Music Tours to Lake Garda
Perform in spectacular settings beside Italy’s largest lake.
Lake Garda is one of NST's most popular destinations for music groups, and it's easy to see why. Surrounded by picturesque lakeside towns, historic churches and beautiful piazzas, it offers fantastic opportunities to perform in front of welcoming and appreciative audiences.
From open-air concerts in bustling town squares to performances in historic venues, every tour combines music, culture and unforgettable shared experiences.
What to expect on a school trip to Lake Garda with NST
At NST, we'll take care of the planning, accommodation, travel and concert arrangements, helping you focus on your group.
An experienced Concert Assistant will meet you at your performance venues and help coordinate arrangements on the day. Groups can also choose to travel with an NST Music Tour Manager, providing additional support throughout the tour.
What are the highlights of a school trip to Lake Garda?
Lake Garda offers a fantastic mix of performance opportunities and cultural experiences.
- Performance venues – town squares in Sirmione, Garda, Riva del Garda and Bardolino, plus historic churches and community venues.
- Opera at Verona – experience world-famous performances in the remarkable Arena di Verona.
- Venice – sacred choirs can apply to sing at Mass in the iconic St Mark's Basilica.
Why book your school trip to Lake Garda with NST?
Music tours are about more than performances. They're about creating the right experience for your group.
Our Music Tour Specialists work closely with you to create a tour that matches your ensemble, musical goals and budget. We'll source suitable performance opportunities, coordinate venues and manage the logistics behind the scenes.
With the support of our Concert Assistants, optional Music Tour Managers and experienced Educational Travel Experts, you can focus on helping your students perform with confidence and enjoy every moment of their tour.
Our most popular school trip to Lake Garda
Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled school trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
- Support from our History Subject Experts
Our history subject experts have a strong background in teaching. They are highly experienced and passionate former teachers who aim to deliver detailed background information on all key sites and study topics.
Lake Garda highlights our groups love...
St Mark’s Basilica, Venice
Sacred choirs may travel to Venice for the day to sing at mass in this world renowned venue.
Town Squares
The ‘piazzas’ in the towns and villages surrounding Lake Garda are great performance venues. Concerts during the summer months are offered by the local town halls of the region including Sirmione, Garda, Riva del Garda and Bardolino.
The relaxed atmosphere of these towns and squares provide groups with an enjoyable platform to share music with the local community.
Chiesa Parrocchiale Di Malcesine
Groups may apply to perform in this parish church that is well-known to both locals and tourists.
Opera at Verona
Held at the Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheatre, one of the best preserved ancient structures of its kind, which is internationally famous for its large-scale operatic performances.
Gardaland Theme Park
The largest theme park in Italy, attracting over two million visitors a year, with various rides and themed entertainments suitable for all ages.
Lake Garda Boat Cruise
Groups can take a leisurely cruise on Lake Garda and soak up the sun in stunning surroundings.
