Antonio Ratti: an exhibition

The life and works of the Silk entrepreneur

FROM 15 DECEMBER 2017 TO 23 JUNE 2018

Villa Sucota hosts the temporary exhibit “Antonio Ratti: costruire con la seta” (Antonio Ratti: creating with silk), this is a collateral event to the exhibit “Il tessuto come arte: Antonio Ratti imprenditore e mecenate” (Textile as Art: Antonio Ratti, entrepreneur and patron) currently on display in Mantua. Discover the life and work of this Silk entrepreneur from Como.

Fondazione Antonio Ratti, Onlus, is a non-profit Organization, founded by Antonio Ratti in 1985. The aim of the founder was to transform his deep personal passion for art and textiles into an active reality in the world of culture.
The statutory purpose of the foundation is to promote initiatives, research and the study of artistic, cultural and technological interest in the fields of textile production and contemporary art.

Phone: +39 031 3384976

Email: info@fondazioneratti.org

Website: www.fondazioneratti.org

365 days of Arts in Como

Guided Tours, Art Exhibitions and Art Events in Municipal Locations

1 FEB – 30 JUN 2018, FULL DAY, Different Locations

365 days of Arts in Como is the programme of the exhibitions and events into the municipal places in Como: S. Pietro in Atrio, Spazio culturale Antonio Ratti, Broletto, Spazio Natta, Chiostrino Artificio and Biblioteca.

More than 25 events for the first part of the year: the exhibitions are organized by Assessorato alla Cultura and are all free of charge.

Phone: +39 031 252057

Email: comunico@comune.como.it

Website: www.visitcomo.eu

Lake Como Music Festival 2018

Lake Como International Music Festival starts the tour around the villas of Lake Como

FRIDAY 27 APRIL – FRIDAY 24 AUGUST 2018, different times and locations

The season of classical music around Lake Como starts: read the programme of Lake Como Music Festival. Several concerts around Lake Como in marvellous sceneries of enchanting buildings, villas and gardens face on Lario.

Programme:

27/04/2018 H. 03.30 PM: Il Colore dell’Armonica – Santo Albertini, Edoardo Bruni – Villa Carlotta, Tremezzina

29/04/2018 H. 03.30 PM: Series – Damiano Grandesso, Floraleda Sacchi – Villa del Balbianello, Tremezzina

13/05/2018 H. 09.00 PM: Flyaway – Piero Salvatori – Museo Archeologico Paolo Giovio, Como

24/05/2018 H. 09.00 PM: Chansons- Les Pralines – Banca Generali, Como

08/06/2018 H 05.30 PM: Il Colore del Violoncello – Jan Palenicek, Jitka Cechova – Villa Carlotta, Tremezzina

15/06/2018 H 05.30 PM: Il Colore del Pianoforte – Florian Koltun & Xin Wang, Villa Carlotta Tremezzina

18/06/2018 H 08.30 PM: Sogni Notturni – Bruno Gambarotta, Giorgio Costa – Villa Olmo, Como

13/07/2018 H.05.30 PM: Il Colore del Flauto – Silvano Dematteis, Roberto Issoglio – Villa Carlotta, Tremezzina

15/07/2018 H. 04.00 PM: Follia Musicale – Villa Fogazzaro Roi, Oria di Valsolda

27/07/2018 H. 05.30 PM: Il Colore del Pianoforte – Antonio De Cristofano – Villa Carlotta, Tremezzina

03/08/2018 H.05.30 PM: Il Colore del Clarinetto – Antonio Puglia, Mariano Meloni – Villa Carlotta, Tremezzina

17/08/2018 H.05.30 PM: Il Colore del Violino – Alban Beikircher, Matteo Andreini – Villa Carlotta, Tremezzina

24/08/2018 H.05.30 PM: Il Colore della Viola – Silvestro Favero, Valter Favero  – Villa Carlotta, Tremezzina

Email: info@lakecomofestival.com

Web Site: lakecomofestival.com

Enjoy Lecco Summer 2018

Events, festivals and entertainment in Lecco in the Summer 2018

FRIDAY 25 MAY – 30 SEPTEMBER 2018

Events and travel suggestions in Lecco during this marvelous summer. From Lecco Jazz Festival, with amazing guests as Kerry Garret, to the festivals and race about mountains and sports, entertainment with open air cinemas, dances, music concerts, cabaret and more.

Each week a different experience as photo tour, boat excursions, Manzoni tours, bike experience, journeys in the nature, cooking show, cruise & dinner experience, food tours.

Read the programme of the Summer in Lecco at the link: Enjoy Lecco

Phone: +39 0341  295720

Email: info.turismo@provincia.lecco.it

Baradello Castle by Night

#NightAtBaradello Discover the Tower of Como during the night

Baradello Castle opens its doors to visitors after the sunset: a guided tour to discover the tower, using torches and lights. The guide drives you into the history and the legend of this fortress, looking above Como. There, you can admire the marvellous night landscape over Lake Como. The experience lasts about 2 hours. All the tours start from Piazza Camerlata, Como.

The tour are available only on booking. The tours are available in Italian, English, French and German (on request). Suggest outdoor wear.

Check below the Calendar to find the other dates of #nightatbaradello:

FRIDAY 8th JUNE, 09.00 PM

FRIDAY 15th JUNE, 09.00 PM

FRIDAY 22th JUNE, 09.00 PM

FRIDAY 29th JUNE, 09.00 PM

Phone: +39 031 211131

Email: baradello@spinaverde.it

Web Site: www.spinaverde.it

“Arte a Palazzo” 2^ Edition

International exhibition of contemporary art at Palazzo Gallio in Gravedona ed Uniti

SATURDAY 9 JUNE – SUNDAY 24 JUNE 2018

International exhibition of contemporary art at Palazzo Gallio, where its rooms host the masterpieces of several artists. This event permits to the visitors to know international artists in a suggestive and panoramic location. The artists:
– Dominique Joyeux “Storie d’Acqua”
– Giusi Lorelli “Oltre la Maschera”
– Stathis Theodoropoulos “Paesaggio dopo l’uomo”

Vernissage: Saturday 9 June, from 07.30 PM
Opening time: TUE/FRI: 03.00 – 08.00 PM ; SAT/SUN: 11.00 AM – 08.00 PM

Phone: +39 3392181456

Email: info@studiotablinum.com

Website: www.studiotablinum.com

Parolario 2018

Happiness in Como: the new theme for the 18th edition of the literature festival of Como

THURSDAY 14 JUNE – SATURDAY 23 JUNE 2018

From Villa Olmo to Cernobbio, the town of Como will be full of culture: ready to start the literature festival of Como, Parolario, that has reached its 18th edition.

Meetings, conventions, special public readings and events around the streets of the town and in the marvellous villas, about the main theme of this year: the happiness.

Enjoy the festival and read the programme of guests and events directly from the web site.

Phone: +39 031 301037

Email: press@ellecistudio.it 

Website: parolario.it

Bellagio and Lake Como Festival

Three months of music and art around Lake Como for summer events and concerts

THURSAY 14 JUNE – SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2018

In 2011, on the occasion of the second centennial of the birth of the Hungarian composer Franz Liszt, and in the 150^th year of the Unification of Italy, the first edition of the Bellagio Festival was born, with concerts, master classes, meetings, seminars and cultural tourist itineraries inspired by the Hungarian composer, who spent some of the most important months of his life and artistic career at Bellagio and Como.

From the first edition until today, with more than two hundred events, the festival has traced out a route of art, music and literature in a project of cultural tourism that spans the entire Lake region. For 6 previous editions, the artistic merit of the festival was recognized by the President of the Italian Republic, who bestowed his Medal of Honour upon the Festival of Bellagio and Lake Como.

The concerts and the artists will show their arts and their magic music not only in Bellagio, the Pearl of Lake Como, but also around the towns and villages on Lario, as Mandello del Lario, Varenna, Lecco, Torno.

The complete calendar of events and concerts is  updated on the website.

Email: contatti@bellagiofestival.com

Website: www.bellagiofestival.com

Sagra di San Giovanni 2018

The greatest fireworks festival in Lake Como Summer

THURSDAY 21 – SUNDAY 24 JUNE 2018

Sagra di San Giovanni is one of the most important events on Lake Como during the summer. The best moment is the reenactment of the assault of Comacina Island from Ossuccio: everything is made of marvelous fireworks, that enlight everything on Lake Como.

The scene is amazing, and you can admire it from the coast of Tremezzina, from the authorized boats or from Bellagio and Varenna coasts.

Pay attention to the indication for traffic deviations.

Navigazione Laghi offers cruises from Como and other docks to Isola Comacina: tickets are sold in Como (cruises from/to Como), Bellagio, Menaggio, Varenna, Tremezzo (cruises from/to Middle Lake) offices.

More information about the programme and the initiative at the link below.

Web site: my.tremezzina.co

Rising up the “Matitone”

Visit the Bell Tower of Lecco

THURSDAY 21 JUNE 2018, 08.00 – 09.00 PM

Be amazed by the view above Lecco and Lake Como from Matitone, the bell Tower of S. Nicolò Church in Lecco. The guided tour in the bell tower is a thrilling experience, for the history but also for the 360°-view on the mountains, the lake and the town.

Access only with registration on the website: 08.00 – 08.20 – 08.40 – 09.00

Phone: +39 371 1758132

Email: info@campaniledilecco.it

Website: www.campaniledilecco.it

Shopping by Night in the center of Lecco

Summer shopping nights in Lecco: many shops open for you every Thursday from June 21st to July 26th 2018

EVERY THURSDAY FROM JUNE 21st TO JULY 26th 2018, FROM 09.00 PM TO 11.00 PM

Hang out with your friends in the center of Lecco every Thursday night from June 21st to July 26th and take the opportunity to do some night-shopping, a lot of shops will be open for you until late! Alternate a cocktail with a new purchase, enjoy the night of Lake Como and if you were looking at that beautiful dress in the shop window in the morning… do not wait any longer and buy it now!

Summer Solstice at Villa Carlotta

Special event for Summer Solstice at Villa Carlotta in Tremezzina

FRIDAY 22 JUNE 2018, 06.00 PM – 12.00 AM

The longest day of the year, the day before San Giovanni.

A special event in Villa Carlotta on Lake Como to celebrate the Summer Solstice, with a guided tour in the botanical garden and across the ancient olive trees of the Villa. Just during the tour, you can also understand and recognize the differences between the eatable plants, used in cuisine. With the special guest maître chocolatier Stefano Franzi you can understand the secrets about pastry and how to use the herbs. When the sun goes down, Professor Corrado Lamberti introduces you to the world of astronomy, observing the sky above Lake Como (in collaboration with Gruppo Astrofili Brianza). A magic night to admire the beauty of the garden and the lights in the sky.

Only on booking.

Phone: +39 0344 40405

Email: eventi@villacarlotta.it

Website: www.villacarlotta.it

Robert Doisneau Art Exhibition

In Lecco at Palazzo delle Paure the great exhibition of the famous photographer

SATURDAY 23 JUNE – SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2018

From 23 June to 30 September 2018, Palazzo delle Paure in Lecco hosts Robert Doisneau Exhibition, one of the most famous and important photographer of XX cent..

The exhibition, named “Pescatore di Immagini”, by Atelier Robert Doisneau – Francine Deroudille and Annette Doisneau, in collaboration with Piero Pozzi and Lecco Townhall, presents 70 images black and white that tell the creative universe of the French photographer.

Opening times: TUE – FRI 09.30 AM – 06.00 PM (THU also 09.00 – 11.00 PM) ; SAT – SUN 10.00 AM – 06.00 PM.

Phone: +39 0341 286729

Email: segreteria.museo@comune.lecco.it

Website: www.museilecco.org

Palio delle Frazioni Primaluna

XX Edition of Palio delle frazioni in Primaluna

SATURDAY 23 JUNE 2018

XX Edition of Palio delle frazioni in Primaluna organized by Sbandieratori e Tamburini della Torre di Primaluna.

The Programme below:

• 05.30 PM: Mass
• 07.30 PM: Medieval dinner with “Noi x Voi” group, medieval entertainment with falconry.
• 08.30 PM: Historical parade
• 09.00 PM: starting Palio – 6 cavaliers and 6 archers start fighting to conquest the Golden Ring, symbol of the event

Phone: +39 0341980019

Email: sbandieratorimusici.primaluna@yahoo.it

Website: www.sbandiprimaluna.altervista.org

Agoni Polenta and music in Lierna

Local dishes and typical tastes on Lake Como

SATURDAY 23 JUNE 2018

Suggestions in the Night

Night excursion in the wood of Parco Valle Curone

SATURDAY 23 JUNE 2018, 09.00 PM

An excursion to find the night voices of the nature: with the Guardie ecologiche Volontarie del Parco Regionale di Montevecchia e della Valle del Curone you can enjoy a natural experience to visit these places. An opportunity to enjoy the nature during the night and the feelings that it provides.

Activity suitable for children.

Email: gev@parcocurone.it

Website: www.gevcurone.it

Monza Resegone 58^ edition

A special run from Monza to Resegone Mount

SATURDAY 23 JUNE 2018, 07.00 PM

Starting from Piazza Roma – Arengario, from 09.00 PM the race starts, bringing the teams and athletes from Monza to Resegone, on a trail of 42 kilometers.

It is a race made by pain and sweat, but also a touristic tour of Brianza and Lecco territory.

Phone: +39 039 2840131

Email: info@alipinistimonzesi.it

Website: www.alpinistimonzesi.it

Baradello Sunday Opening

Sunday opening with guided tours

SUNDAYS, 10.00 AM

Castle Baradello is the symbol of the city, located in a strategic panoramic point. From the tower, you can enjoy a breath-taking view above Lake Como, from Switzerland to Milan. The museum tour drives you across the times, from the origins of Como to modern times.

The guided tours last about 30 minutes, no booking, small group.

Phone: +39 031 211131

Email: segreteria@spinaverde.it

Web Site: www.spinaverde.it

Public Opening Astronomic Observatory Sormano

Sun observation during the day and the Moon and Jupiter in the night

SUNDAY 24 JUNE 2018, ALL DAY

The observatory is open only with good weather conditions. For the visits and activities you have not book anything: you can enjoy looking at the Sun during the day and after a stop in the evening, when you cannot observe any stars, you can admire the lunar craters in the night but also Jupiter. For any information call at the observatory at +39 366 2749727 (phone line is active only in the opening times of the centre).

E-Mail: info@osservatoriosormano.it

Website: www.osservatoriosormano.it

Guided Tour Monumento ai Caduti

Special opening and guided tour of the Monument in Como

SUNDAYS, 03.00 – 06.00 PM

Special opening of Monumento ai Caduti in Como: you have the possibility to rise up from the crypt to the highest terrace at 33m above Lake Como.

Free access under 6-year-old.

Last entrance: 05.30 PM

Phone: +39 031 304137

Email: comunico@comune.como.it

Website: visitcomo.eu

Festa del Lago e della Montagna

The greatest fest in Lecco between Mountains and Lake with fireworks

SUNDAY 24 JUNE 2018

Between religion and pagan fest: this is the festival in Lecco that takes place each last weekend of June. Especially in 2018, a special parade from the Cathedral to the Platform on Lake Como signs the best moment of the day.

Everything is closed with amazing fireworks on Lake Como, that enlight not only the town and the surrounding locations, but also the slopes of the mountains.

Pay attention to the indication about the traffic deviations and stops.

Phone: +39 0341 481111

Website: www.comune.lecco.it

Sunday on Lake Alserio

Exploring Lake Alserio with e-boat with guide

LAST SUNDAYS OF MONTH MAY-OCT 2018

Parco Valle Lambro offers excursions on Lake Alserio by electric boat “Amicizia”, with a naturalistic guide to discover all the most amazing places around the lake.

The excursion by boat starts from the Dock in Alserio (Giardino a Lago, via Carcano) at the following time: 02.30 PM, 03.30 PM, 04.30 PM, 05.30 PM, 06.30 PM (only on June, July and August). The excursion by boat lasts about 45 minutes.

The day on Lake Alserio is combined with the typical local market.

Phone: +39 0362 970 961-2

Email: eventi@parcovallelambro.it

Website: www.parcovallelambro.it

LacMus Festival 2018

International Music Festival in Tremezzina on Lake Como – Arts and Academy

THURSDAY 28TH JUNE – SUNDAY 8TH JULY 2018

In marvellous locations on Lake Como, as Villa Balbianello, Villa Carlotta, Sacro Monte di Ossuccio, starts the International Music Festival LacMus, from 28th June to 8 July 2018. Incredible artists and musicians will play oh these prestigious stages.

Special guest during these day the Queen of Belgium: the event is in collaboration with the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel of Belgium.

All the concerts and the amazing programme of the event are updated on the website.

Email: info@lacmusfestival.com

Web Site: lacmusfestival.com/en

Rising up the “Matitone”

Visit the Bell Tower of Lecco

THURSDAY 28 JUNE 2018, 08.00 – 09.00 PM

Be amazed by the view above Lecco and Lake Como from Matitone, the bell Tower of S. Nicolò Church in Lecco. The guided tour in the bell tower is a thrilling experience, for the history but also for the 360°-view on the mountains, the lake and the town.

Access only with registration on the website: 08.00 – 08.20 – 08.40 – 09.00

Phone: +39 371 1758132

Email: info@campaniledilecco.it

Website: www.campaniledilecco.it

Shopping by Night in the center of Lecco

Summer shopping nights in Lecco: many shops open for you every Thursday from June 21st to July 26th 2018

EVERY THURSDAY FROM JUNE 21st TO JULY 26th 2018, FROM 09.00 PM TO 11.00 PM

Hang out with your friends in the center of Lecco every Thursday night from June 21st to July 26th and take the opportunity to do some night-shopping, a lot of shops will be open for you until late! Alternate a cocktail with a new purchase, enjoy the night of Lake Como and if you were looking at that beautiful dress in the shop window in the morning… do not wait any longer and buy it now!

Festival Como Città della Musica – XI ed.

Music Festival on the Lake

28 – 29 June and 15 July 2018 H. 9.30 PM

At the Arena del Teatro Sociale di Como starts the XI ed. of Music Festival in Como. In 2018 Giuseppe Verdi’s Otello is the show played in the marvellous location of the town. 3 nights with Giuseppe Verdi are completed with all the micro events through the narrows of the town, as a After-Fest, to enjoy the entire athmosphere of the magic of music. The Festival continues around the town of Como with several concerts:

06.06: Mediterranea

07.07: Vinicio Capossela Nell’Orchestra

14.07: 100Cellos con Giovanni Sollima and Enrico Melozzi

15.07: Francesco De Gregori in Tour 2018

Phone:  +39 031 270170

Mail: biglietteria@aslico.org

Website: www.comofestival.org

Wow Music Festival Como 2018

A weekend of music in Como directly on the lake

FRIDAY 29 JUNE – SUNDAY 1 JULY 2018

A boutique festival that hosts for free, for a weekend, a selection of live music (indie, itpop, hip hop and EDM). There are several activities to envalue the main concerts: street food, talk and musical meeting, acustic concerts, dj sets.

The Wow Festival 2018 takes place in Como, in the marvellous event arena of Tempio Voltiano, close to Lake Como.

Email: info@wowmusicfestival.it

Website: www.wowmusicfestival.it

Guided Tour to Isola dei Cipressi

Excursion with guide on Lake Pusiano and the Island

SATURDAY 30 JUNE 2018, 03.30 – 05.30 PM

Sailing and visit Isola dei Cipressi in Lake Pusiano: a guided tour with the owner of the isle and the cottage. He is ready to tell you all the secrects and legends about the islands and the strange hinabitants.

You can also admire the animals and the plants that live and grow there, in an amazing environment and under a beautiful panorama on Lake Pusiano and the surrounding mountains.

The boat trip starts from Bosisio Parini (loc. Precampel).

Phone: +39 338 3090011

Email: info@villago.it

Website: www.villago.it

Sagra of Misultin Dervio

Taste of Lake Como in Dervio for a weekend of fest

SATURDAY 30 JUNE – SUNDAY 1 JULY 2018

Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July Pro Loco in Dervio, in collaboration with other associations, at Parco Boldona and Lungolago degli Ulivi, organizes the traditional Sagra del Misultin, with tasting sessions of lake fishes, shades, misultin and other local products.

Phone: +39 0341 804450

Email:  ufficioturistico.dervio@gmail.com

Website: www.prolocodervio.it