Theater- en toneelvoorstellingen

Elena-Maria Knapp & Katarina Hauser (A): “KEIN.MUTTER.LAND“ If women don’t become mothers and mothers can’t cope – a performance by Julia Jenewein Motherhood is political. And so is the choice not to become a mother. From “It’ll happen sooner or later” to “You’ll regret it,” childless women or those who don’t intend to have children are often judged, while the “maternal instinct” is idealized and motherhood romanticized. With the most personal and intimate decision of their lives, women inevitably find themselves under public scrutiny, often losing their own voice. But what is motherhood really like? And what happens when one regrets becoming a mother? When one cannot become a mother, or when the biological clock doesn’t start ticking? In this performance, two women openly confront all the (often taboo) issues surrounding reproduction and the ability to give life: from mental load to “regretting motherhood,” from pregnancy (and abortion) to birth culture. An intense and provocative evening that explores everything arising from the “question of all questions”: the one about children. Event: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM. www.juliajenewein.com

Julien Cottereau (F): “Carte blanche à Julien Cottereau” He is a clown, mime, and internationally acclaimed performer. Julien Cottereau, who spent ten years on the stages of Cirque du Soleil, captivates audiences around the world with his naïve style – and last year he won the “Niederstätter surPrize 2024” at Carambolage. Without uttering a word, he recycles silence and the sounds of the world, taking the audience on a journey that invites wonder, laughter, and dreaming. His shows are a collective adventure of pure joy, where every moment is unique and surprising. Whether in the suburbs of Pointe-Noire, performing for street children in Kabul, or on the world’s grandest stages like the Sydney Opera House and the Royal Albert Hall, Cottereau enchants everywhere. He takes his audience by the hand and leads them down unexplored and interactive paths between poetry, humor, and self-irony. Let yourself be enchanted by this master of gestures and sound effects, and experience a show that will spark your imagination! Whatever he has in mind – we give him free rein: Carte blanche à Julien Cottereau. “A master of pantomime who has conquered the world.” (The Guardian) Performances: Thu 04 and Fri 05 November 2025 at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, 8:00 PM. www.facebook.com/juliencottereauofficiel

Traditional St. Nicholaus and Krampus procession. 3.30 p.m. Schellen Race - children draped with goat herding bells, stroll along the village. On their way the children are tossed nuts, mandarin oranges and candies. 6 p.m. St. Nicholaus procession

Io.Co Show: South Tyrol's answer to American late-night shows! A sharp, entertaining, overwhelming, and always interesting show! Together with entertainer Gianluca Iocolano, two guests will take to the stage to tell little-known or unknown stories, making this the most bilingual talk show around and inspiring the audience! (At least, that's the plan... don't count on it!)

A legend from Myra based on a picture story by Willi Fährmann, adapted for the St. Nicholas play by Theo Mair.

From 6.30 p.m. Reception on the town hall square by the brass band

6.45 p.m. Admission to the hall

7 p.m. Start of the play by the Volksbühne Naturns theatre group

Exchange of gifts and torchlight procession home

(in german language)

Festive Advent atmosphere at the mulled wine stand in Parcines, with brass players from the Parcines Music Band from 3 p.m. onwards.

Angelo Pintus is an Italian comedian well known for his energetic style of humor and hilarious performances. He was born on May 21, 1975, in Trieste, Italy. Pintus has gained great popularity through his theatrical performances, later broadcast on TV and platforms, and his participation in successful television programs. The Italian comedian has been able to build a solid career in the Italian comedy scene, winning over theater audiences with his charisma, likability, and undisputed talent for improvising and entertaining.

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.

In the Glow of the Evening The women’s choir Ladinia Women’s Chorus, conducted by Martin Runggaldier, warmly invites you to an atmospheric concert filled with musical warmth and a touch of pre-Christmas spirit. Organized by the Educational Committee of Castelrotto. Free admission.

Lukas Lobis (BZ): “verwirrt” Director: Robert Palfrader Actor and cabaret artist Lukas Lobis returns to Carambolage with his successful show “verwirrt.” Through an ironic and entertaining journey, Lobis tries to untangle the confusion that grips him, encountering quirky characters and ending up in awkward situations. His path leads him to rediscover his Tyrolean roots — with a surprising conclusion. Event: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.

Peppi und die Haislraggler (BZ): “Verstopfte Weihnacht – Besinnliches Toilettenreinigen mit Peppi und die Haislraggler” Moritz Thuile: bass Markus Cappello: sax Martin Malfertheiner: cajon Felix Senoner: guitar Magdalena Oberstaller: violin Tobias Kompatscher: guitar, vocals The musical repertoire of the band Peppi und die Haislraggler – creators and so far the only representatives of the Toilet-Pop genre – consists mainly of original compositions. Their distinctive feature is the tension between ironic lyrics in dialect and a wide variety of musical styles. Even the band’s name is telling: they firmly claim to work full-time in sanitary maintenance and took up instruments only out of financial necessity – a side hustle to cover expensive Christmas shopping. Whether there’s any truth to that story remains a mystery… Event: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.

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: • 09/10/25, Pinocchio nel ventre della balena - Teatro la Ribalta-Kunst der Vielfalt (Teatro Gries) • 23/10/25, Vorrei una voce - Tindaro Granata (Teatro Gries) • 12/11/25, Re Lear è morto a Mosca - César Brie (Teatro Gries) • 11/12/25, Vizita - Davide Iodice (Teatro Gries) • 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)

Argo's story "is a “great little book” that strikes you straight to the heart. It makes you want to enter those events, uncovering the unspoken, giving voice to the silences, rediscovering History. The desire of Maria Ariis - one of the extraordinary performers in the show - has, therefore, also become mine. To translate all this on stage. Making active and emotional memory is the task of theatre. And everyone in life can meet Argo, that dog who reminds you who you are and where you come from' writes Serena Sinigaglia, director of this new play. An excellent writer and translator, Ciani experienced as a child the exodus from Pola, Istria, after the Second World War and recounts that tear with delicacy, through the separation from her dog York. York like Argo, Ulysses' dog, symbol of ‘home’, of waiting and of faithful friendship. His novel Storia di Argo has the breath of poetry, never falling into polemic or essay. Sinigaglia translates it on stage as a confrontation between generations: a grandmother who lived through the exodus, a mother who knew it from her mother, and a daughter who knows nothing about it confront each other today, in an intimate and human way, on that piece of history: the family dimension compared with the historical one, yesterday, today, tomorrow. Freely inspired by the novel Storia di Argodi Mariagrazia Ciani Original text by Letizia Russo Director Serena Sinigaglia With Ariella Reggio, Maria Ariis, Lucia Limonta Sets Andrea Belli Costumes Valeria Bettella Lighting and sound Roberta Faiolo Assistant director Michele Iuculano Production Il Rossetti Teatro Stabile Del Friuli Venezia Giulia, Teatro Stabile di Bolzano

A convivial knowledge contest that's all about team spirit, fun and solving puzzles together in a relaxed atmosphere. There will also be something to eat.

The Lunica Dance School invites children and families to an interactive Christmas dance show! Join us for a joyful celebration of movement — swing, laugh, and learn the first steps of festive Christmas routines. The youngest dancers of the school will showcase their talent, and afterwards, children are welcome to join in and dance along. A lively, fun-filled event packed with music, energy, and holiday spirit for all ages.

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.

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!

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).

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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

Free entry – voluntary donation.

Come by and let yourself be enchanted!

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!

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)

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.

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).

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).