Salone del Mobile 2025 preview: events not to be missed, from Euroluce to Sorrentino

In the evocative setting of the Piccolo Teatro Strehler, in the presence of Maria Porro, president of the Salone del Mobile.Milano, the mayor of Milan Beppe Sala and numerous protagonists of the industry, the 63rd edition of the most important international event dedicated to furniture and design was officially presented.

From April 8 to 13, 2025, Fiera Milano Rho will welcome more than 2,000 exhibitors from all over the world, transforming itself into the beating heart of international design. An edition that focuses on research, innovation and new trends, confirming itself as the benchmark event for architects, designers and companies in the sector.

“We closed the 2024 edition with record numbers: more than 370,000 operators from 146 countries. This year Salone arrives in April with an exhibition area, once again, sold out, despite the uncertainties of global scenarios.” said Maria Porro, President of del Salone del Mobile.Milano.

Scheduled events and special guests

Among the most anticipated events is the return of the Euroluce Biennial, which will welcome for the first time The Euroluce International Lighting Forum, a laboratory of ideas and innovation on lighting design.

The event also will be enriched by the presence of three exceptional guests: interior design master Pierre-Yves Rochon, Oscar-winning director Paolo Sorrentino and visionary artist Robert Wilson. Each of them will sign evocative installations capable of transforming the very concept of space and matter.

Alongside the exhibitions, the SaloneSatellite, a platform dedicated to designers under 35, is back, as well as the “Salone in the City” program, which will bring design to Milan’s neighborhoods, with more than 100 showrooms involved.

Main events of the Kermesse:

• Salone del Mobile
• Euroluce
• 3 major installations
• Drafting the Future. Conversations on upcoming perspectives
• SaloneSatellite

“Thought for Humans.”: the centrality of humans in design

The Salone del Mobile 2025 comes with a communication campaign with a strong visual and conceptual impact: “Thought for Humans.”, signed by Dentsu Creative Italy and interpreted by American photographer Bill Durgin.

Through five powerful images, the campaign explores the relationship between the human body and design materials-wood, metal, fabric, and bioplastic-emphasizing the need for sustainable design in harmony with nature. The message is clear: design is not just form and aesthetics, but a language that dialogues with human beings and their well-being.

Euroluce 2025: light as the language of the future

After the success of The City of Lights in 2023, Euroluce returns with a new vision for 2025. Light, a fundamental element of everyday living, will be the protagonist of an exhibition and cultural journey involving more than 300 exhibitors from 25 countries.

The highlight will be the first edition of “The Euroluce International Lighting Forum,” which will address the theme of light from different perspectives: technological, environmental, philosophical and anthropological. Lighting designers, architects, artists and scientists will take turns in master classes and workshops to analyze the role of light in the future of living and urban spaces.

Three major players in art, light and design

Pierre-Yves Rochon and the timeless sophistication of Villa Héritage

Luxury hotelier maestro Pierre-Yves Rochon, famous for his designs for Four Seasons, Ritz, and Waldorf Astoria, signs Villa Héritage for Salon 2025.

Housed in Halls 13 and 15, this installation celebrates the value of time and memory, blending tradition with a contemporary aesthetic. The space is inspired by the concept of luxury understood not only as opulence, but as a sensory and cultural experience. The rooms of the Villa follow one another like chapters in a story, creating a dialogue between design, art and architecture.

Paolo Sorrentino and the mystery of waiting

After David Lynch’s success in 2024, the baton passes to Paolo Sorrentino, who presents “The Sweet Expectation” in Halls 22-24.

This installation represents a dreamlike journey suspended in time, where the audience is invited to reflect on the concept of waiting as an emotional and philosophical experience. The director, with the collaboration of set designer Margherita Palli, creates an immersive environment in which the viewer is enveloped in an atmosphere suspended between present and future.

Robert Wilson and the homage to the Rondanini Pieta

One of the most striking events of Salone del Mobile 2025 will be Mother, Robert Wilson’s extraordinary installation with music by Arvo Pärt.

Produced in collaboration with the City of Milan | Culture, the work will be installed at the Pietà Rondanini Museum – Castello Sforzesco and will remain on view until May 18, 2025. Wilson, a master of light and set design, creates a visual and sonic dialogue with Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture, amplifying its sense of suspension and incompleteness.

The SaloneSatellite 2025: the future in the hands of young designers

The SaloneSatellite, which has been uniting talents, cultures and projects since 1998, celebrates its 25th anniversary. With about 600 participants from Now in its 26th year, the SaloneSatellite remains a key stage for emerging talents.

In Halls 5 and 7, 700 young designers and 20 international schools will present innovative projects, exploring connections between tradition and new technologies. With a layout designed by Ricardo Bello Dias, SaloneSatellite 2025 focuses on sustainable materials and alternative production processes, celebrating creativity as a driver of change.

The Salone in the city: Milan lights up with design

As every year, the Salone del Mobile will not be limited to the spaces of the fair, but will involve the entire city of Milan.

With more than 100 showrooms open to the public, the cultural program will offer exhibitions, installations and exclusive events in the most iconic design districts. From major furniture names to independent galleries, the entire city will become a laboratory of experimentation, accessible to professionals and enthusiasts alike.

An edition that will leave a mark

Salone del Mobile 2025 promises to be an unmissable event for those who want to discover the future of design. With an inclusive vision projected towards tomorrow, this edition combines aesthetics, technology and cultural reflection, offering an experience that goes beyond a simple exhibition. Milan is ready to become, once again, the capital of world design.