What to do on Lake Garda in May? There is always a lot to visit around Italy's largest lake, and this month there are also numerous events to fill your free time, especially outdoors. Let's have a look at the highlights in this story!
What awaits you on Lake Garda? May is the month when temperatures continue to rise, and you can spend entire days outdoors enjoying the warm rays of the sun. If you don't want to wait until summer, you can also take advantage of the sun right away and take your first dip in the pool or in the lake - if you dare!
Food & wine, sports, folk festivals and so much more... Here's a list of the most interesting events on Lake Garda in May 2026!
| Event | Date* |
| Seridò children's fair in Montichiari | 25/4 to 26/4, 1, 2, 3, 9, 10/5 |
| Santa Eurosia Folk Festival in Santa Lucia ai Monti | 30/4 to 4/5 |
| Falconry Show at the Scaliger Castle in Malcesine | every Monday and Friday |
| Amarathon in Pedemonte | 1/5 |
| Granfondo Avesani Cycling Marathon in Verona | 1/5 |
| Bike Festival in Riva del Garda | 1 to 3/5 |
| Land of Wine in Peschiera del Garda | 1 to 3/5 |
| Orchid Market in Peschiera del Garda | 2/5 to 3/5 |
| Malcesine Baldo Trail | 2/5 to 3/5 |
| Antiques & Collectibles Market in Verona | 3/5 |
| Miss World Italy in Lazise | 3/5 |
| Antiques Market in Desenzano del Garda | 3/5 |
| FIAF National Photography Convention in Garda | 6/5 to 10/5 |
| Pratosaiano 2k26 Festival in Arco | 8/5 to 16/5 |
| Mother's Day in Garda | 9/5 |
| Antiques Market in Bussolengo | 9/5 |
| Arts & Crafts Market in Garda | 9/5 to 10/5 |
| Flower Festival in Desenzano del Garda | 9/5 to 10/5 |
| Historical Reenactment in Lazise | 9/5 to 10/5 |
| Torri in fiaba Fairy Tale Festival in Torri del Benaco | 9/5 to 10/5 |
| Melodies Under the Stars in Limone | 10/5 |
| Vintage Market in Valeggio sul Mincio | 10/5 |
| 5.30 Run in Verona | 15/5 |
| StraVerona non-competitive run | 16/5 and 17/5 |
| Antiques Market in Bardolino | 17/5 |
| Buskers Park at Sigurtà Park | 17/5 |
| Beatles Tribute Concert in Limone sul Garda | 17/5 |
| Veronafil Coins & Stamps Fair in Verona | 21/3 to 23/5 |
| Flower Festival in Lazise | 22/5 to 23/5 |
| Summer Festival in Calmasino | 22/5 to 23/5 |
| La Sfacciata Cycling Race from Bardolino | 22/5 to 24/5 |
| Food Trucks, DJ & More in Desenzano del Garda | 22/5 to 24/5 |
| Verona Mineral Show in Verona | 22/5 to 24/5 |
| Flower Festival in Malcesine | 22/5 to 24/5 |
| DJ Party in Peschiera del Garda | 23/5 |
| Firework Display in Limone sul Garda | 24/5 |
| Antiques & Collectibles Market in Valeggio sul Mincio | 24/5 |
| 4 passi per l'AISM solidarity walk in Costermano sul Garda | 24/5 |
| Jupiter Singers & London Show Choir in Bussolengo | 26/5 |
| Wine Festival in Polpenazze del Garda | 27/5 to 2/6 |
| Garda Lake Running Festival in Malcesine | 30/5 and 31/5 |
| Historical Reenactment in Calmasino | 30/5 and 31/5 |
| Salò Creativa Arts & Crafts Market in Salò | 31/5 |
| Gran Galà d'Opera e Operetta in Limone | 31/5 |
| Pecoratosando sheep shearing day at Sigurtà Park | 31/5 |
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.
