Festival · October 16, 2026 – October 19, 2026 · Sirmione, BS, Italia
The Lugana Festival brings four days dedicated to Lugana DOC wine, the beautiful lower Garda region, and its rich food and wine culture to Sirmione. This vibrant festival spans across the historic center of Sirmione, Colombare, and Lugana, offering a delightful array of wine tastings, opportunities to meet local producers, masterclasses led by expert sommeliers, exclusive winery tours, live music, and special gastronomic events. The heart of the festival is the Lugana Hub at Palazzo Callas, where you can discover and sample wines from participating wineries. A convenient “Lugana Express” shuttle service will connect Sirmione to the surrounding wineries, making exploration easy and enjoyable.
📅 From October 16th to 19th, 2026 📍 Sirmione, Colombare, and Lugana (BS) 🍷 Featuring: Lugana DOC wine 🥂 Tastings and meet-and-greets with producers 🎓 Masterclasses with sommeliers 🚐 Shuttle service for winery visits 🎵 Music and concerts 📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH 🍷 Lugana Festival Grand Opening 🎉 Inaugural events celebrating wine, culture, and the local region. 📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 🍷 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM – Lugana Hub at Palazzo Callas featuring a Wine Shop and tastings. 🎓 Masterclasses guided by professional sommeliers. 🤝 Meet the producers. 🚐 Lugana Express – Shuttle service to participating wineries. 🍇 Winery tours and tastings. 🎵 9:00 PM – “A Jazz Tribute to Ornella Vanoni” with Sara Longo Quartet. 📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH 🍷 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM – Lugana Hub at Palazzo Callas featuring a Wine Shop and tastings. 🎓 Masterclasses and discussions focused on Lugana wine. 🤝 Meet the producers. 🚐 Lugana Express – Shuttle service to wineries. 🍇 Winery tours and tastings. 🎵 Music and cultural events. 📅 MONDAY, OCTOBER 19TH 👨🍳 Culinary competition featuring local chefs. 🍷 Chefs interpret Lugana wine through their unique gastronomic creations. ℹ️ Competition final by invitation only.