Villas & gardens
Villa Erba
Luchino Visconti's childhood villa, now an exhibition centre.
200 m
- Culture
- Indicative dates
21–23 May 2027
Cernobbio
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este
- Where
- Villa d'Este and Villa Erba, Cernobbio
- Recurrence
- every year in May
- Tickets
- The Villa Erba day is open to the public with a ticket; Villa d'Este is by invitation.
The event recurs every year in this period, but the dates are not confirmed. Check with the organiser.
The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este brings historic cars to Cernobbio in selected classes, with awards decided by the jury and the public.
Founded in 1929, it takes place at Villa d'Este and Villa Erba. The display of competing cars is accompanied by exhibitions and gatherings of car clubs.
The programme for the 2026 edition
The 2026 edition runs from 15 to 17 May. On Saturday 16 May clubs and enthusiasts meet at Villa Erba with about 120 cars; Sunday 17 May is the Public Day, with the parade of the competing cars.
Nearby: places, experiences, services
Distances as the crow flies from where the event is held.
