Every December one event brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to Rho: Artigiano in Fiera, the international crafts fair. The 2026 edition takes place at Fiera Milano Rho from 5 to 13 December 2026, just as Milan gets ready for Christmas. Whether you are exhibiting, visiting over several days or combining the fair with a festive break in the city, here is how to plan your stay.
Artigiano in Fiera 2026: key information
- Dates: 5–13 December 2026;
- venue: Fiera Milano exhibition centre, Rho;
- admission: free, with a personal pass you download after registering on the official website artigianoinfiera.it;
- opening hours: the 2026 hours have not been published yet. Last year the fair was open from 10:00 to 22:30.
The halls host artisans from all over Italy and dozens of countries, with food, crafts, design and fashion: a great place for Christmas shopping and for tasting cuisines from around the world.
How to get there
The easiest option is metro line M1 (red line) to the Rho Fieramilano terminus, which connects directly to the entrances. Regional trains stop at Rho Fiera station. By car you can use the A8 motorway and the ring roads, but expect heavy traffic at weekends.
Where to stay during Artigiano in Fiera
Hotels near Rho fill up quickly during the fair. A furnished apartment is a practical alternative, especially for:
- exhibitors staying for all nine days;
- families and groups who want to visit the fair over two or three days;
- visitors combining the fair with Christmas in Milan.
CHS Milano Residence, at Via Caltagirone 10 in north Milan, offers apartments with a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi and parking options, with easy access to Rho by car via the ring road. See also our page about the residence near Fiera Milano.
The fair and Christmas in Milan in one trip
- 7 December, Sant’Ambrogio: Milan’s patron saint’s day and the opening night of La Scala, which in 2026 stages Verdi’s Otello;
- Oh Bej! Oh Bej!, the traditional Sant’Ambrogio fair around Castello Sforzesco;
- the Christmas tree and market in Piazza Duomo, usually open from early December.
Information and availability
👉 Contact CHS Milano Residence to check availability during Artigiano in Fiera 2026. Call us on +39 351 6775140 or message us on WhatsApp.
