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After intensive days of rehearsals, the musicians will showcase their skills on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in an exciting final concert full of Bohemian brass music.
Working with experienced instructors has allowed the participants to further develop their abilities and grow together as an ensemble. Both the audience and the musicians can look forward to a varied program filled with joy and passion.

Lu santo Jullare Francesco by Dario Fo is a fabulation on the life of the saint from Assisi that takes up the styles and forms of narration of the mythical Mistero Buffo in the theatrical language of grammelot. Working on popular legends, canonical texts from the 14th century and documents that have emerged in recent decades, the Nobel Prize winner constructs a powerful, playful and certainly not hagiographic narration of the “Jester of God”, as Saint Francis liked to call himself. Fo's tale is - at one and the same time - spirituality and myth, fable and satire, and sketches a Francis as a man who strips himself of all wealth to approach the dispossessed, to preach to men, wolves or birds a message of brotherhood and peace, to compose and set to music his Canticle of the Creatures. Giving voice to this tightrope walk on the eighth centenary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi will be Ugo Dighero, actor-actor, already the interpreter for years of Mistero Buffo on the ‘blessing’ and urging of Fo himself, perfect histrion and jester of today. 2026 is also a special year to remember Dario Fo: it is the anniversary of his birth and ten years since his death. It is impossible not to celebrate his extraordinary theatrical career. Bringing this marvellous jester to the stage today cannot but take into account that in 2013 the late Cardinal Bergoglio, who became Pope, chose, emblematically, politically and for the first time in history, the name of Francis: the saint of peace and smile, of the custody of creation, of the poor church for the poor. Following Fo's lesson, the performance will thus move along two parallel paths, retracing the historical reality of Francis' journey in the Christian world and at the same time recounting the reforming revolution that Pope Francis has sought to implement in the Church of our time. By Dario Fo With Ugo Dighero Adaptation and direction by Giorgio Gallione Scenes and costumes Lorenza Gioberti Lighting design Aldo Mantovani Co-production Teatro Stabile di Genova, CMC/ Nidodiragno With the collaboration of Teatro della Juta

Book presentation in Italian
Biography of Marco Zulberti
with Graziano Riccadonna, Luigi Sardi, Marco Zulberti

A event full of sport, fun and adventure at the Merano 2000 mountain station. No registration required. Event suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. Alternative date: 8 February 2026

Discover at your own pace the delicious specialties the city has to offer. Learn interesting background stories and experience what makes this place unique in many ways. We have prepared five delightful riddles that highlight the gourmet features of the city and introduce some specialties that are only found in Merano or are produced exclusively in this city. After successfully solving the five puzzles, you can collect the treasure.

Michael Mittermeier goes travelling through time.... in Merano After almost four decades of comedy tours, the popular German cabaret artist Michael Mittermeier is going where he has never been before: into the future. As long as it still exists! But how to get there? In the 80s, you still travelled there by car. Typical. But how do you get there today? Is time travel even possible? Yep, he did it! FLASHBACK - Return of the future The solution was in the cellar: ‘Michl's’ great-grandfather was an inventor, a kind of Bavarian Oppenheimer. And he built a time machine over a hundred years ago. The thing stood in his grandparents' cellar for decades and didn't work. They always said it was a prototype for solar heating. But the battery was flat. But now it's ready to go! Drive: comedy. Fuel: humour. Michl, energy! But travelling alone is less fun, so he takes the audience on a journey - together into the future! With a transition jacket, of course. And while you're there, it's best to take a look at the past. There's rumoured to have been a lot going on there too. The important thing is to laugh together. No matter what time. FLASHBACK! I know what you'll have done next summer... In german laguage

"Io padrone, Tu padrone. Il caso emblematico delle minoranze tedesche tra Weimar, il Terzo Reich e l’Italia fascista" with Francesco Leoncini, Leopold Steurer, Maurizio Ferrandi

The Compagnia Artemis Danza, led by Monica Casadei, dedicates this artistic project to a contemporary exploration and interpretation of four fascinating heroines by Giacomo Puccini: Tosca, Madama Butterfly, Mimì, and Turandot. Understanding Puccini's music involves analyzing its profound connection with the feminine world. In the four acts that make up Puccini's Opera, we find Casadei's personal interpretation of the female theme, placed at the center of a choreographic, visual, and musical reinterpretation process. Tragic love, thwarted and opposed love, cruel love that annihilates, the craving for possession that leads to destruction – all these live in the faces, bodies, and gestures of the Company, and continue to make us reflect on the contemporary relevance of stories that have moved audiences worldwide. The creation is imbued with a poignant atmosphere, filled with tension and poetic suggestion. Puccini's orchestral score is juxtaposed with electronic tracks by composers Luca Vianini and Fabio Fiandrini, crafting an enveloping and at times apocalyptic soundscape. A choral dance, swelling with impulses and passions, instinctive and at times wild, making dizzying use of space and appearing, even symbolically, visually full: solos protected by frames of ensembles in a dynamic accelerated by propulsive forces, bringing to life in the body and gut the drama and passions of the protagonists. Choreography, Direction, Set Design, Lighting, and Costumes: Monica Casadei Music: Giacomo Puccini Musical Arrangement: Fabio Fiandrini Production: Compagnia Artemis Danza Co-production: Fondazione Teatro Comunale di Ferrara With the contribution of: MiC - Ministry of Culture, Emilia-Romagna Region - Department of Culture, Municipality of Parma

Learn in a short time what makes Merano desirable and what's currently happening. Sip on exquisite aperitif drinks, sample appetite-whetting tidbits, and enjoy the Mediterranean-Alpine culture. 4 stops – 4 aperitifs – 4 culinary delights.

We are a community of desires, not of action. Ernaux, one of the most authoritative voices in contemporary culture, chose in 2012 to bring to light a space ignored by literature, yet a formidable mirror of social reality: the hypermarket. A diary was born in which he recorded visits to "his" Auchan for a year, noting the contradictions and rituals, but also the unexpected tenderness, of that temple of consumption. From this "free review of observations" conducted between one aisle and another - with the shopping list in hand - in contact with the glittering mountains of goods of large-scale distribution, a narrative reflection comes to life capable of showing us from an unusual angle one of the secret theaters of our collective life. Director, screenwriter and actress, Michela Cescon is a passionate reader of Ernaux's work. Together with Lorenzo Flabbi, Ernaux's historic translator for L'Orma Editore, he edited the first Italian dramaturgical adaptation of Guarda le luci, amore mio. The show is performed by Valeria Solarino and Silvia Gallerano, two charismatic personalities, two artists with very different backgrounds and careers, on stage together for the first time to give voice and body to this new journey into everyday life. Based on the book of the same name by Annie Ernaux, with Valeria Solarino, Silvia Gallerano Dramaturgical adaptation Lorenzo Flabbi, Michela Cescon Directed by Michela Cescon Sets, lights, costumes Dario Gessati Production by Teatro Stabile di Bolzano, Teatro Stabile di Torino – Teatro Nazionale In collaboration with Teatro di Dioniso, Riccione Teatro and L'Orma Editore

Years later, a man and a woman remember a time when they had a passionate relationship with each other: Every week, always in the same place, at the same hour, they met to live out their erotic fantasies. They didn't want to know each other's names or anything else in each other's lives, but they grew closer and became almost indispensable to each other. Until an event where suddenly everything was at stake. Now they are reviving this relationship in their memory. Each for themselves, but also united, they look back, with all the fuzziness and gaps in memory that time brings with it. This always makes for amusing moments, but also testifies to the tenderness and humor in their relationship that has lasted all these years. The author Philippe Blasband, who was born in Tehran in 1964 and lives in Brussels, was highly praised for his screenplay for the film "Une liaison pornographique" at the Venice Film Festival in 2000. With Katharina Stemberger and Andreas Patton, two actors also known from film and television now embody the protagonists of this unusual relationship on stage. Director: Hans-Peter Kellner Stage: Roland Ploner Costumes: Luisa Berghammer With: Katharina Stemberger Andreas Patton Supported by: Autonomous Province of Bolzano, Dept. of German Culture / South Tyrolean Savings Bank Foundation In cooperation with: South Tyrolean Cultural Institute Economy & Culture Merano Powered by: Nordwal

The Merano Ski Club and the Merano 2000 ski area have revived an old tradition and bid farewell to winter with music, fun and good spirits. It is run in teams of three in different categories. Three racers, connected by a rope, master a simple giant slalom route, to reach the finishing line together. Each participant may only ride once per category. The time limit is five minutes, exceeding this will disqualify the rope team. Outfit: It’s nostalgic, fancy and a bit quirky – just like your ski outfit if you so wish...

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. (Carl Sagan) Cosmos is a reflection on the beauty of the universe: planets, stars, galaxies, and the space that unites and separates them, are so mysterious that they nourish the most daring fantasies. eVolution dance theatre reinvents the famous black light theatre in which darkness and the skilful use of light and visual effects give life to enthralling and exciting performances. Cosmos, the latest work by Anthony Heinl and Nadessja Casavecchia, turns its gaze towards the universe, a place where fantastic, floating, poetic figures move within imaginative spaces. The performance is the result of a long and participatory process in which each performer contributes to the final result of the show, enriching it with her wealth of experience ranging from classical dance to urban dance, from contemporary dance to acrobatics. Like every eVolution dance theatre creation, Cosmos testifies how research in terms of technological innovation can amplify, without ever replacing, the emotional and artistic contribution of its performers. Music, a fundamental element in the construction of the narrative, accompanies and intensifies the suggestions of each individual painting. Cosmos takes the spectator on a journey through unknown places, where science and understanding give way to imagination. Thanks to the creative and at the same time “pop” approach that characterises the entire production of eVolution dance theatre, the show leaves the spectator with the feeling of having experienced an unforgettable journey, to a vast space beyond the boldest imagination. To welcome him, on his return, the fragile and beautiful Earth, a small world in the midst of the immensity of worlds. By and with eVolution dance theatre Artistic director and choreographer Anthony Heinl C-artistic director and choreographer Nadessja Casavecchia Light designer and technical director Adriano Pisi Stage managers Daniele Martini and Tommaso Contu Laser effects Simone Sparky Costumes Daniela Molinini Management Live Arts Management Duration: 100 minutes

Discover the story of the South Tyrolean apple in Merano! This apple tour of Merano's fruit cooperative CAFA will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about our local fruit. After a short introductory film, you can explore the entire cooperative in the company of our apple expert Franz and follow the storage, sorting, packaging and shipping of the South Tyrolean apple.

Our apple expert will let you in on all kinds of secrets about our apples' goodness, the varieties and how best to store them at home. To round off the tour there is a brief apple tasting session.

Registration required: Until Monday at 4 PM online or at the Tourist Association Marling.

The event takes place in German.

Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet are no longer quite so young and neither are they Lovers. Both are nesters in the comfortable home of their wealthy parents. Romeo prefers to strum his lute all day long. Julia sleeps during the day because she dances at balls at night. What is comfortable for the children who have long since grown up is slowly becoming too colorful for the parents. Both houses hope that their offspring will finally stand on their own two feet. Romeo and Juliet, who do not want to move out, forge a clever plan. But every good intrigue quickly gets out of control. While Romeo and Juliet have their hands full, something changes between the two that surprises them and catches their parents off guard. The families are also troubled by the authoritarian duke, who severely punishes anyone who causes unrest. The houses of Montague and Capulet are caught up in the maelstrom of the resistance movement, and suddenly there is much more at stake than the old, small conflicts... Kaja Dymnicki and Alexander Pschill swept the audience off their seats in the 24/25 season with "Amadeus". Now they take a fresh look at Shakespeare's classic with their usual enormous speed. "Great fun" (Der Falter). Director: Kaja Dymnicki, Alexander Pschill Stage and costume design: Kaja Dymnicki Sound: Christian Frank Composition: Stefan Lasko Dramaturgy: Lisa Kerlin With: Romeo: Stefan Lasko Julia: Julia Edtmeier Mrs. Montague: Alexander Jagsch Mr. Capulet/Deppino: Doris Hindinger Mercutio/Lorenzo/Fürst: Agnes Hausmann Supported by: Autonomous Province of Bolzano, Dept. of German Culture / South Tyrolean Savings Bank Foundation In cooperation with: Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research / Austria South Tyrol Forum Supported by: Sparkasse

Musical evening with CD presentation
Brief introduction: Carlo Grante
Piano: Carlo Grante

Schwemmalm Open Air 2026 will take place on 21 March. The party will be in full swing at the mountain station of the schwemmalm cable car, at an altitude of 2,150 meters! Afterwards, the after-show party will take place at the valley station of the schwemmalm cable car! Admission to the open air event is included with a multi-day ski pass, a season ticket or a day ticket. Those who only want to go up for the open air event only pay the price for the ascent and descent with the cable car. The Ultentalcard is NOT valid on this day!

ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN! (English on requst)

Take care of your health by slowing down and reducing stress: relaxation exercises have been shown to increase physical and mental wellbeing.

One way is the Jacobson relaxation technique, known as progressive muscle relaxation. The technique is an easy and quickly learned method that helps to relieve tension brought about by stress and overexertion. Untreated, under certain circumstances these tensions can result in back, muscle and head pains, stomach and bowel problems and a range of mental stress symptoms such as sleep and anxiety disorders, depression and even burnout.

The Jacobson Method helps us learn to prevent such problems and better deal with damage that has already been done. Relaxation exercises have other benefits too: the body secretes fewer stress hormones, breathing becomes more even, the blood pressure falls and the heart beats more steadily. And the psyche benefits too: physical tensions are reduced and the body regains its natural equilibrium, thus increasing mental wellbeing. Stresses and strains brought about by anxiety, worries and pain diminish.

What is transformative breathing and how can our breath help us to banish stress and access vital energy? The answer to this can be discovered in this outdoor breathing exercise workshop. After a short walk of about 15 minutes and in magnificent nature surrounded by pure air and the gentle rustle of the trees, our yoga instructor will show you how to consciously control your breathing and use it to reduce your stress levels, gather more energy and find inner peace. No matter whether you are a beginner or more advanced, in this workshop you will enhance your skills and find a deeper connection with yourself. Experience the astonishing power of breathing in profound harmony with nature.

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Noble residences, picturesque alleyways and historical monuments shape the villagescape of Partschins. The living traces of the Via Claudia Augusta, the life story of Peter Mitterhofer, the inventor of the typewriter, and much more interesting knowledge are vividly conveyed during this guided tour.

ONLY IN GERMAN OR ITALIAN!

During this guided walk, you will learn about the historical witnesses of the Via Claudia Augusta, the importance of the two districts Töll and Rabland during Roman times, and many other fascinating insights into history, art and culture.

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Children aged 7–14 can learn how to climb safely under the expert guidance of a certified mountain guide at the Burgstallknott climbing area in Partschins!

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN! (English on request)

Overcome anxieties and literally “go with the flow” - of the waterfall. This abseiling trip to Partschins Waterfall is a truly special experience. Furthermore, the sound of the roaring mass of water tumbling into the valley has a positive effect on our wellbeing. Achieve inner balance with mindfulness and feelings of happiness.

Under the professional guidance of a mountain guide, it's not hard to “let go”. Completely securely, participants descend almost 100 metres down the right-hand side of Partschins Waterfall using several lengths of rope alongside the thunderous water - even swinging freely for the last section.

A unique experience that clears your head and reminds us of the lightness of being. Thrilling moments and unforgettable emotions!

Suitable for participants with no prior knowledge.

ONLY IN GERMAN!

There are many legends and stories surrounding cheese and its origins. Is it true that some varieties were discovered purely by accident, or even thanks to the forgetfulness of a master dairyman? Someone who really knows all about this – and gladly shares his extensive knowledge – is Andreas Österreicher. Every Tuesday, the certified cheese sommelier invites guests to a tasting at his home. He offers fascinating insights into South Tyrol’s cheese world, shows how to identify and accurately describe flavour notes, and explains why it pays to invest in origin and quality when buying cheese. And he also reveals how to create perfect pairings. With wine, chocolate, fruit or beer – harmony is key. It certainly helps that Andreas, being a musician, is well-versed in harmonies…

This extraordinary tour offers not only an unforgettable nature experience but also numerous health benefits. The cool night air and gentle movement strengthen the immune system, while the pure mountain air, whose high quality has been confirmed by studies from the Technical University of Munich, is particularly beneficial for the respiratory tract. The soothing sound of the waterfall and the nocturnal atmosphere promote mental recovery and stress reduction.

The moderate ascent gently supports heart and circulation. Moreover, the combination of movement and fresh air can positively influence metabolism and help alleviate metabolic disorders. Last but not least, nighttime activity in nature can improve mood and regulate the sleep-wake rhythm, which can be particularly helpful for seasonal depression. A boon for the lungs, balm for soul and senses.

Measured movement combined with targeted climate exposure and expert guidance for endurance and thermoregulation training lead to relaxation and recovery, but also to hardening and strengthening of the immune system.

The approximately two-hour night hike leads from the center of Partschins through orchards and deciduous forests to the impressive Partschins waterfall. The path covers about 430 meters in altitude.

Discover the current collection of South Tyrol’s first female master distiller, experience the authentic distilling process and taste select wines and spirits in the 14th century tower cellar.

Ripened in the sun, distilled in a copper vat: at the Gaudenz Farm Distillery only first-class, hand-picked fruit finds its way inside. Williams pears, apples, grapes, Vinschgau apricots and quinces are transformed into the finest, single-origin fruit brandies by hand using the keen instinct of the master distiller, which, with their authentic flavour are a true delight for the taste buds.

Christine Schönweger, farmer and South Tyrol’s only female master distiller, describes the path she has taken from a love of fruit, via the art of distilling, to genuine and authentic indulgence, with a guided tour of the Gaudenz farm distillery in the Gaudententurm Residence plus tasting of the farm's own spirits.

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Join our experienced mountain guides on the Ziel via ferrata above the Nasereit mountain hut in Partschins!

Difficulty: C – intermediate

Duration: approx. 4 hours

Requirements: surefootedness and a good head for heights

Following the course of the Ziel stream, this attractive via ferrata climbs up to the Gingglegg ridge. A special highlight: two flying fox zip lines, which can be used to cross the stream as an alternative to the suspension bridge.

Special family rates available on request!

Professional tasting of excellent organic wines from the production at the Stachlburg Castle Winery in Partschins.

ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN!

As the saying goes, “there is a herb for every ailment.” And that without water there would be no life, is as true for the Earth as it is for mankind. So what could be more appropriate than to use the power of nature and the elixir of water as a beneficial combination for greater strength, health and wellbeing?

Discover the numerous, often inconspicuous herbs by the wayside with our expert and learn all about their healing power and effects on our herb & water walk. At the same time familiarise yourself with the different forms and possibilities (there are over 120!) for partaking of the famous Kneipp cure.

Father Sebastian Kneipp’s water therapy gets the metabolism and circulation moving and demonstrably strengthens the body’s defences. In addition, it also helps with numerous chronic illnesses and nervous complaints such as headaches, migraines, sleep disorders, allergies, stubborn infections, stomach and bowel problems, and inner turmoil.

The place and setting where the findings of Father Kneipp are put into practice is as special and impressive as the treatments themselves and the effect of the herbs and plants.

Gala, Kanzi, Fuji, Red Delicious – these illustrious names represent four of the total of 18 varieties of apple that flourish in the sunny orchards tended by South Tyrol's farmers. Crisp, juicy and fresh, famed as a vitamin bomb and popular well beyond the borders of the region, there is plenty to learn about the South Tyrolean apple. Did you know, for example, that the apple originally came from Kazakhstan? Or that one in three of all organic apples harvested in Europe comes from South Tyrol?

Together with apple grower Christine we set out on a journey of discovery through the local apple orchards. Our charming and knowledgeable guide shares plenty of interesting and curious facts about the apple growing industry in South Tyrol, about organic and integrated cultivation, the different varieties, the ingenious methods of naturally-derived plant protection and the protected designation of geographical origin.

During the subsequent tasting of the different apple varieties participants can enjoy talking shop about the apples’ flavours and textures and their personal favourites. There will also be plenty of time to ask questions of our expert.