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 2 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
7Feb 2027
Menaggio carnival
On carnival Sunday the floats and masked groups parade from the nursery-school park to Piazza Garibaldi.
From the nursery-school park to Piazza Garibaldi, MenaggioUsually free entryIndicative dates
7Feb 2027
Carnevalone di Lecco
Lecco's carnival, with floats and costumed groups in the town-centre streets.
The town centre; the parade from Piazza Cappuccini to the Area La Piccola; Piazza XX Settembre and Piazza Cermenatiuntil 13 FebruaryUsually free entryIndicative dates
June 2027
11Jun 2027
Sagra della Tradizione Lariana
Parades in traditional Lario dress through central Mandello.
Mandello del Lario's old centreuntil 13 JuneIndicative dates
19Jun 2027
Palio del Baradello
Como returns to 1159, with its quarters in procession and in competition.
Como's lakeside gardens and historic centreuntil 27 JuneUsually free entryIndicative dates
21Jun 2027
Borghi in Festa
One festa per hamlet, late June to late August, above Bellano.
Hamlets and alpine pastures of Bellano and Vendrogno: Comasira, Bonzeno, Sanico, Inesio, Alpe Camaggiore, Oro, Alpe Tedoldo, Ombriaco, Alpe Chiaro, Mosnico, Pradello, Busè, Mornico, Nocenountil 30 AugustIndicative dates
26Jun 2027
Sagra di San Giovanni
Fireworks over Isola Comacina and celebrations at Ossuccio and on the island.
Isola Comacina and the town park at Ossucciountil 27 JuneUsually free entryIndicative dates
27Jun 2027
Festa del Lago e della Montagna
The lucie boat procession and the blessing of the lake on Lecco's waterfront.
Lungolario Isonzo, the basilica of San Nicolò and a floating platformUsually free entryIndicative dates
July 2027
23Jul 2027
Feast of Santa Marta at Carate Urio
On the last weekend of July, around the church of Santa Marta above the lake: mass every evening, theatre, music and, on Sunday, the procession.
The church of Santa Marta, Via Regina Nuova, Carate Uriountil 25 JulyIndicative dates
24Jul 2027
Patronal Festival of Saints Nazaro and Celso
Bellano's patronal festival, in the church and Piazza Grossi.
Bellano: Piazza Tommaso Grossi and the church of Santi Nazaro e Celsountil 29 JulyIndicative dates
25Jul 2027
Feast of Santa Marta at Magreglio
On the last Sunday in July Magreglio, the village of the Ghisallo, celebrates its patron saint with a fair on the church square and lunch in front of the church.
Piazza della Chiesa, MagreglioIndicative dates
August 2027
10Aug 2027
Feast of San Lorenzo
Abbadia Lariana's patronal feast, around 10 August.
Church of San Lorenzo and the centre of Abbadia LarianaUsually free entryIndicative dates
14Aug 2027
Illuminated boat contest and fireworks
Lit-up boats judged in a contest, then fireworks, on the evening of 14 August.
The lakefront, Viale Umberto IIndicative dates
22Aug 2027
Feast of San Bartolomeo at Torriggia
On the Sunday nearest 24 August the Laglio hamlet keeps its saint's day with mass in the church of San Bartolomeo.
The church of San Bartolomeo, Torriggia (Laglio)Indicative dates
22Aug 2027
Feast of San Bernardo at Labbio
On a Sunday in August, on the slopes above Musso, mass in the little church of San Bernardo and, in the afternoon, the Labbio games.
The church of San Bernardo, Labbio (Musso)Indicative dates
27Aug 2027
Fiera di Sant'Abbondio
Como's patronal festival, closing the city's summer.
Sant'Abbondio's grounds and Viale Cattaneountil 31 AugustUsually free entryIndicative dates
30Aug 2027
Solemnity of Sant'Abbondio, patron of the city and Diocese of Como
Two days of services for Como's patron saint, on 30 and 31 August.
The basilica of Sant'Abbondio and Como Cathedraluntil 31 AugustIndicative dates
September 2027
5Sept 2027
Festa del Gruppo Alpini Colico
The Alpini group's festa, first Sunday of September at San Rocco, Colico.
The church of San Rocco, ColicoIndicative dates
5Sept 2027
Ossuccio Patron Saint's Festival
The patron saint's evening at the Ossuccio playground, in early September.
Ossuccio, the playgroundIndicative dates
8Sept 2027
Feast of the Santuario della Beata Vergine del Soccorso
The sanctuary's feast day on the Sacro Monte, with Mass, on 8 September.
The sanctuary of the Beata Vergine del Soccorso, Sacro Monte di Ossuccio (UNESCO)Indicative dates
11Sept 2027
Borgo Fest at Rezzonico
In September the San Siro Pro Loco opens the cellars of Rezzonico's medieval village, with music, wooden games and the castle open for an exhibition.
The medieval village and castle of Rezzonico, San SiroIndicative dates
18Sept 2027
Festa del Borgo
Cernobbio's history and traditions at its old-town festival.
Cernobbio's old centreuntil 19 SeptemberIndicative dates
19Sept 2027
Feast of San Maurizio at Brunate
On the Sunday nearest 22 September the hamlet of the Faro Voltiano keeps its saint's day with mass and a procession towards Monte Tre Croci.
The church of San Maurizio, Via Giacomo Scalini, BrunateUsually free entryIndicative dates
20Sept 2027
Commemoration of Blessed Innocent XI
The Cathedral Chapter marks Como's own pope in the Duomo, on 20 September.
Como Cathedraluntil 21 SeptemberUsually free entryIndicative dates
29Sept 2027
Feast and fair of San Michele at Cremia
On 29 September Cremia keeps its patron's day with the fair in Piazza della Gloria, mass and solemn vespers in the church of San Michele.
Piazza della Gloria and the church of San Michele, CremiaIndicative dates
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