New Year's Eve on the Lake — Desenzano del Garda
DJ sets and fireworks on the lake for New Year's Eve
About New Year's Eve on the Lake
New Year's Eve on Lake Garda
Every December 31st, Desenzano del Garda, in the province of Brescia, welcomes residents and tourists for a grand public New Year's Eve celebration. The heart of the event is Piazza Matteotti, just a stone's throw from the Lungolago Cesare Battisti (Cesare Battisti Lakeside Promenade), in one of the most picturesque settings on the southern shores of Lake Garda.
Music and DJ Sets
The evening kicks off at 9:30 PM with DJ sets and live music that liven up the square until late at night. Recent editions have featured Radio Studio Più as hosts and renowned artists from the dance and Italo disco scene, creating a festive atmosphere designed to engage a wide audience of all ages.
Fireworks over the Lake
The highlight arrives at midnight, when the fireworks display illuminates the sky above Lake Garda. The fireworks reflected on the water create an unforgettable spectacle, making Desenzano's New Year's Eve one of the most beloved events on the Garda Riviera.
A Celebration for the Whole City
The free, open-air event transforms the center of Desenzano del Garda into a large gathering point to welcome the new year. To ensure safety, specific measures are implemented during the event hours, such as the prohibition of glass containers in the event area. A simple and engaging New Year's Eve, marked by conviviality and the lakeside landscape.
New Year's Eve on the Lake — edition 2026
On the night of December 31, 2026, Desenzano del Garda celebrates the arrival of the new year in Piazza Matteotti, on the lakefront. From 9:30 PM, the square comes alive with DJ sets and music until late at night, with the highlight being the midnight fireworks display over Lake Garda. The celebration, free and outdoors, is organized by the Municipality of Desenzano del Garda. The artistic lineup (DJs and guests) is traditionally announced in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme New Year's Eve on the Lake 2026
December 31, 2026 — Piazza Matteotti
- From 9:30 PM — DJ sets and music in the square
- Midnight — Fireworks display over Lake Garda
The detailed artistic program (DJs and guests) will be announced by the Municipality in the preceding weeks.
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Practical information — New Year's Eve on the Lake
When and Where
December 31st, from 9:30 PM, Piazza Matteotti and Lungolago Cesare Battisti, Desenzano del Garda. Fireworks display at midnight on the lake.
How to Get There
Desenzano del Garda is served by the train station on the Milan–Venice line and the Desenzano exit of the A4 motorway. Piazza Matteotti is in the center, on the lakefront.
Costs
Free public celebration. Temporary restrictions may apply (e.g., glass containers) during event hours.
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Where does it take place — New Year's Eve on the Lake
Piazza Matteotti e Lungolago Cesare Battisti
Piazza Matteotti, 25015 Desenzano del Garda