What to do on Lake Garda in April? Italy's largest lake offers interesting events all year round, and the month of April is certainly no exception! Let's take a look at the highlights! You'll be amazed!
April is the month that welcomes spring, with the days getting longer and warmer, inviting you to spend your free time outdoors. In fact, there are many open-air events on programme that are enriched by the beautiful scenery of blooming flowers and the fantastic lake in the background.
Food and wine events, sports, folk festivals and lots of fun. Here are the most interesting events on Lake Garda and in the surroundings scheduled for April 2026!
| Event | Date* |
|---|---|
| Tulipanomania Festival at Sigurtà Garden Park | March and April |
| Arilica - Festival della Cultura in Peschiera del Garda | 21/4 to 24/4 |
| Movieland opening day | 2/4 |
| Easter in Brenzone sul Garda | 3/4 to 6/4 |
| Easter Festival in Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella | 3/4 to 6/4 |
| Gluten-Free Festival in Desenzano del Garda | 3/4 to 6/4 |
| Recioto and Amarone Wine Festival in Negrar | 4/4 to 6/4 |
| Vivi Vintage Market in Lazise | 4/4 to 6/4 |
| Salò Botanica lakeside flower & garden fair | 9/4 to 12/4 |
| OXYBURN Trail Run in Malcesine | 10/4 |
| Vinitaly & the City in Verona | 10/4 to 12/4 |
| Colnago Cycling Festival in Desenzano del Garda | 10/4 to 12/4 |
| Lake Garda 42 Run from Limone or Arco to Malcesine | 10/4 to 12/4 |
| The Dog Show in Montichiari | 11/4 and 12/4 |
| Olive Oil Festival in Torri del Benaco | 11/04 and 12/04 |
| LG KIDS Run in Riva del Garda | 11/4 |
| MTB Garda Marathon in Garda | 11/4 |
| Marathon Lake Garda 42 | 12/4 |
| Vinitaly wine fair in Verona | 12/4 to 15/4 |
| Enolitech in Verona | 12/4 to 15/4 |
| Citrus gardens, discovering lemon houses in Gargnano | 18/4 and 19/4 |
| Antiques Market in Bardolino | 20/4 |
| Olive Oil Festival in Bardolino | 24/4 to 26/4 |
| 64th Valpolicella and Recioto Wine Festival in San Pietro in Cariano | 24/4 to 2/5 |
| Seridò Games Fair in Montichiari | 25/4 to 10/5 |
| Garda Auto Classic 2026 in Garda | 25/4 |
| Magnalonga Food & Wine Walk in San Pietro in Cariano | 26/4 |
| Antiques Market in Valeggio sul Mincio | 26/4 |
Have also a look at the weekly markets on Lake Garda, where you can find everything, from clothing and leather goods to jewellery and local produce.
Last but not least, all Europlan accommodations are open now! Hotels and holiday apartments in the best Lake Garda locations to enjoy the region at its best!
*Dates may be subject to change.
