Lake and Guest Festival — Rivoltella
Four evenings of taste, music, and sport at Rivoltella harbour
About Lake and Guest Festival
The historic festival of Rivoltella
From August 7 to 10, 2026, the Lake and Guest Festival returns to Rivoltella, part of Desenzano del Garda in the province of Brescia, for its 57th edition. It is one of the longest-running and most beloved events of the Garda summer, attracting residents, holidaymakers, and tourists every year to the charming Rivoltella harbour.
Four evenings of taste
The heart of the festival is its gastronomy: every evening, starting from 7:00 PM, the stalls offer local cuisine and wines. Risottos, traditional first courses, and lake specialities are paired with local labels, creating a convivial atmosphere that is the hallmark of the event.
Music, entertainment, and sport
The four evenings offer entertainment for all tastes and ages: musical performances, entertainment with the Los Caballeros sambadrome, and festive moments until late at night. There are also sporting events, with a beach volleyball tournament on Saturday, August 9, and a foosball (pincanello) tournament on Sunday, August 10.
A tradition of volunteering
The Lake and Guest Festival is organised by the volunteer group Cuori Ben Nati, with the patronage of the Municipality of Desenzano del Garda. Admission is free and open to all: an opportunity to experience the authentic atmosphere of a lakeside village in the heart of summer, amidst tradition, flavours, and fun.
Lake and Guest Festival — edition 2026
The Lake and Guest Festival 2026, in its 57th edition, enlivens Rivoltella harbour from August 7 to 10. Every evening from 7:00 PM, the stalls offer local cuisine and wines, while the programme alternates music, entertainment with the Los Caballeros sambadrome, and festive moments. On the sports front, Saturday, August 9, features the beach volleyball tournament, and Sunday, August 10, the foosball (pincanello) tournament. The event, organised by the volunteers of Cuori Ben Nati with the patronage of the Municipality of Desenzano del Garda, has free admission.
Programme Lake and Guest Festival 2026
August 7–10, 2026 — Rivoltella Harbour
- Friday, August 7 — Opening, food stalls from 7:00 PM, music and entertainment
- Saturday, August 8 — Cuisine, local wines, and evening shows
- Saturday, August 9 — Beach volleyball tournament
- Sunday, August 10 — Foosball (pincanello) tournament, closing evening
Entertainment with the Los Caballeros sambadrome. Food stalls open every evening from 7:00 PM.
Highlights Lake and Guest Festival 2026
Prices Lake and Guest Festival 2026
Practical information — Lake and Guest Festival
When and where
From Friday, August 7 to Monday, August 10, 2026, Rivoltella harbour (Desenzano del Garda). Food stalls open every evening from 7:00 PM.
How to get there
Rivoltella is reachable from Desenzano del Garda, served by the train station on the Milan–Venice line and the Desenzano A4 motorway exit. Rivoltella harbour is the eastern part of the municipality.
Costs
Free admission. You only pay for what you consume at the stalls.
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Where does it take place — Lake and Guest Festival
Porto di Rivoltella
Porto di Rivoltella, 25015 Desenzano del Garda