Events in Como: theatre, exhibitions and families
An evening at the theatre, an exhibition or an afternoon with the children: find something to do in Como and plan a meal at La Griglia, our restaurant and pizzeria at Via Rezzonico 2.
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Theatre and music
Past event — historical archive
Death in Venice
Dates:
Times: 9 October: 20:00; 11 October: 15:30.
Venue and address: Teatro Sociale di Como — Piazza Verdi, Como
Britten’s opera brings Thomas Mann’s story to the stage.
See the source for tickets. On 9 October, plan dinner before the performance.
Sources checked on October 5, 2026Children and families
Past event — historical archive
Gustavo il Meccanico
Dates:
Times: 16:00.
Venue and address: Biblioteca comunale — piazzetta V. Lucati 1, Como
Stories and a creative workshop for children aged 4+, accompanied by an adult.
Free; booking required, limited places.
Sources checked on October 5, 2026Theatre and music
Past event — historical archive
Cajkovskij / Chacaturjan / Sostakovic
Dates:
Times: 20:30.
Venue and address: Teatro Sociale di Como — Piazza Verdi, Como
A concert by the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano.
Tickets and availability: official source.
Sources checked on October 12, 2026Theatre and music
Past event — historical archive
Galileo, oltre le stelle — Corrado D’Elia
Dates:
Times: 20:30.
Venue and address: Teatro Sociale di Como — Piazza Verdi, Como
A stage portrait of Galileo, exploring science and freedom of thought.
Italian-language performance; see the official source for tickets.
Sources checked on October 12, 2026Children and families
Past event — historical archive
Halloween night — Castel Baradello
Dates:
Times: 20:30 families; further departures 21:00 and 21:30.
Venue and address: Piazza Camerlata, Como
A night-time castle visit reached on foot through woodland.
Meet opposite the pharmacy in Piazza Camerlata. Booking required; check access and availability. Directions below start at the meeting point, not the castle.
Sources checked on October 12, 2026Exhibitions
Past event — historical archive
Nel luogo d’origine
Dates:
Times: Saturday 15:00–19:00; other days by appointment.
Venue and address: Spazio della Collezione Milly Pozzi — via Cesare Cantù 60, Como
Works by Giuliano Collina alongside sculptures by Lorenza Morandotti.
Appointment contact in the source.
Sources checked on October 12, 2026Exhibitions
Past event — historical archive
Miniartextil 35 — La Poetica della Fragilità
Dates:
Times: Tue–Fri 15:00–19:00; Sat–Sun 11:00–19:00.
Venue and address: Palazzo del Borgo — via Borgovico 121, Como
Contemporary textile art across several city venues.
Route starts at Palazzo del Borgo. See the official programme for other venues and venue-specific opening details.
Sources checked on October 12, 2026Exhibitions
Past event — historical archive
Di piega in piega
Dates:
Times: Tue 14:00–18:00; Wed–Sun 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:00.
Venue and address: Museo della Seta — via Castelnuovo 9, Como
Textile folds explored through craftsmanship, fashion and art.
Admission charge. The museum opens on Wednesdays, but La Griglia is closed.
Sources checked on October 12, 2026Children and families
Past event — historical archive
Il Cantico delle creature
Dates:
Times: 10:30.
Venue and address: Salone Cardinal Ferrari — via Cesare Battisti 8, Como
Puppet theatre by Compagnia Pigliapupazzi Como for nursery and primary-school children.
Free admission. Booking arrangements and remaining capacity are not specified: check with the organiser before visiting.
Sources checked on October 5, 2026Theatre and music
Past event — historical archive
IX Festival del Teatro del Sordo
Dates:
Times: 17–18 October 2026; individual activity times are not listed on the official page consulted.
Venue and address: Teatro Sociale di Como — via Bellini 3, Como
A festival organised by ENS Lombardia’s Theatre/Cinema area with the Como provincial ENS branch.
Check the detailed programme, tickets and availability with the theatre or ENS. This does not confirm free entry or available places.
Sources checked on October 12, 2026Exhibitions
Past event — historical archive
Morazzone a Como
Dates:
Times: Usual tourist visits: Mon–Fri 10:30–17:30; Sat 10:45–16:30; Sun/holidays 11:00–11:45 and 13:00–16:30. Check sacristy access and changes for services.
Venue and address: Sacrestia dei Mansionari, Duomo di Como — piazza Duomo, Como
An exhibition in the sacristy frescoed by Morazzone, marking four centuries since the painter’s death.
The sacristy is part of the cathedral’s paid route. Tickets and conditions: official source and cattedraledicomo.it/visite/. La Griglia is closed Wednesdays.
Sources checked on October 12, 2026Theatre and music
Past event — historical archive
Scienza in scena — Vedere l’invisibile
Dates:
Times: 15 October 2026, 18:30–19:30.
Venue and address: Foyer del Teatro Sociale di Como — piazza Verdi, Como
A science talk curated by Michela Prest, before the performance about Galileo.
Free admission. The listing does not specify booking arrangements or remaining places: check with the theatre. The later Galileo performance is ticketed separately.
Sources checked on October 12, 2026Make time for La Griglia di Como
Pizza, seafood and home-style cooking at Via Rezzonico 2. Lunch 11:30–14:30; dinner 18:30–23:00. Closed Wednesdays. For evening performances, plan dinner beforehand and allow time to reach the venue.