City Experiences: what to do in the city during the Paralympics

IT's Live IT's your Vibe - Milano Cortina 2026 Fan Village

Fan Villages are lively, interactive spaces that extend the spirit of Milano Cortina 2026 beyond the competition venues. ​Located in host cities and other key locations, Fan Villages are designed to allow fans to gather and celebrate together, share emotions, and create unforgettable memories in a festive atmosphere.

What you can do in the Fan Villages:

• Watch the Games: experience every moment of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, from the opening ceremonies to all the competitions.

• Celebrate the champions: meet medal-winning athletes and other important figures in person! ​

• Community spirit: a meeting place where fans can gather, celebrate together, cheer for their favourite team, and fully experience the spirit of the Games.

Where to find us:

Fan Villages are free and open to everyone, from the Opening Ceremony on 6 March to the Closing Ceremony on 15 March.

• Milano – Piazza del Cannone | Opening hours: 9:00–22:00 (or until the end of the last streaming event)

• Cortina – Largo delle Poste | Opening hours: 9:30 am – 10:00 pm (or until the end of the last streaming event)

Further information about public viewing events in the Val di Fiemme Paralympic Competition Cluster is available on the Val di Fiemme Paralympic Atmosphere website. 

Check the programme to stay up to date and follow #FanVillage2026!

Official partner activations give fans the chance to interact directly with the brands that bring the Games to life.

In Milano, visitors can discover a range of initiatives spread across the city and its iconic landmarks, including Palazzo Regione Lombardia, Piazza XXV Aprile, and a route that begins at San Babila and concludes near Parco Sempione and the Arco della Pace.

Along the route, interactive installations will celebrate the spirit of the Games and highlight each partner’s contribution to Milano Cortina 2026.

Find out:

- OMEGA: MILANO, Piazza San Babila

- ITA AIRWAYS: MILANO, Piazza San Carlo

- TECHNOGYM: MILANO, via Durini 1

- ELI LILLY: MILANO, piazza dei Mercanti

- ALIBABA: MILANO, via Beltrami - Cairoli

- ESSELUNGA: MILANO, Castello Sforzesco

- STELLANTIS: MILANO, Castello Sforzesco

- THE PEAK BY COCA-COLA: MILANO, Piazza del Cannone (23 February - 14 March, everyday from 11:00 to 19:00)

- THE PEAK BY COCA-COLA: CORTINA, Largo delle Poste (28 February- 15 March, everyday from 12:30 to 20:30)

- ENI: MILANO, Piazza Città di Lombardia

- GRANA PADANO: MILANO, Piazza XXV Aprile

The Houses of the National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) are iconic meeting places where fans, athletes, and stakeholders gather to celebrate the Games.

These spaces offer live race projections, medal celebrations, and cultural showcases that reflect the identity and spirit of each nation.​​Whether you want to cheer on your country, discover new cultures, or simply soak up the atmosphere of the Games, the NOC Houses offer an unprecedented opportunity to connect with the global community – and some are even open to the public!

Plan your visit and join the celebrations at one of the following houses.

NPC Houses in Cortina

- Austria: Cortina Golf Club, Loc Fraina 14/15, Cortina d'Ampezzo - by invitation only, and open to the public with prior reservation.

- Germany: Golf Club Cortina, Loc Fraina 14/15, Cortina d'Ampezzo - by invitation only, and open to the public with prior reservation.

- Canada: Dolomiti Lodge Alverà, Località la Vera, 9, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo - by invitation only, and open to the public with prior reservation.

- Switzerland: Via Del Stadio 732043 Cortina D'Ampezzo - by invitation only, and open to the public with prior reservation.

The magic of the Italian Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is brought to the heart of the host cities through the official Milano Cortina 2026 stores.

Inside, visitors can discover the official collections, divided into themed areas and designed by Salomon and Armani, partners of the Organising Committee. They will also find official merchandise, iconic badges, and the mascots Tina and Milo, accompanied by their helpers, the Flo, available in all sizes.

All locations:

MILANO - SAN BABILA Piazza San Babila, 20122 Milano

MILANO - CAIROLI Via Luca Beltrami, 20121 Milano

MILANO MEGASTORE - PIAZZA DUOMO Piazza del Duomo, 20122 Milano

MILANO - XXV APRILE Piazza XXV Aprile, 20154 Milano

MILANO - P.ZZA DUCA D'AOSTA Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 20124 Milano

BORMIO - City Center Via Roma 8, 23032 Bormio (SO)

CORTINA - City Center ( c/o IAT Corso Italia ) Piazza Roma 4, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo

TRENTO - City Center Piazza Cesare Battisti 26, 38122 Trento (TN )

The Milano Cortina 2026 Cultural Olympiad is a multidisciplinary, inclusive and widespread programme designed to promote Olympic and Paralympic values through culture, heritage and sport. ​

A calendar of artistic and cultural initiatives will bring the entire country to life on the road to the Games, creating a festive atmosphere and fostering connections between people.

The programme will begin in January 2024 and culminate in 2026 with an exciting and engaging event. ​Below is a summary of the main initiatives taking place in the various host cities and regions of the Games.

MILANO:

• BAM – Biblioteca degli Alberi

When: September 2025 – June 2026

Where: Via Gaetano De Castillia 28

Description: an outdoor music, dance and wellness programme dedicated to Olympic and Paralympic values8 February 2026: installation of performative land art (agitos and five circles)
Website: BAM – Biblioteca degli Alberi di Milano

• Fondazione Rovati – I Giochi Olimpici. ​Una storia di 3000 anni

When: 26 November 2025 – 22 March 2026

Where: Corso Venezia, 52

Descriptin: An exhibition dedicated to the origins of the Games, from their Greek roots to their reception by the Etruscans. ​In collaboration with the Olympic Museum and the MCAH in Lausanne

Website: I GIOCHI OLIMPICI™ – Una storia di tremila anni | Mostre | Museo d'Arte della Fondazione Luigi Rovati

• Fundamentals: 1924–2026 Sport olimpici sul ghiaccio

When: ​ ​26 January- 28 March2026

Where: underground M5 a Portello

Description: Fundamentals is a cultural project that brings together sport, art, and public space. ​It was produced by YesMilano in collaboration with the Olympic Museum in Lausanne and Metro 5, ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

• Gallerie d’Italia: La strada per Cortina. VII Giochi Olimpici Invernali 1956

When: 6 February 2025 – 1 May 2025

Where: Piazza della Scala 6, Milano

Description: The Gallerie d’Italia in Piazza Scala are presenting a selection of photographs from the Publifoto Archive related to the first Winter Olympics hosted in Italy, “Cortina d’Ampezzo 1956”, the exhibition is curated by Aldo Grasso

Website: Gallerie d'Italia - Milano | Gallerie d'Italia Milano

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO:

• Cortina di Stelle. Non esistono limiti.

When: from 3 January to 5 April

Where: Dolomiti Lagazuoi Expo e Sala Consiliare del Comune di Cortina

Description: Cortina di Stelle is the final exhibition of Fulvio Morella’s project “Limits Don’t Exist,” hosted at the Lagazuoi EXPO Dolomiti at 2,732 metres. At one of the iconic venues of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, the artist will unveil, for the first time, the luminous sculptures from the Braillight series – works designed to be experienced through both touch and light.

The exhibition charts a path that intertwines art, sport and inclusion, transforming the mountain into a space for meeting and sharing, where art becomes an experience accessible to all

Website: https://amanutricresci.com/cramum/

ANTHOLZ/ANTERSELVA:

• Bandiere dell'Arte

When: from 4 Dicember to 16 March2026

Where: entrance to the Anterselva/Antholz Valley

Description: An artistic competition will invite artists to design flags with an Olympic theme. The top 20 entries will be displayed along the entrance to the Anterselva Valley, symbolising the journey to the main event venue, and the artworks will be auctioned at the end of the Games

Website: https://www.kuenstlerbund.org/it/events/e/flags-of-art_370

• Visonary Gaze

When: end of February 2026 - permanent

Where: Sudtirol Arena Alto Adige

Description: A collective work of art by Peter Senoner, signed by all the Olympic biathlon athletes in Anterselva/Antholz, transforms a symbolic gesture into a shared act of memory and identity.

Website: N/A

• Stoanerne MandIn Ometti di pietra

When: from1 December 2025 to 31 January 2028

Where: San Lorenzo di Sebato

Description: Art installations inspired by the stone cairns of South Tyrol, featuring five boulders in Olympic colours symbolising the values of the Games and biathlon, will be placed at key roundabouts along the access routes to Milano Cortina 2026, reflecting Alpine tradition and identity

VERONA:

• Beyond Barrier

When: Piazza Brà, Verona

Description: A permanent sculpture in Piazza Brà, Verona, created for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, symbolically celebrates Olympic and Paralympic values through contemporary art, blending the city’s historical identity with a message of inclusion and universality.

• Una Vita per lo Sport, Volti e Conquiste delle #100 esperte

When: from 4 February 2026 to 15 March 2026

Where: Porta Borsari, Verona

Description: A photographic exhibition by Gerald Bruneau, featuring portraits of athletes and professionals
Website: https://www.fondazionebracco.com/news_events/una-vita-per-lo-sport-le-biografie-delle-100esperte-ritratte-in-mostra/

• Shakespeare 2026

When: from 21 January 2026 to 20 December 2026

Where: Teatro Satiro OFF, Verona

Description: SHAKESPEARE 2026 is a project by Casa Shakespeare in Verona, designed to celebrate and promote William Shakespeare’s theatrical legacy through performances, new productions, experiential programmes, and innovative formats, presented in both English and Italian.
The project is taking place at Teatro Satiro OFF, recognised by the Veneto Culture and Creativity Observatory as the venue with the highest number of registered events in the region.
From January to December, the calendar features 12 main productions, including revivals and new creations, alongside two permanent monthly formats dedicated to active audience engagement: Walking with Romeo & Juliet and the Shakespeare Interactive Museum

Website: https://casashakespeare.it/

TRENTO:

• L'INVERNO NELL'ARTE. Paesaggi, allegorie e vita quotidiana

When: from 6 January 2025 to 15 March 2026

Where: Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento

Description: The exhibition at Castello del Buonconsiglio explores how winter has been depicted in art, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. It features snowy landscapes, allegorical representations, and the challenges of mountain life, all through paintings, sculptures, and everyday objects
Website: https://www.buonconsiglio.it/linverno-nellarte-paesaggi-allegorie-e-vita-quotidiana/

• Concorso. Anelli di Congiunzione. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

When: from 29 January 2026 to December 2026

Where: Le Gallerie, Trento

Description: Anelli di Congiunzione is a three-year exhibition project hosted at Le Gallerie di Trento, two former road tunnels transformed into a museum space. It accompanies the region towards the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games through three thematic chapters: Record (2024), Performance (2025), and this year’s edition, Competizione (2026), which focuses on the subjective experiences of athletes. ​The project explores technique and technology in athletic performance, in collaboration with the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation and the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, featuring advanced content, immersive installations, and interactive tools.

Website: https://museostorico.it/exhibition/performance-anelli-di-congiunzione/ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

• Oltre il traguardo. La scienza che muove lo sport.

• Combinazioni. Caratteri sportivi

When: from 1 February 2026 to 27 September 2026

Where: MUSE - Museo della Scienza di Trento

Description: An exhibition dedicated to the relationship between sport, science, the body and technology, exploring how training, knowledge and innovation intertwine to push human limits

Website: Oltre il traguardo. ​La scienza che muove lo sport, 2026 | MUSE - Museo della Scienza di Trento