Area Zelig Cabaret

Area Zelig Cabaret is a performance space in Milan with a spacious hall and stage designed for comedy, music, and theatrical shows. The layout brings performers and audience members close together, creating an up-close viewing experience.

The venue opened in 1986 inside a former cooperative building called Circolo cooperativo di Unità Proletaria. This came after the closure of the historic Derby Club, another well-known entertainment space in the city.

The name comes from a 1983 Woody Allen film, and the venue has launched the careers of many performers who went on to succeed in Italian entertainment. Visitors witness the close interaction between artists and audience members during each show.

The venue is located along Viale Monza and hosts regular shows throughout the week. Visitors can buy tickets online or at the box office, and it helps to check the calendar in advance to see what's on.

A successful television series was born from this venue's popularity and eventually moved to larger spaces. The show's expansion reflected how the original location had outgrown its capacity as viewership increased.

Location: Milan

Address: Vle Monza 140, Milano

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 20:00-23:30

Phone: +393758316444

Website: https://areazelig.it

GPS coordinates: 45.50414,9.22290

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20