Christmas under the olive trees - that's the name of the Christmas celebrations in the town of Garda.
Get ready for a winter wonderland in Garda! From November 29, 2025 to January 6, 2025, we've got a packed schedule of cultural and musical events to keep you entertained all season long.
A short overview
Christmas market
Directly on the lakefront promenade of Garda. The market is open every Friday / Saturday / Sunday between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm. From December 20th to January 6th, the Christmas market is also open during the week.
There is also a Santa Claus house and an ice-skating rink for children. There is a large Christmas tree in front of the town hall and a life-size nativity scene not far away ( starting on Dec. 8).
Garda Grinches Game
This year's highlight for kids and families is the “Garda Grinches Game”. Let us surprise you.
Monday to Friday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
On weekends from 10.00 a.m.
Gastronomy
In the “Padiglione dei Sapori”, a large tent set up especially for this purpose, you can sample local dishes from different regions for lunch and dinner. Of course, many bars and restaurants in the historic town center of Garda are also open.
Exhibitions
If you like, you can also visit one of the exhibitions in the “Palazzo Pincini Carlotti” or the Lake Garda Museum. Both are right in the town center.
New Year's party
Music and dancing at the end of the year in the center of Garda. Fireworks at midnight directly on the lakeside promenade.
Further details can be found in the program issued by the municipality of Garda. Unfortunately only in Italian.
