Veletrhy a festivaly

This year Prags / Braies celebrates the turn of the year again directly on the village square in Schmieden! Program: From 22:00 hrs: mulled wine stand with hot drinks & music lucky horseshoes in the village smithy 22:30 hrs: Torchlight walk (No registration is required for it). 00:00 hrs: Lighting the number of years

Join the youth association of La Val for an unforgettable evening as we say goodbye to the old year and warmly welcome the new one! The DJ will captivate you with his amazing music, creating unforgettable moments while you savor delicious snacks and drinks in a festive and inviting atmosphere. Get ready to raise a glass to new adventures and share special memories with friends and family. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate and make this New Year’s Eve a truly remarkable experience!

On New Year’s Eve, Victory Square in Bolzano will transform into a large open-air stage filled with light, music, and celebration. Starting at 9:00 PM, guests will be welcomed into a festive and vibrant atmosphere marking the official beginning of the evening. The night opens with a live concert by the Tribue Band, guiding the audience on a musical journey through the greatest hits from the 1960s to today. An energetic and engaging start designed to warm up the square and set the tone for a night full of excitement.

Around 10:30 PM, the celebration continues with a captivating street-performance show: acrobats, jugglers, stilt walkers, and various performers will entertain the crowd with a dynamic and playful spectacle suitable for all ages.

As midnight approaches, DJ Nicola Imperiale will take over the stage from 11:15 PM, building energy and rhythm as the New Year draws near. The voice of Aryfashion will add charisma and animation, interacting with the audience and boosting the festive atmosphere.

Just minutes before midnight, the square will be enveloped in striking visual effects projected onto the large LED wall. The collective countdown will lead into a shared midnight toast, welcoming the arrival of 2026 together.

From midnight until 2:00 AM, the party continues with an energetic back-to-back DJ set by Luca Venus and Nicola Imperiale, keeping the dance floor alive with nonstop music—an ideal way to begin the new year.

Throughout the night, lighting effects, scenic visuals, and immersive atmospheres will enhance the experience, while beverage and snack stations will be available to ensure comfort and enjoyment for all attendees.

SCHEDULE WITH TIME SLOTS
21:00

• Welcome to all guests
• Live concert by Tribue Band with the greatest hits from the ’60s to today

22:30

• Street-performance show with acrobats, jugglers, stilt walkers, and performers

23:15 – 23:55

• Pre-midnight DJ set with DJ Nicola Imperiale
• Vocal animation by Aryfashion

23:55 – 00:00

• Countdown with scenic visuals on the LED wall
• Collective midnight toast

00:00 – 02:00

• After-midnight DJ set with DJ Luca Venus B2B DJ Nicola Imperiale

On December 31, 2025 and February 16, 2026, Gassl will turn into a stunning stage for a spectacular ski show that blends tradition and modernity. Together with the ski schools and the snowcats, we will take the audience on a fascinating journey through the history of skiing and of Kronplatz – from the first turns of the past to dynamic performances on snow and ice. An evening full of emotion, movement, and light.

NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: Mount Haunold/Baranci: 5.30 pm: skishow of the Ski- & Snowboardschool Innichen/San Candido Town center: 6.30 pm: marching in of the music band Innichen/San Candido, the ski instructors and the athletes of the winter sports club Innichen/San Candido from the Franciscan Convent to the Pflegplatz/Piazza del Magistrato 6.45 pm: New Year's speeches and welcome cocktail

The acoustic duo “Kirstin & Simon” brings a charming musical experience to the Christmas market. With heartfelt renditions of well-known songs, gentle harmonies, and varied arrangements, the two musicians create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Their performance invites visitors to pause, enjoy the moment, and be enchanted by the magic of Christmas – a special musical highlight for all ages.

Skiing as a warm-up, fun as the highlight!

Gaudi 'N Snow on the Ausser Schwemmalm!

Free entry!

3rd of January 2026!

Live Music at M13!

An action-packed day on the slopes is coming to an end – but at M13, the party is just getting started!

“LOW 5” live on stage!

Free entry until 9:00 PM, then €5.

For the Epiphany concert of the Algund Brass Music Band on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 5 pm in the Kursaal Merano, Kapellmeister Christian Laimer will again select a varied and challenging program. Music at its best.

The Saslong Ski School invites you to a spectacular ski show on the Palmer slope on January 6, 2026! Experience breathtaking stunts and unforgettable moments on the snow – an event for the whole family. Free admission. We look forward to seeing you!

Visitors to the Dolomiti Balloonweek can enjoy a hot air balloon flight lasting around half a day (including assembling the balloon, hot air balloon flight, dismantling the balloon, “baptism”).

The actual flight takes around an hour depending on wind and weather. A hot air balloon basket has room for two to five persons, including the pilot.

Program 2026:

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
NIGHTGLOW of the model balloons around 5:00 PM
Where: Toblach village center – Parish Church
Delicious food and drinks, as well as musical entertainment, await you at the Drei Zinnen Christmas Market!
Free entry!

Friday, January 9, 2026 from 4:00 PM
Model balloon glow around 5:00 PM as part of the “Puschtra Minis”
(Begins 5:00 PM with the cross-country night sprint)
Where: Nordic Arena in Toblach
Free entry!

Sunday, January 11, 2026 from around 10:00 AM
Tethered balloon rides for children
Where: Balloon launch site below the Toblach Middle School

Reservation of a balloon-flight: www.balloonfestival.it

Every Thursday from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, a special atmosphere awaits you at the Paolina Hut, in the heart of the Carezza Dolomites ski area. Enjoy the captivating sounds of the traditional music band "Sandler Musik" and indulge in the warm hospitality and delicious homemade cuisine. Period: Every Thursday from January 08 to March 26, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Location: Paolina hut, Carezza Dolomites Come by and let yourself be enchanted by the music, the scenery, and the unique hut atmosphere.

Skiwasser Party at M13!

An action-packed day on the slopes is coming to an end – but at M13, the party is just getting started!

DJ LIKO live on stage!

Free entry until 9:00 PM, then €5.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games are approaching, and Ortisei can look forward to a special moment. Back in 2006, the Olympic torch passed through our village, and on January 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., this experience will return once again.

ON FIRE 2026
With ONFIRE 2026, South Tyrol celebrates the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. The event combines music, sport and community spirit, bringing the Olympic values to life in all their intensity.

Tickets:
pre-sale from 29/10/2025.
Tickets available from €22 to €88.

Live television broadcast on three channels (RAI Alto Adige, Rai Südtirol, RAI Ladinia)
Click here to visit the website: onfire2026.it

Live Music at M13!

An action-packed day on the slopes is coming to an end – but at M13, the party is just getting started!

“SITTING BULL” live on stage!

Free entry until 9:00 PM, then €5.

After the competition comes the party!
The big biathlon party continues on the race days in the Biathlon Gaudi village in Antholz Mittertal.
Great live music bands and cool DJs provide the right sound and a great atmosphere until late into the night. There's also delicious food.

It's definitely worth a visit!

No admission under 18 years of age!

Colourful costumes, children's entertainment, face-painting and carnival doughnuts: all this awaits you at the carnival party in Badia. You are invited to show off your best costumes and spend fun hours with the whole family and friends.

Juebia Grassa The Carnival parade starts at 3 p.m. from Hotel Madonna and passes through the entire pedestrian zone to the Parish church square, where prizes will be awarded to the most beautiful masks. At 7:30 p.m. - Live music in the Youth Centre "Circolo". At 9:00 p.m. - Carnival Ski Show with the Skischool Saslong.

The Banishing of Winter in Prato allo Stelvio The banishing of winter and the race of the Zussl are ancient traditional customs practiced only in Prato allo Stelvio. Every year at this time, there is a carnival procession and a noisy ritual repeated exactly the same way. On Shrove Tuesday the town’s youth wear white costumes adorned with colored flowers made of paper and large bells, some as heavy as 20 kg, are worn around the waist of the males. The Zussl are dressed in white from head to toe and adorned with colored ribbons and paper pulp flowers. Tied around their waists, they wear large noisy bells, which often weigh over 20 kilos.

On February 13 and 14, the Ritten Arena will host the 11th edition of the European Pond Hockey Championship. Join us for a thrilling weekend of intense matches, complemented by live music, the “Eule” party, a traditional morning pint, a skills competition and a children’s program with a magic show – plus much more to enjoy! Join us and register your Pond Hockey-Team! www.europondhockey.com Friday, 13.02.2026 From 9 a.m. Accreditation of teams From 10 a.m. First games From 11 a.m. Live music From 11 a.m. Skills Competition 15-18.30 p.m.Children's tournament (U10) From 5 p.m. Ladies Cup From 6 p.m. Company Cup 17.30 -20.30 p.m. Live music 21.30 Prize distribution 20.30-0.30 Live music with Saturday, 14.02.2026 From 10 a.m. First games 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children's tournament (U8) From 11 a.m. Skills Competition 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Morning pint 3 p.m. Children's program From 3 p.m. Playoff games From 6 p.m. playoff quarter -and semifinals From 8 p.m. finals 9 p.m.-01 a.m. EULE-Party European Pond Hockey Championship - For the love of the game. Take checks and slapshots out of hockey, subtract goalies, offside and icing; what remains is hockey in it’s purest form. And that is pond hockey: hockey for the sake of it. Here it’s all about the beauty, the elegance and of course the fun of the game. Skill is what you need! Because Ritten boasts a long history of playing hockey that dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, with this tournament we wish to pay tribute to the roots fastest team sport in the world. Allow us to invite you to the “European Pond Hockey Championship”, the unofficial European Championship of pond hockey right here in the heart of beautiful South Tyrol.

Every two years during carnival season, one of the most original carnival parades in the country takes place in Stilfs: the “Pfluagziachn.” This custom features an "Arlpflug" (a traditional plough), which was still occasionally used as a potato hiller in the 20th century, being pulled through the village by the “Schimmel” (a white horse) and six “Öchslen” (little oxen). A wide variety of characters in unusual costumes take part, performing a complex improvised “mock battle” between opposing groups from the village. Conflicts between young and old, men and women, locals and nomads, farmers and farmhands, performers and spectators are parodied in these lively exchanges. Traditionally, the female roles are also played by men. The Pfluagziachn of Stilfs traces its roots back to an old rural carnival tradition. Noise-making rituals to drive out winter are typical throughout the Vinschgau region, but the Pfluagziachn in Stilfs stands out due to its comedic nature. It’s a unique custom—a kind of interactive street parade from ancient times, a rural commedia that, in the process, brings a largely vanished traditional world back to life.

On Shrove Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Tramin will once again shine in the colorful splendor of the Children’s Egetmann Parade – one of the oldest and most fascinating carnival traditions in the Alpine region, dedicated specifically to the young people of Tramin in even-numbered years. This parade is a miniature version of the grand Egetmann Parade and offers a unique glimpse into the traditional carnival season. The children take on the roles of the adults: trumpeters, Ausschnöller, Ausmesser, and Wegmacher lead the procession, followed by the Schnappvieher and the magnificent wedding carriages of Egetmann-Hansl. Other colorful floats, including those of the bakery, the smithy, and the famous Altweibermühle, complete the vibrant spectacle. A special highlight of this parade is that girls are allowed to participate, making it even more diverse and lively. In contrast, in the adult Egetmann Parade, women are not permitted to join. This rule is rooted in a long-standing historical tradition.

The Saslong Ski & Snowboardschool invites you to a spectacular ski show on the Palmer slope on February 17, 2026! Experience breathtaking stunts and unforgettable moments on the snow – an event for the whole family. Free admission. We look forward to seeing you!

Children's carnival with "Bobby Music Live Show", fun & games at the village square of Seis.

> "Bobby Music Live Show"

> games & make-up corner

> roller conveyor

> carousel

> "Krapfen" & popcorn

> and much more

Fast horses and skillful instructors will give us a breathtaking show! The event is organized by Horse Breeding Association Val Gardena "Lia di Ciavei Gherdëina".

The Gsiesertal Lauf is one of the best-known and best-loved ski marathons in the entire Alpine region. It is the second largest ski marathon in Italy, and is held on the 3rd weekend in February in the Val Casies Valley, South Tyrol (Italy). Ever since it was first held back in 1984, this race has never once been cancelled due to weather conditions. In 2021, the event was cancelled for reasons of force majeure (Corona). The event attracts a great deal of international skiers, with a good forty nations at the starting line every year and a great many World and Olympic Champions listed on the roll of honour. In 2026, it will take place at the same time as the ‘Milan-Cortina Olympics’. This is a unique opportunity for all participants to experience some Olympic competitions either in the neighbouring Antholz Valley or in Cortina (distance 35 km) in addition to their own sporting activities. The race runs along two routes, one of 30 km and one of 42 km; the classic race is held on Saturday and the skating race on Sunday. The amateur “Just for Fun” group. with none of the stress of rankings and timekeeping, is also extremely popular, and the programme of events also includes the “Gsiesertal KIDS Run” on Saturday.

FESTIVAL DOLOMITES 2026 – «GlücksFälle» (Strocks of Luck)

CROSSOVER PREMIUM
Saturday, 14 March 2026 | 6:00 PM | Gustav Mahler Hall
EPOQUE QUARTET
David Pokorný, I Violin
Vladimír Klánský, II Violin
Alexey Aslamas, Viola
Vít Petrášek, Violoncello
Ticket: 35|25|5
https://www.ticket.bz.it/application.aspx?id=9043

OPENING
Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 6:00 PM | Gustav Mahler Hall
Orchestra da Camera di Mantova
Veronika Eberle, Violin
Hossein Pishkar, Conductor
Program:
L. v. Beethoven: Violin Concerto Op. 61 in D major
F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Symphony No. 4 Op. 90 in A major

Ticket: 35|25|5
https://www.ticket.bz.it/application.aspx?id=9040

PRIMA LA MUSICA 2026
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 | 6:00 PM | Gustav Mahler Hall
Pricewinners' Concert featuring selected participants from South, North and East Tyrol.
In cooperation with the Provincial Music School Directorate and MUSIC OF THE YOUTH
Ticket: 15|10|5
https://www.ticket.bz.it/application.aspx?id=9045