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After the Christmas vigil, we invite you to stay and enjoy Christmas music performed by the Villabassa brass band. Their festive notes will fill the air with warmth and Christmas spirit. 🎶 Christmas music - Traditional and modern tunes played by the brass band, celebrating Christmas together. 🍵 Hot drinks and typical Advent sweets - Warm up with hot drinks and enjoy typical Advent sweets in a cozy atmosphere.

What would Christmas Eve be without music? After the Children's Mass you can hear the sounds of the tower brass from the Parish church tower Ortisei and then at the small Antonius Square. Afterwards, the male choir together with the children's choir of Ortisei will provide a Christmas atmosphere with a Christmas concert, also on the STETTENECK SQUARE. • Tower brass band – 5 p.m. – Parish church tower / Small Antonius Square • Male Choir and Children's Choir – 6 p.m. - Stetteneck Square

With an energetic mix of radio hits, classics, and feel-good party tunes, he creates the perfect vibe for a lively and fun afternoon full of rhythm and good energy.

On 25.12.2025, at the height of the Christmas season, festive melodies will fill Pfelders/Plan once again. Starting from the Pisten Pub at 6 pm, the young musicians of the Bohemian music of Pfelderer/Plan will move through local inns and hotels. There, they will perform their rehearsed pieces – in the hall, at the bar, or in the lounge – creating a magical Christmas evening.

Musical evening with the trombone quartet from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – look forward to a musical evening!

Forget the usual holiday stress and immerse yourself in a party atmosphere in a class of its own! Boxing day at Watles is known for its exuberant and cheerful atmosphere. Perfect for ending the Christmas holidays with a bang, this is the place to meet up to celebrate with the best music, go skiing and enjoy life. It's the ideal place to raise a glass with your friends and celebrate the breathtaking winter landscape.

It‘s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... this year, the Christmas Village Ortisei delights the whole family with a varied program of concerts. 26.12.2025 | 17.00h | Stetteneck Square Linda Rungger

Dänju, also known as Daniel and Julia, will bring musical variety to the Christmas Market. With their personal style – authentic, direct, and full of passion – they will create a warm atmosphere and captivate the audience.

On 26 December, Steinegg comes alive with music, good vibes and community spirit. At the 3rd Hittn Revival, you can look forward to a full day of live bands, local flavour and warm festive atmosphere – all for a good cause, as all proceeds will be donated to the St. Vincent Conference.

The day kicks off at 11:00 AM with a traditional Frühschoppen, followed by a packed musical line-up:

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Die Böhm

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Tanzlmusig Steinegg

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Die Hanigerbuabm

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: The Legendary St. Pauls Tschäss Bänd

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Full Power Motion

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Hot Hat Blues Band

from 11:00 PM: DJ Laptop

Families are welcome – there’s a dedicated kids’ corner, and in the afternoon you can enjoy coffee and cakes, perfect for a cosy break between sets.

For those who like a bit of competition, the table football and darts tournament starts at 3:00 PM, with on-site registration.

Come along, meet friends, enjoy great live music – and support people in need. The Hittn Revival is the perfect way to celebrate St. Stephen’s Day with music, heart and good cheer.

Free admission!

Symphonic Winds, this very special wind orchestra consisting of around 50 musicians Symphonic Winds, which consists of around 50 musicians, has enjoyed well over 65,000 concerts.
The Symphonic Winds wind orchestra, under the artistic direction of Alexander Veit, will perform this year together with the Austrian-Bulgarian star pianist Donka Angatscheva in Dobbiaco (Gustav Mahler Hall of the Euregio Cultural Centre Dobbiaco), Bolzano (Concert Hall) and Merano (Kursaal). In addition, three choirs, the Phos Choir under the direction of Barbara Oss Emer, the Ritten Choir Association under the direction of Sandra Auer and the Welschnofen Men's Choir under the direction of Ivan Dejori will participate in two works. Around 130 performers will provide an extraordinary sound experience. Karin Selva will perform as a vocal soloist. At this year's concerts, Symphonic Winds will perform several world premieres.

SYMPHONIC WINDS 2025 & Donka Angatscheva (piano). Donka Angatscheva, an Austrian concert pianist with Bulgarian roots, has won numerous competitions and is one of the most exciting pianists of her generation. On 20/21 and 26 December, she will be coming to South Tyrol. She was already performing in public concerts at the age of five and gave her first concert as a soloist with the Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra at the age of ten. Her busy concert schedule, both as a soloist and with renowned orchestras,
brought her international recognition. She has performed on the world's major stages, including the Musikvereinssaal in Vienna, the Konzerthaus in Vienna, the She has performed on the world's major
stages, including the Musikvereinssaal in Vienna, the Konzerthaus in Vienna, the Konzerthaus Franz Liszt Raiding, the Tonhalle in Zurich and concert halls in Olten, Madrid, Flagey-Brussels, Bulgaria Hall-Sofia, Thessaloniki, Menton, Montpellier, Quito, etc. Her discography of nine CDs includes recordings for Naxos, Ars Produktion, Gramola and Hitsquad Records. Donka Angatscheva is a Bösendorfer artist. Since autumn 2024, she has been vice-president of the International Chopin Society in Vienna.

Ticket advance sale at the Merano ticket office on Saturday, december 13, and Saturday, 20 december, from 9.30 am at 11.30 am at Corso Libertà 29, Merano, tel.no. +39 0473 496045 or www.symphonicwinds.it

Opening ceremony COOP FIS Tour de Ski performance by Le Gruyère AOP The world's cross-country skiing elite will be introduced as part of the team presentation at the pavilion on the forecourt of the primary school. This will be followed by interviews with some well-known athletes. The evening will continue with live music. MUSIC IN THE TOWN CENTER Laura Taschler, a young and talented musician, providing musical highlights. Look forward to an evening full of atmosphere!

Company: Teatro Musica Novecento Musical director: Stefano Giaroli A production by: Golden Ticket Company Directed by F. Crivello and F. Rizzolo Advance sales online from 28th November at www.ticket.bz.it, at Cassa di Risparmio bank desk and at the box office one hour before the start of the show. Organised by L’Obiettivo / La Musa Leggera, Town hall of Merano, Merano Tourist Office.

It‘s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... this year, the Christmas Village Ortisei delights the whole family with a varied program of concerts. 06.12.2025 | 17.00h | Stetteneck Square 27.12.2025 | 11.00h | Stetteneck Square Mattia Demetz - Styrian harmonica

Philipp Schwarz – known by his stage name Schw4rz – is a singer and musician from the Passeier Valley, appreciated for his expressive voice and strong emotional presence on stage. His music blends gentle singer-songwriter elements with modern acoustic pop, always marked by authenticity and personal depth. His performance at the Christmas Market offers a touching, calm, yet powerful musical moment – perfect for pausing and breathing during the festive bustle.

Soul FRIDA take the audience on a musical journey through contemporary soul and funk, with a rich and original repertoire.

The world's cross-country skiing elite will once again be guests in Dobbiaco - together we will celebrate the turn of the year.

From 27th December to 1st January 2026, the best cross-country skiers in the world will be competing for prestigious World Cup points in the Nordic Arena in Dobbiaco.

PRPOGRAMM:

Saturday, 27.12.2025
Official Training
Opening ceremony in the centre of Toblach: Team-Presentation & Live Music

Sunday, 28.12.2025
11:45 Sprint F Qualification
14:15 Sprint F Final

Monday, 29.12.2025
11:45 Men’s 10km Interval Start C
14:45 Women’s 10km Interval Start C

Tuesday, 30.12.2025
Rest day

Wednesday, 31.12.2025
NEW: 11:30 Men’s 5km Heat Mass Start F
NEW: 14:30 Women’s 5km Heat Mass Start F

Thursday, 01.01.2026
10:30 Men’s 15km Pursuit C
12:30 Women’s 15km Pursuit C

Carezza Saturday Icebreaker - good vibes. fresh drinks. Break through the winter cold with hot beats and fine drinks. Every Saturday until the end of the season from 1pm to 4pm at Laurins Lounge Carezza.

Concert of sacral and classical music with the string ensemble from Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto conducted by Guido Freschi. The string ensemble is a musical group made up of established concert performers. The varying number of members, led by first violinist Guido Freschi, in the dual role of soloist and conductor, allows for a wide-ranging exploration of contemporary musical literature.

Christmas concert in the Parish church of Seis am Schlern with

>Brass quintet "unknown Brass"

>Female vocal quartet "de cater"

>Clarinet quartet "Schwarz-Holz"

Moritz Gamper, a singer-songwriter from Meran now based in Vienna, brings a deeply rooted, authentic blues sound to the stage with his warm voice and acoustic guitar. His solo debut “Sketches of Imagination & Beyond” blends Delta and Desert Blues with folk touches and poetic storytelling – a musical journey through nature, memory, and soul.

It‘s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... this year, the Christmas Village Ortisei delights the whole family with a varied program of concerts. 28.12.2025 | 17.00h | Town centre 02.01.2026 | 17.00h | Town centre Children's choir of Selva

Experience the magic of Christmas with a special concert in the church of Badia. The brass ensemble Bozen Brass will take you on a unique musical journey, together with the beautiful voice of soloist Clara Sattler. Let the music and festive atmosphere enchant you. Entrance is free.

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).

Live music at the Christmas Market in the town center with Hannes Mittermair feat. Kirstin

Christmas concert of the Big Band Intica | | Swingin’Christmas at the Josef Resch Center in Innichen/San Candido

It‘s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... this year, the Christmas Village Ortisei delights the whole family with a varied program of concerts. 29.12.2025 | 17.00h | Stetteneck Square Carmen & Marion

Various music groups of the band bring the musical New Year's wishes in all fractions of the Villnöss valley directly to the house according to old tradition from 09.00 o'clock in the morning.

The music groups of the entire holiday area Laces - Val Martellol go from house to house and bring musical New Year's wishes to the citizens.

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)

At the Schenna/Scena ice rink, the AS Merano ice dance team put on an impressive show. Immerse yourself in a wonderland of elegance, choreographed skating, and dazzling performances on ice. The talented AS Merano figure skaters are sure to take your breath away – promising an unforgettable experience. The Schenna ice skating rink is open to the public until 4 pm enabling you to make a few turns of your own (rental skates available).