Immagimondo – Festival of journeys, places and cultures
The festival that tells the world through journeys, photography, and cultures
About Immagimondo
A festival that tells the world
Immagimondo is the festival of journeys, places, and cultures that transforms Lecco into a window onto the world every autumn. Founded in 1998 and organized by the association Les Cultures, it is one of the longest-running and most distinctive cultural events in the city on Lake Como, dedicated to travel as an experience of knowledge and cultural exchange.
Photography, meetings, and screenings
The heart of the festival consists of photographic exhibitions, meetings with writers, explorers, and journalists, screenings, and reports from every corner of the planet. It also includes urban walks, workshops for adults and children, and musical and performance moments. A rich program—over forty events in its largest editions—capable of engaging diverse audiences.
Three towns on Lake Como
Immagimondo is not just Lecco: the festival extends to Civate and Mandello del Lario, broadening its scope to the villages on the eastern branch of Lake Como. It's a way to promote the region and bring the culture of travel beyond the provincial capital, within the Province of Lecco.
An invitation to sustainable travel
Consistent with its themes, the festival encourages train travel and more sustainable mobility, and relies on the commitment of volunteers and supporters. Most events are free to attend, with some exceptions for concerts and performances. Immagimondo remains one of the most beloved cultural events of the Lecco autumn, in the heart of the Lombardy Region.
Immagimondo — edition 2026
Immagimondo 2026, a festival of journeys, places, and cultures, runs from October 3 to 18 in Lecco and the municipalities of Civate and Mandello del Lario, on Lake Como. It is organized by the association Les Cultures APS.
The program includes photographic exhibitions, meetings with writers and explorers, screenings, urban walks, and workshops for adults and children. The opening is scheduled for October 3 with the inauguration of the photographic exhibition. Among the announced guests are geographer and writer Matteo Meschiari, director of Altreconomia Duccio Facchini, and poetry slam champion Simone Savogin.
Programme Immagimondo 2026
October 3 — Opening
- Festival opening with the inauguration of the main photographic exhibition
October 3-18 — Distributed events
Over forty events across Lecco, Civate, and Mandello del Lario:
- Photographic exhibitions and travel reports
- Meetings with authors: guests include Matteo Meschiari (author of "Mappe di Palestina"), Duccio Facchini (Altreconomia), Simone Savogin
- Film screenings
- Urban walks and cultural itineraries
- Workshops for adults and children, musical and performance moments
Highlights Immagimondo 2026
Prices Immagimondo 2026
Practical information — Immagimondo
How to get here
Events take place in various venues in Lecco, Civate, and Mandello del Lario. Lecco is reachable by train from Milan and Bergamo; the festival encourages train travel to reduce environmental impact.
Admission
Most events are free admission; paid booking may be required for concerts and performances. Information: Les Cultures APS, [email protected], tel. 0341 284828.
Tip
Consult the program to identify the photographic exhibitions and author talks, often the real draw of the festival.
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Via Achille Grandi 35, 23900 Lecco