Fireworks on Lake Garda 2024: where and when

Lake Garda, with its natural beauty and historical charm, will light up this summer with a series of breathtaking firework shows. Whether you’re a local resident or a visiting tourist, get ready to mark your calendar for the must-see events that will turn the nights at Lake Garda into an explosion of colours and lights. Here is the list of all the fireworks on Lake Garda in 2024.

[We will constantly update this article with new and accurate information]

Fireworks on Lake Garda 2024: Everything you need to know

June 2024

• Valeggio sul Mincio, “Festa del Nodo d’Amore” – cancelled: This is one of the most enchanting events of June, where usually thousands of people gather on the Visconti Bridge in Borghetto to celebrate the birth of Valeggio’s tortellini with a grand fireworks display.
• Gardaland Park, “Summer Festival” – 22/06: Gardaland Park will kick off the summer with the Gardaland Summer Festival. A night of exclusive DJ sets and attractions open until late, culminating in a fireworks show. (discounted tickets here)

July 2024

• Limone sul Garda – 07/07: Limone will host a fireworks display on the Lungolago Marconi at 10:00 PM. The wait for the fireworks will be accompanied by live music.
• Lazise, “III di Luglio” – 21/07: The “III di luglio” festival is inspired by an ancient fair linked to the third Wednesday of July. On Saturday the 20th, the Palo della Cuccagna game will be held, and on the 21st, the celebrations will conclude with a fireworks display.
• Garda, “Luci Riflesse” – 21/07: The “Luci Riflesse” fireworks display will light up the Gulf of Garda, accompanying the traditional Sardellata al Chiar di Luna.
• Malcesine, “Fuochi di Sant’Anna” – 26/07: The Scaligero Castle will be the backdrop for a fascinating fireworks display at 11:00 PM.
• Calmasino (Bardolino) – 29/07: The Feast of Sant’Anna, one of the most popular events in the town, will conclude with fireworks after six evenings of celebrations.

August 2024

• Salò, “Salò in Musica” – 01/08: Shops open until late and many musical corners will enliven the streets of the historic center. The evening will close with a grand fireworks display, visible from the lakeside.
• Assenza di Brenzone – 04/08: A fair with many offerings at the food stalls, including the typical “Carbonèra.” At the end of the evening, there will be a fireworks display.
• Cassone, “Festa dei Ciclamini” – 06/08: Two days of flower and art exhibitions, entertainment, and stands with typical dishes. After the fireworks on Lake Garda, the eagerly awaited Cyclamen Lottery Drawing will take place.
• Colà di Lazise, “Antica Sagra Madonna della Neve” – 05/08: A traditional festival that will conclude with a fireworks display organized by the Parco Termale Villa dei Cedri.
• Assenza di Brenzone, “Assenza in festa” – 7/08 The festival offers activities for all ages with music and food stalls featuring local dishes, especially the evening’s specialty, the “Carbonera,” a traditional dish made of polenta, Baldo cheeses, and extra virgin olive oil. At 11:00 PM, there will be a grand fireworks display over the lake.
• Toscolano Maderno, “Festa di Sant’Ercolano” – 11/8 Traditional Festa di Sant’Ercolano with a market along Lungolago Zanardelli and a fireworks display over the Gulf of Maderno.
• Limone sul Garda, “Yellow Night” – 14/08: An event with entertainment for children, live music, and fireworks. It starts at 8:00 PM along Lungolago Marconi and in the historic center. The fireworks display will be at 11:00 PM.
• Garda, “Palio delle Contrade” – 15/08: This is a very important festival for the old fishing community, who will compete in rowing boats on the waters of Lake Garda.
• Malcesine – 15/8 On the occasion of Ferragosto, a spectacular fireworks display will illuminate the Scaligero Castle.

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• Salò, “Magic in the Gulf” – 24/8 Fireworks at 11:00 PM in the Gulf of Salò.
• Peschiera del Garda, “Palio delle Mura” –25/8: There will be NO FIREWORKS but a shows with fountains, lights and music at Porto Bergamini.
• Brenzone, “Porto in Festa” – 25/08: The historic center will be animated by games and fishing competitions, concluding with a fireworks display.
• Lazise, “Festa dell’Ospite” – 25/08: The traditional “Festa dell’Ospite” returns to Lazise with entertainment, food stalls, and musical groups. The festival will conclude with a pyromusical show at 11:00 PM.

The list continues with spectacular fireworks shows scheduled for autumn 2024 on Lake Garda.

September 2024

• Malcesine, “Campagnola in Festa” – 05/09: The streets of Malcesine, in Località Campagnola, will be decorated for the festival. At the end of the evening, there will be fireworks.
• Riva del Garda, “Note di Fuochi” – 20/09: At 10:00 PM, the grand fireworks show of Riva del Garda returns, one of the most beautiful on Lake Garda.

October 2024

• Bardolino, “Festa dell’Uva e del Vino” – 07/10: An event that honors Bardolino wine and concludes with a magnificent fireworks display at 11:00 PM.
• Peschiera del Garda, “Festa di San Martino” – date to be determined: This is a lively annual event that celebrates the city’s patron saint with traditions, music, and local food.

The list of fireworks displays on Lake Garda for 2024 is still being updated, so we recommend checking this article in the future to discover any newly scheduled shows.