Lake Garda is a unique holiday destination, as it offers a wide variety of events throughout the year. You can experience different forms of entertainment: from culture to leisure to nature, there's always something to do!
January is the winter month that welcomes the New Year, but during the first week, festive celebrations are still in the air and light up the villages. It's your last chance to visit the charming Christmas markets with their typical wooden stalls selling quality handicrafts and food and wine.
Moreover, this month you will have the opportunity to admire Lake Garda with a beautiful backdrop of snow-capped peaks. With a bit of luck, you can even enjoy some snowflakes in the plains!
Find out what to do in Lake Garda in January 2026:
| Event | Date* | |
| New Year's Concert in Malcesine | 1 January | |
| New Year's Concert in Peschiera del Garda | 1 January | |
| New Year's Dip in Bardolino | 1 January | |
| Marano Beer Fest in Marano di Valpolicella | from 2 to 5 January | |
| Live Music at Piazza Statuto in Malcesine | 3 January | |
| 5 km Run from Cassone to Malcesine | 4 January | |
| Campagna Amica Local Farmers' Market in Calmasino | 3, 10, 17, 24 January | |
| Campagna Amica Local Farmers' Market in Castelnuovo del Garda | 4, 11, 18, 25 January | |
| Salò Design Market | 4 January | |
| Fantasy Time Concert in Peschiera del Garda | 6 January | |
| Befana Bonfire in Bussolengo | 6 January | |
| Befana Bonfire in Bardolino | 6 January | |
| Befana Bonfire in Garda | 6 January | |
| The Befana is Coming in Riva del Garda | 6 January | |
| Christmas at the Grinch's House in Riva del Garda | until 6 January | |
| Christmas Market & Events in Malcesine | until 6 January | |
| Natale tra gli Olivi Christmas Market in Garda | until 6 January | |
| Christmas Market in Arco | until 6 January | |
| Di Gusto in Gusto Christmas Market in Riva del Garda | until 6 January | |
| Christmas Village at Flover Garden Center in Bussolengo | until 6 January | |
| Christmas Market in Bardolino | until 6 January | |
| Christmas Market in Lazise | until 6 January | |
| Gardaland Magic Winter at Gardaland Park | until 6 January | |
| Valeggio s'illumina Christmas Events in Valeggio sul Mincio | until 6 January | |
| Christmas Events in Bussolengo | until 6 January | |
| Christmas Market in Salò | until 6 January | |
| Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags Fair in Riva del Garda | from 10 to 13 January | |
| Stragardalake Run in Desenzano del Garda | 11 January | |
| Christmas Village in Peschiera del Garda | until 11 January | |
| Presepi dal Mondo Crib Exhibition in Verona | until 18 January | |
| Olympic Torch Relay in Peschiera del Garda | 18 January | |
| Motor Bike Expo in Verona | from 23 to 25 January | |
| Carnival Parade in the evening in Desenzano del Garda | 31 January |
Finally, have a look at the weekly markets on Lake Garda, where you can find everything from clothing and leather goods to jewellery and local produce.
*Dates may be subject to change.
