
Attractions
Teatro Sociale
An 1813 Italian-style theatre, its horseshoe auditorium beside the cathedral.
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13 Oct 2026 – 12 May 2027
Como
Dates confirmed by the organiser. Later editions follow the annual recurrence until they are announced.
The Teatro Sociale di Como on Piazza Verdi presents plays, dance and concerts. The music ranges from the classical repertoire to jazz and singer-songwriter performances.
Performers and companies vary from season to season.
The 2026/27 season, from October 2026 to May 2027, is called VOLT. It is devoted to science, two hundred years after Alessandro Volta died in Como on 5 March 1827. Among its dates: on 13 October 2026 the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano plays Tchaikovsky, Khachaturian and Shostakovich; on 18 November Vinicio Capossela; on 27 November the Compagnie Hervé Koubi in Les Nuits Barbares; on 9 and 10 December Silvio Orlando in Pirandello's Il berretto a sonagli; on 9 January 2027 Spellbound Contemporary Ballet; on 2 March Parsons Dance; on 5 March, the anniversary itself, Lumen, a multimedia opera built on Volta's own writings; on 9 and 10 March A casa tutti bene, Gabriele Muccino's first work as a stage director. Evenings start at 20:30.
Distances as the crow flies from where the event is held.
Last day1Nov

An exhibition spread over seven places in Bellano, from its churches to the Lezzeno sanctuary.
Last day1Nov
An international exhibition of contemporary textile art, every autumn in Como.
Until7Nov

The autumn festival Lecco devotes to Manzoni, around Villa Manzoni: readings, tours, talks and the Camminata Manzoniana walk.
Until8Nov

Villa Carlotta's autumn programme, from early October to early November.