Fiera di Sant'Abbondio 2026
Como, compendio della Basilica di Sant'Abbondio
The traditional Fiera di Sant'Abbondio, the city's patronal festival, returns to Como, animating the historic center from August 12 to September 2, 2026. The event will unfold in the areas adjacent to the Basilica of Sant'Abbondio and the former church of Santi Cosma e Damiano, with the traditional livestock fair along the walls between Torre Gattoni and Porta Torre. The event includes stalls, attractions, and moments of gathering for the entire community.
Parking and traffic restrictions: - From August 12 to 14 and from August 24 to September 2, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, on Via Sant'Abbondio (numbers 9-15), no parking with forced removal (except setup vehicles). - From August 27 (8:00 AM) to August 31 (10:00 PM), on Via Regina Teodolinda, no parking in the tourist bus bay. - On August 31, from 7:00 AM until the end of the event, no parking on Viale Varese (service road, section from number 15 to Viale Cattaneo). - On August 28 and 31, circulation authorized for service vehicles on Viale Cattaneo (between Via Diaz and Via Volta).
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