January
"Pesa Vegia" Feast in anticipation of the three kings. Moving with traditional Spanish costumes from the 16th century.
Bellano
On Lake Como, the whole year is going on ....
Everything that Lake Como and Lake Lugano can offer for pleasure, culture, leisure. A wide range of events, from a simple folklore wine festival to sophisticated events on topics such as concerts, exhibitions, sports events, etc.
From the joy of getting to know the local culture, from the relaxation to the sport, just everything the guest may wish for his vacation.
See or ask for exact date at: Lake Como info portal or at the
local tourism offices.
On the website Ticino Tourism and Lugano City you will find further current event information in German for the region.
Also on the website Lakecomo of the province Como you can see all the events announced in the province Como, unfortunately only in Italian language.
January
"Pesa Vegia" Feast in anticipation of the three kings. Moving with traditional Spanish costumes from the 16th century.
Bellano
January
"Citta dei Balocchi" Games and events for children every day until the Epiphany.
Como
February
"Carnevale" At each larger town on the lake it has at the same time as in Germany carnival parades, probably celebrates the most original carnival in Schignano with the move of the "beautiful" and "Ugly".
different places
March
Yacht race "Trofeo Hotel 5 Case" Class Laser Standard /Radial/4.7.
Domaso
April
"Fiera del Giovedi Santo" - Easter market from Maundy Thursday to Easter Monday..
Como
April
"Pasqua in Citta" - Easter in the city with many attractions and with big Easter market. On Sunday at 10.30 in the Piazza Riforma traditional Easter concert.
Lugano
April
"Mostra delle Camelie" Camellia exhibition at Palazzo Gallio, concert on Sunday evening and spectacular fireworks on Monday evening.
Gravedona
April
Yacht race "Como Lake Spring Cup" class H22, Dragone.
Domaso
April - August
"Trophy Renzo e Lucia" - Palio Remiero del Lario: Regattas of the "Lucien", the rowing boats typical of Lake Como.
different places
May
Birdwatching-Festival - Bird watching in the Reserve of the Riserva Pian di Spagna.
Sorico
May
"Concorso d'eleganza" - Traditional vintage car meeting in the park of the Villa d'Este, a good opportunity to enter the genteel hotel once.
Cernobbio
May
"Festa dei Fiori" -Flower Festival. Lovingly designed flower festival with dance and attractions. One of the largest and most colorful festivals on Lake Como.
Menaggio
May
"Festa degli asparagi" - Asparagus festival in Rogaro near Tremezzo.
Tremezzo
May
Yacht race ""Como Lake Spring Cup" class Laser 4000
Domaso
May
"Cantine Aperte" Action day, free wine tasting in selected wineries.
Valtellina
June
Yacht race Campionato Zonale 49er und Campionato Zonale 49er and "Trofeo Nautica Sport" class optimist.
Domaso
June
"Sagra di San Giovanni" You must have seen the St. John's festival on the 3rd weekend of June. On Saturday, the spectacular fireworks tell the turbulent history of the Isola Comacina, with culinary specialties and dancing into the deep night. On sunday boat procession from Sala Comacina to the island.
Isola Comacina
June - September
Lario Jazz & R'n'B Festival, Concerts around Lake Como, to the delight of many jazz lovers. Free admission.
different places
June - September
Sinfolario- Konzerte - Concerts around Lake Como, to the delight of many jazz lovers. Free admission.
different places
June - August
Fuochi Lariani. Spectacular nocturnal sea fireworks around Lake Como, always begin on the last Saturday of June in Sala Cimacina.
different places
June - September
"Pianomaster-Festival" - Master concerts in the Palazzo Gallio.
Gravedona
June - September
"La sera e Viva" -Guided visits of sights in Morbegno and surroundings.
Morbegno
June - October
Wakeboard Tour del Lario - Wakeboard competition on Lake Como.
Ossuccio - Isola Comacina
July
Festival Como Citta della Musica - With a multitude of performances and music concerts of pop, classical, dance, musical, opera and jazz and all this at fantastic localities.
Como
July
Festival Musica sull'Acqua - Classic concert series under the open sky in Colico and the Abbazia di Piona.
Colico
July
Ciapel d'Or-Sommer Fest - "The story lies in the wine glass". The opportunity to experience everything interesting, what a bottle of Veltliner wine has to tell.
Andevenno bei Sondrio
July
ScarpatettiArte - Open air exhibition in Sondrio - Old Town, the local arts and crafts as well as concerts.
Sondrio
July
Sagra della Bresaola - Culinary festival, two evenings in honor of "Bresaola", a meat specialty from the Veltlin.
Chiuro bei Sondrio
July - August
Every week romantic Summer Evening Markets.
different places
July - August
Every Wednesday from 21 to 00.45 Disco in Park of Villa Camilla
Domaso
July
Moto-Guzzi motorcycle meeting in Morterone near Lecco. Worth seeing is also in Mandello the Moto Guzzi Factory Museum
Morterone
July
Lariofest - The big summer party organized by the association Lariosoccorso with live music, dancing and culinary delights.
Dongo
July - September
Lake Como Festival - For lovers of modern classical music. The festival includes classical concerts with international artists.
Como
August
"Calici di stelle" - Traditional wine festival in the old town quarter Scarpatetti at Castel Masegra.
Sondrio
August
Grandiose fireworks with dance and music in Menaggio.
Menaggio
August
"Festa di Ferragosto" - Large sea fireworks in Gravedona. The historic boat parade tells the story of Gravedona.
Gravedona
August
Every week romantic Summer Evening Markets.
Domaso
August
Every Wednesday from 21 to 00.45 Disco in Park of Villa Camilla.
Domaso
August - September
Palio del Baradello - Ganz Como is on its feet when, from late August to mid-September, the grandiose Palio del Baradello presents the history of the city at the time of Barbarossa. Info www.paliodelbaradello.it
Como
Ende August
Stazzona
Ende August
Sagra dei Sapori Antichi - Wine festival with tasting in the old wine cellars of Vercana.
Vercana
September
Sagra dei Crotti - Popular wine cellar festival in and around the natural stone cellar "Sor�l" of Chiavenna, with wine tasting and culinary tasting of typical local specialties.
Chiavenna
September
Monza
September
"Grappolo d'Oro" - Weinfest. In the narrow streets of Chiuro and in the cellars of the wineries NEGRI, NERA, BALGERA and RAINOLDI everything revolves around the great "red" wines of the Valtellina.
Chiuro bei Sondrio
September
Yacht race "One Design Cup" Sb3 H22 Meteor.
Domaso
September
"Sagra dei Funghi" - Culinary feast of lovers of mushrooms.
Bema bei Morbegno
September
"Sagra del Misultin" Feast for fish lovers of the Lake Como specialty Missoltin.
Mezzegra
September
Pizzocheri d'Oro - On two weekends in September, in Teglio, a village is celebrated in the beautiful Valtellina Valley, rich in art and culture, the culinary specialty of Pizzocheri.
Teglio
September
Sagra del Bitto - Every year after the livestock returns from the alpine pastures, the traditional mountain cheese festival takes place in Gerola Alta.
Gerola
September - October
"Sapori Autunno" - Event series on 8 weekends in Teglio especially for gourmets of the Valtelline cuisine.
Teglio
October
"Morbegno in Cantina" - Grand traditional wine festival with 50 historical wine cellars. Unique opportunity to participate in tastings of wines and typical specialties from the Veltlin.
Morbegno
October
Sagra della castagna e del miele - Celebrating two of Valtellina's most popular local products: chestnut and honey.
Rasura in Val Gerola
October
Castagnata - In autumn, the traditional chestnut festival is celebrated in many places on Lake Como, as well as in Peglio a typical small village above Gravedona.
Peglio
October
"Mostra del Bitto" - The exhibition is entirely dedicated to the Bitto cheese, the king of the alpine cheese.
Morbegno
December
Christmas Market
Porlezza
December
Christmas Market -Città dei Balocchi -Large Christmas market in Piazza Cavour in Como with a great variety of local specialties and traditional arts and crafts products, as well as ice rink and games for the kids.
Como
December
Christmas Market Madesimo - romantic Christmas market of Madesimo near Chiavenna.
Madesimo bei Chiavenna
December
Christmas Traditions Gravedona -with Christmas market, 15 nativity scenes are situated in different districts and in the port of Domaso and Saint Nicholas visits Gravedona on 24. December.
Gravedona
December
Christmas Lake Lugano - During the Advent season, Christmas markets are organized, cribs are arranged and Advent concerts are organized.
Lugano
December
Christmas crib XXL -A nativity scene that is second to none. On an area of over 100 square meters with 1300 figures.
Gravedona
December
Christmas crib Talamona - From Advent to the Three Magi, Talamona residents set up 21 nativity scenes in various districts. After visiting the nativity scenes, hot mulled wine and roasted chestnuts are distributed.
Talamona
December
"Silverster Cruise - Enjoy an unforgettable New Year's Eve with the night cruise of the Navigazione Lago di Como on Lake Como with candlelight dinners, live music and dancing.
Como
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