The Abbey of Maguzzano, set between morainic hills and water on the southern shore of Lake Garda, was founded in the 9th century by Benedictine monks and today operates as a living spiritual, cultural, and hospitality center run by the Don Calabria Institute, welcoming individuals, families and groups and fostering ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. Historically,…
A photography workshop titled “From Street Style to Travel Storytelling” is coming to Sirmione, promoted by Visit Sirmione in partnership with Fujifilm and New Free Photo. The event is set for Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:00 to 17:30 at Palazzo Callas Exhibitions, featuring photographer Anastasia Fedoseeva. The day opens with an introductory talk on…
Taste of Culture will take place on June 15, 2026 at the Museo della Carta in Toscolano Maderno, uniting the centuries‑long Gardesana paper heritage with the region’s enogastronomic and cultural offerings around Lake Garda. The Museo della Carta, situated in the Valle delle Cartiere, sits on a site where since the 14th century the San…
Gardone Riviera — Candies’ Academy of Salò will stage “The Wizard” on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Anfiteatro del Vittoriale degli Italiani. The production blends dance, music and theatre. The event is anticipated by enthusiasts and families and will be held in the Vittoriale’s distinctive setting. Candies’ Academy is recognized as a centre of…
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Gardas culture scene expands with a new crime-fiction focused event, part of the 2026 book fair. The Gargnano edition of the Gardesana program presents “Gargnano that reads” with a session titled “Giallisti a confronto,” featuring three regional genre writers: Enrico Giustacchini (Il giudice Albertano e il caso del serpente stravagante), Enrico Mirani (Il Brigadiere del…
From June 8 to July 3, 2026, Toscolano Maderno will host the new edition of the 7 League, a double 7-a-side football tournament that is one of the Garda region’s summer events. The tournament uses two parallel groups that converge into knockout rounds, increasing the number of matches and teams. Most games will be played…
The Legnanesi will perform Promessa d’Amore at the Anfiteatro del Vittoriale on Thursday, June 4, at 9:00 PM. The production, presented by Il Vittoriale degli Italiani, follows Teresa and Giovanni as their marriage—overlooked due to a municipal bureaucratic error—faces tests that could affect them and their children. Expect a narrative built on misunderstandings, humor, and…
The 2026 Gargnano book fair, part of the Gargnano che legge cultural program, will host a practical seminar on verbal and expressive communication titled “Ci vuole orecchio!” led by Silvia Visini. The session, focused on exploring interpretive potential and cognitive benefits of active listening, forms part of the festival’s official lineup. The event takes place…