The Autodromo Nazionale Monza may be the fastest Formula 1 circuit, but its legendary fan zones and events are just as exhilarating.
This year’s Italian Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6, 2026. It promises to be a race weekend filled with music, food, shopping, art exhibitions, and vintage cars.
Our guide covers all of the main events that happen on and off the track. Enjoy!
On-Track
Here’s where you can find details of all events that are officially part of the F1 race weekend and they take place at the Monza circuit.
F1 Fan Zone
The Monza Fan Zone is located next to the area between the Ascari Esterna and Laterale Parabolica grandstands. Everyone with a race ticket can access the area.
What to expect:
- Live music
- Driver and team principal interviews
- Race-themed games
- Car display
- Race simulators
- Merchandise shops
- Food and beverage options
This year’s fan zone will feature live interviews with motorsport drivers, including Kimi Antonelli, Giancarlo Fisichella, George Russell, and Jean Alesi. You can also catch popular DJs such as Marcello Bazzotti, Giulio Domi, and Beamour.
Thursday, September 3, is a special, pre-race opening day for the Fan Zone. Admission is free on that day, but subsequent days (Friday to Sunday) will require race tickets.
Full Italian GP 2026 Fan Zone Schedule:
F1 Grid Gigs
Presented by American Express, the F1 Grid Gigs is a pre-race entertainment show, and this year, it will be a part of Monza GP’s pre-race schedule.
Grammy Award-winning Italian singer Laura Pausini will headline the show on September 6 right after the F1 driver’s parade. Her performance is set to transform the grid into a live concert stage.
Off-Track
Check out noteworthy entertainment happening outside of the “Temple of Speed.”
Monza Fuori GP 2026
From Thursday, September 3, to Sunday, September 6, 2026, the Fuori GP will run alongside the Monza Grand Prix for most of the race weekend.
Monza Fuori GP 2026 is a series of city-wide events made up of concerts, shows, street food, DJ sets, exhibitions, and more. All events are free.
The entire program covers more than a dozen venues (stages) within and outside Monza. However, we’ve highlighted some of the main F1-related events you can attend on Thursday, September 3, before the race weekend officially begins.
Last year, the stars who appeared at various concerts included Jesse Diamond, Don Joe, and Jake La Furia.
Hugo Racing Tour Monza
Every year, the eyewear brand hosts a racing tour in several major cities around the world, including Monza. The venue this year is Piazza Mazzini in central Monza, and it kicks off on September 4 and ends on September 6, 2026. It lasts from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and is free to attend.
What to expect:
- DJ set (Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM only)
- F1 simulators
- Virtual eyewear try-on
- Photo booth
LEGO F1: Michael Schumacher × Ferrari F2004
Global toy giant LEGO will be bringing some family-friendly excitement amidst the 2026 Italian Grand Prix celebrations. This event celebrates 30 years since Michael Schumacher joined Ferrari and spotlights one of his most dominant cars, the Ferrari F2004. It will take place from September 3 to September 6, 2026. The opening event starts on Thursday at 7:30 PM.
The activation can be found at three different locations:
- Piazza Sempione at the Arco della Pace, Milan (Main off-track event)
- Home of LEGO F1 area at the Fan Zone inside the Autodromo Nazionale Monza (part of the F1 GP)
- Palazzo dell’Arengario in central Monza (part of Fuori GP)
For the main event at Piazza Sempione, you can expect the following:
- Free entry
- Three large LEGO brick-shaped installations
- A video and light show celebrating Schumacher
- An interactive LEGO play area where fans create the individual tiles used in the mosaic, which will be made from 85,000 LEGO bricks
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This is one for Scuderia fans: on September 2, 2026, Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will meet and greet fans at Palazzo Reale in Milan. The event kicks off at 5:45 PM.
It’s a public event, so arrive at the square early to secure a good viewing spot.
Alpine Race Week – GP d’Italia
September 4-6, 2026, Alpine will be hosting a series of programs at Atelier Alpine Milano for fans and motorsports enthusiasts. Here’s the schedule:
Please note that some of the programs require you to book a seat in advance.
Looking for more race guides?
FanAmp has everything you need to make the most of your race weekend. Check out our other Italian Grand Prix guides for the best seats, fan events, transportation tips, bag policies, and more.
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