5 events not to be missed in Lombardy in autumn 2019

Lombardy, like all of Italy, is very lively from the point of view of culture and tradition. Whether they are folklore events, sporting events or music festivals, in Lombardy you never get bored. Which events are most eagerly awaited this autumn? Let's see the 5 events in Lombardy not to be missed in autumn 2019.

At the end of September 2019, from 27 to 29, Cremona will be enlivened by one of the most important music festivals in the world. This is Cremona Musica, an event that includes the first fair of high quality instruments in the world, an international exhibition and several contests.

Not only will the masterpieces of the Cremonese and international instrument makers be exhibited, but there will also be several illustrious guests. As part of the main musical event the Cremona Music awards will be awarded and there will be the final of the Gewa Young Contest, the competition for young violinists, violists and cellists.

String instruments are the great protagonists of Cremona Music but there are also initiatives related to the piano, including the final of the Disklavier Composers Contest, while at the Acoustic Guitar Village, there will be an event to celebrate the Woodstock's 50th anniversary. The many events of the music festival will also include amasterclass in lutherie and instrument technique.

These are all more than valid reasons to go to the Cremona Musica from 27 to 29 September 2019 and define this manifestation as one of the top 5 events in Lombardy in autumn 2019 not to be missed. And keep in mind that from 16 to 24 November 2019 Cremona will also host the renowned Nougat Festival!

By now it's a given: the great focus on the quality of our food is not only a way to respect ourselves and the environment, but also a way to promote culture. Returning for the ninth edition is the Festival of food excellence in Lodi, also known as The Forms of Taste.
 
From 27 to 29 September 2019 Lodi will host a varied series of events for you to explore the main food tours to sample the local cuisine of Lodi  and Italy. The aim of Le Forme del Gusto, an event sponsored by the Lombardy Region, is to protect and enhance agricultural and food production promoting the tradition of the territory and paying particular attention to PDO and PGI products.
 
Food creates culture, and not only through demonstrations and cooking workshops: one of the most eagerly awaited events of the Festival of food excellence in Lodi is the traditional Lodi Raspadüra Trophy : the competitors will show their skills in the ancient technique of "raspa", that is, scraping cheese with a special knife to cut it into very thin slivers, which will melt in the mouth exalting all its bouquet and flavours.
 
Le Forme del Gusto is a perfect opportunity to get to know the territory of Lodi: in addition to nature trails on the waters of the River Adda, discovery of tradition will continue with the Palio di Lodi, to be held Sunday, 6 October 2019.

Sondrio Festival is an international exhibition devoted to nature documentaries that stands out both for its high scientific value and for the quality of the films. It is a free admission event that has enlivened the city of Sondrio for two weeks in November since 1987.
 
The event includes works by directors from all over the world and aims to make known and promote the natural parks and the beauty of the protected areas of the planet. By screening the most exciting naturalistic documentaries and  meetings with the people who are involved daily in protecting the parks, Sondrio Festival intends to promote environmental education and protection of the natural heritage.
 
The screening of competing documentaries from 11 to 24 November 2019 is accompanied by conferences, exhibitions, shows and environmental education activities for schools. For these reasons Sondrio Festival is one of the 5 events in Lombardy not to be missed in autumn 2019: a unique cultural event that is much appreciated by both experts and the general public.

In Lombardy you never get bored. And discovery of the territory includes the hidden beauties that testify to the great richness of Lombard culture. Thanks to FAI, the Italian Environment Fund, this year too, it will be possible to plunge into the history of the region and explore places of artistic and scenic interest which are normally far from tourist routes or closed to the public.

FAI Autumn Days 2019 are therefore returning in mid-October, providing the perfect opportunity to get to know what Lombardy has to offer: FAI's mission is to protect Italy's enormous artistic heritage to return historical and scenic assets to the community and ensure that they are preserved.

This time, it will be possible to discover dozens and dozens of sites in Lombardy thanks to the contribution of professional and apprentice guides who will lead you back through history to discover Lombardy's great cultural heritage. That's why FAI Autumn Days 2019 are one of the  most eagerly-awaited autumn cultural events in Lombardy.

While the Christmas atmosphere is beginning to make itself felt, each year on 7 December  Milan prepares to celebrate its patron saint Ambrose with some of the best-known events in Milan.

From 30 November to 8 December 2019Artigiano in Fierawill be held, a free entry event that for twenty-three years has hosted the best craft products from all over Italy and the world. The different pavilions represent the most diverse geographical areas, without forgetting the large showcase dedicated to the excellence of products Made in Italy.

The opening night of the 2019-2020 season at the Teatro Alla Scala, the famous "Prima" of La Scala also takes place on 7 December. On the same day,  the Ambrogini d'Oro, namely the medals and certificates for civic merit with which historical businesses and people who contribute to making Milan a great city are recognised, will be awarded.

In December Milan lights up with a warm and lively atmosphere. On the feast of Sant'Ambrogio, the city comes to life with the famous traditional "Oh bej! oh bej!" market: the market of Sant'Ambrogio has for some years abandoned the narrow streets adjacent to the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio to move to a larger area, where you can sip a glass of the typical mulled wine and walk among the many handicraft stalls  spreading out in front of the Castello Sforzesco to exclaim as in the past "oh, how beautiful!".