Mercatino di Natale di Lonato del Garda
Christmas market and street food in the heart of the village
About Mercatino di Natale di Lonato
Christmas in Lonato del Garda
The Christmas Market of Lonato del Garda, in the province of Brescia, enlivens the holidays with artisan and gastronomic stalls in Piazza Martiri della Libertà, accompanied by a street food area with food trucks. It is the commercial and convivial heart of a much larger Christmas program, involving the entire historic center and several hamlets of the town on Lake Garda.
A calendar full of events
In addition to the market, Lonato's Christmas offers highly evocative concerts: "Armonie di Natale" with Gardart and the Coro Anima Vocis in the Basilica of San Giovanni Battista, concerts by the "Città di Lonato" Musical Band, and gospel events. At the Teatro Italia, family shows such as "Il Grinch" and "A Christmas Carol" are staged.
Nativity scenes and traditions
Among the most cherished traditions are the Pastorella Itinerante (Itinerant Shepherdess), who walks through the historic center and hamlets with music on Christmas Eve, and the nativity scene exhibitions: "100 Presepi" (100 Nativity Scenes) in the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate and the exhibition of artistic nativity scenes in the Church of Sant'Eurosia. Completing the picture are creative workshops for children and Christmas readings in the library. An authentic Christmas, weaving together markets, music, theater, and popular faith.
Mercatino di Natale di Lonato — edition 2026
For the 2026 holiday season, the Christmas Market of Lonato del Garda will once again liven up Piazza Martiri della Libertà, with Christmas stalls and a street food area. As usual, the market will be part of a broader Christmas program involving the Basilica, the Teatro Italia, the town's churches, and several hamlets.
The dates and detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Municipality in the weeks preceding the holidays.
Programme Mercatino di Natale di Lonato 2026
The detailed program for Christmas 2026 will be announced by the Municipality of Lonato del Garda closer to the holidays. The usual structure includes:
- Christmas Market with artisan stalls and street food area in Piazza Martiri della Libertà
- Concerts in the Basilica and at the Teatro Italia (Armonie di Natale, musical band, gospel)
- Family theater shows at the Teatro Italia
- Nativity scene exhibitions in the town's churches
- The traditional Pastorella Itinerante (Itinerant Shepherdess) on Christmas Eve
- Workshops and readings for children
Highlights Mercatino di Natale di Lonato 2026
Prices Mercatino di Natale di Lonato 2026
Practical information — Mercatino di Natale di Lonato
How to get here
Lonato del Garda is accessible from the A4 Milan-Venice motorway (Desenzano-Sirmione or Brescia Est exit) and by train station on the Milan-Venice line. The market takes place in Piazza Martiri della Libertà, in the historic center.
Admission
Market and main events are free admission. Some shows at the Teatro Italia may require a ticket.
Information
Municipality of Lonato del Garda, tel. +39 030 9139226 — www.comune.lonato.bs.it
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Where does it take place — Mercatino di Natale di Lonato
Piazza Martiri della Libertà e centro storico
Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 25017 Lonato del Garda