Parco Natura Viva welcomes Italy’s first hippo calf since 2021
A hippopotamus calf has been born at Parco Natura Viva, the first recorded in Italy since 2021. Almost 55-year-old Camilla has given birth to her fifteenth young.
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Benàcus: Lake Garda in the photographs of Giorgio Attilio Mutti – exhibition at Lonato Fortress
The exhibition “Benàcus: Lake Garda and its hills in the photographs of Giorgio Attilio Mutti” will be held at Lonato del Garda Fortress from 18 September 2026 to 6 January 2027.
Classical music at the Church of San Zeno dell’Oselet
On Sunday, 6 September, at 11.30 a.m., the Church of San Zeno dell’Oselet in Castelletto will host another concert in the “Armonie nel Tempo” series.
Book voucher 2026–2027: applications open September 14 in Peschiera del Garda
The 2026–2027 book voucher is a regional contribution for purchasing books and alternative educational materials for the next school year.
Stronger Than the Darkness: Marco Bottardi presents his book in Desenzano
Marco Bottardi will present his second book on Monday, September 7, 2026, at 8.30 p.m. in the cloister of the G. Rambotti Civic Archaeological Museum in Desenzano del Garda.
Book presentation in Maderno: Giuseppe Fusari presents “I morti non mi sono mai piaciuti”
The book will be presented in Maderno on Wednesday, September 2, at 8:30 p.m. by Giuseppe Fusari, writer, priest and art historian, in the open-air “salon” in Via Benamati, in the former ACLI area …
Francesco Misino’s Mixed-Media Techniques on Display at the Museo Lechi in Montichiari
The “Astrolabio” exhibition by Apulian artist Francesco Misino opened at the Museo Lechi in Montichiari on Saturday, August 29. It presents around thirty mixed-media works.
76th Centomiglia del Garda: leading crews line up for Lake Garda’s classic sailing race
Lake Garda’s long-running Centomiglia sailing race returns on 5 and 6 September. Circolo Vela is organising the start and the accompanying programme for the 76th edition.
Free smartphone course for over-65s in Bardolino
The Italian Red Cross is offering a free smartphone course for residents aged over 65 in Bardolino, on Lake Garda’s eastern shore, through its Bardolino Baldo Garda committee.
Bertoncelli and Menozzi win the Trofeo Isotta Giuseppe Spadi
Bertoncelli and Menozzi took first place at the Trofeo Isotta Giuseppe Spadi, a sport-fishing event held on Sunday 23 August in memory of Giuseppe Isotta.
Opera concert at Bardolino’s lakeside Parco Carrara Bottagisio
The soloists of the Katia Ricciarelli Opera Academy will perform Sulle ali del melodramma in Bardolino on Saturday 29 August at 9pm.
Oriente Occidente: six events at the Mart from 3 to 12 September
From 3 to 12 September, the Mart in Rovereto will host six events from the 46th edition of the Oriente Occidente Dance Festival as part of the Linguaggi programme.
European Heritage Days: reduced admission at the Mart on 26 and 27 September
On 26 and 27 September, the Mart in Rovereto, Casa Depero and Galleria Civica in Trento will take part in the European Heritage Days with reduced admission at all three museums.
Salò in Musica brings summer to a close on the lakeside promenade
On Thursday 3 September, from 8.30 pm, Salò in Musica returns to the lakeside promenade and historic centre for the final event of the summer programme.
Free admission to MAG on 6 September with #domenicaalmuseo
On Sunday 6 September, from 10 am to 6 pm, MAG Museo Alto Garda in Riva del Garda will offer free admission to all visitors as part of the ministerial #domenicaalmuseo initiative.
“My World in a Portrait” exhibition opens in Brenzone
On Sunday, 6 September, at 5 p.m., the “My World in a Portrait” exhibition will open at the Civic Hall of the Municipality of Brenzone sul Garda.
A morning dedicated to calisthenics in Castelletto
On Saturday, September 5, Castelletto beach next to the Bolognese Hotel will host “Brenzone Calisthenics Training”, a demonstration dedicated to calisthenics and fitness.
Assenza hosts the season’s final Starlight Market
On Friday, September 4, from 18:00 to 23:00, Piazza San Nicolò in Assenza will host the season’s final edition of the “Starlight Market Crafts Art & Music”.
Tener-a-mente Equinozio: Biagio Antonacci to give ten unplugged concerts at the Vittoriale
Biagio Antonacci will perform ten unplugged concerts at the Vittoriale Amphitheatre in Gardone Riviera from September 4 to 16, 2026, as part of Tener-a-mente Equinozio.
Claudia Carzeri appointed regional head of Forza Italia’s organisation in Lombardy
Claudia Carzeri, a Lombardy regional councillor, has been appointed regional head of Forza Italia’s organisation. The appointment was officially announced…
American Beer Fest 2026: An American-Style September at Movieland
From September 1 to 27, Movieland Park in Lazise hosts American Beer Fest 2026, bringing the atmosphere and flavours of the United States together with beer, food, live music, shows and new experiences for the whole family.
Strabilio Festival returns to Villanuova sul Clisi with Kostüm
The Strabilio Festival brings Trio Les Triphasés back to Piazza Roma in Villanuova sul Clisi, near Lake Garda, on Saturday 29 August at 9.15pm with its show Kostüm.
Sarca clean-up removes 50 kilos of waste near Lake Garda
Volunteers collected 50 kilos of waste during a clean-up of the Sarca, the river that reaches the northern end of Lake Garda, in the Torbole area on Saturday 29 August.
Funding meeting for businesses in Bardolino’s commercial district
Bardolino municipality will hold a meeting for local businesses on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 3.30pm about funding available through the 2026 Commercial Districts programme.
Municipal educational centres: updated start dates for Tappeto Volante and Fuori Classe
Registration is open for the municipal educational centres “Hakuna Matata”, “Tappeto Volante” and “Fuori Classe” for the 2026/2027 educational year. The Municipality of Bardolino…
September guided tours at the Mart, Casa Depero and Galleria Civica
In September, the Mart is offering guided tours of the temporary exhibitions in Rovereto, Casa d’Arte Futurista Depero and Galleria Civica in Trento.
Events on Lake Garda from 28 to 30 August 2026: what’s on
A narrative agenda of events taking place around Lake Garda from 28 to 30 August 2026, with a section devoted to ongoing initiatives.
“Italians in the SS 1943–1945”: exhibition opens at MAG on 6 September
On Sunday, 6 September, the Museo Alto Garda in Riva del Garda will open the exhibition “Italians in the SS 1943–1945: Perpetrators and Executors”.
Lunch by the harbour in Porto featuring products from Brenzone
On Sunday, 6 September, from noon, Porto harbour will host “From Net to Plate”, a lunch featuring typical zero-kilometre products from Brenzone.
Franz Jörg cycles from Germany to Sicily to support rare-disease research
Franz Jörg, a former German firefighter, has passed through Riva del Garda during his bicycle journey from Germany to Sicily.
Sport Day returns to Montichiari: Saturday afternoon at Centro San Filippo
Sport Day will take place on Saturday, September 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Centro San Filippo in Montichiari, offering children, adults and families the chance to discover local sports clubs.
Halfbike World Gathering 2027: international meeting comes to Garda Trentino
The Halfbike World Gathering 2027 will take place from May 7 to 9, 2027, in Arco, Riva del Garda and Torbole, bringing enthusiasts of the distinctive stand-up bicycle to Garda Trentino.
Milan from above: A route through the city’s most striking panoramic terraces
Viewing Milan from an elevated perspective offers a unique way to appreciate the charm of a metropolis in constant balance between historic heritage and contemporary architecture.…
Young people complete five-day work-voucher project in Arco
In Arco, a town at the northern end of Lake Garda, young participants completed five days of practical work in public spaces through the local work-voucher scheme.
WWII identification tag returns to Toscolano Maderno after 80 years
An identification tag belonging to Giulio Comincioli has returned to Toscolano Maderno, on Lake Garda’s western shore. Comincioli was an Alpini soldier born in nearby Gargnano in 1915 and was interned by German forces after 8 September.
Salò unveils Rovatinsky violin tribute to master luthier Gasparo
A Rovatinsky Salò violin has been installed in Fossa, in the Lake Garda town of Salò, close to the birthplace of Renaissance instrument maker Gasparo da Salò.
Hike and workshop in the mountain pastures above Lake Garda
Vita da Capre combines a hike and workshop at Malga Ca’ dell’Era in Tremosine sul Garda, in the hills above Lake Garda, on Sunday 30 August from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
World Lakes Day: Bardolino backs Lake Garda’s Culture Capital bid
For World Lakes Day, Bardolino renewed its support for Lake Garda’s bid to become Italian Capital of Culture in 2029, presenting the lake as a shared environmental, social and cultural landscape.
Religion Today at the Mart: cinema, clothing and identity on 20 September
The Mart in Rovereto will host an event by Religion Today on Sunday 20 September, as part of the international travelling festival dedicated to dialogue between cinema and religions.
Palazzi Aperti: three Mart workshops on Depero and accessibility
For the 22nd edition of Palazzi Aperti, the Mart is offering three free workshops in Rovereto devoted to Fortunato Depero’s art, tactile exploration and accessibility.