Events in Bozen und Umgebung

During the Bolzano Christmas Market, bands and musical groups will brighten the days with traditional Christmas melodies.
Taking part as well are the choirs of the Parish of St. Augustine, the church located in the Gries district, bringing a warm and authentic atmosphere to accompany visitors into the spirit of Advent.

Some crib friends of San Genesio organize a crib exhibition in San Genesio.

Christmas Atmosphere in the Showroom UnikaTops

Music, warm drinks,
treats to enjoy, and lots of
new gift ideas
starting at €15

Saturdays:
December 6, 13, 20
9 AM – 12 PM

On the occasion of the Bolzano Christmas Market, one of the city’s most beloved and iconic events, we are pleased to present a performance by the Gospel Voices Family—a choral ensemble full of energy and intensity, capable of conveying the true spirit of Christmas through music.

Born from the union of extraordinary voices and supported by over twenty years of artistic experience, the Gospel Voices Family brings to the stage a rich and engaging repertoire: from the great classics of traditional gospel to more modern and vibrant pieces, enhanced by original arrangements and a compelling stage presence.

A unique musical experience that connects cultures and generations, spreading the values of joy, community, and hope that have always defined gospel music.

Gospel Voices Family is an ensemble of African-American singers bringing the authentic experience of a Gospel service to life. The repertoire ranges from classic spirituals and work songs to Christmas songs and contemporary gospel with hip-hop influences.

Top-level soloists and a dynamic band create rich, unique choral harmonies. The group has performed at major festivals in Italy and internationally, including the Roma Gospel Festival, Stadio San Siro, Toscana and Lugano Gospel Festival, and in 36 countries worldwide.

When candlelight lights up the room and familiar melodies accompany Advent, a moment of contemplation and joy arises.

WAAG Slam turns three! And everyone’s invited to celebrate!
This will be a special Christmas edition featuring some of the most active local slammers of the moment: Adam Dalpiaz, Manuel Hilber, Filomena Hunglinger, Olivia Kaufmann, Andreas Kofler, Silva Manzardo, Irene Moroder, Lena Simonetti, Team “Michi und Ichi” (Michaela Grüner and Frau S.), and Seamus Wimhurst.
All performances will include a little seasonal motto—“First 1, then 2, then 3, then 4, then…”—and the audience will get their cue to cheer “hui!” every time. Each slammer performs their own original texts, live on stage, with no costumes or props—just their voice, their presence, and their words.
We’ll also be joined by a wonderful special guest: musician Maria Craffonara (Vienna/Brunico), with her violin, her kalimba, and her unmistakable voice. The evening will be hosted by Lene Morgenstern.
Admission is free, but please bring a book with you. One you’ve already read. Or one you’d prefer someone else to read. One that meant a lot to you. Or one you still haven’t fully figured out. One that got you through your studies. Or one someone else should probably study…At the end of the night, you’ll get to take home a different book. “Bring a book / Take a book.”
As always, the audience will be the jury, and only one slammer will take the crown. And then it’s party time.
WAAG Slam is a project by SAAV and WAAG, kindly supported by RAETIA.
Reserve your seat (spots are limited)

Italian and German Baroque music for voice, violin and organ with the ensemble Urbs Musicae in the parish church of Oberbozen at 6.30 p.m. Music by Corelli, Bach, Buxtehude and others.
Ensemble Urbs Musicae: Giulia Faria – soprano, Irene Callieri and Giulia Capecchi – violin, Miguel Teixeira – organ

Sales stand farm cheese "Außerrassen" every Saturday morning on the village square in San Genesio

International speed skating championship on the Ice Rink of the Ritten Arena in Klobenstein, free entry. "The ice rink in Klobenstein is the fastest outdoor track in the world. However, it’s not only the fast ice but also the ideal altitude, beautiful panorama, and warm South Tyrolean hospitality that make the Ritten Arena a highly regarded training center and competition venue for the world’s top speed skaters."

Choice of leisurely or athletic route (depending on date). Includes: lantern, hot drink at the Pichlberg mountain restaurant, arrival at the destination hut (Sunnolm or Getrumalm) where a hearty fondue awaits as a reward for a cosy get-together. Sturdy footwear and warm winter clothing recommended. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration by 4 p.m. the day before at +39 0471 625132 or at info@reinswald.com

In preparation for Christmas, the Schola Gregoriana Bauzanesis, under the direction of Maria Carmen Pectu, presents a solemn concert of Gregorian chant in the evocative setting of the Franciscan Church in Bolzano. The program features some of the most significant melodies of the Advent and Christmas liturgy: from invitatories and traditional hymns to Marian antiphons, from responsorial graduals to the introits of festive Masses. Each piece, performed with fidelity to the Gregorian tradition, guides the listener on a spiritual and musical journey culminating in the joy of the Nativity. A unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the depth and purity of a centuries-old repertoire, blending devotion and musical beauty to create an atmosphere of contemplation and celebration.

Meat specialties from Thurnerhof
Grain products from Haflingerhof
Wine from Noaferhof
Fish specialties from Tschintschhof
Organic vegetables from Ausserbrunnerhof

of the Alps Hockey League in the Ritten Arena in Klobenstein. Price: € 14, € 7 kids 11–17 years & students, free entry with RittenCard (the RittenCard free tickets can be picked up at the ticket counter). Tickets: directly at the evening box office or online at www.rittnerbuam.com/it/news/tickets-abo directly

The concert on 22 December 2025 at the Church of the Dominicans, part of the “Advent in Music” programme for the Bolzano Christmas Market, will take the audience on a musical journey filled with tradition, spirituality and the warm atmosphere of the holiday season. The evening opens with “O Signore, dal tetto natio” from I Lombardi alla Prima Crociata and “Adio Monc” from Aneta, followed by the iconic “Va’ pensiero” from Verdi’s Nabucco. The programme continues with “Jesus bleibet meine Freude” from Cantata BWV 147 by Johann Sebastian Bach, and Mozart’s radiant “Alleluia” from Exultate, Iubilate. The concert then moves into the reflective beauty of César Franck’s “Panis Angelicus” and “Stella d’argiento” by Corrado Sfogli and Carlo Faiello. International colours enrich the programme with the African traditional “Siyahamba”, Adolphe Adam’s beloved “Cantique de Noël”, and three timeless Christmas classics: “Adeste Fideles”, “Stille Nacht” and “White Christmas”. The performance features sopranos Victoria Burneo Sanchez and Anna Bellosguardo, baritone Walter Franceschini, and the G. Verdi Lyric Choir of Bolzano in collaboration with Estrolirica, accompanied by pianist Luca Schinai and conducted by Claudio Vadagnini.

On December 22nd, from 5:00 to approximately 6:00 p.m., the Vivaldi School of Music will offer a special musical moment from the window of room 2.8 on the second floor of the building. The event will feature Ricercare Cello Young, an ensemble made up of the school’s young cello students.

The group will perform a fully Christmas-themed program with the most well-known traditional holiday pieces: a half-hour of music that may be repeated twice, creating a full hour of festive and atmospheric performance. The ensemble will be directed by the cello teacher, who will also perform alongside the students.

The official poster—shared on social media and displayed at the school entrance—introduces an event designed to offer the audience “a musical journey through the most famous traditional Christmas tunes.”

Christmas aperitif with delicious finger foods by Manfred Rinner & Team, with live music by the band “Endorphine” at the Ritten Christmas Market in Oberbozen from 5.30 p.m.
Additionally, today some stalls at the Christmas Train in Oberbozen will already open at 10 a.m.

Join us at the Laurin Bar & Bistro for our Christmas Party: signature cocktails, refined finger food and a festive, elegant atmosphere. Festive DJ sets by DJ SOKKE will accompany the evening.

On December 24, after the Children’s Mass at 4:00 p.m. in the Gries Abbey Church, our group, together with four wind players from the Bürgerkapelle Gries, will perform in front of the war memorial. The program will feature a selection of Christmas pieces played by the wind instruments and Christmas carols, concluding with the famous “Silent Night,” while the volunteers from Gries illuminate the event with their torches and we share our Christmas greetings with those present.

The Bravo Zulu Blues Band renews its annual tradition by offering the city completely free musical moments, continuing a long-standing custom that has enriched Bolzano’s Christmas atmosphere for many years.

The performance will take place, as customary on Christmas Eve, December 24, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, near the Municipal Exhibition Hall, a location historically used and now recognized as the traditional spot for our Christmas concert.

An event not to be missed, celebrating the magic of music and Christmas together.

The Grifoncino Cocktail Bar celebrates Christmas Eve with the Merry Christmas Aperitivo, a special event dedicated to conviviality. On Wednesday, December 24, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, guests are invited to enjoy a Christmas aperitif in a warm and festive, very personal atmosphere, accompanied by sparkling wines and seasonal offerings created especially for the holiday season.

Today shortened operating times at the Rittner cable car and the Ritten Railway. In the evening last trip of the Rittner cable car (Bozen-Oberbozen-Bozen) at 7.24 p.m., last trip of Ritten Railway from Klobenstein at 7.08 and from Oberbozen at 7.36 p.m.

Wine is culture – and enjoying it is pure pleasure! You can experience this on one of our guided tours of Kellerei Bozen – a place where contemporary architecture merges seamlessly with centuries-old winemaking tradition. Follow the journey of our wines, from the arrival of the freshly harvested grapes to their gentle processing and maturation in stainless steel and oak barriques. Along the way, you’ll hear stories about our winegrowers, whose skill and dedication in the vineyards lay the foundation for our wines. You’ll step behind doors normally closed to visitors and see how artisan knowledge, technology and passion come together in perfect harmony. Your tour ends with a tasting of selected wines – from fresh, aromatic whites with delicate minerality to full-bodied, characterful reds from our finest vineyards. An experience that begins in the glass and remains in the memory.

After a day of Christmas celebrations, the Laurin Bar & Bistro invites you to keep the festive magic alive. A moment to meet friends, raise a glass with signature cocktails, enjoy refined finger food, and relax in a warm and radiant Christmas atmosphere.
The festive selections by DJ SOKKE will accompany the evening with smooth, seasonal notes. The perfect way to bring Christmas Day to a clos
e in good company.

Singing Connects - SINGKREIS RUNKELSTEIN

Dear friends of the Singkreis Runkelstein,
With the traditional Advent concert, we close the circle of our anniversary year "60 years of Singkreis Runkelstein." It is our great pleasure to invite you warmly. With atmospheric songs and instrumental pieces by the Pichler Family Music and our own Advent melodies, we wish to musically open this reflective time.

Performers:
» Pichler Family Music
» SINGKREIS RUNKELSTEIN
» Overall direction: Rupert Ploner

Entry: Voluntary donation

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., meeting place: Valley station. Limited number of participants. Price (incl. tobogganing and one ride with the aerial tram): Euro 18.oo; Registration required: martin.psenner@gmail.com, T. +39 348 9794381

of the Alps Hockey League in the Ritten Arena in Klobenstein. Price: € 14, € 7 kids 11–17 years & students, free entry with RittenCard (the RittenCard free tickets can be picked up at the ticket counter). Tickets: directly at the evening box office or online at www.rittnerbuam.com/it/news/tickets-abo directly

With Walter's "De Oro" breeding.
Start: 11.30 a.m. Linzbach train stop at Oberbozen.
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours, level of difficulty: easy/medium.

Duration: 2.5 hours (including lunch break at “Sea23”).
Price: € 43 per person, € 95 per family (€ 40/€ 90 with RittenCard).

Registration: until the day before, 5 p.m. tel. +39 348 8068655, info@lama-alpaka.eu

Tradition and humanitarian commitment supporting over 100 projects worldwide!

This year as well, our Sternsinger will bring New Year’s blessings and collect donations to support people in need. Through their dedication, they help fund around 100 charitable projects across the world. With their texts and songs, the Sternsinger share a message of blessing and hope.

Every year, they devote several days of their holidays to support vulnerable communities, bringing the good news from door to door.

At 12:00 PM, one of our Sternsinger groups will be present at Walther Square, offering their blessings and giving a brief introduction to the Sternsingen initiative.

Our Sternsinger show what truly matters: beyond all geographical, ethnic, or religious boundaries, they stand against injustice and poverty — for a fairer world.

We look forward to many people supporting this meaningful initiative!

Ride with the aerial tram from the valley station to the Saddle at 2,460 meters above sea-level. Then you can enjoy a hearty breakfast at one of our huts. Meeting place: Valley station of the aerial tram. Starting time (depending upon date) between 5:30 a.m. and 6:15 a.m. Registration within Thursday until 16.00: cash desk at the Reinswalder cable car station Tel. +39 0471 62 51 32

Swan Lake, one of the immortal masterpieces of classical ballet, tells the story of the young Prince Siegfried and Odette, a maiden transformed into a swan by the evil sorcerer Rothbart. With its iconic music by Pëtr Il'ič Čajkovskij, the ballet depicts the drama and beauty of eternal love. In the first act, during a court celebration, Prince Siegfried is forced to choose a bride but is captivated by a mysterious flock of swans. In the second act, at the lake, he meets Odette and learns about the curse that has transformed her into a swan. In the third act, at a ball at the castle, Siegfried, deceived by Rothbart, breaks his promise to Odette. Finally, in the fourth act, the prince desperately tries to redeem his mistake, but the spell can only be broken through his sacrifice. The Ballet Company of the National Opera House of Iași, one of the most renowned classical dance companies in Europe, will perform this historic masterpiece. The event lasts about 2 hours, with a 15-minute intermission. Ticket Prices: Poltronissima: 54.00 € (including presale fee) Disabled discount: 54.00 € + 1 free ticket Groups (min. 10 people) and children up to 12 years old: 46.00 € (including presale fee) Platea: 48.00 € (including presale fee) Disabled discount: 48.00 € + 1 free ticket Groups (min. 10 people) and children up to 12 years old: 42.00 € (including presale fee) Gallery: 40.00 € (including presale fee) Disabled discount: 40.00 € + 1 free ticket Groups (min. 10 people) and children up to 12 years old: 34.00 € (including presale fee)