Events in Brixen und Umgebung

Lovingly written Christmas cards – handmade greetings that come from the heart. For whom: Primary, middle and secondary school pupils.

From November 21 to 29, the installation “Mountain of Clothes – Is This the Summit?” created by OEW, REX, and ACS Bressanone will be on display in the courtyard of the Bressanone Civic Library. As part of European Waste Reduction Week, the public can explore the monumental sculpture made of used clothing and the informative exhibition on global textile production, which highlight the ecological and social impacts of our consumption habits.

¡Arriba! Things are getting hot! 🌶️ Mexican Weeks start on 7 November – with lots of specialities and a great fiesta atmosphere! 🎶🌮 Look forward to tacos, wraps, chilli con carne and more – all prepared with love.

As the nights grow colder, the Alter Schlachthof Brixen warms up with deep sound, soft light, and shared moments. Winter Grooves is the seasonal continuation of the Schlachthof Sessions – intimate evenings curated by @giangee_dj, where music gets the space it deserves. No noise. No pressure. Just honest sound and a crowd that listens. 🎧 From dubby rhythms to hypnotic house and beyond – each Friday is a carefully crafted journey through the darker season. 31.10. FR - #1 – @davidepirasmusic B2B @giangee 07.11. FR - #2 – @yasminkhalify 14.11. FR - #3 – @davidepirasmusic 21.11 FR - #4 – @mirkoventura.music 28.11 FR - #5 – @riotclubculture 05.12 FR - #6 – @giangee_dj 12.12 FR - #7 – @mattialrnz 19.12 FR - #8 – @giangee @arnoparmeggiani @davidepirasmusic

The Christmas Village opens its doors on all four Advent weekends, from 28/11 to 23/12/2025 from Friday to Sunday. Candle after candle form a luminous path through the winding alleys. The flair of bygone eras emanates from every corner and the romantic old town becomes a very special backdrop for a very special Christmas market thanks to its natural and authentic decorations. At the Christmas village in Klausen, the stalls are hidden behind fir branches and in old cellars, where you can buy local products. And there will also be plenty of culinary offerings as well as an extensive program. PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS: - Choirs | 28 – 30 November 2025 - Children’s Christmas | 5 – 8 December 2025 - Crafts & Art | 12 – 14 December 2025 - Christmas | 19 – 23 December 2025 On all four Advent weekends: - The Night Watchwoman every Sunday at 3:30 p.m. - Musical entertainment - Varied program

Tandem paragliding flights are a great way to experience South Tyrol from a new perspective and see the picturesque landscapes of Meransen and the surrounding area from above with the team from Paragliding - Gitschberg.

The One and Only! During your Private Climbing Lesson, a certified instructor will be there just for you. Together, you’ll work on your personal goals, improve technique, movement, and safety – all in a relaxed, motivating atmosphere. Whether you’re climbing for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this session is perfect for all ages and experience levels. 📅 Note: Booking required at least 1 day in advance. Maximum number of participants: 6 people. ➡️ **More information and booking online at: https://vertikale.it/produkt/private-kletterstunde/

This is Neustift wine(growing) Learn all about our vineyards. And of course about our wine too. General information The winegrowing tradition at Neustift goes back centuries. To find out what has remained of this tradition, what winegrowing in the abbey’s vineyards involves today and the philosophy on which it is based, come on a vineyard tour. We’ll not only tell you all about Neustift winegrowing but also serve you its products. The tour of the vineyards together with the following wine tasting takes about 90 minutes in all. And lasts for longer. Participation in the vineyard tour is only possible with prior registration. To help us start punctually … Please come to the abbey entrance 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour.

Collective exhibition artists of S.Erardo Art Group Bressanone With Pascale Alessi, Elisabeth Amort, José Ramón Gorret, Lisa Hilpold, Margit Pittschieler, Simon Rauter, Peter Wiechenthaler, Verena Winkler, Jürgen Winkler Concerts by the Brixen Music School 12th+ 19th 5:00 pm Children's reading with Viktoria Obermarzoner 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th december 2024 4:30 pm

The Bressanone Christmas Market has been held for over 30 years. Whether it's individual gift ideas for friends and family or simply a cosy get-together with homemade mulled wines, dumpling variations or sweets. At the Brixen Christmas Market you can simply enjoy the contemplative Christmas atmosphere surrounded by the traditional wooden huts, the festively decorated trees and the cathedral chapter. www.brixen.org/christmas

The photography exhibition Every Child is LIFE celebrates the miracle of birth and the universal strength of life. Dutch photographer Ilvy Njiokiktjien captured newborns in Peru, Mali, Mongolia and Bangladesh between 2018 and 2019, portraying with great sensitivity the most fragile yet powerful moment of existence. A year later, Armenian photographer Anush Babajanyan returned to photograph the same children, creating a second chapter that tells a story of growth, resilience and the vital importance of continuous access to healthcare. The visit to the photo exhibition is included in the entrance ticket of the Hofburg.

Oops – The Light and Music Show That Enchants When a little dreamer loses their balloon, a magical journey begins—through light, music, and boundless imagination. Oops is an immersive spectacle that transforms the façade of the Hofburg Brixen into a living canvas, brought to life by 10 powerful projectors. Accompanied by an original soundtrack from electronic music legend Giorgio Moroder, this visual journey invites audiences into fantastical worlds full of wonder and delight. A show that amazes all ages—and supports a good cause: for every ticket sold, a donation of €1 goes to UNICEF. Follow your balloon. And prepare to be enchanted.

On the occasion of the Euregio Museum Year 2025, dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the Tyrolean Peasants’ Revolt of 1525 – a historic turning point that continues to raise essential questions about power structures, social justice, political participation, and the potential for societal change – the Hofburg Bressanone presents a two-part exhibition project that sets history and the present in a dialogical relationship. The two exhibitions, 1525-2025. Irruption-Subversion-Renewal (29 March – 31 August 2025) and ETÀ, ÉTATS (12 September 2025 – 11 January 2026), explore the theme of societal transformation from different perspectives. They share a central conceptual motif: rupture as a starting point for movement, encounter, and new forms of social thinking. ETÀ, ÉTATS links the father-son relationship between Robert and Johannes Bosisio to the socially relevant question of intergenerational dialogue. In the spatial and conceptual design, the two artists meet in the center of the exhibition area, while their independent positions are situated at opposite ends of the sequence of rooms. At this central point of encounter, the focus is less on comparison and more on exchange: a dialogical coexistence aimed at connecting different experiences, ways of thinking, and perspectives.

The combined guided tours of the entire museum and the cathedral complex (cathedral, cloister and baptistery) take place alternately in German and Italian from Tuesday to Friday (except on public holidays). Tuesdays and Thursdays: in German at 3 p.m. Wednesday and Friday in Italian at 3 p.m. Duration: approx. 1.5 hours Price: € 5,- p.p. (excluding museum entrance)

Europe’s largest monastery complex in Tirol/Tirolo. Founded in 1142 by the Bishop of Brixen/Bressanone at the intersection of two important routes - the Brenner and the route to the Pustertal valley - the Augustinian Neustift Canons Regular Monastery was recognized, among other things, as a hospice and rest area for pilgrims. Today the Monastery makes a name for itself as a place of agriculture, culture and education. From the monastery winery to the herb garden, from the electricity plant to the educational center, several businesses are united in the monastery. The Augustinian Neustift Canons Regular Monastery in Vahrn/Varna is the largest Monastery complex in Tirol/Tirolo. The Monastery has an holistic conception and was independent and versatile from its very foundation. A walk through the Monastery complex will let you understand its size and importance as a former important cultural and economic hub of the Eisacktal/Valle Isarco valley. The first thing that will catch your eye are the architectural elements: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. With the Engelsburg, the late Baroque collegiate church, the Gothic cloister, the miracle fountain, the library’s unique manuscripts and the historic Pinakothek, the Augustinian Neustift Canons Regular Monastery is one of the most remarkable sights of the Eisacktal valley.

Our Christmas market invites visitors to linger with 25 stalls. Here, visitors will find a wide selection of products: from cheese to bread, from ceramics to jewellery, from candles to honey.

The ACLI Circle and the Youth Group of Brixen invite you to the concert "Advent of Peace" – a musical and reflective moment to embrace the Advent spirit. The program includes choral performances by “Insieme Cantando”, harp music by Sonia Ortlinghaus, readings on peace, and welcome addresses. Admission is free – everyone is welcome to share in a peaceful and contemplative pre-Christmas atmosphere.

On the Way to Silence A concert to mark the beginning of Advent The Women’s Choir of Klausen warmly invites you to an atmospheric evening filled with music and reflection. Together with the SCHWARZ-HOLZ Clarinet Quartet from the Sarntal Valley, we will create a concert that captures the magic and calm of the Advent season. Join us and immerse yourself in sound, silence, and the joyful anticipation of Christmas.

The ice rink opens its doors for public skating on October 26, 2025. Special opening hours are scheduled during the fall, Christmas and Carnival holidays.

Experience art that brings Italy’s most beautiful villages to life!

As part of the “Borgo Natalizio di Chiusa”, the renowned Galleria d’Arte Kusstatscher in the historic old town of Chiusa opens its doors for an exceptional exhibition.
Artists Sabine Brugger and Hannes Tribus present an exclusive selection of their latest works – a vibrant artistic tribute to the fascinating Borghi più belli d’Italia.

With expressive watercolours by Sabine Brugger and atmospheric oil paintings by Hannes Tribus, the two artists invite visitors on a journey through some of Italy’s most enchanting historic villages. Their works capture the architecture, landscapes, and unique atmosphere of these remarkable places in both poetic and powerful ways.

The exhibition celebrates the beauty of these exceptional locations and supports the mission of the Associazione “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, which has been preserving and promoting the cultural treasures of small Italian towns for many years.

Exhibition period
- 29 November – 21 December 2025
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00–12:00 and 15:00–18:00
- Monday, 8 December: 10:00–12:00 and 15:00–18:00
- Free admission

A cultural highlight set against the charming backdrop of Chiusa’s historic old town – perfect for art lovers, Italy enthusiasts, and anyone seeking inspiration during the festive season.

This makes a visit to the old town of Brixen an experience for the whole family. "Brixen for Kids", the year-round free childcare programme, is a special initiative aimed primarily at the local population and all visitors to Brixen's old town. Our year-round free offer invites children between the ages of 3 and 11 to have a good time in professional care. "Fejdjux ASV" is responsible for the care and the programme, which is adapted to the season. An initiative of: City Marketing Brixen, the trade and service association (hds), Bressanone merchants

Local and seasonal, straight from the producer. Farmers from the surrounding area bring their own farm produce to the Brixen old town centre. Depending on the season, fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products, eggs, flowers, honey, homemade jams and pasta sauces, refined distillates and organically grown herbs as well as wooden handicrafts are offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays. From April to October, local associations prepare fresh tirtln (fried stuffed pastry) on site on a weekly basis. This means that every Saturday is also a culinary experience. This market has been a popular, lively meeting place for locals and guests for 30 years.

The Plose Bressanone Choir organises the "Christmas Concert" on Sunday 30 November. Guest the church Choir Vahrn

Sunday, November 30, 2025
The Parish Council of Obervintl invites you to enjoy warm drinks after the Holy Mass!
The Holy Mass will take place at 10:00 a.m.
The altar servers will offer cakes for the coffee gathering in exchange for a voluntary donation.

On this special guided tour, we will immerse ourselves in the rich world of traditions and stories surrounding Advent and Christmas in Brixen. Amid sweet delicacies, enchanting scents, and sparkling lights, we will meet fascinating protagonists of this festive season. At the same time, we will explore some of the city’s unique highlights, including the majestic White Tower. The tour concludes atmospherically with a glass of mulled wine at the Christmas Market. An intimate and heartwarming experience during the most magical time of the year! (available upon request)

During Alm Advent, the Fane Alm transform into a cozy place filled with festive anticipation on all Advent Sundays from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visitors can look forward to mulled wine, South Tyrolean specialties, a lovingly designed children’s program with crafting and storytelling, as well as stalls offering homemade products.

Each Advent Sunday features its own special highlight:

On the 1st Sunday of Advent (30/11/2025), an alpine devotion takes place at 2 pm, accompanied by a four-part choir and then the brass ensemble of the Valles music band.

On the 2nd Sunday of Advent (07/12/2025), St. Nicholas visits the hut at 2 pm, with musical accompaniment by the Terento men’s choir.

On the 3rd Sunday of Advent (14/12/2025), the brass ensemble of the Rodeneck music band provides contemplative music.

The 4th Sunday of Advent (21/12/2025) is accompanied musically by Thomas Mahlknecht and Johannes Oberhofer

A heartwarming Advent experience for young and old alike!

The Villandro Nativity Scene Friends are creating a Nativity Scene Route in the village from the village to the parish church for the entire Advent period until the Three Wise Men. Showcases have been made in which various nativity scenes are exhibited.

Advent calendar dedicated to peace, designed by people with disabilities. The pictures can be purchased in postcard format at the WunderBar on Großer Graben.

Leni Leitgeb and Christopher Göpfert tell stories for all ages in the run-up to Christmas.