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CABABOZ (BZ): “Natale 2025” The fakest Santa Clauses in Bolzano are back on stage just in time for Christmas market season. A few comedians – though not too funny – try to distract the audience from mulled wine, jingling earworms, and the scent of ginger and cinnamon. With irreverent jokes, bizarre anecdotes, and officially approved one-liners. This text was not written with the help of artificial intelligence – and it shows. Performances: Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.

The Taufra Xmas Sessions invite you to an unforgettable winter experience! On six evenings, various locations in Sand in Taufers and Mühlen are transformed into atmospheric meeting places. Enjoy the unique atmosphere with campfire romance, delicious regional food and drinks. Let yourself be inspired by the rousing live acts and experience spectacular fire shows that will leave you spellbound. Whether with friends, family or alone - the Taufra Xmas Sessions offer something for everyone. Join in and celebrate Advent in a special way! Program: Friday, 28.11. : Icebar, Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures Live Act: Bob & The Traffic Jam Friday, 05.12. : Cafe Treffpunkt, Mühlen in Taufers/Molini di Tures Live Act: Coffeecult Acoustic Trio Friday, 12.12. : Hotel Spangla, Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures Live Act: Yunger Friday, 19.12. : Hotel Drumlerhof, Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures Live Act: Michael Astner Friday, 26.12. : Cafe Domino, Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures Live Act: Dirty Lovers Friday, 02.01. : Sandgold, Winkel/Cantuccio Live Act: Endophine Acoustic Trio

Toni Servillo, Giuliana De Sio, Vinicio Marchioni, Alessandro Haber, Teresa Saponangelo, Silvio Orlando, Gabriele Lavia, Neri Marcorè, and many other leading figures of the international theatre scene are part of the 2025/2026 season of the Teatro Stabile, taking place in Bolzano. This year’s season includes 12 subscription events and a special performance featuring Stefano Massini.

Seis am Schlern is getting ready for a magical Advent and Christmas season!

In addition to the ice rink in the village square with skate rentals, there will be fascinating magic and fire shows, great live bands, contemplative Advent concerts, and atmospheric Christmas stories, providing a varied program. A winter experience for young and old alike!

Seis on ICE Ice skating with skate rentals and mulled wine stand: November 29, 2025, to January 10, 2026.

Daily from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (closed on December 24, 2025).

May we briefly introduce ourselves? We are the most daring, adventurous, cheeky, bright, fiery, passionate, devilish boys and girls in Alta Pusteria. We are the ones who revive a real piece of South Tyrolean tradition every winter. We are the ones who make Sesto unsafe at the beginning of December. We are the BERGTOIFL SEXTEN. Are you brave enough to find out more? Fire & Flame - Visit us at the Krampus parade on 13.12.25 and let yourself be seduced into our world!

Study afternoon in Italian with a screening of the film “Hannah Arendt.”

Lectures at the Merano Academy:
Maurizio Borghi (University of Turin): “Crime and Thought. Observations based on Hannah Arendt’s ‘Some Questions of Moral Philosophy’”

Ivo De Gennaro (Free University of Bolzano - Bozen) and Gino Zaccaria (Bocconi University): “Truth and Propaganda. Observations based on Hannah Arendt’s The Origins of Totalitarianism*”

Workshop and discussion:
Screening of the film “Hannah Arendt” and discussion at the Centro per la Cultura.

Scientific coordination:
Prof. Gino Zaccaria (Bocconi University and Director of the Chora Institute)

Free admission with registration: info@adsit.org.
14 -18 p.m. (Accademia Merano) + ore 19.30-21.30 p.m. (Centro per la Cultura)

2500 years of Western civilization in just 90 minutes, and by the end, you won’t feel tired at all. On the contrary, you’ll leave in a good mood, inspired, and full of energy, because on this journey you meet the most diverse personalities: gods and mortals, dictators and saints, poets and philosophers. A sharp-witted cabaret full of humor and surprising moments.
A witty cabaret full of sharp humor and surprising moments.

The event will take place only in German.

Clowning at its finest with live music, unusual juggling, and a few more surprises. A multi-layered play in which the two clowns artfully and poetically turn the certainties of everyday life upside down – and repeatedly manage to free themselves from apparent mishaps in surprising, chaotically ingenious and at the same time clownishly naive ways.
Humorous entanglements around the really important things in the pre-Christmas and Christmas season, such as sharing joy, laughter, amazement and listening to the quiet moments – full of joyful anticipation of what will happen next. The audience is thus removed from the Christmas hustle and bustle for a string of quiet, tender and also powerful moments. May this magic have a profound effect and last as long as possible!
Bonifazius & Michelino (Austria) – the two couldn't be more different!
Loud and cheeky, cautious and haphazard, talkative and literal – they stumble right into a crazy, bizarre and festive story.
For children aged four and above.

The magical Puppet Theatre returns this year as well!
Join us in Walther Square in Bolzano, right beneath the Sparkasse, for a new season of colourful, imaginative and entertaining performances for children and adults alike.
The shows will be presented in Italian and German, welcoming audiences with exciting stories and unforgettable characters.
The event is organized in collaboration with the Stiftung Fondazione Sparkasse.
A must-see occasion to experience the magic of puppet theatre together!

The sixteenth edition of the festival “Corpi Eretici 2025/26”, curated by Teatro la Ribalta – Kunst der Vielfalt, opens with the premiere of “Pinocchio nel ventre della balena”, directed by Paolo Grossi, a fairy tale that recalls the adventures and misadventures of Pinocchio and his father Mastro Geppetto. Next comes “Vorrei una voce”, in which Tindaro Granata, through the voice of Mina, brings to the stage the stories and experiences of women imprisoned in Messina.

With “Re Lear è morto a Mosca”, directed by César Brie, eight young actors retrace the careers of Solomon Michoels and Venjamin Zuskin, executed by the Stalinist regime because of their art. In “Vizita”, Davide Iodice reflects on intolerance toward the foreigner, inspired by H.G. Wells.

Kicking off 2026 is the debut of “Studi Teatrali de La Tempesta”, directed by Antonio Viganò, a new creation born during the artistic residency with Teatro Cristallo.
In February: “C’è urgenza d’azzurro”, poems by Vasco Mirandola with music by Sergio Marchesini, and “Quando gli dei erano tanti”, in which Marco Baliani tells the story of Calasso.
In March, “Edipo Re”, directed by Stefano Tè and performed by inmates from the Castelfranco Emilia Prison, stages the story of the city of Thebes and Oedipus' desperate attempt to save it.
In April, “Un attimo prima”, a poetic experience by Gabriella Salvaterra, will lead small groups of spectators through an intimate, sensory journey inside a labyrinth of memories, immersing them courageously in the theme of symbolic rupture and healing.
In May, “La parola femminista” by Vanessa Roghi and the Writing Workshop of Experience with Lea Melandri close the program with a reflection on feminist culture.

All events of the “Corpi Eretici” festival:
• 21-22/01/26, Studi teatrali de la tempesta - Teatro la Ribalta-Kunst der Vielfalt (Teatro Cristallo)
• 06/02/26, C’è urgenza di azzurro - Vasco Mirandola e Sergio Marchesini (T.Raum)
• 27/02/26, Quando gli dei erano tanti - Marco Baliani (Teatro Gries)
• 13/03/26, Edipo Re - Teatro dei Venti (Teatro Cristallo)
• 27-28-29/04/26, Un attimo prima - Gabriella Salvaterra (info location info@teatrolaribalta.it)
• 08/05/26, La parola femminista - Vanessa Roghi (Teatro Cristallo)
• 09/05/26, Laboratorio di scrittura di esperienza - Lea Melandri (Sala Giuliani, Teatro Cristallo)

Der Dorfchronist von Kaltern, Albert Atz, zeigt am Sonntag, 14. Dezember 2025 um 16 Uhr im Vereinshaus von Kaltern folgende Filme aus seiner Chronistenarbeit: - Die Wildschweinjagd in Kaltern 1965 (17 Min.) - Matthias Wörndle, der „Dorfbäcker“ von Kaltern (15 Min.) - Brum bin i so blöd (6 Min.) - Die längste Weinleitung der Welt (12 Min.) - Im warmen Wasser geht‘s (5 Min.) - Weihnachtsgruß von David Ambach -Der Dominikus Keller (26 Min.) Durch die Veranstaltung führt: Der Bürgermeister Christoph Pillon Alle Interessierte sind recht herzlich eingeladen. Eintritt: Freiwillige Spende - der Erlös wird für die Krebshilfe Überetsch-Unterland gespendet.

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

Swan Lake tells the love story between Prince Siegfried and Odette, a princess transformed into a swan by the wicked sorcerer Rothbart. Amid grand court festivities, enchanted love scenes, spells, and deceptions, this timeless masterpiece brings to the stage all the charm of ballet and classical technique, telling one of the greatest love stories in the history of theatre. The timeless prestige and renown of Swan Lake are enhanced by the inspiring music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and the remarkable inventiveness and expressiveness of Marius Petipa’s choreography, here reinterpreted by Marco Batti, artistic director of the Balletto di Siena. His choreographic and artistic genius culminates in translating the relationship between the human body and the movements of swans. Classical repertoire ballet in three acts and four scenes Principal dancers: Chiara Gagliardo, Filippo Del Sal, Giuseppe Giacalone Soloists: Elena Badalassi, Matilde Campesi Original choreography: Marius Petipa Choreographic restaging: Marco Batti Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Costumes: Jasha Atelier, Nataliia Dolyk Lighting designer: Giovanni Monzitta Set design: S.I.R.T. srl Production: Balletto di Siena Duration: 120 minutes

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

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

The Steinegg theatre group "Heimatbühne Steinegg" invites you to a festive experience this Advent. “Weihnachten ohne Weihnachtsbaum” is a short, heart-warming play for the whole family – perfect for getting into the spirit of the season. Directed by Ivan Prader, this charming performance promises moments of joy, warmth and surprise.

No further details will be revealed – let yourself be surprised!

Please note: the theatre play is performed in German only.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a good cause.

Before and after the performance, you can explore a small Christmas market right on site – ideal for enjoying the festive mood and picking up some last-minute gifts.

Useful information:

- No reservations possible
- Admission: 1 hour before the show starts
- Adults: €6
- Children: €4

Come by, enjoy the festive atmosphere and dive into a theatre experience that captures the magic of Christmas.

Seis am Schlern is getting ready for a magical Advent and Christmas season!

In addition to the ice rink in the village square with skate rentals, there will be fascinating magic and fire shows, great live bands, contemplative Advent concerts, and atmospheric Christmas stories, providing a varied program. A winter experience for young and old alike!

Seis on ICE Ice skating with skate rentals and mulled wine stand: November 29, 2025, to January 10, 2026.

Daily from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (closed on December 24, 2025).

Small groups of musicians from the music band Kiens/chienes enchant the streets of the 5 villages with their Christmas spirit and bring contemplative Christmas wishes.

Gernot Nagelschmied presents the well-known fairy tale of Mother Hulda as a lovingly staged hand puppet show. In about 40 minutes, young and old alike experience how diligence and kindness are rewarded, snow falls from the sky, and a wonderful fairy-tale world comes to life – full of humor, warmth, and enchantment.

The event will take place only in German.

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

Experience the fascinating craft of traditional blacksmithing up close! With an anvil, hammer, and glowing iron, the blacksmith demonstrates how a simple piece of metal can be transformed into unique works of art – from horseshoes and candle holders to intricate decorations. Visitors are welcome to watch, ask questions, and even take part in the process – a captivating experience for both children and adults.

For the first time in Selva, during the Mountain Christmas market, the Selva Theatre Group will present an enchanting Living Nativity. In a festive atmosphere filled with lights and traditions, actors in period costumes will bring the characters of the Nativity story to life, offering visitors a touching and engaging experience. The event enriches the market’s programme, adding warmth, community spirit, and authenticity to the Christmas magic of Val Gardena.

An unusual assignment from God, seven overwhelmed angels, and seven surprised shepherds – and right in the middle, a talking, shining star. This is how a humorous nativity play begins, showing the birth of Jesus “behind the scenes.”
Because the prophets announced Christ’s arrival imprecisely, nothing is prepared: the schedule doesn’t fit, and the angels have to improvise. The result is a lively and warm-hearted chaos – with angels organizing frantically, shepherds barely able to believe what’s happening, and a star trying to keep everyone on track.

The event will take place only in German.

Enjoy a festive concert filled with beautiful music and Christmas spirit.

Free entry – voluntary donation.

Come by and let yourself be enchanted!

Chrismas reading with music with Renate Rottensteiner

(only in german language)

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)

Join us to celebrate the end of the year with an unforgettable event that has become a true tradition! The festivities in Colfosco will begin at 4:30 pm with a magical children’s torchlit descent – if you’d like to join, sign up at the Colfosco Ski School – followed at 5:00 pm by the impressive torchlight procession of the instructors from the Colfosco Ski School. The atmosphere will be enlivened by a DJ, and the Colfosco Fire Brigade will add even more cheer with a lottery and plenty of fun. Starting at 6:00 pm, get ready for a unique experience: a laser show will come to life, with colorful beams of light creating shapes and light displays, transforming the surroundings into an immersive and magical wonderland. Celebrate the arrival of the new year with us!

New Year's Eve concert on 30 December 2025

Date: 30 December 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: €20 (free for children and young people under 14)

The Salonorchester Südtirol will perform at the end of 2025 with a cheerful and reflective program, inspired by the famous New Year’s Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic.
The ensemble consists of 15 musicians from South Tyrol and plays works from the rich repertoire of the Strauss dynasty, as well as Franz Lanner, Franz Lehár, and J. Ph. Sousa.
Since 2015, the South Tyrolean musician Günther Ploner has appeared as standing violinist and host.
The well-known tenor Roman Pichler, originally from Brixen, enlivens the 2026 program with arias by W. A. Mozart, Robert Stolz, and Emmerich Kálmán.
Three musicians of the salon orchestra perform solo pieces: Günther Graber on trumpet, Christian Bertoncello on cello, and Werner Mayr on soprano saxophone.

A buffet will be served during the interval and is included in the ticket price.


Roman Pichler Tenor
Salon Orchestra South Tyrol

Lead violin and moderation: Günther Ploner
1st violin: Johanna Wassermann, Ivo Crepaldi
Obbligato violin: Friedemann Ploner, Verena Gamper
Cello: Christian Bertoncello
Double bass: Norbert Gianmoena
Flute: Ricarda Janissen
Oboe: Ambra Cozzi
Clarinet: Werner Mayr
Trumpet: Günther Graber
Trombone: Peter Cazzanelli
Percussion: Manfred Gampenrieder
Piano: Andreas Benedikter

New Year's Eve Aperitif with the Tonal Acoustic Duo at the Algund Christmas Market On December 31st, starting at 11:00 a.m., a musical highlight awaits you at the Algund Christmas Market! The Tonal Acoustic Duo, featuring Claudia and Wolfi, is known for its harmonious vocals and musicality. With a wide-ranging repertoire from soft ballads to pop and rock tunes, they’ll create the perfect atmosphere for a cozy New Year's Eve aperitif. Enjoy the relaxed ambiance with a drink in good company – the ideal start to a festive New Year's morning! From 10:00 p.m., the Goaslschnöller will treat visitors to mulled wine from a wood-fired stove, delicious New Year's snacks, and hearty goulash soup. The evening will feature classic hits from the '60s to the '90s.

Welcome the new year with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve torchlit procession! This special evening goes beyond the traditional descent by the ski instructors from the Corvara Ski School. They’ll be joined by the Carabinieri, creating a truly impressive scene. A host will guide the event, with live music from a DJ to keep the energy high. The highlight of the celebration will be the illumination of the majestic Sassongher, followed by a spectacular laser show. Colorful laser beams will create shapes and light effects, filling the night with a magical, immersive atmosphere. A perfect way to start the new year! During the event photos or video footage may be taken for the purpose of documentation and promotion of the event and the region. The footage may be used and published on websites, on social networks and on media in compliance with the data protection regulations.