In September, the countryside of Lombardy gets ready to welcome a new season of colours and events.

The warm days invite you to enjoy outdoor activities, with cycling and walking routes through villages overlooking the lakes. There is no shortage of the typical atmosphere of the grape harvest or tributes to the local food and wine culture and locally grown produce, with other events to enjoy with family and friends.

Festivals, events, popular celebrations and markets are an opportunity to rediscover seasonal products, taste local wines and typical dishes, and simply to discover the beauty of spending time together. From the mountains to the lakes, September is synonymous with festivals, music, and culture, a time of transition, for discovery, where summer’s energy meets with the magic of the autumn.

Discover some of the events to celebrate September in the provinces of Lombardy.

BERGAMO

Festival del Casoncello – 21st August to 4th September – Bergamo
The Festival del Casoncello is a celebration of Bergamo’s most famous filled pasta. For two weeks, every evening from 7:00 p.m., Spazio Giovani Edoné hosts gastronomic events in the green setting of the Redona district, where diners are taken on a journey through traditional flavours. Casoncelli, polenta, braised meat and plenty of delightful specialities await you to say farewell to summer with family and friends, plenty of good food, music, entertainment, and performances.
Find out more on the official page of the Festival del Casoncello

Landscape Festival – 5th to 21st September – Bergamo
Landscape Festival is back, the event dedicated to the culture of landscaping. The programme includes art installations, talks with internationally famous landscape architects, and themed routes that transform Bergamo into a workshop of vanguard ideas. The event brings the city’s public and private spaces to life, raising public awareness of the importance of urban landscapes.
Download the programme from the official Landscape Festival website

Bergamo Grape and Agriculture Festival – 5th to 7th September – Trescore Balneario
One of the most popular traditions in the province, the Bergamo Grape Festival (Festa dell’Uva di Trescore Balneario) celebrates the grape harvest with traditional popular events dedicated to agriculture and farming. Allegorical carts, food stands, concerts and popular performances all add to the fun of this weekend event. An occasion that showcases farming traditions while making the most of the local area.
For more about the activities, see the page dedicated to the Bergamo Grape and Agriculture Festival

Millegradini – 20th and 21st September – Upper and Lower Town, Bergamo
Millegradini is a cultural and sporting event, a walk to show you the hidden corners of Bergamo, from the centre to the Upper Town. Participants will follow themed routes on foot, crossing through museums, courtyards and monuments that are usually closed to the public. An event for people of all ages and an original, active way to experience Bergamo.
Sign up for the initiative at the specific Millegradini page

BRESCIA

FIT • EVERY SIZE MATTERS – 19th July to 9th November – Sirmione
Sirmione pays tribute to photography with  FIT• Every Size Matters, an exhibition that brings together images from the 15th Sirmione Photography Award. An opportunity to think about the way in which fashion and communication influence the way in which we see ourselves, making room for social commentary woven into its surroundings. 
Explore the themes of the exhibition on the specific page for Sirmione Turismo

Sounds and Flavours in the Olive Grove – 7th September – Limone sul Garda
A magical evening surrounded by the centuries-old olives overlooking Lake Garda, accompanied by live music and tastings of typical local produce. The event is a mix of food and wine with nature and a unique location. Ideal if you are looking for an immersive sensory experience surrounded by the sounds and the aromas of Garda.
More details on the page dedicated to the event

13th Magnalonga Franciacorta – 14th September – Monticelli Brusati
“Magnalonga Franciacorta”, the food and wine walk among the vineyards of Franciacorta stopping off to enjoy typical dishes and local wines. The route takes you to hillsides, wineries and the magnificent views of Franciacorta, to give you an authentic experience with taste, open-air activities, and nature.
Download the Magnalonga Franciacorta bill for registration and details

Festival Franciacorta in cantina 2025 – 19th to 21st September – Provaglio d'Iseo
Imagine enjoying a sensory journey through history, nature and taste: the Festival Franciacorta in Cantina is the perfect opportunity to explore Franciacorta’s best wineries, with guided visits by the growers, tastings, and activities for the family to authentically enjoy the area. 
Explore the programme on the official website of Festival Franciacorta in cantina 2025

COMO

Como Book Fair – 23 August to 7 September – Como
Now in its 73rd edition, the traditional culture fair that turns the centre of Como into a huge outdoor book store is back. Publishers, authors and readers all come together at presentations, workshops and signings, with nationally important guests, all just a stone's throw from the lake..
See more about the guests on the official website of the Como Book Fair

Palio del Baradello 2025 – 29th August to 7th September – Como
An excellent historical re-enactment in Como, the Palio del Baradello celebrates the mediaeval event of the arrival of Frederick Barbarossa and the freeing of the city from Milanese rule. Since 1981, the whole city is involved in competitions, historic processions and performances, bringing the atmosphere of the 12th century back to life, in a challenge between the different districts. 
Keep up to date on the official page of the Palio del Baradello

Campione d'Italia Circuit – 4th to 7th September – Campione d'Italia
Campione d’Italia is hosting the first historical re-enactment of the Campione Circuit, bringing back the fascination of traditional car racing over a public circuit, just over one kilometre long, between the lake, Casino and the Palazzo Comunale. More than 100 historic cars, karts and boats will be in the town for an event that brings sport, style and culture together.
All the information is available on the official website of the Campione Circuit

CREMONA

Terrafiume | Le vie dell'Oglio, history with flavour – 10th June to 16th November – Piadena Drizzona
A project that is a combination of history, nature and cuisine, along the River Oglio. Itineraries, food and wine events, workshops and cultural walks involving the whole Cremona area, with an extensive  narrative that makes the most of the villages, river parks and local traditions. An immersive experience linking flavours and memory.

Palio di Isola Dovarese – 12th to 14th September – Isola Dovarese
One of most charming historical re-enactments in Lombardy, the Palio di Isola Dovarese returns this Cremonese village to Renaissance times, with period costumes, duels, flag wavers, mediaeval games and traditional food. An event that involves the whole village, and just perfect for history enthusiasts.
Discover the history, contradas and performances on the official website of the Palio di Isola Dovarese

Crema Beauty Days – 19th to 21st September – Crema
Three days entirely dedicated to beauty and wellness in the heart of Crema. Talks, workshops and demonstrations involving companies, beauty therapists, make-up artists and consumers alike, in an event to promote quality cosmetics and personal care, with an eye to sustainability.
For more about the event, see the official website of Crema Beauty Days

LECCO

The traditions of Lake Como – 7th June to 21st September – Lecco e province
An event that is all about the traditions and culture of Lake Como in the Lecco area, with a packed calendar of concerts, popular celebrations, craft markets, and guided visits to characteristic areas, including Galbiate, Mandello, Lecco, Valmadrera, Garlate and Abbadia Lariana. With music, flavours and traditional professions to reveal the authentic identity of the area around Lake Como.
Explore all the events in the calendar on the specific Lecco Tourism page

Sound of Lecco – Lake Arena 2025 – 2nd to 7th September – Lecco
Lecco’s lake shores are transformed into an open-air musical arena. Free concerts, live performances and DJ sets to animate the evenings, with emerging artists and well-known names from the Italian scene. An event combining music, scenery and conviviality. Perfect for a September that is all about energy.
See the calendar on the specific Lecco Tourism page

LODI

Lodi Oriental Dance Fest – 6th September – Lodi
A whole day dedicated to dance and Eastern culture, with performances, workshops, traditional markets and typical foods for a fascinating journey through India, the Middle East and Asia. A colourful, multicoloured event that enhances the calendar of the cultural event Lodi al Sole 2025

13th "Le Forme del Gusto" – 26th to 28th September – Lodi
One of the most anticipated events in Bassa Lombardia, “Le Forme del Gusto” transforms the heart of Lodi into an excellent agrifood setting. From 26th to 28th September, Piazza della Vittoria – next to Piazza Broletto – hosts a market to showcase stalls of local and Lombardy producers, together with show cooking, taste workshops and tasting opportunities that showcase the very best of Lodi’s supply chains.
Follow the updates on the official website of Le Forme del Gusto