In November, autumn begins to fade into winter; the days become shorter and the countryside turns silent, shrouded in the early morning mists.

It is a month when the warm colours of the autumn make room for more intimate, smaller atmospheres that are just perfect for enjoying cultural events and dates with fine food and wine.

The provinces come alive with art, performances, and festivals with local food tasting, as well as exclusive events dedicated to sport and nature.

From the lakes to mountains, November will surprise you with its different flavours and scenery to warm up the season.

LECCO and province 

Weekends with Autumn Flavours – 15 September - 15 December – Valsassina
Valsassina comes alive with a packed calendar of food-an-wine-based events to celebrate the typical products of the season. Every weekend, the towns and villages in the valley serve up tasting occasions, markets, workshops, and themed menus in local restaurants and local farm hotels. Of course, the stars on the menu include mushrooms, chestnuts, cheeses, and charcuterie, accompanied by local wines.
Find out more at the Mountains and Lake Como website

Villeggiatura sull'acqua - Exhibition of prints and pictures of the lake, the river Adda and Brianza – 20 October - 23 November – Different locations
The “Villeggiatura sull’acqua” exhibition offers a visual tour of the history of lake and river areas in the province of Lecco. Period prints, photographs, and documents show the role of tourism and landscape in locations like Lake Como, the River Adda, and Brianza. This is exhibition project involves three locations to show the deep links between the local communities and their water environment.
Read the flyer for Villeggiatura sull’acqua

MONZA and BRIANZA

MonzArt – 3 October - 29 November – Monza
Monzart continues through November with a full programme of contemporary art exhibitions hosted by the city’s galleries. Exhibitions that are open to visitors include: “Il Giardino delle Delizie” [Garden of Delights] and “Geografie Sensibili” [Sensitive Geography] at Monza Civic Museum, until 2 November, and the exhibition “This is the End” at the Galleria d’Arte Villa Contemporanea, until 29 November. 
You can find the full calendar on the official website of Monza City Council

MONZA FAST FUTURE 2025 – 18 November – Monza
Fast Future Excellence closes Monza’s festival with an event that is open to the public and to engaging with a sustainable future. This will be an opportunity to capitalise on the solid actions of local and national businesses on the subject of sustainability, with a dedicated space for storytelling by excellences: genuine examples of what has been doneand what will be done in the future. 
All details are on the official Monza Fast Future website

BERGAMO and province

Fotografica Festival Bergamo – 11 October - 9 November – Bergamo
An event dedicate to contemporary image culture, where Bergamo hosts photo exhibitions involving Italian and international artists. The 2025 event focuses on the theme of courage, shown using innovative visual languages and photo reportage. The exhibitions are being held in public and private spaces, transforming the city into a large-scale photography workshop. 
More information is available on the official Fotografica Festival Bergamo website

Salone del Mobile di Bergamo 2025 - 15 - 23 November - Bergamo
At this year’s show all about design, furnishing, and innovation, the Salone del Mobile di Bergamo will be presenting the latest industry trends with exhibitors from all over Italy. An event that never fails to attract large numbers of industry professionals, architects and enthusiasts, all looking to discover what is new for materials, styles and solutions for the home. And of course, there will be plenty of show cooking events, tastings, and opportunities for further investigation with industry experts.
Sign up on the official website of the Salone del Mobile di Bergamo

Internazionali di Tennis Bergamo - 16 - 23 November - Bergamo
The 20th Tennis Internationals in Bergamo, part of the ATP Challenger circuit, is being held at the ChorusLife Arena. Fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of live tennis matches between promising young players and established figures from international tennis. A week entirely dedicated to great tennis, with exciting matches and an atmosphere that is packed with excitement and energy.
Tickets are available from the official Internazionali di Tennis di Bergamo website

Festival delle Foreste - 16 - 23 November - Bergamo
A project offering cultural tourism that makes the most of our environment, focusing on forest environments and their resources. At the heart of the event is the film festival dedicated to discovering the world’s forests through documentaries and films that show the silent but vital life in forest ecosystems. The programme also includes walks, guided tours, art performances, conferences, and awards.
Explore the programme and past editions on the website of the Italian Mountain Association

MANTUA and province

Segni d'infanzia festival 2025 - 15 October - 16 November - Mantua
The international art and theatre festival for families and children is back, animating the city of Mantua with performances, workshops and installations. The 2025 event involves a range of artists in a multidisciplinary programme of events that offers theatre, music, dance and visual narration. The festival is acknowledged for its commitment to educating a young audience through art.
Start your journey through the festival from the official website of Segni d’Infanzia

Fiera del Riso Vialone Nano Mantovano – 28 October to 16 November – Mantua
The Mantuan Rice Fair is a celebration of local food traditions, especially rice, the product that symbolises the area. The event offers differently themed menus every week with typical dishes such as risotto alla pilota, a recipe from Mantuan cuisine, linked to traditional farming culture. The event uses a range of different ingredients to make the most of Vialone Nano rice.
Browse the menu on the official website of the Fiera del Riso Vialone Nano Mantovano

28ª Tartufesta del Po - 7- 30 November - Carbonara di Po
Tartufesta del Po is Mantua’s important event for fans of the truffle, where the absolute protagonist is the white truffle, celebrated in all its gastronomic glory. The atmosphere is festive, combining tradition with the promotion of local excellence. The event is also an opportunity to get to know more about the lower Mantua area, with its wealth of nature and culture.
Follow all the updates on the Facebook page of Pro Loco Carbonarese

BRESCIA and province

Autunno Longobardo – 19 - 29 November – Different locations in the province of Brescia
A range of events to celebrate the cultural heritage of the Lombards, a packed programme of events throughout the Brescia area. Until 29 November, there will be exhibitions, conferences, historical enactments and theatrical performances bring to life the landmarks of Lombard presence in the region of Lombardy. The aim is to make the most of an historic identity that is still alive today.
See the brochure for Autunno Longobardo

Festival della Pace – 7 - 23 November – Brescia
A packed calendar of cultural events, debates and public meetings dedicated to the subjects of social justice, coexistence and human rights: the festival proposes testimonies, performances, shows, workshops for students and occasions to engage with national and international guests. The main theme of this year is building peace as an everyday process that ranges from individual awareness through to shared commitment.
Read more on the official website of the Festival della Pace

Wonderland Festival – 7 - 30 November – Brescia
An event dedicated to contemporary theatre, dance, performance and visual arts. Every year, the festival presents an innovative, multidisciplinary programme with performances and artists from all over Europe. In 2025 Wonderland Festival is expanding its horizons with Wonderland Pop, a broad-ranging project involving various municipalities in the Franciacorta area.
Visit the official Wonderland Festival website

SONDRIO and province

Delizie di polenta – 25 - 30 November – Val Tartano
Different varieties of polenta prepared using traditional recipes and served with typical local products are waiting to be savoured in this charming corner of Valtellina. This initiative involves restaurants and refuges in the area, who transform their culinary expertise to take you on a journey through authentic flavours and Alpine scenery. It is also an opportunity to discover the culinary culture of the mountains and the natural heritage of the area.
Take a look at what to expect on the official Valtellina website

Teglio Pizzocchero D'Oro and Autumn Flavour Weekend 2025 – 25 October to 30 November – Teglio
In the traditional land of the pizzicato pasta, the authentic heart of traditional Valtellina, participating restaurants offer special menus dedicated to the famous dish and its endless variations, with typical recipes creatively reinterpreted by local chefs. A taste experience that celebrates the gastronomic culture of the area with all of its flavours, aromas and conviviality.
Find out more at the official website of Teglio Sapori

Sondrio città del vino - Wine trail family – 7 - 9 November – Sondrio
An event that combines sport, nature and wine culture in a format that everyone can enjoy. The event includes trails through the terraced vineyards of Valtellina, with food and wine stages and plenty of fun for all the family in a setting that is truly one of a kind. The aim is to promote the area’s heroic wine-growing, making the most of sustainability and accessibility in this Alpine setting.
Sign up for the event on the official website of the Valtellina Wine Trail

Sondrio Festival 2025 – 20 - 30 November – Sondrio
Every year, the festival proposes a selection of documentaries to talk about biodiversity, life in the wild, and the environmental challenges faced by the natural parks and protected areas the world over. Projections are accompanied by meetings, exhibitions and teaching activities to raise public awareness on conservationism and the beauty of nature.
You can see the programme on the official website of Sondrio Festival