About this venue
Ex-Galoppatoio di Villa Erba stands out as a festival venue with a distinctive character, set within the prestigious Villa Erba complex. Once linked to the historic estate, the space now works as an attractive open-air event location where an elegant setting naturally meets larger productions, concerts, and festival programmes. This combination of refined surroundings and spatial flexibility gives the venue a recognisable identity that sets it apart among event locations near Lake Como.
Visitors appreciate the open layout, clear sightlines, and festival atmosphere, which create room for dynamic productions, comfortable movement, and a more relaxed event experience. The venue suits different formats, from live music performances to cultural and seasonal events, while the landscaped surroundings of the complex add to the overall sense of arrival. That balance of practicality and impressive scenery makes it especially appealing for audiences looking for more than a standard event setting.
The exact location is Via Regina, 2/A, Cernobbio, Italy. To reach the entrance itself, it is best to follow the access signs for Villa Erba and the festival area within the complex, as the venue sits in a clearly identifiable section along the main approach. For a broader overview of getting to the town and moving around the area, useful details can be found further down the page.
About the city
Cernobbio, an elegant town on the shores of Lake Como, has established itself as an appealing destination for concert lovers, sports events and special evenings in the striking setting of northern Italy. While it retains the refined and relaxed character of a lakeside town, it also offers the atmosphere of a destination where events are experienced with an added sense of style, comfort and exclusivity. For visitors who want to combine tickets for attractive events with a pleasant stay, Cernobbio stands out as a destination that successfully brings together a prestigious location, natural beauty and ease of travel planning.
One of the town’s greatest advantages is its accessibility and straightforward connection to the main arrival points. Cernobbio is easy to reach from the city of Como via bus services operated by ASF Autolinee, while the lake is served by boats from the Navigazione Laghi network, making it even easier to move between lakeside towns and event locations. Travellers arriving by train most often use the Como San Giovanni and Como Lago stations, while air travellers benefit from convenient access through Aeroporto di Milano Malpensa. This combination of road, rail and lake transport makes attending concerts, sporting fixtures and events in villas, congress venues and waterfront settings especially simple and comfortable.
A stay in Cernobbio easily becomes more than just attending an event. Before or after a concert, it is worth taking a walk by the lake to Piazza Risorgimento, enjoying the well-kept waterfront and absorbing the unmistakable atmosphere of a place that blends elegance with relaxation. Landmark sites such as Villa d’Este, Villa Erba and Villa Bernasconi add special appeal, while the proximity of Como’s historic centre offers extra opportunities for a stroll, dinner or a short outing before returning. Thanks to this combination of events, scenery and convenience, Cernobbio leaves the impression of a destination visitors are happy to return to.
