lunch in the Courtyard; 'STELI' by Stalker Teatro with BRAVE KID; 'The Sound of Living Things' by Klaus with Paranoia Festival; a video installation by Francesca Grilli; 'UNKNOWN PLEASURES' by Nazario Graziano; 'Beyond Movement – Body & Awareness Practice' by La B. Fujiko; preview of 'goldroom' by group nanou; dance practices by Pleiadi442 and SOFÀ; 'Le classique c'est chic!' by Anna Basti on Via Tortona; the new piano series 'Pianosonic' featuring Vijaya, Lorenzo Travaglini, Riccardo Roveda, and Alberto Vescovi; a 12-hour marathon by Le Cannibale; 'Higher xtn.' by choreographer Michele Rizzo; 'Emergentissimi' under-25 curatorial project; and performances by Rabii Brahim, HardKoro, and the collective Cult of Magic with 'Re Penelope'.
Key facts
- BASE Milano celebrates 10 years on May 23, 2026.
- FIESTAS runs from 12:00 to 5:00 the next day.
- First 'Estate di BASE' summer season begins.
- Silvia Federici's concept of festa as collective practice inspires the event.
- MOMBAO presents 'Oltre la parola' in the Courtyard.
- Stalker Teatro and BRAVE KID create 'STELI'.
- Klaus and Paranoia Festival present 'The Sound of Living Things'.
- Francesca Grilli shows a video installation in Room 2100 and CasaBASE.
- Nazario Graziano presents 'UNKNOWN PLEASURES'.
- La B. Fujiko leads 'Beyond Movement – Body & Awareness Practice'.
- Group nanou previews 'goldroom'.
- Pleiadi442 and SOFÀ hold dance practices in Ground Hall.
- Anna Basti performs 'Le classique c'est chic!' on Via Tortona.
- 'Pianosonic' features Vijaya, Lorenzo Travaglini, Riccardo Roveda, Alberto Vescovi.
- Le Cannibale hosts a 12-hour music and dance marathon.
- Michele Rizzo presents 'Higher xtn.'.
- 'Emergentissimi' returns with under-25 curatorial project.
- Rabii Brahim, HardKoro, and Cult of Magic perform.
Entities
Artists
- Silvia Federici
- MOMBAO
- Stalker Teatro
- BRAVE KID
- Klaus
- Paranoia Festival
- Francesca Grilli
- Nazario Graziano
- La B. Fujiko
- nanou
- Pleiadi442
- SOFÀ
- Anna Basti
- Vijaya
- Lorenzo Travaglini
- Riccardo Roveda
- Alberto Vescovi
- Le Cannibale
- Michele Rizzo
- Rabii Brahim
- HardKoro
- Cult of Magic
Institutions
- BASE Milano
- Ansaldo
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Via Tortona
- Via Bergognone
- Via Ambrogio Bergognone da Fossano, 34