November Events in Lombardy

A journey between flavours, culture and tradition: be amazed by Lombardy’s events for a season to discover the territory.

Enjoy the unique November atmosphere in Lombardy, and let yourself be swept away by theatres, architectural villas and artistic spaces, while enjoying the winter sun in the open-air.

Each event is special to rediscover genuine flavours and timeless tradition, surrounded by the warm fall colours.

Discover the complete schedule at the Region provinces!

MILAN

MUNCH. Screamin Within – 14 September 2024 - 26 January 2025 - Milan
On the 80th anniversary of the Norwegian painter’s death, Palazzo Reale presents a prestigious mono-graphic exhibition dedicated to Edvard Munch. The exhibition will comprise 100 works, including paintings, drawings and prints, from the MUNCH Museum in Oslo, which explore the emotional and psychological universe of one of the most famous artists of the last century, revealing its stylistic evolution through some of his most emblematic pieces, such as The Scream.
For more details, visit the Official Website of Palazzo Reale

Picasso The Foreigner – 20 September 2024 - 02 February 2025 – Milan
Palazzo Reale presents another exhibit dedicated to one of the most beloved and controversial artists of the 20th century - Pablo Picasso (open until next February) This mono-graphic exhibit includes over 90 works, plus a selection of photographs, documents and letters that reinterpret Picasso’s artistic and political views in a contemporary way.
For more details, visit the Official Website of Palazzo Reale

Bookcity Milano – 11-17 November - Milan
What better season to read a nice book than fall? With Bookcity Milano, the provincial capital becomes a crossroads of book-related and reading events for a whole week. Every district will be livened up by seminars, discussions, exhibits and cultural meetings that make room for creativity and knowledge, in this special War and Peace themed edition.
Don’t miss out on the event at Bookcity Milano

Milan Games Week e Cartoomics – 22 al 24 November – Milan
Do you love videogames, comics and pop culture? Then the Milan Games Week and Cartoomics is the perfect place for you. This festival, hosted at Fiera Milano, is a tribute to creative thinking and digital entertainment. A weekend filled with unmissable events, with international guests, previews, shows and many panels on board games, animation and e-Sport, just to mention a few. An exciting experience for everyone.
Discover guests and featured panels on Milan Games Week

MONZA e BRIANZA

Monza Photo Fest – 20 September - 11 November – Monza
Art photography invades Monza’s private and public spaces, with a collection of free exhibits and other interesting initiatives. This November, the Monza Photo Fest celebrates famous photographers and new artists in a rich cultural setting, unveiling new artistic perspectives to draw the public near to the art of photography.
Explore the program on the official page of the Monza Photo Fest

Monza Wine Experience – 15 - 17 November – Monza
The 6th edition of the Monza Wine Experience will be hosted in an elegant and sophisticated setting. This event - dedicated to the history, flavours and traditions of Italian wine-making - is set in some of the most charming venues of the city, such as Villa Reale, and includes tastings, masterclasses, meetings with wineries and a multi-starred dinner experience. It is perfect occasion to enjoy the pleasure of wine in an exclusive atmosphere.
Discover all the events scheduled on the official page of the Monza Wine Experience

CREMONA e provincia

Acrobati(che) Poeti(che) – 7 October - 12 December – Cremona
The Filo Theatre and Monteverdi Theatre in Cremona will showcase 10 weeks of fascinating shows, combining theatres and poetry, and exploring the relation between body, words and space. Theatre companies from all over Italy will inspire creative suggestions between Cremona and its province, in a network of places focuses on the concept of community.
Download the brochure from the Province of Cremona

Opera at The Ponchielli Theatre – 4 October 2024 al 2 February 2025 – Cremona
An extraordinary season for the Ponchielli Theatre in Cremona, featuring concerts, entertainment prose, operas and easy listening concerts, for all cultural tastes. With a special focus on the opera repertoire, which in 2024 celebrates the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini’s death, through many classical masterpieces. The perfect chance to enjoy theatre in an enchanting and elegant venue.
For details on the next shows, visit the Official page of the Teatro Ponchielli

Torrone Fair – 9-17 November – Cremona
Cremona is famous for its torrone, a sweet made with almonds, honey and sugar, which is the joy of anyone with a sweet tooth, and a symbol of Christmas. What better occasion that Cremona’s traditional Festa del Torrone to delight yourself between food stands, tastings and workshops, while strolling through the city and attending even a historical re-enactment? Don’t miss this sweet event.
Delight yourself on Official Websiate of the Festa del Torrone

MANTOVA e provincia

Renaissance in Mantova – 26 October - 31 Dicember – Mantova
The Renaissance was a golden period for Mantua. Under the Gonzaga’s guidance, it took hold and made art flourish, mainly through Andrea Mantegna’s contribution. Renaissance in Mantua celebrates this artistic and cultural rebirth, through a Renaissance painting and sculpture exhibit hosted at the iconic Castello di San Giorgio. An immersive event to enjoy art in the former home of Francesco II Gonzaga and Isabella D’Este.
See further details at Mantova Ducale

Mantua Rice Fair – 28 October - 3 November – Mantova
Rice mills, restaurants, holiday farms, and - above all - the passion of many people that still bring the Fiera del Riso to Mantua’s table. Between the end of October and the beginning of November, the third week of the Food and Wine Fair wins over its guests’ hearts with a selection of mouth-watering recipes. From the traditional Risotto con i Saltarei (river shrimp), to the Risotto col Puntel (pork chops), every dish is an ode to taste and to local gourmet traditions.
Find out all the recipes on Fiera del Riso Mantovano

Opera at the Ponchielli Theatre (Cremona)

SONDRIO e provincia

Valtellina Wine Trail 2024 – 09 November 2024 – Sondrio e sorroundings venues
Sports, food an wine meet in the 11th edition of this fascinating event. Valtellina Wine Trail closes the summer season with the traditional run among vineyards, ancient towns and wineries. This is one of the most famous and endorsed off-road races, which celebrates both the sport event and also wine and local flavours, in a land embellished by the autumn colours.
To know more, browse the Valtellina Wine Trail

Sondrio Festival – 15 - 24 November – Sondrio
Two weeks to talk about environmental protection and education, through the promotion and enhancement of nature documentaries. Sondrio Festival focuses on documentary works with a high scientific and cinematographic value, through many previews, presentations, exhibits, shows and activities for schools. Many events to remind everyone how important it is to protect the environment.
Explore the two weekends in the sign of nature on Sondrio Festival

PAVIA

Truffle and Honey Fair – 10 November 2024 – Casteggio
The Truffle and Honey Fair - the oldest truffle fair in the Oltrepò Pavese area - has reached its 38th edition. The event is hosted in Casteggio, 20 km from Pavia, among charming views and a consolidated wine and food tradition. Food and wine stands, tastings, and a truffle dog contest make this a unique experience dedicated to local production.
Don’t miss the updates on the Website of the Town di Casteggio

The Colours of Foliage on the Malaspina Trails – 16 November 2024 – Sagliano
A nature hike surrounded by autumn leaves is just what you need to rediscover this season’s colours and the Pavia territory, and enjoy a day outside. On 16 November, the hike will set off from Sagliano, a charming village nestled in the Valley, to discover the forest trails filled with oaks, chestnut trees and juniper, and take in the autumn foliage, until the Oramala Castle. It will be the perfect moment to share and enjoy nature and its fairytale landscapes.
Find out all the initiatives on the event page

Stefano De’ Fedeli’s Altar and Rosasco Golden Backgrounds - 5 October - 29 December - Vigevano
Vigevano Cathedral Museum of the Treasure, and the Monza Cathedral Museum of the Treasure together, for an important cultural event that promotes the Lombardy region artistic heritage, through artist Stefano De Fedeli. Vigevano welcomes the precious collection of golden background panels from Rosasco in this exclusive experience between art and history.
Learn more on the Official website of the Cathedral Museum of the Treasure

BRESCIA e provincia

Micro-publishing Festival – 9 - 10 November – Chiari
A two-day event combining independent editors and literature lovers. This is the Micro-Publishing Festival, which is back in Chiari, Brescia, for a wealth of meetings with authors, workshops, and book presentations. A unique change to discover many titles and authors often excluded from large editorial circuits and promote reading.
Read the program on Microeditoria

Teatro Grande: Season 2024 – 9 - 27 November – Brescia
Brescia’s Teatro Grande consolidates its prestige as one of the leading cultural institutions in the city, with an autumn program filled with shows, from opera to ballet. Symphony concerts, international ballet troupes and premium theatre plays get ready to amaze the audience and engage all theatre lovers with their signature elegance.
Opera, music, ballet and cultural initiatives on the Official website of Teatro Grande

Back To Pietra & Co Exhibit - Until 3 November - Sirmione
The pearl of Lake Garda, with the Caves of Catullo and the Scaligero Castle, Sirmione polishes off its allure even in fall, and delights its visitors with an open-air art exhibit. Until 3 November, you can admire the artwork embellishing the landscape, in a festival that celebrates the union between poetry and creativity.
You can find a list of the Visit Sirmione page

BERGAMO e provincia

Salone del Mobile Bergamo – 16 - 24 November – Bergamo
Leading manufacturers, local retailers and woodworkers meet in this far-reaching fair, to celebrate Made-in-Italy products. This even, hosted at the Fiera di Bergamo, showcases the latest furniture and interior design trends, and offers a fresh take on the Italian furniture sector, promoting a place for meetings and discussion for enthusiasts and manufacturers alike.
All the updates on the Official website of the Salone del Mobile di Bergamo.

VARESE e provincia

On the Longobard trails - 16 November - Gornate Olona
On 16 November, from the archaeological area of Castelseprio - an ancient Roman castrum and a UNESCO World Heritage site - follow a guided tour of the ancient origins of the current Olona Valley. Plunge into the local late ancient Longobard era, which includes a visit to the Torba Monastery, an artistic gem, part of the FAI heritage sites, which has witnessed many stories between its walls.

Follow the trail on FAI official website page.

Let’s Talk About Villa Panza - 17 November - Varese
What are the secrets behind the collection preserved at Villa Panza, one of the most prized treasures in the Varese territory? Special guided tours will unveil all the details and curiosities of this architectural treasure trove, with dedicated cultural insights. On 17 November, there will be a tour about art, antiques and design: a journey into 15th - 20th century furniture.
Find all the details on the special tours on the relevant page of the FAI official website

LODI e provincia

Codogno Fair – 19 - 20 November – Codogno
The Codogno Fair has reached its 233rd edition, and is one of the oldest and most important agrifood trade fairs in Lombardy. Between local products, farming and breeding tools, and many events, the fair promotes the encounter and dialogue between producers and consumers, and the Lodi region agrifood supply chain premium products, in a context of entertainment and territorial discovery.
To get the latest news, visit the Official page of the Codogno Fair.

Orfeo Week – from 24 November al 2 December – Lodi
A cross-cutting, multiform and composite event, and explosion of music and colours, celebrating the power of imagination and poetry. Orfeo Week is all of this and much more, with many concerts, workshops, performances and talks, open to anyone’s passion, to get to know and reflect on the greatness of culture, starting from music.
Music, art and culture on La Lira di Orfeo official website

LECCO e provincia

The Viandante Treasure - 3 November - Abbadia Lariana
The Viandante Trail is one of the most fascinating routes on the Lecco Lake, and it comprises several stages that touch upon some of the most beloved towns in the province. Its beauty flourishes in spring and summer, while autumn holds the most charming nuances. This is why, on 3 November, you can’t make any other plans: embark yourself in a journey to discover the secrets, legends and history of this ancient path.
Find out more on Lecco Tourism

Alberi Maestri - 10 November - Colle Brianza
Part of the Campsirago Luogo d’Arte, Alberi Maestri is a travelling performance in contact with nature. Guided by a performer, the audience will experience an intense journey into sound, poetry and visuals, through an empathic and emotional path of awareness on the extraordinary community of plants and trees.
Enjoy this sensory experience on the official website of Campsirago Residenza

Polimi Run Winter - 10 November - Lecco

A 10km run between Lecco natural landscapes and typical villages: it’s the famous Polytechnic of Milan’s urban trail run. The winter 2024 edition is filled with sport and fun, to spend a day outside and discover this territory, both as runner or as cheerleaders!
Explore the path on the Official page of the Polytechnic of Milan.

COMO e provincia

Autumn Flavours – 15 October - 15 November – Valle Intelvi
Set in the picture-perfect Valle Intelvi, Autumn Flavours is a food & wine event that celebrates the flavours of the fall. A weekend between restaurants, holiday farms, and Alpine huts, on the Como Lake mountains, to enjoy aperitifs and tasting menus, in a flavourful experience, between historical villages and natural landscapes.
Taste this gourmet event on the dedicated page

Autumn Days in Villa Carlotta - 10 November - Tremezzina
Villa Carlotta is equally fascinating even in autumn, with its idyllic settings, where nature and art have lived in harmony for over 300 years. Here, on 10 November, enjoy a special picnic in the vegetable garden, and an enchanting stroll in the flower garden complete with a workshop, for an experience dedicated to art and beauty.
Find out more on the Official Villa Carlotta website.

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