Fro 5 to 7 June 2026, the colours, scents, and unique atmosphere of the Palio del Chiaretto 2026, one of the most beloved food and wine events of Lake Garda, will return to Bardolino and Lazise.
For three days, the lakeside promenade becomes a big open-air party dedicated to the famous Chiaretto di Bardolino DOC, the rosé wine that is a symbol of the gardesana summer.
With wine glasses overlooking the lake, live music, sunsets over Garda, and local flavours, the Palio del Chiaretto is the perfect opportunity to experience Lazise and Bardolino during the most exciting weekend of the season.
An experience to share as a couple, with friends, or with family, immersed in the elegant and relaxed atmosphere that only Lake Garda can offer.
Tastings, music, and atmosphere on the lakefront
The heart of the Palio del Chiaretto Bardolino 2026 will be the lakeside promenade, where cellars from across the territory will offer tastings of Chiaretto Classico DOC and Chiaretto Spumante DOC, telling visitors about the characteristics of this fresh, fragrant rosé wine that is perfect for the summer.
Along the paths between Bardolino and Lazise, you will find:
- food stands with local specialities
- live music and concerts
- craft markets and traditional products
- evening shows and entertainment
- tasting areas
The event stretches across the historic town centre, the lakefront, and Carrara Bottagisio Park, creating a festive and romantic atmosphere, with the lake providing a wonderful natural background.
A weekend on Lake Garda with wine, relaxation, and wellness.
Staying in Lazise during the Palio del Chiaretto 2026 means experiencing Lake Garda during the most beautiful time of the year: Long days, a perfect climate, and the perfume of early summer.
Hotel Smeraldo is just a few minutes from the Palio events and is the ideal home base for a weekend of tastings, walks on the lake, and moments of relaxation. After a day of enjoying glasses of the pink Chiaretto with music on the lakefront, you can then return to relax in our spa with sauna, Turkish bath, and whirlpool, or enjoy the sunset from the terrace overlooking the lake.
Requests for the Palio del Chiaretto weekend are always very high, so we recommend that you book directly with the hotel to ensure the best conditions for your stay and to experience one of the most beautiful events of the summer on Lake Garda.
We’ll be waiting for you at Hotel Smeraldo, ready to raise a glass with you in celebration of the most iconic colour of the gardesana summer!