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Events in Lombardy for June 2026
June in Lombardy is lived outdoors, with plenty of street performances, villages to explore, and all the taste of summer
June marks the height of the warm season in Lombardy, with long days, bustling squares, and scenery that just begs you to stay outside.
It is the month of concerts in the most charming locations, cultural events, village festivals and occasions that become opportunities to discover lakes, villages, art cities and green areas.
From music festivals to cycling experiences, traditional flavours to literary and theatrical events, June has plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy Lombardy with all its culture, taste and nature.
BERGAMO
Lovere Lake Street Food – 12th to 14th June – Lovere
In Lovere, Piazza Tredici Martiri is hosting Lovere Lake Street Food, an event organised by On The Road Dolomiti Eventi with the patronage of the Municipality of Lovere. In the heart of the town overlooking Lake Iseo, the square becomes a convivial space dedicated to street food, music, and being social, ideal for a summer evening with the typical local flavours and a stroll along the lake.
You can find the full calendar on the official website of the Municipality of Lovere
Tra Borghi e Castelli – 19th to 21st June – Brignano Gera d'Adda
Tra Borghi e Castelli [Between Villages and Castles] is back in Brignano Gera d’Adda with a weekend dedicated to discovering the area by bike. The arrival of the cyclists is planned at Palazzo Visconti, while on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th June, there will be plenty of good food, live music, vintage bikes and markets in the run up to Sunday's race. There are three routes available: the 10 km Family route, the 30 km Short route and the 70 km Vintage route.
All details are on the official Tra Borghi e Castelli website
BRESCIA
Passaggio Mille Miglia Race 2026 – 9th June – Desenzano del Garda
On 9th June, the Passaggio Mille Miglia 2026 will be stopping off at Desenzano del Garda with the historic time-speed-distance race for vintage cars. The convoy will be passing along the Lungolago Cesare Battisti from 3:45 p.m., with a short stop to stamp the cars. It will be preceded by the Ferrari Tribute 1000 Miglia at 2:15 p.m.
Don’t miss the updates on the official 1000 Miglia 2026 website
Music Festival – 10th to 14th June – Pian Camuno
Pian Camuno is hosting a Music Festival, with four days of concerts, evening dances, DJ sets and cultural events. Piazza Verdi and other spaces in the town become meeting places in which to listen to classical music, traditional Italian ballroom dance, and contemporary sounds, for a programme designed to animate the Valle Camonica summer.
Download the poster from the Official tourism portal for Valle Camonica
BAO Music Festival – 26 to 28 June – Various locations
The BAO Music Festival brings the BAO Sound Experience to Monticelli Brusati and Provaglio d’Iseo. The event crosses Franciacorta with three days of music throughout the area, transforming the festival into an experience with concerts, places looking to be discovered and a summer atmosphere.
Find out more at the official BAO Music Festival website
Monte Isola Music Festival – 27th and 28th June – Monte Isola
14 hours of non-stop music on the beach at Carzano di Monte Isola, from the morning through to midnight. The programme is hosting international guests, gourmet food trucks and a creative market with independent brands, to enjoy Lake Iseo with DJ sets and street food, at this open-air festival.
More information is available on the official Visit Monte Isola website
COMO
Lake Como International Music Festival – 5th June to 13th September – Various locations
Music comes to Lake Como’s villas, gardens and scenic locations for a musical season combining a classical repertoire with new sounds, and concerts in intimate spaces, as well as events for an even closer experience of local artists and the area.
Explore the full programme on the official Lake Como International Music Festival website
Tremezzina's village tour by e-bike – 20th June – Various locations
Tremezzina’s village tour by e-bike covers some 15 km, showing you the delights of Lake Como while you pedal. It sets out from the outside ticket office of Villa del Balbianello in Lenno, then crosses through traditional villages while offering breathtaking views over the lake.
Tickets are available from the official FAI website
CREMONA
Monteverdi Festival 2026 – 28th May to 21st June - Cremona
Cremona celebrates Claudio Monteverdi with the Monteverdi Festival 2026, dedicated to the theme “Cantami, o Diva!”. The programme includes over 30 dates and four operas, including the The Coronation of Poppea and Dido and Æneas, with concerts, cultural ebents and itineraries that confirm the city’s status as a point of reference for Baroque music.
All details are on the official Monteverdi Festival website
Soncino Magica – 13th June – Soncino
Soncino Magica invites you to uncover the mysterious side of the mediaeval village, with an evening visit to the Sforza fortress, cryptic symbols, moats, and underground passages. The route combines history, stories and legends, accompanying visitors on an unusual itinerary of hidden places and atmospheres steeped in fascination.
See the programme on the official website of I Borghi più belli d’Italia
LECCO
Brianza Valley. Culture, music, nature and flavours – 1st May to 31st December – Various locations
Brianza Valley. Culture, music, nature and flavours animates Lomagna, Merate, Montevecchia, Osnago and Verderio with its packed calendar of events. Gastronomic festivals, cultural events, music and open-air cinema, for a project that invites you to discover Brianza Lecchese through experiences linked to the surrounding countryside and local traditions.
Download the flyer from the official website of the Municipality of Merate
Sagra della tradizione Lariana – 12th to 14th June – Mandello del Lario
Mandello del Lario hosts the “Sagra della tradizione Lariana”, an event dedicated to the traditions and cultural roots of the area. The town centre offers tastings, music and demonstrations of local traditions, with the exhibition of “raggere”, a typical ornament of the traditional costume worn by Lombard women.
Take a look at the full programme on the official website of the Municipality of Mandello del Lario
LODI
Literary Festival – 10th to 14th June – Lodi
Fiume dei Libri - the Lodi Literary Festival, is an event designed for booklovers. The project, which in terms of concept is linked to the River Adda and to the themes of water, the environment, and sustainability, includes talks and cultural initiatives located between Piazza della Vittoria and spaces along the river running through the city.
The full programme is available on the official website of the Lodi Literary Festival
Lodi al sole 2026 - 15th June to 15th September – Lodi
Lodi al Sole 2026 is back with a new summer calendar of events, performances, concerts, cultural dates and much more. 2026 marks the event's 50th anniversary and will see town squares, streets, gardens, and urban spaces transformed into open-air stages. The programme includes about 50 events with concerts, book presentations, traditional events and celebrations, with reference to the birth of the city, which took place on 3 August 1158.
Find out more at the official website of the City of Lodi
MANTUA
Luca Campigotto. Inventario mantovano - 5th June to 29th July - Mantua
City Museum - Palazzo San Sebastiano hosts Luca Campigotto. Inventario mantovano, exhibition curated by Mario Peliti. The photographer reinterprets Mantua and its province through architecture, nightscapes and countryside, transforming the area’s inventory into a visual tale, suspended somewhere between memory and discovery.
Find out more on the official website of the City of Mantua
Colli Morenici Festival - Summer Edition 2026 – 6th June to 29th August – Various locations
Colli Morenici Festival - Summer Edition 2026 takes music to different municipalities in the Mantua area. The event, with conductor Maestro Nicola Ferraresi and the Orchestra dei Colli Morenici, involves some 300 artists for concerts in the villages, hills and scenic settings of the area.
Read the programme on the official website of the Province of Mantua
MILAN
Milano Green Week – 10th to 14th June – Milan
Milano Green Week is an invitation to discover the city through initiatives dedicated to the environment, green living, and sustainability. Workshops, walks, labs, exhibitions and cultural events come to different neighbourhoods and urban spaces, making the most of the work of those citizens, associations and entities that are committed to making Milan more liveable on a daily basis.
All details are on the official Milano Green Week website
Summer at the Castle 2026 - 12th June to 9th September – Milan
Summer at the Castle 2026 brings performances, concerts, theatre, cultural events and film to the setting of the Sforza Castle. This event transforms one of Milan’s symbolic locations into an outdoor stage for the summer, with a calendar of events designed to take locals and visitors through the whole season.
Discover the full programme on the official YesMilano website
Concert for Milan - 13th June - Milan
The Concert for Milan is hosting the Filarmonica della Scala orchestra in Piazza Duomo, with conductor Riccardo Chailly and pianist Hayato Sumino. The evening in question is free (booking required) and offers a programme that covers 20th-century music, from Rachmaninov to Gershwin, transforming the heart of the city into a vast concert hall.
Get ready for the event by exploring the programme on the official website of the Filarmonica
MONZA and BRIANZA
WHITE DINNER 2026 – 13th June – Monza
The white dinner is back in Monza with a large dinner under the stars, hosted in the Avancorte area of the Villa Reale. Participants bring everything they need, dressed in white only, to enjoy a scenographic, convivial evening in one of the city's symbolic landmarks, with informal elegance and a summer atmosphere.
Find out more at the official website of the City of Monza
Book Fest – 19th to 20th June – Monza
At Book Fest Monza welcomes books, authors and publishers to its city centre. The twelfth edition opens with a meeting with Sigfrido Ranucci and continues in Piazza San Paolo with presentations, stands, workshops, bookshops and cultural associations that turn the city into a space that is open to reading and dialogue.
All the information you need is on the official website of the City of Monza
PAVIA
44th Red Onion Festival of Breme 2026 – 12th to 21st June – Breme
Breme holds a festival to celebrate the Red Onion, known as the “Dolcissima” and recognised by the Slow Food Presidio. During the festival weekend, the space covered by the event welcomes visitors and gourmets with typical dishes, local specialities and a menu dedicated to one of the most distinctive products of Lomellina.
Browse the programme and the menu on the official site of the Festival
Belgioioso Comics and Games – 13th and 14th June – Belgioioso
The Castle of Belgioioso comes to life with the pop and fantasy culture of Belgioioso Comics and Games. The famous comic fair has stands, gadgets, action figures, manga, superheroes, cosplay and steampunk accessories, transforming the historic dwelling into an immersive location for enthusiasts, the curious, and families looking for a weekend out of the ordinary.
Tickets are available from the official Belgioioso Comics and Games website
SONDRIO
Valtellina Terra d'Emozioni – 10th April to 21st June – Various locations
Valtellina Terra d'Emozioni is an invitation to discover the province of Sondrio through flavours, scenery and traditions. DOP and IGP products, participating restaurants, inns, wineries and mountain huts for a route that makes the most of the Valtellinese identity, accompanying visitors through flavours, towns, terraces and tales of the area.
Explore the map of experiences on the official website of the Sondrio and Valmalenco Tourist Board
Sondrio Estate 2026 – 4th June to 29th August – Province of Sondrio
Sondrio Estate 2026 animates the city with markets, outdoor cinema, music, ballroom, children’s activities, and convivial moments in bars and restaurants. The centre is transformed into a stage designed to live through summer evenings with socialising and entertainment.
The full programme can be viewed on the official website of the Sondrio and Valmalenco Tourist Board
VARESE
Conosci il tuo patrimonio 2026 – 11th April to 12th September – Varese
Get to know your heritage 2026 offers free guided tours to help you discover Varese and its wealth of art and history. From the historic centre to frescoed courtyards, squares, urban trekking routes and cultural venues, offer an event that accompanies citizens and visitors along routes designed to find out more about the city’s heritage.
The event is presented in detail on the official website of the Municipality of Varese
Il Lago Cromatico music festival - 2026 – 6th May to 7th August – Various locations
Il Lago Cromatico music festival 2026 brings concerts and cultural experiences along the Lombardy shores of Lake Maggiore. With its villages, nature, flavours and traditions, this programme takes you into municipalities like Angera, Ispra, Laveno and Leggiuno, combining classical music, jazz, and opera with opportunities to discover the local area.
Follow the updates on the official Festival website
These are just some of the events waiting for you in Lombardy. Browse our section on the events website and find out more about the new initiatives to enjoy the local area in every season!
