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April 2025 Events in Lombardy
April brings the spring to Lombardy, with trips out of town, seasonal flavours, art initiatives, and sporting events
Spring is an invitation to rediscover Lombardy's different landscapes, with coloured flowers, outdoor experiences and art treasures.
Easter festivities and the celebration of 80 years since the Liberation of Italy will be accompanying April with events and plenty of occasions to explore and to spend quality time with family and friends.
As well as trips to the lakes and mountains, there are also art and photographic events, typical produce tastings, and sporting competitions.
Discover all of April’s events in Lombardy and welcome the spring while you discover the area.
MILAN
A Time of Peace and Freedom. 80 years of liberation – 21st March to 25th April - Milan
Milan celebrates the 80th anniversary of Italy’s liberation with a packed calendar of events throughout the year as part of the “Milan is Memory” project organised by the Municipality of Milan. April in particular will be hosting conventions, performances, exhibitions, and cultural meetings to commemorate the Resistance and the value of freedom as part of a calendar of fundamental historic memory, culminating in commemorative events on 25th April.
Find out more at official website of the City of Milan.
Tulips in Groppello – 23rd March to 27th April – Groppello d’Adda
The magic of spring comes to Groppello, a district of Cassano d’Adda, with the reopening of the tulip fields, where visitors can admire and pick these scented, colourful flowers. The event, at the Villa Arcivescovile and along the Martesana Cycle Path, offers activities for families, workshops, and opportunities for relaxation, all just outside Milan.
Experience the spring on the official website of Tulips in Groppello.
Miart 2025: among friends – 4th to 6th April – Milan
Miart, the international fair of modern and contemporary art is back for 2025, with exhibitors from all over the world, talks, performances, and meetings at the Allianz Mico Center. This event is part of Milano Art Week, a week dedicated to art in all its forms, with an invitation to plunge into the culturally inspiring atmosphere.
Explore the initiatives at Miart and Milano Art Week 2025.
Milano & Family Marathon 2025 – 5th and 6th April – Milan
Two days of sports and solidarity. The Milan marathon is an event involving old and young, and even pets on dedicated routes. The initiative is a combination of competition, fitness, and charity, animating the city with its festive atmosphere.
Details are available on the official website of Milano & Family Marathon 2025.
Salone del Mobile 2025 – 8th to 13th April – Milan
The design industry’s most important international event is back for 2025. New designs dedicated to living space and furnishings will be presented in a single innovation and experimentation space at Fiera di Milano.
Get to the heart of the event on the Salone del Mobile 2025 official website.
Fuorisalone 2025 - 7th to 13th April - Milan
The Fuorisalone week fills the streets of Milan with a chapter entitled “Mondi Connessi – Interactivity and Immersion: Designing for a Connected World”. An eclectic calendar of exhibitions, events and installations awaits participants for a special occasion where you can experience the city in terms of art and design.
Navigate your way through the scheduled events on the official website for Fuorisalone 2025.
BERGAMO
The Valley of Cheese – 25th to 27th April – Val Brembana
Val Brembana welcomes local flavour enthusiasts with an event dedicated to the cheese-making excellences in the area. The weekend of 25th to 27th April is the perfect opportunity to discover the secrets of cheese-making, take part in guided tastings, and explore the local countryside, with excursions and workshops for all the family.
Add the event calendar on The Valley of Cheese.
Sarnico Lovere Run – 27th April – Sarnico and Lovere
A panoramic race along the shores of Lake Iseo: the Sarnico Lovere Run is one of the most stunning races in Italy. Sunday 27th April, professional and amateur runners test themselves over a spectacular 25-km course, crossing lakeside scenery and hills, setting out from Sarnico to arrive in Lovere for an event that brings sport and beauty together.
More about the race on Lake Iseo on the official website of the Sarnico Lovere Run.
BRESCIA
Brescia and Bergamo International Piano Festival 2025 – 28th April to 26th June – Brescia and Bergamo
The famous piano festival is back, with a rich programme of internationally famous artists. From 28th April, the two cities will be hosting concerts, master-classes and meetings with key figures from the world of classical music, in iconic locations and historic theatres. A unique occasion to experience the magic of the piano.
Rediscover the beauty of music on the official website of the International Piano Festival.
Sirmione Photography Award – 6th March to 31st October – Sirmione
Sirmione becomes the heart of landscape photography, with dedicated competitions and awards to celebrate the beauty of the local area. April offers photography enthusiasts and those who want to find out more, exhibitions and events that explore the world of images in one of the most charming villages on Lake Garda.
More about all of the competitions on the official page of the Sirmione Photography Award 2025.
Flowers in the Rocca – 11th-13th April – Lonato del Garda
The historic Rocca di Lonato becomes an enchanted garden with “Flowers in the Rocca”, a market of rare plants, gardening items and crafts. From 11th to 13th April, this event celebrates spring with exhibitors from all over Italy, workshops, and guided visits with flowers and history.
See the details for 2025 on the official website of Flowers in the Rocca.
COMO
Easter Camp at Villa Carlotta – 22nd to 25th April – Tremezzo
Villa Carlotta opens its doors to younger visitors with its Easter Camp, a spring campus with art and nature. From 22nd to 25th April, children will have plenty of outdoor fun with creative workshops, games, and visits to the botanical park and museum. What could be a better occasion to celebrate Easter with the family than this fantastic historic location?
Get your little ones involved in the Easter events on the official website of Villa Carlotta.
Lake Como Walking Festival – 6th April – Lake Como
Rediscovering the scenery and culture around Lake Como is the goal of the Lake Como Walking Festival, with a calendar of panoramic events dedicated to film for this 2025 edition. For the month of April, the flagship event is the “Battellata Hitchcock”, a boat trip between Nesso and Isola Comacina, in a setting of nature and mystery. The festival now has new events to experience art through the landscape.
Keep up to date with the events on the calendar for the Lake Como Walking Festival.
LECCO
Excursion to Monte Barro with aperitif at sunset – 4th April – Galbiate
Get ready to enjoy a day out that's all about nature and relaxation. On 4th April there is a guided excursion to Monte Barro, with a final stop to enjoy a panoramic aperitif at sunset. A unique experience on the trails in the Lecco area, discovering the local flowers and plants, and enjoying the spectacular views over Lake Como. Bookings are required for this event which is suitable to all.
All the information about the walk is available on the specific Lecco Tourism page.
Friendship Walk – 6th April – Bosisio Parini
The Friendship Walk (Camminata dell’Amicizia) is a date that brings together sport, solidarity and inclusion. It is organised by the “La Nostra Famiglia” Association which is dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of people with disabilities. A nature itinerary through Bosisio Parini and the surrounding towns, which is open to everyone and supports social projects and to promote the Lecco area with a community message.
Find out more about this initiative on the specific La nostra Famiglia page.
MANTUA
Mantua in Bloom – 26th and 27th April – Mantua
The centre of Mantua invites plant and flower lovers to a two-day event with flower exhibitions, art installations, and garden markets. The 26th and 27th April, squares and courtyards will be filled with colours and scents, with guided visits and botanical workshops as part of “Mantova Fiorita” (Mantua in Bloom).
See times, locations and events on Mantua in Bloom.
CREMONA
Voilà: international exhibition of contemporary illustrators – 15th March to 8th June – Cremona
Until June, Cremona is hosting an event dedicated to contemporary illustrators at the Padiglione Amati in the Violin Museum. The exhibition, curated by the Associazione Tapirulan with the Municipality of Cremona, brings together works by international artists for an event that celebrates creativity, technique and visual narration.
All updates are available on the website dedicated to Voilà: international exhibition of contemporary illustrators.
Soncino Fantasy 2025 – 25th April – Soncino
The fascinating Rocca di Soncino comes to life with elves, dragons and knights for a day that’s all about fantasy. On 25th April, the mediaeval village offers a space for markets, performances, and re-enactments in a magical atmosphere that is ideal for families and enthusiasts alike.
Enjoy the best of fantasy on Soncino Fantasy 2025.
MONZA and BRIANZA
UNSEEN: the unseen photos of Vivian Maier – 1st to 21st April – Monza
The eclectic personality of Vivian Maier and her extraordinary black and white photos cover the spaces of the Royal Villa of Monza for an exclusive exhibition of photographs. “UNSEEN” brings together the hitherto unseen images by the American photographer for an occasion to admire her attentive and poetic gaze at everyday life.
Tickets can be purchased from the official website of the Royal Villa of Monza.
ATP Challenger Tour: Monza Open 25 – 6th to 13th April – Monza
The world class tennis of the ATP Challenger Tour is coming to Monza with the Atkinson Monza Open 2025. A week of international matches that will see young promises and established champions on the court. The tournament is taking place in a setting of excellence and represents an important stage on the world circuit, with side events and activities for the public.
Enjoy all the thrills of great tennis on the official website of Monza Open Tennis 2025.
PAVIA
Lombardy 2025 Jubilee on Horseback – 13th April – Varzi
During the Holy Year of the Jubilee, the horseback meeting promoted by Horse Ride Experience to boost slow tourism on horseback will be crossing Europe along the ancient routes: Via Francigena, Romea Strata, and Romea Germanica. On 13th April, the spiritual journey will be stopping off in Varzi, in the Oltrepò Pavese, along the road to Rome.
Explore the different stages on the official website of the Horseback Jubilee 2025.
Palio dell'agnolotto – 27th April – Montebello della Battaglia
Montebello della Battaglia is hosting a gastronomic challenge to find the best agnolotti filled pasta. Chefs and amateur chefs will be competing for the title, accompanied by markets and music. A day with taste and tradition, celebrating one of Pavia’s symbolic dishes.
Savour the event on the official website of the Palio dell’agnolotto 2025.
SONDRIO
Sondrio Primavera – 12th and 13th April – Sondrio
A weekend dedicated to nature, sport and culture in the countryside of Valtellina, with excursions, wellness activities, and even a hot air balloon ride. There will be no shortage of performances, conferences and food and wine initiatives to complete this immersive experience in the culture of the local territory and the vitality that is spring.
Download the programme on the dedicated page for Sondrio Primavera.
Pasquali Bormio 2025 – 20th April – Bormio
On 20th April, Bormio celebrates the Pasquali, an ancient Easter tradition with parades of allegorical carts on a religious theme, genuine hand crafted masterpieces, and blessings for animals. The event involves the whole community in a charming, colourful event, where faith and folklore come together for a unique Easter in the Alps of Lombardy.
Discover the traditional celebration on the specific page for the Pasquali di Bormio.
LODI
Design in Lodi: moving stories – 1st to 30th April – Lodi
Lodi celebrates design with a range of shows, installations, and talks that reflect the link between design and urban space. Throughout the month of April, the city is transformed into an open-air museum, with different exhibitions that make the most of the dialogue between Italian design products and the community.
VARESE
Countryside in review – 15th March to 5th April – Ispra
Ispra is hosting a review dedicated to the countryside and nature, with films, meetings and debates. Four weekends in which to explore the relationship between people and the environment, through the words and pictures of experts. A journey into the beauty of the area, open to all.
Enter into contact with nature on the page dedicated to the Countryside in Review.
13th European Photography Festival – 6th to 28th April – Province of Varese
A widespread festival that takes contemporary photography to different municipalities in the province of Varese. Exhibitions, screenings and meetings with international authors will enrich the month of April, involving the public in a visual dialogue about society and the territory in Europe.
Share your passion for photography on the dedicated page at the 13th European Photography Festival.
