6Nov
Moltrasio's patronal feast
The feast of the patron saint San Martino in Moltrasio in November.
The parish church, Moltrasiountil 8 November
Events on Lake Como
Concerts, exhibitions, festivals, regattas and event series around Lake Como, with dates and programmes for each edition.
Indicative dates follow the annual recurrence and should be confirmed with the organiser. Showing 1 Nov 2026 – 2 Nov 2027.
November
28Nov
The nativity night at Villa del Balbianello
An evening in late November when the FAI opens the villa at Lenno for its nativity scenes.
Villa del Balbianello, Lenno (Tremezzina)
December
5Dec
Nativity Scenes and Dioramas Exhibition
Nativity scenes and dioramas in the Torre Viscontea, December to Epiphany.
Torre Viscontea, Leccountil 10 January 2027
6Dec
Festa di San Nicolò
Lecco's patron saint, on 6 December, with mass in the basilica and the San Nicolò d'Oro awards.
The basilica of San Nicolò and central LeccoIndicative dates
6Dec
Nativity scenes by the people of Bellagio
At weekends between December and Epiphany, nativity scenes made in Bellagio in the church of San Giorgio, and the children's ones at the Torre delle Arti.
The church of San Giorgio on Via Carlo Bellosio and the Torre delle Arti, Bellagiountil 4 January 2027Indicative dates
7Dec
Christmas in the heart of Gravedona ed Uniti
The nativity trail through the whole village, the lakefront lit up and the “1000 luci sul lago” on Christmas Eve, from early December to Epiphany.
The nativity trail through the village and the lakefront, Gravedona ed Unitiuntil 6 January 2027Indicative dates
8Dec
Un presepi per ogni purtun
From 8 December to Epiphany, nativity scenes along the streets of Dervio and its neighbours.
Streets and public places of Dervio, Dorio, Valvarrone and Suegliountil 6 January 2027Free entry
19Dec
Living nativity on Via Pretorio
The De-Sidera association's nativity play beside the cathedral.
Via Pretorio, beside the cathedral, ComoIndicative dates
24Dec
Christmas float parade
On Christmas Eve the volunteers' Christmas floats cross Mandello to Piazza del Mercato.
From Viale della Costituzione to Piazza del Mercato, Mandello del LarioUsually free entryIndicative dates
31Dec
New Year's fireworks on the lake
At midnight on 31 December Como sees in the new year with fireworks over the lake.
Piazza Cavour, the lakeside gardens and Viale Geno, ComoIndicative dates
January 2027
3Jan 2027
The Night of the Magi
In early January the Magi ride through Esino on horseback to the living nativity, past the village's opened courtyards.
Esino Superiore and Esino Inferiore; the living nativity at Villa Acquali, Via XXV AprileUsually free entryIndicative dates
5Jan 2027
Pesa Vegia
Every 5 January, for more than four centuries, Bellano's traditional festival has staged its scenes in the streets of the old centre, on the jetty and in Piazza Tommaso Grossi.
Bellano's old centre, the jetty and Piazza Tommaso GrossiIndicative dates
6Jan 2027
The Befana Arrives
Epiphany at Civenna and Pescallo, on 6 January.
Piazza Milano in Civenna, and PescalloIndicative dates
6Jan 2027
The Befana Arrives in Varenna
The children's blessing at San Giorgio and the Befana's arrival in the square.
Piazza San Giorgio and the church of San GiorgioUsually free entryIndicative dates
6Jan 2027
Bellagio living nativity
On the afternoon of 6 January, the nativity with costumed figures, in a Bellagio hamlet that changes from year to year.
A hamlet of Bellagio, a different one each yearIndicative dates
9Jan 2027
Pesa Vegia – The Grand Finale
The tail end of the Pesa Vegia: snacks, mulled wine and hot tea on the square.
Piazza Tommaso Grossi and the jettyUsually free entryIndicative dates
17Jan 2027
Feast of Sant'Antonio Abate
On 17 January, in Piazza Amendola, vehicles and animals are blessed from morning to evening.
Piazza Amendola, ComoIndicative dates
17Jan 2027
Feast of Sant'Antonio at Crebbio
The patronal feast of the hamlet above Abbadia: on Sunday the blessing of the animals and the basket auction, and for days the polenta oncia.
The church of Sant'Antonio, Strada per Maggiana, Crebbio (Abbadia Lariana)Indicative dates
17Jan 2027
Feast of Sant'Antonio at Vendrogno
17 January in Bellano's mountain village: mass, the blessing of the salt, the basket auction and a tripe supper.
The church of Sant'Antonio and the Salone Sant'Antonio, Vendrogno (Bellano)Indicative dates
17Jan 2027
Sant'Antonio Abate
17 January: the blessing of the animals, the basket auction on the square and the ravioli di Sant'Antonio.
Church of Sant'Antonio Abate and piazza DiazUsually free entryIndicative dates
28Jan 2027
Giubiera
On the last Thursday in January Varenna drives out the winter: the traditional round of the lanes, then cakes and mulled wine.
Piazza San Giorgio and the lanes of VarennaUsually free entryIndicative dates
February 2027
6Feb 2027
Schignano carnival
The wooden masks of the Mascarun and the Brut parade between the hamlets, and on Shrove Tuesday the Carlisep is burned.
Piazza San Giovanni in Occagno, the lanes to Auvrascio and the sports ground, Schignanountil 9 FebruaryUsually free entryIndicative dates
6Feb 2027
The Rovenna carnival
Carnival Saturday in the lanes of Rovenna, above Cernobbio: a parade with the band, the burning of the witch and a snack.
The Rovenna oratory and the village lanes, CernobbioIndicative dates
6Feb 2027
Carnevalissimo di Laghetto
The carnival of a Colico hamlet: the carnival king and queen on Saturday night, fireworks, and the floats on Sunday.
Laghetto, a hamlet of Colico: the village streets and the oratory fielduntil 7 FebruaryUsually free entryIndicative dates
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