Up-to-date calendar of events on Lake Garda: food festivals, Christmas markets, exhibitions, parties and shows in the lakeside towns, with dates and places.
From13JUN 2026
To30NOV 2026
Exhibitions & culture
Peschiera del Garda
Exhibition “The Great War”
Group exhibition on the First World War at the Museo Palazzina Storica in Parco Catullo.
From28JUN 2026
To15NOV 2026
Exhibitions & culture
Lazise
Exhibition “Effigie” by Renzo Peretti
Contemporary art exhibition at Villa Montinghel, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Free entry.
From12SEP 2026
To1NOV 2026
Kids & families
Castelnuovo del Garda
Gardaland Magic Halloween
The park takes on a Halloween theme with rides and shows: special evening opening on Friday 30 October and the Halloween Party until midnight on Saturday 31 October.
From16OCT 2026
To1NOV 2026
Food & wine festivals
San Zeno di Montagna
Chestnut Festival and San Zeno PDO Marron Festival
On Monte Baldo, above the lake, three weekends dedicated to the San Zeno PDO marron, with roasted chestnuts, stalls and local produce in Piazza Schena. Free entry.
31OCT 2026
Kids & families
Garda
Halloween in Garda
Halloween party for children and teens in Piazza del Municipio, 3:30–5:30 pm, with music and baby dance. Free entry.
31OCT 2026
Festivals & shows
Lazise
Halloween Night at Movieland
Movieland’s Halloween season ends with the 31 October party: the park stays open until midnight with music and entertainment.
From7NOV 2026
To8NOV 2026
Food & wine festivals
Riva del Garda
Frantoi Aperti – Open Olive Mills
A weekend among the olive mills and groves of Garda Trentino: guided tours, tastings of the new extra virgin olive oil and pairings with local products. Booking required.
8NOV 2026
Sport & nature
Riva del Garda
Garda Trentino Half Marathon
The half marathon on the northern shore of the lake between Riva del Garda, Arco and Torbole, plus a 10 km race and a 4 km fun run.
From13NOV 2026
To6JAN 2027
Markets
Arco
Arco Christmas Market
Around 40 wooden huts in the old town with crafts, food specialities and lights. Until 13 December open Friday to Sunday (plus 4–8 December), daily from 18 December.
From13NOV 2026
To6JAN 2027
Markets
Riva del Garda
“Di Gusto in Gusto” Christmas Market
Riva’s Christmas market between Piazza Battisti and Piazza Garibaldi, with huts of local products, mulled wine and Santa’s House.