Festa di San Nicolò, patrono di Bardolino
The patron saint of Bardolino lights up the Christmas season on the lake
About Festa di San Nicolò
The patron saint of Bardolino
Every December 6th, Bardolino, on the Veronese side of Lake Garda, celebrates its patron saint, San Nicolò. The religious festival coincides with the start of the town's Christmas celebrations, in the province of Verona.
Between faith and Christmas lights
The program includes the Solemn Holy Mass in honor of the patron saint in the parish church and, subsequently, the lighting of the large Christmas tree in Piazza Matteotti — a real fir tree that will later be replanted in the area — enlivened by songs from the gospel choir of the Bardolino Modern Music School.
For families and children
For the little ones, Santa Claus's house opens in Piazza Principe Amedeo, where they can deliver their letters, and the iconic underwater nativity scene at the port, blessed with the Gas Diving School association. The Festa di San Nicolò thus inaugurates the rich "Christmas in Bardolino" program, curated by the Bardolino Top Foundation and the Municipality.
Festa di San Nicolò — edition 2026
The Festa di San Nicolò, patron saint of Bardolino, takes place on December 6, 2026, and marks the start of the "Christmas in Bardolino" celebrations. The program includes the Solemn Mass and the lighting of the Christmas tree in Piazza Matteotti, with entertainment for families.
Programme Festa di San Nicolò 2026
December 6 — Typical program
- 5:00 PM — Solemn Mass in honor of the patron saint San Nicolò (parish church)
- To follow — Lighting of the large Christmas tree in Piazza Matteotti, with songs from the gospel choir of the Bardolino Modern Music School
- Santa Claus's house in Piazza Principe Amedeo for letter delivery
- Underwater nativity scene at the port, with blessing (Gas Diving School)
The detailed schedule for 2026 will be published on comune.bardolino.vr.it.
Highlights Festa di San Nicolò 2026
Prices Festa di San Nicolò 2026
Practical information — Festa di San Nicolò
How to get there
Bardolino, Veronese side of Garda. By car: A4 exit Peschiera del Garda or Affi. Events in Piazza Matteotti, parish church, and port.
Times and admission
Solemn Mass of the patron saint in the late afternoon (5:00 PM) and tree lighting to follow in Piazza Matteotti. Free admission.
Contacts
Municipality of Bardolino — comune.bardolino.vr.it; Bardolino Top Foundation — bardolinotop.it
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Where does it take place — Festa di San Nicolò
Piazza Matteotti e chiesa parrocchiale
Piazza Matteotti, 37011 Bardolino