Orticolario draws 30,000 visitors as planners eye 2027 return

Orticolario ended its 2026 edition at Villa Erba on Lake Como after drawing more than 30,000 visitors and centering the event on dreams, illusion and fantasy. Organizers are now preparing a 2027 edition, with an open call for installations and proposals expected in November 2026.

Why it matters: - Orticolario remains one of Italy’s major culture-and-garden events, combining nature, art, design and education in a single showcase. - The event also supports local social organizations involved in its production, linking the festival’s cultural profile to community funding. - More than 30,000 visitors attended the 2026 edition, reinforcing the event’s reach after 16 editions.

What happened: - The 2026 edition of Orticolario ended in Cernobbio, Como, at Villa Erba on the shores of Lake Como. - The event took place under the theme “en rêverie,” presented as a journey into dreams, illusion and fantasy. - Children and young people joined educational programs and interactive activities through schools and families. - The organizing team is already preparing the 17th edition, scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2027.

The details: - Orticolario is an international event created to celebrate nature and promote landscape culture. - The 2026 edition used fantastic plants as the core of art installations and immersive spaces. - Those installations were designed to spark discussion and reflection on the plant world. - The event described the plant world as mysterious, surprising and capable of revealing new possibilities. - An open call for creative and exhibition spaces, art and design installations, and cultural proposals is expected in November 2026. - More information is available in the company's announcement.

Between the lines: - Orticolario is positioning itself as more than a garden show. - The event is blending horticulture with experiential art to widen its appeal and keep the format fresh. - The early planning for 2027 suggests organizers want to maintain momentum and keep artists, designers and cultural groups engaged year-round.

What's next: - Organizers plan to launch the open call in November 2026. - The next Orticolario is set for Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2027, again at Villa Erba. - The 2027 edition is likely to build on the same mix of landscape culture, installations and public programming.