Festa dell’Ospite – Guest Festival 2026

On 1 and 2 August 2026, the traditional Festa dell’Ospite (Guest Festival) returns to Gargnano, on the Brescia side of Lake Garda. This summer event is dedicated to tourists and all those who choose to spend their holidays in one of the lake’s most elegant and charming villages.

For two evenings, Piazza Feltrinelli, overlooking Lake Garda, is transformed into a vast open-air gathering place where food, music and entertainment come together in a festive and convivial atmosphere. From 7.00 pm, the food stalls and markets open, offering local specialities, traditional produce and shopping opportunities in the streets of the historic centre.

Another star of the event is the Brescian spit-roast, a symbol of the local culinary tradition, celebrated during the festival alongside other culinary highlights from the Lake Garda region.

From 9.30 pm, Piazza Feltrinelli comes alive with live music, offering two evenings of entertainment in one of Lake Garda’s most picturesque settings.

The big new feature of the 2026 edition will take place on Saturday 1 August (with a possible rescheduled date on Sunday 2 August in the event of bad weather): the first light drone show on Lake Garda. Hundreds of drones will light up the sky with spectacular light displays, offering an innovative show set to become one of the most thrilling moments of the summer on Lake Garda.

The Festa dell’Ospite is the perfect opportunity to experience Gargnano’s hospitality, stroll along the lakeside promenade, savour the local cuisine and enjoy two evenings of celebration filled with music, performances and unique views.