What to do on Lake Garda in August? The most popular month for holidaymakers offers lots of events in the beautiful surroundings of Italy`s largest lake.
August is the month of village fairs, firework displays and open-air events. Food and wine, concerts and traditions of this region will amaze you and make your stay memorable!
Here's a list of the most interesting events on Lake Garda in August 2025, to make the most of your summer holiday!
| Event | Date* |
| Mura Festival in Verona | until 3/8 |
| Thursday Events in Salò | 12/06 to 21/08 |
| Garda Jazz Festival in Garda | 28/07 to 10/08 |
| Michael Jackson Show in Manerba del Garda | 1/8 |
| Folk Festival in S. Benedetto di Lugana (Peschiera) | 1 to 4/8 |
| Molletta Magic Family Show in Limone sul Garda | 1, 8, 22, 29/8 |
| Live Music in Toscolano Maderno | 1, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 29/8 |
| Live Music in Malcesine | 1, 3, 7, 11, 21, 22, 25, 27, 31/8 |
| Falconry Show at the Scaliger Castle in Malcesine | 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 26, 29/8 |
| Cyclamen Festival in Cassone di Malcesine | 1 to 3/8 |
| Pearà on the Road around the Lake food trucks in Garda | 1 to 3/8 |
| Madonna della Neve Folk Festival in Colà di Lazise | 1 to 5/8 |
| Ama Handicraft Market in Garda | 2 to 3/8 |
| Antiques and Vintage Market in Desenzano | 3/8 |
| International Chamber Music Festival in Toscolano Maderno | 4/8 |
| Folk Festival in Borgo, a city quarter in Garda | 4/8 |
| Madonna della Neve Folk Festival on Mount Baldo (Malcesine) | 5/8 |
| Ama Creative Market in Bardolino | 5 and 19/8 |
| Art Show in the alleys of Limone sul Garda | 5, 12, 19, 26/8 |
| Live Music at the Limonaia del Castèl in Limone sul Garda | 6 and 20/8 |
| Soundtrack Concert in Garda | 7/8 |
| Lago di Garda in Love in various towns around Lake Garda | 7 to 17/8 |
| Market of Italian Handicrafts in Lazise | 7, 14, 28/8 |
| Shopping under the stars in Peschiera del Garda | 7, 14, 21, 28/8 |
| “Suona Garda Sotto le Stelle" Concert in Garda | 8/8 |
| Malcesine Blues Festival in Malcesine | 9/8 |
| Festa dell'Ospite in Torri del Benaco | 9 to 10/8 |
| Watermelon Festival in Bure (San Pietro in Cariano) | 9 to 18/8 |
| SuperStarShow Pop & Rock Tribute Concert in Manerba del Garda | 9/8 |
| SuperStarShow Pop & Rock Tribute Concert in Limone sul Garda | 10/8 |
| Magic Nights in Campo di Brenzone sul Garda | 10/8 |
| Firework Display in Pescantina | 10/8 |
| Palio delle Contrade Folk Festival in Garda | 10 to 15/8 |
| Sant'Ercolano Folk Festival & Firework Display in Toscolano Maderno | 11/8 |
| Symphonic Rock Concert in Manerba del Garda | 11/8 |
| Manerbeer Festival & Live Music in Manerba del Garda | 12 to 16/8 |
| Palio in Rosa Female Rowing Competition in Garda | 13/8 |
| Play Sessions with Wooden Toys in Garda | 14, 15, 24/8 |
| Live Music in Salò | 14 and 21/8 |
| Firework Display in Garda | 15/8 |
| Estate Alpina Festival with music and food stalls in Peschiera del Garda | 15 to 17/8 |
| Yellow Nights with Live Music, Entertainment & Firework Display in Limone | 14 to 15/8 |
| San Bernardo Folk Festival in Garda | 16 to 21/8 |
| The Willin' Fools Irish Music Concert in Limone sul Garda | 17/8 |
| The Willin' Fools Irish Music Concert in Malcesine | 18/8 |
| Stars of Opera at Sigurtà Garden Park | 18/8 |
| International H-Boat Regatta in Malcesine | 21/8 |
| Quarta d'Agosto Folk Festival in Costermano | 21 to 25/8 |
| Festa dell'Ospite in Lazise | 22 to 24/8 |
| Palio delle Mura Folk Festival in Peschiera del Garda | 22 to 24/8 |
| Fairytale Festival in Riva del Garda | 27 to 31/8 |
| Desenzano Summer Vibes with Live Music and Vintage Market | 27/8 |
| Truffle Festival in Caprino Veronese | 29/8 to 1/9 |
| Il Bardolino Freddo Wine Festival in Bardolino | 29 to 31/8 |
| Handicraft Market in Malcesine | 30 to 31/8 |
| Live Concerts in Bardolino | 30/8 |
| Live Music and Firework Display in Salò | 30/8 |
| ABBA Tribute Concert in Limone sul Garda | 31/8 |
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.
If you are interested in an event but don't have an accommodation yet, then check out the Europlan hotels and holiday apartments in the best places on Lake Garda.
*Dates may be subject to change.
