July 3, 2026 – July 4, 2026 · Varenna
The 42nd edition of the Festa del Lago in Varenna offers two days of celebration, featuring traditional games, historical reenactments, local dishes, live music, and a spectacular fireworks display. The event culminates with an extraordinary late-night ferry race from Varenna to Menaggio and Bellagio.
📅 JULY 3: 🎮 Traditional Games - Piazza San Giorgio 🎵 DJ Set - from 6:00 PM - Giardinetti di Olivedo 🎭 Historical Reenactment - 9:30 PM - Riva Grande 📅 JULY 4: 🍽️ Enjoy typical local dishes - 7:30 PM 🎵 Live Music - Giardinetti di Olivedo ✨ Fireworks Show - 11:30 PM ⛵ Autotraghetto Race Varenna → Menaggio → Bellagio - 12:30 AM