Until15Nov
Iron and water. The Gerenzone valley between memory and change
Industrial-archaeology photographs of the Gerenzone valley, in Lecco's Torre Viscontea.
Torre Viscontea, Piazza XX Settembre, LeccoFree entry
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.
On right now
Until25Nov
Market in the Centre
Stalls selling food, clothing and other goods in central Lecco.
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, Via Sauro, Piazza Mazzini and the Viale Costituzione car parkFree entry
Until6Dec
Sunday markets
Local craft stalls on Lungolago Europa.
Lungolago Europa, BellagioFree entry
November
11Nov
The Elmore Quartet at the Tempio Voltiano
Beethoven and Ravel in Volta's temple, with free entry: the second concert of “Musica e Energia nel segno di Volta”.
Tempio Voltiano, Viale Marconi, ComoFree entry
22Nov
Volta Day at the Teatro Sociale
A Sunday of science workshops, games and experiments for families at Como's Teatro Sociale, for the Volta bicentenary.
Teatro Sociale di Como, Piazza VerdiFree entry
25Nov
Christmas in Como: lights and projections
Lights and projections on building façades accompany Christmas events in the historic centre.
Como historic centreuntil 6 January 2027Usually free entryIndicative dates
December
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
23Dec
Notte di Cielo
On 23 December the Corale Bilacus sings the Nativity in Bellagio's basilica of San Giacomo, then greetings in the square.
Basilica of San Giacomo, BellagioUsually free entryIndicative 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
26Dec
Organ concert at San Fedele
An organ concert on St Stephen's Day in the basilica of San Fedele, with free entry.
Basilica of San Fedele, Piazza San Fedele, ComoFree entry
31Dec
Waiting for New Year in Piazza San Giorgio
New Year's Eve on Varenna's square, with the midnight countdown.
Piazza San Giorgio, VarennaUsually free entryIndicative dates
January 2027
1Jan 2027
New Year's Concert
New Year's Day at the Teatro Sociale, put on by La Famiglia Comasca.
Teatro Sociale, Piazza Verdi, ComoUsually free entryIndicative dates
1Jan 2027
New Year's Day concert in Lecco
On the afternoon of 1 January, the Comune di Lecco's New Year concert at the Sala Don Ticozzi.
Sala Don Ticozzi, Via Ongania 4, LeccoUsually free entryIndicative dates
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
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
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
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
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
March 2027
28Mar 2027
Domaso Traditional Easter Market
Craft stalls and organic produce in the square, on Easter Sunday.
Piazza della Madonnina, Via GaribaldiUsually free entryIndicative dates
28Mar 2027
Camellia show
Camellias in bloom at Palazzo Gallio, Easter Sunday and Monday, free entry.
Palazzo Galliountil 29 MarchUsually free entryIndicative dates
April 2027
25Apr 2027
Lucie at Lecco – Trofeo BCC-Larioservizi
Stage one of the Trofeo BCC-Larioservizi: the Lucie season opens at Lecco.
LeccoUsually free entryIndicative dates
May 2027
14May 2027
Perch risotto festival
One May evening on the San Vito lakefront at Cremia, the Accademia del Risotto al Pesce Persico hands out tastings, with stalls and music.
The lakefront at San Vito, CremiaUsually free entryIndicative dates
June 2027
4Jun 2027
Street Food Festival
Street food and music on Lecco's lakefront.
Riva Martiri delle Foibe, Leccountil 6 JuneUsually free entryIndicative dates
11Jun 2027
International Markets — Regioni d'Europa
The market of European exhibitors in Bellano.
Bellanountil 13 JuneUsually free entryIndicative dates
11Jun 2027
Parolario at Villa Bernasconi
Parolario's Cernobbio strand, at Villa Bernasconi.
Villa Bernasconi, Cernobbiountil 15 JuneUsually free entryIndicative 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
20Jun 2027
Lucie at Lierna – Trofeo BCC-Larioservizi
Stage two of the Trofeo BCC-Larioservizi, rowed at Lierna in late June.
Lierna (LC)Usually free entryIndicative dates
25Jun 2027
Domaso Summer Evening Market
Crafts and food at the Madonnina evening market.
The Madonnina car park, Via Garibaldiuntil 3 SeptemberUsually free entryIndicative dates
26Jun 2027
Bellagio and Lake Como Festival
Chamber music in the villas, churches and gardens, all summer.
Multiple venues on both shoresuntil 9 AugustUsually free entryIndicative 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
27Jun 2027
Lucie - Trofeo Arnaldo Mondonico
A Lucie regatta in Lecco, dedicated to Arnaldo Mondonico.
LeccoUsually free entryIndicative dates
27Jun 2027
Gravedona ed Uniti Summer Evening Market
Crafts and handmade objects at the lakefront market.
The lakefront, Viale Umberto Iuntil 29 AugustUsually free entryIndicative dates
July 2027
4Jul 2027
Lucie at Lenno – Trofeo BCC-Larioservizi
Stage three of the Trofeo BCC-Larioservizi, at Lenno in early July.
Lenno (CO)Usually free entryIndicative dates
10Jul 2027
White Night
A summer night when the city stays open until dawn.
Central LeccoUsually free entryIndicative dates
11Jul 2027
Lucie at Bellano – Trofeo BCC-Larioservizi
Stage four of the Trofeo BCC-Larioservizi, at Bellano in mid-July.
Bellano (LC)Usually free entryIndicative dates
August 2027
8Aug 2027
Lucie at Argegno – Trofeo BCC-Larioservizi
Stage seven of the Trofeo BCC-Larioservizi, at Argegno in early August.
Argegno (CO)Usually free entryIndicative dates
9Aug 2027
Alto Lario organ festival
Organ recitals in the churches of Gravedona, Dongo and Trezzone.
Churches in Gravedona ed Uniti, Dongo and Trezzoneuntil 13 SeptemberUsually free entryIndicative dates
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
16Aug 2027
Pognana gnocchi festival
On 16 August, the feast of the patron saint San Rocco, gnocchi made by hand by the Pro Loco's volunteers on the church square, at lunch and at dinner.
The square by the church of San Rocco, Canzaga (Pognana Lario)Usually free entryIndicative dates
22Aug 2027
Lucie at Domaso – Trofeo BCC-Larioservizi
Lucie race in Domaso for the Trofeo BCC-Larioservizi.
Via Garibaldi lakefront, DomasoUsually free entryIndicative 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
29Aug 2027
Palio Remiero del Lario
Crews from around the lake race in Lucie, its traditional rowing boats.
Lakeside villages in rotationUsually free entryIndicative dates
September 2027
5Sept 2027
Lenno Market
Lenno's Sunday market, on the square and the lakefront.
Lenno, Piazza XI Febbraio and the lakefrontuntil 19 SeptemberUsually free entryIndicative dates
16Sept 2027
Como Contemporary Festival
Free chamber concerts on Thursday evenings in the basilica of Sant'Abbondio, from the great European tradition to today's music.
Basilica of Sant'Abbondio, Comountil 7 OctoberUsually free entryIndicative 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
October 2027
2Oct 2027
Immagimondo — Festival of travel, places and cultures
Les Cultures' festival of travel, places and cultures, running since 1997: photo exhibitions, films, books, talks and walks in and around Lecco.
In and around Leccountil 17 OctoberUsually free entryIndicative dates
9Oct 2027
Il Lombardia
The Giro di Lombardia, the autumn cycle race known as the Race of the Falling Leaves.
A road route in Lombardy that varies between editionsUsually free entryIndicative dates
14Oct 2027
Centomiglia del Lario
The lake's powerboat race, run since 1949: watched for free from the promenades of Como, Cernobbio, Torno and Blevio.
The first basin: Como, Cernobbio, Torno and Bleviountil 17 OctoberUsually free entryIndicative dates
All 54 entries in this list.