Between music, conversation, and laughter, Parco Ravizza became a space where students could simply enjoy being present and part of the Bocconi community.
If you’ve ever walked through Parco Ravizza and suddenly felt like you had walked into a music festival, then chances are you have stumbled into B.lab To The Park (B2P). The latest edition, held on the 16th of April 2026, once again transformed an ordinary afternoon into something that felt closer to summer break than to exam season. From roughly 1 pm to 9 pm, the park turned into a mix of music, food, drinks, and social engagement.
Organized by B.lab, one of Bocconi’s main student representatives’ associations, B2P is an open-air festival designed for students to relax, socialize, and take a break from the academic pressure they usually experience. This year’s edition was the 20th, which already says a lot about the event’s popularity, and offered a full afternoon of food stands, music, games, and fun.
The concept is fairly simple, though very effective: bring together hundreds of students in Parco Ravizza, with various DJs, snacks, sponsors, and the sun. All of this results in something that feels like a music festival without even leaving campus!
B2P stands out as it does because of the atmosphere. It’s precisely what students need after midterms and before the last, and longest, exam season in May and June. You can literally go from a lecture straight to the park, grab a drink, seat on the grass and forget about exams and deadlines for a few hours. This contrast is a crucial part of B2P’s characteristic charm.
Throughout the afternoon, the crowd grew steadily. At the beginning of the event, the atmosphere was more relaxed. There were people chatting, eating, and enjoying the music. As the afternoon progressed, the DJ sets kicked in and the event slowly turned into a proper party. By sunset, the whole park felt alive.
Music, like other years, was a central part of the event. B2P collaborated with more experienced artists, such as Vision and Shady, while also giving a stage and a public to younger ones, many of whom still attend Bocconi University. While the DJs warmed the atmosphere with their music, off-stage there were many stands and activities scattered around the park, making it easy to relax and socialize.
This year, B.lab also partnered with Liveral, and students were able to try their infamous Liveral Shot, which was sold out within the first 24 hours after its official release. In addition to this, many student associations (Alma, BAINSA, Politeia, AIESEC, and Jeme being only few of them) were able to have their own stand, thus gaining an opportunity to fascinate the students who did not have the chance to get to know them in other occasions.
There were also many sponsors, who put up stands and offered either food or gadgets to the students. Among the many, this year there were: Panfè, Fielmann, Ark, Clipper, American Crunch, Redbull, and Officine Sbiellate. All of them contributed to the atmosphere in an incredible way, making the event joyous and full of vibrancy.
It might look like another student party, but B2P’s role is way bigger than just that in Bocconi students’ lives. It’s one of the few moments when the entire Bocconi community mixes, bringing together students from different years, programs, and friends’ groups. Every edition delivers precisely what students expect: a break, a party, and a reminder that university life is not just about exams.
B2P found the perfect formula to lure Bocconi students out of their classrooms: a combination of sunny weather, good music, free food and drinks, and, last but not least, a lot of people coming together to enjoy a great moment.
I'm a first year BAI student, with a particular interest in the intersections between technology and the human experience. Outside of my studies, I'm passionate about music, philosophy, and mental health.
