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19–27 June 2027

Como

Palio del Baradello

Como returns to 1159, with its quarters in procession and in competition.

Where
Como's lakeside gardens and historic centre
Recurrence
every year
Tickets
Usually free entry
Knights in chain mail and red tunics ride through Como's old town during the Palio parade.LiberCumanus · CC0

The event recurs every year in this period, but the dates are not confirmed. Check with the organiser.

A historical re-enactment of Frederick Barbarossa's first visit to Como, in March 1159: the city's quarters parade in costume and compete in contests that change from year to year.

For many years the Palio was held between late August and September.

The programme for the 2026 edition

In 2026 the Palio moves to June. On Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June the medieval camp fills the lakeside gardens, between the Tempio Voltiano and the war memorial. On Saturday the 27th the Gran Corteo Storico goes from the Torre Gattoni on Viale Cattaneo to the lakeside gardens. On Sunday the 28th the Lucie race.

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