Lake Garda events in December
Find out what's on calendar this month
Embark on a sensory journey through scents, flavours and unique sceneries: Lake Garda offers many ways to enjoy nature's beauty, rich traditions, and culinary delights regardless of the season.
As December arrives, magic and festive lights transforms the region into a Christmas wonderland. During this time of the year, you can discover charming Christmas markets offering handcrafted treasures and delicious treats. And what's better than the warmth of a steaming cup of mulled wine amidst the stunning Lake Garda scenery?
If that's not warm enough, a variety of indoor events is planned too, as to make you escape the winter chill while immersing yourself in the region's vibrant culture, folklore, and culinary delights.
Find out what to do in Lake Garda in December:
Event | Date* |
Antiques and Vintage Fair in Montichiari | until 3/12 |
Babbo Lake Run in Lazise/Bardolino/Garda | 10/12 |
Christmas Market in Verona | until 26/12 |
Christmas Market in Garda | 22/11-7/1: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, pre-holidays and holidays (in Italy also 8 December and 6 January) |
Christmas Market in Arco | until 7/1 |
Christmas Market in Riva del Garda | until 7/1 |
Christmas Village at Flover Garden Center Bussolengo | until 7/1 |
Christmas Market in Bardolino | until 7/1 |
Christmas Village in Peschiera del Garda | until 14/1 |
Farmer's Market in Castelnuovo | 3/12, 10/12, 17/12, 24/12, 31/12 |
Farmer's Market in Bardolino | 3/12, 10/12, 17/12, 24/12, 31/12 |
Christmas Market in Lazise | 2.-3, 8.-10, 16.-17, 23-24/12 and 26./12-7/1 |
Gardaland Magic Winter in Gardaland | 8/12-7/1 |
Christmas Market in Malcesine | 8/12-7/1 |
Santa Lucia Market in Verona | 10/12-13/12 |
Antiques and Flea Market in Bardolino | 17/12 |
Mercantico Market in Lonato del Garda | 17/12 |
Melegatti Christmas Run in Verona | 17/12 |
New Years's Eve Concert al Teatro Filarmonico Verona | 31/12 |
Have also a look at the weekly markets on Lake Garda, where locals and tourists can find everything, from clothing and leather goods to jewellery to local produce.
* dates may be subject to change