What’s On at Lake Garda July 13–16, 2026: Music, Books, Cinema and Shows

A packed calendar of events across Lake Garda runs from **13 to 16 July 2026**, featuring classical music, book presentations, outdoor cinema, theatre and family activities, with several shows free to enter. The programme includes stops in **Sirmione, Gargnano, Castelnuovo del Garda, Padenghe, Manerba, Moniga, Salò, Lazise and Castelnuovo**, with evening events scheduled throughout the four days.

On **Monday 13 July**, Sirmione hosts **“Mozart al Castello”** at the courtyard of the Scaliger Castle, as part of the **Garda Lake Music Excellence** circuit. In **Gargnano**, contemporary circus **“Spinsane”** is staged at **21:15** in Piazza Feltrinelli (free entry; postponed to **15 July** if it rains). On **Tuesday 14 July**, Castelnuovo del Garda offers **“Alla ricerca del tesoro di Jack Paletta”** at **11:00** at Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium (booking required), while **“Spinsane”** also reaches **Padenghe** at **21:15** and outdoor cinema in **Gargnano** screens **“Un bel giorno”** at **21:15**.

On **Wednesday 15 July**, **Teresa Ciabatti** presents **“Donnaregina”** at **19:00** in Manerba del Garda (free entry, Pieve di Santa Maria in Valtenesi), and Moniga del Garda hosts the free concert **“Italian Masters: Rota e Morricone”** at **21:00** at the Castle. On **Thursday 16 July**, Salò launches **Estate Musica del Garda** with the **Quartetto Asturia** at **21:00** on the sailing ship *Circe*, while **Lazise** holds the evening **Palo della Cuccagna** procession from **20:00 to 22:00** and **Oliosi di Castelnuovo del Garda** stages free theatre **“Quel diavolo di Arlecchino”** at **21:00**.
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