Lake Como Cocktail Week Grand Finale at Sheraton Kincho Garden

On 5 July 2026, Lake Como’s seventh Cocktail Week closes with a night of white attire and red accents at the Sheraton Lake Como’s Kincho Restaurant & Bar. The Grand Finale takes place in a garden beside the Sheraton’s pool on Via Per Cernobbio, 41A, 22100 Como CO, Italy, with Villa Carminati Resta as the official meeting point. Guests move between a main Campari bar, a dedicated Spritz Bar and the welcome bar from Calafuria by Tormaresca, while gourmet pizza from Kincho keeps the energy high. This is a social event staged against the dramatic basin of Lake Como, a glacial lake rimmed by steep hills and historic villas. The open-air garden becomes a stage: string lights and red illumination pick out the pool’s edge, bartenders pull classics and experimental serves, and a DJ known as Red Era threads a contemporary soundtrack through the crowd. At the heart of the night is the awards ceremony naming the Best Cocktail of Lake Como 2026 and handing out the Campari Award, the Prize of the Critics, the Ginarte Martini Challenge winner and the Luigi Bormioli recognition for glassware. For travelers this evening is a concentrated taste of Como’s contemporary hospitality scene. Kincho Restaurant & Bar and the Sheraton Lake Como bring international service standards to a local celebration of mixology; Campari’s presence and the sponsorship from Calafuria by Tormaresca give the night a distinctly Italian beverage pedigree. The setting—poolside garden with lake views—makes it notable among Lake Como’s festival calendar, especially for visitors who want a sophisticated, social way to experience local flavors after daytime hikes or boat trips. Practical details are straightforward: doors open at 20:00, the ticket includes welcome wine, open bar and pizza for 45€. Dress is all white; organizers have a rain plan to reschedule to Monday 6 July if weather intervenes. Travel from Como town center is short; taxis and public transit serve Via Per Cernobbio, and nearby docks provide lake access for those arriving by boat. This Grand Finale blends craft cocktails, live music, award-night theater and casual dining into one lively night on Lake Como’s shore. Whether you’re following the week of tastings or booking a single evening, it’s a curated way to sample the island of styles that make Como an enduring destination for food, drink and design. Insider tip: arrive early to watch sunset slip behind the Prealps and claim a poolside spot; photographers can catch reflections on the water and the lit villa facades. Come prepared with cashless payment for optional bar upgrades, sample small plates to pace your tasting, and expect a cosmopolitan crowd drawn from Como, Milan and international summer visitors. Tickets often sell out; book in advance and enjoy.