From 17 June to 17 September 2026, the Sigurtà Garden Park near Peschiera becomes an open-air museum. Cracking Art fills its lawns with 162 colourful animals in regenerated plastic, from a dolphin to an elephant. A printed map hands you each creature’s virtues and small flaws, so you can work out which animal is really you.
On 1 and 2 August 2026, Piazza Feltrinelli in Gargnano hosts the Festa dell’Ospite, the town’s summer welcome to residents and visitors alike. Expect food stalls with regional specialities, local craft markets and live music across both evenings, and on the Saturday night a drone light show over the water, billed as the first of its kind on the lake.
On Thursday 30 July the Azienda Agricola CÃ Sabbionare opens its terrace above the gulf of Garda for Euphoria Horizon. The view runs the length of the lower lake, from Sirmione to Gargnano, and the DJ set carries the evening through to midnight. Wine and buffet are included if you arrive before nine.
There is no continuous, safe cycle path all the way around Lake Garda: the western shore road runs through narrow tunnels. But over seven days, combining train, ferry and bike, you cross the whole territory, from Trento down to Riva, along the Verona shore and on to Mantua and Verona. Here is the route, stage by stage.
All year round, the villages around Lake Garda come alive with sagre and local feast days, built around the food, wine and traditions of each stretch of shore. Knowing what they are, when they happen and where helps you choose the festivals that suit the time of your visit best.
A short loop links Arco, Torbole and Nago on the northern tip of Lake Garda, and a recently opened stretch above Nago gives the ride its widest view. It is an easy route, well suited to families, and it opens the way north towards the Adige Valley.
Events in Bardolino follow the rhythm of the wine and the lake. Two major wine festivals frame spring and autumn, and around them
Every two years, the sky above Trento transforms into a stage of extraordinary beauty, where human ingenuity and the power of flight converge.
In late August 2026, the city of Trento will host a truly captivating event: the Haust Volk Fest, a festival entirely dedicated to
In the serene surroundings of Trento, the Piné Plateau is preparing to host an event that merges the passion for sport with the
The Festa dell’Ospite (Guest Festival) in Marciaga, a hamlet of Costermano sul Garda, is an unmissable event of the Garda summer. Taking place
August in Cavaion Veronese promises a season of delicate harmonies, an invitation to immerse oneself in music and the beauty of the Veronese
Each year, the enchanting village of Garda prepares to host one of its most cherished and traditional events: the Festa della Madonna del
The evocative area surrounding Verona, specifically the Scaligero Castle in Villafranca, is set to host an event of profound reflection. On July 3,
On the northern shores of Lake Garda, where mountains reflect in the water and the air hums with vibrant energy, a sporting event
As summer arrives, Riva del Garda embraces a cherished tradition, a moment of genuine community spirit that brings everyone together. The 46th edition
The natural beauty of Verona, particularly the charming hamlet of Custoza in Sommacampagna, is set to host a truly heartfelt initiative. On Sunday,
Each summer, the timeless charm of Lake Garda is enriched by an event dedicated to art and narrative: the Cavaionese Summer Theatre. An
In the heart of a captivating landscape, Valeggio sul Mincio prepares to host an event that celebrates its most vibrant soul. On the
The lakeside promenade of Lazise is set to host, once again in 2026, an event celebrating the elegance and viticultural tradition of the
