Riva del Garda Christmas market from Comano Terme: 2026 guide

Di Gusto in Gusto turns Piazza Garibaldi and Piazza Cesare Battisti into a small food village. The organiser describes local produce, regional dishes, drinks and an accompanying programme. It is the strongest choice in this group if your ideal outing combines a lakeside walk with something warm to eat.

The town remains worth exploring beyond the stalls: leave time for the old harbour and waterfront, but remember that winter daylight and weather are different from a summer lake day.

The first listed opening is Friday 13 November 2026. The official table continues on selected dates through 6 January 2027, with varying hours; do not assume the market opens every day or at the same time. Check your exact date on the official event page before travelling.

A late-afternoon visit can combine the waterfront with the illuminated centre, but allow extra time for the return drive to Cares after dark.

Use a live driving route from Casa Regina 21 to a public car park in Riva and check any temporary traffic restrictions. The market occupies central squares, so plan to walk the final stretch rather than navigating directly to a stall.

If you want a longer Garda day, our separate Riva and Varone guide helps you compare other stops. Keep a market visit flexible: event hours, parking and weather should decide the final plan.

Event details checked on 24 October 2026. Check the organiser's listing again before travelling; dates, access and prices can change.

• Riva's Di Gusto in Gusto market

Check the live driving route from Casa Regina 21

About the photograph: Riva's harbour outside the Christmas-market season; the event is in the centre. Photo: Wladyslaw Golinski, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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