Events in Bozen und Umgebung

The Bolzano Concert Association is one of the oldest music organisers in Tyrol. It goes back to the Bolzano Music Society, which has been instrumental in the musical development of Bolzano since 1855. Since its foundation in 1855, its aim has been to organise an annual season of first-class classical music concerts in Bolzano almost without interruption.

Christmas carols played by the brass band of the Lengmoos music band on the church square in Lengmoos at 9 a.m.

The Vokalensemble Lauschwerk and Concerto Stella Matutina, conducted by Martin Steidler, present a refined program of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Advent Cantatas: BWV 36, 61, and 132. The concert will take place on December 14 at 6:00 PM at the Franciscan Church in Bolzano.

Tickets are €25, with reduced prices (€5–10–20) for over 65s, under 26s, and families (4Family, see services).

The event is organized in collaboration with the Bolzano Tourist Board, the Bolzano Christmas Market, the Trento Philharmonic Foundation, and the Südtiroler Kulturinstitut, offering the audience a unique musical experience that combines vocal mastery with a festive and evocative atmosphere.

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🎄Christmas Magic in Valteswals ✨ - program to follow!

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Sunday, 14 December - Valteswald Ruins in Schlaneid
11 AM – 5 PM



Festive pre-Christmas atmosphere and entertainment
for young and old!

Glühwein (mulled wine) stand directly at the village center of Valas.

Temple Bar is pleased to invite you to an evening of great live music and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. On December 14, 2025, at 5:30 PM, the venue will host a special live music event, perfect for enjoying a pleasant afternoon in good company.

of the Ritten Arena in Klobenstein from 2–4.30 p.m.

Price:
€ 4,50 adults,
€ 3,50 children 4–14 years,
€ 12 family card (2 adults + max. 4 children),
free of charge with RittenCard.
Skate rental € 3,50.
Rice skating sled for people with reduced mobility rental: € 3,50.

The ice rink on the Ritten is the fastest outdoor rink in the world. Professional athletes and competitive teams come here for regular training and to race. The Ritten Arena is the home of the internationally successful ice hockey team, the Rittner Buam, and venue of the Continental Cup. At the weekend, the surface can be used by the general public when no races are on

Timbreroots (BZ): CD Presentation “Heartbeat Chronicles”
Benedikt Sanoll: rhythm, fingerstyle guitar
Philipp Sanoll: drums & marimba
Sebastian Willeit: e-guitar & banjo
Thomas Vicenzi: e-bass
Simon Oberrauch: piano/keys

The members of Timbreroots blend Ambient Indie Folk, Alternative Rock, and Brit Pop into an overwhelming sonic experience that captivates fans of Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Ben Howard, Coldplay, and Bon Iver.

Epic singing, with up to five voices, and unique instruments like the marimba add vitality and depth to their intense lyrics. Inspired by a wide range of musical influences, the band creates a bridge between past and present, giving life to their unmistakable “Timbrevibe.”

With their new album Heartbeat Chronicles, they tell a profound story of emotional and personal growth — a journey from self-deception and isolation toward self-awareness, responsibility, and human connection. During the Heartbeat Chronicles Tour, the audience is transported into this sonic universe, promising an unforgettable and inspiring live experience.

Event: Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.
www.timbreroots.com

Professional introduction with the expert Martin Psenner with many tips and tricks to learn the correct driving and braking technique from 11 a.m.-12.30 p.m. & 1-3 p.m.,
Duration: 20 minutes – free of charge and no registration required. Sleds are available free of charge at the toboggan practice park.
For rides on the toboggan run, please bring your own sled (sled rental available at the ski center).

Subject to change depending on snow conditions. Will be cancelled in case of bad weather.

Guided tour to the Obermiglerhof with panoramic views of Bolzano.

Duration: 2.5 hours.
Price: € 45 per person, € 90 per family (with Ritten Card € 40 or € 85).
Meeting point at the Kaserhof in Oberbozen.

A nature experience for all age groups. An eventful hike accompanied by friendly animals.
Technically easy – suitable for beginners. The trail is stroller-friendly.
Slow down & connect with animals – escape daily stress and enjoy the calming presence of llamas and alpacas. Small groups (limited to 20 participants). No special requirements necessary.

Registration required until the day before: info@kaserhof.it

Individual trekking tours for Saturday & Sunday are possible by arrangement

Improtheater Carambolage: “Xmas-Show” At the Christmas market, the takings are high, the inns are full, and a family of refugees from the Middle East is settled in a stable, above which the angels sing. Ah, if only improvisational theatre had existed back then! The shepherds would have staged a musical with a happy ending for Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph would have been swept up in a storm of love, and the ox and the donkey would have been settled in a cozy little farm. But it’s never too late for beautiful stories! Just come to the theatre: here life fills with joyful messages. And who knows, maybe the Befana will enter the stage on a flying sleigh… Event: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM. www.impro.carambolage.org

Timeless Tuesday: Signature Cocktails & Dj Set in Le Meridiane
The weekly Tuesday rendezvous by Le Meridiane, the cocktail bar at Hörtenberg Castle where mixology, music and atmosphere come together in a unique experience.
To accompany your aperitif: the elegant, enveloping sound of DJ Luca Venus The spectacular cocktails signed by Oscar Quagliarini, one of Europe's most visionary mixologists.
In the golden lights of the garden, between historical architecture and contemporary design, let yourself be carried away by drinks that tell stories, emotions and territories.
A sensory experience that deserves to be lived... and shared!

Event Location
Castel Hörtenberg
Via Monte Tondo/ Hörtenbergstraße 4
39100 Bolzano/Bozen
Table's book required T +39 04711800355
info@castel-hoertenberg.com
https://www.castel-hoertenberg.com/

with the hiking guide Sepp Lamprecht in German or Italian language.

Meeting point: 10 a.m. at the Klobenstein Train station (goat).
Walking time: 5-6 hours, refreshment along the route.
Price: € 15, kids: € 5, free of charge with RittenCard.

On this hike to the most beautiful places on the Ritten/Renon, the hiking guide tells interesting things about life and people, gives tips and hiking suggestions

A cozy get-together to promote learning and practicing German, Italian, and English – guided by native-speaking moderators.

Tea and cookies will be available during the meeting. Please bring your own cup.

Participation is free of charge.

Info: +39 345 8371990

Main theme of the cooking event: “Bsunders guat” – Simply special Familiar flavors freshly reinterpreted Rooted in our region, this cooking event brings genuine South Tyrolean tradition to the stove. Typical dishes from the farmers’ kitchen are prepared in the classic way and refined with modern influences. The result: dishes that are simply “bsunders guat” (especially good). Event description Participants can look forward to a 4-course menu made from local ingredients sourced from South Tyrolean farms. Experienced chefs, well-versed in South Tyrolean cuisine, will guide you through a rustic culinary evening and share new inspiration for both familiar and lesser-known dishes. Exciting tips and tricks await you in the cooking school’s kitchen. During the evening, you’ll not only get hands-on experience but also enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared. Gathered around the large communal table – the tavolata – the self-cooked dishes, paired with suitable wines, will become the centerpiece of the evening. Date: Wednsday, 17.12.2025 Time: 17:30 – 22.30 Language: German Place: Roter Hahn Cookery School– Föhrnerhof, Glaningerweg 19, 39100 Bolzano Price: 130€ per Person Minum age: 12 y.o. Booking: T.+39 0471 999349 or E. info@roterhahn-kochschule.it

HCB match in the Central European ICE Hockey League The Hockey Club Bolzano is an ice hockey team from Bolzano. It is the team with the highest number of championships won in Italy. Since the 2013-2014 season, however, it has been playing in the Central European ICE Hockey League, which it won in its debut season. For more information about the purchase of tickets and the team, please visit: https://www.hcb.net/it/

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

Concert by the Mandolin Orchestra Euterpe in the Church of the Three Saints in 25 Amedeo Duca d'Aosta Avenue on Thursday 18 December 2025 at 7.30 pm. Conductor is Ugo Orrigo, Giovanni Salin on the recorder. Free admission.

The concert program is intended to be a journey through the repertoire for mandolin orchestra, ranging from the original repertoire of the first half of the 20th century to period transcriptions of compositions not dedicated to the mandolin and the repertoire of contemporary composers who have approached the mandolin.

The Euterpe Mandolin Orchestra of Bolzano is currently the only orchestra of its kind in the entire Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino Euroregion.

The programme includes compositions by Hermann Ambrosius, Henry Mancini, Salvatore Falbo, Katsumi Nagaoka, Georges Bizet, Fabrizio De Andrè, Antonio Vivaldi, Ralph Paulsen-Bahnsen, S. Alfonso Maria De Liguori, Leopold Mozart, Franz Xaver Gruber.

At Flachenhof, the old tradition of bread baking comes to life. Together, fragrant whole-grain rolls are kneaded and shaped, then enjoyed fresh from the oven. And the best part: you can take a freshly baked roll home as a delicious souvenir.

Meeting point: 4 p.m. at the Flachenhof farm.
Cost: € 15, free with RittenCard

Crossing Cultures explores the vibrant zone of contact that emerges where two cultural worlds meet—a space shaped by encounters between people, imaginations, sounds, and lived experiences.
The evening opens with a short film by directors Samba Ngum and Emilio Tamburini. Black Vesuvio tells a story of personal identification with Naples’ iconic volcano, seen through the eyes of Samba Ngum—a Gambian entrepreneur and musician who came to Italy for love. After finding work at the Vesuvius National Park, Samba faces, on one hand, the racism of certain tourists and, on the other, a growing affection for the volcano itself: powerful yet forced into silence… until the day it erupts.
Following the screening, Gianpaolo Chiriacò will moderate a conversation with the two directors.
The evening continues in Waag’s historic cellar with a performance by the duo Sophia Domancich and Napoleon Maddox, embodying yet another meeting at the crossroads of musical worlds and identities. A classically trained pianist devoted to experimentation—from jazz to avant-rock in the spirit of Robert Wyatt—Sophia Domancich weaves soundscapes around the vocal acrobatics of Napoleon Maddox, an African American rapper, poet, and beatboxer who emerged with the band IsWhat?!.
A collaboration driven by sonic exploration and a tribute to the great African American composers.


18:00 h / Waag +3 – screening of the documentary “Black Vesuvio” (EN with IT subtitles) and talk with directors Samba Ngum and Emilio Tamburini

20:00 h / Waag -1 – Sophia Domancich & Napoleon Maddox live concert

MUSEION ART CLUB:
Common Ground Part II

19.12.2025, 2:30–6:00 PM

Museion Art Club invites you to the Orto Semirurali Garden in Bolzano for an open forum and to celebrate the winter solstice. The event concludes this year’s Common Ground and Art Club program.

The focus is on belonging, community, and sharing. All participants are encouraged to contribute by telling stories, singing songs, sharing poems, recipes, or small gestures. The aim is to share experiences, reinterpret traditions, and reflect on new rituals.

Free entry; in collaboration with Associazione Donne Nissà Frauen APS and supported by LignoAlp.

This year, Christmas comes alive with music and joy at Fiati in Festa 2025! A unique evening featuring swing, funk, pop, classical, rhythm & blues, and much more, celebrating the holiday season together with emotion and rhythm.

The concert will take place on Friday, December 19, 2025, starting at 8:30 PM and ending at 10:30 PM, offering a special moment for everyone: lovers of wind instruments, music enthusiasts, and families ready to experience the magic of Christmas with unforgettable melodies.

Don’t miss this festive event, combining classical tunes and modern rhythms in a warm and engaging atmosphere.

During the Bolzano Christmas Market music bands and singing groups will cheer the time with Christmas music.

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.

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.

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.