Como's Città dei Balocchi turns the lakeside city into a Christmas town of lights. The 2026 edition is expected from late November to 6 January. Luxura chauffeurs bring you from Milan or your lake hotel.
- Dates
- 28 November 2026 – 6 January 2027
- Starts
- 10:00 local time
- Venue
- Como historic centre and lakefront
- City
- Lake Como
The Città dei Balocchi, Toy Town, is Como's Christmas festival. The 2025 edition ran from 29 November to 6 January, and the 2026 edition is expected on similar dates, from late November. Check the official site for confirmed dates.
What is the Città dei Balocchi?
It is one of northern Italy's best-loved Christmas events, with light installations and projections on historic buildings, markets, shows and family activities across the old town and lakefront.
How do you get to Como by chauffeur?
Como is around an hour from Milan and Malpensa. The old town is a limited traffic zone, so your chauffeur will drop you near Piazza Cavour on the lakefront and collect you after the lights. For hotels in Bellagio or Cernobbio, a chauffeur makes the winter evening drive easy.
Planning your visit
- Confirm dates on the official website.
- Visit on a weekday evening for fewer crowds.
- Dress for cold lakeside evenings.
- Book dinner in the old town.
Explore more about chauffeur travel in Lake Como, or book your transfer online or on WhatsApp.
How your chauffeured day runs
- Pickup at your doorYour chauffeur arrives ahead of time and messages on arrival.
- Drop-off at the venueAs close to the entrance as the venue allows.
- Return rideYour chauffeur waits at a meeting point we share with you on the day.
