Saint Nicholas Festival, patron saint of Bardolino
The patron saint of Bardolino lights up the lake with Christmas lights
About Saint Nicholas Festival
The patron saint of Bardolino
Every December 6th, Bardolino, on the Veronese side of Lake Garda, celebrates its patron saint Saint Nicholas. 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 the songs of the gospel choir from the Bardolino Modern Music School.
For families and children
For the little ones, Santa'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 Saint Nicholas Festival thus inaugurates the rich "Christmas in Bardolino" program, curated by the Bardolino Top Foundation and the Municipality.
Saint Nicholas Festival — edition 2026
Programme Saint Nicholas Festival 2026
December 6 — typical program
- 5:00 PM — Solemn Holy Mass in honor of the patron saint Saint Nicholas (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'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 Saint Nicholas Festival 2026
Prices Saint Nicholas Festival 2026
Practical information — Saint Nicholas Festival
How to get there
Bardolino, Veronese side of Lake Garda. By car: A4 exit Peschiera del Garda or Affi. Events in Piazza Matteotti, parish church, and port.
Times and admission
Solemn Mass for 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 — Saint Nicholas Festival
Piazza Matteotti e chiesa parrocchiale
Piazza Matteotti, 37011 Bardolino