+−What is Sant'Ambrogio & Oh Bej! Oh Bej!?
Milan's patron-saint day opens the city's winter: a street fair of antiques, roast chestnuts and firewood-shaped sweets around the basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, and the Prima at La Scala the same evening. It's a religious event held in Milan.
+−When is Sant'Ambrogio & Oh Bej! Oh Bej! in 2026?
Sant'Ambrogio & Oh Bej! Oh Bej! runs 7 December 2026 in Milan. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
+−When is Sant'Ambrogio & Oh Bej! Oh Bej! in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are 7 December 2027, in Milan.
+−Is Sant'Ambrogio & Oh Bej! Oh Bej! free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Sant'Ambrogio & Oh Bej! Oh Bej! is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
+−Where should I stay for Sant'Ambrogio & Oh Bej! Oh Bej!?
Book a room in Milan itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Milan also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.