26th - 29th  March 2026 

Bolzano, the City of Wines: a constellation of renowned labels and historic yet modern-minded wineries, brought together to be celebrated at South Tyrol’s oldest wine event, the Mostra Vini di Bolzano, now in its 99th edition.

The setting is among the most fascinating and expressive in the city: Castel Mareccio.

At the exhibition, 39 of the province’s most renowned wineries will be present, along with small producers boasting a long-standing tradition, experts, sommeliers, and top-level chefs. Enhancing the event will be a rich program of masterclasses, seminars, and themed guided tours.

Wine connoisseurs and those aspiring to become one will be able to taste more than 160 labels from the wine regions of Bolzano and its surroundings: Oltradige and Bassa Atesina, Valle Isarco, Val Venosta, Val d’Adige, Burgraviato, and Merano.

BOOKING REQUIRED: 

Online: Wine tasting and Dinners "Oste nel castello" - Tel. +39 347 3976957 - Email info@bolzano-bozen.it

SEMINARS INFORMATION - Reservation: Tel. +39 347 3976957 or Email info@bolzano-bozen.it

VACATION PACKAGE: Mostra dei Vini - Bozner Weinkost

Thanks to the sponsors:

April 30 – May 1, 2026

In spring, Bolzano comes alive with a thousand colors and fragrances during the traditional Flower Festival, now in its 136th edition.

The Flower Festival will take place in Piazza Walther and along Viale Stazione, featuring countless floral arrangements and original decorations.

The full program will be announced soon, with many new highlights including children’s entertainment, acrobatic performances, a parade with musical accompaniment, and live music.

In collaboration with Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano – Sparkasse.

PROGRAMME

Thursday, April 30

8:00 AM – Opening of the garden centers

9:00 AM – Opening of the stands

Piazza Walther

10:45 AM  Concert by Trigger Duo
Opening ceremony of the event, followed by a performance by the kindergarten choir of the Marcelline Institute

12:00 PM  Parade with stilt acrobats from Cooperativa 19, accompanied by the Tiger Dixie Band
Starting from Piazza Municipio, continuing along Via Grappoli, Via della Rena, Piazza Walther (dance stop), and Viale Stazione (dance stop)

Viale Stazione

12:00 PM  Acrobatic performances by Alexandra Goldoni

Piazza Walther

1:00 PM Musical performance by Klaus Walter

Viale Stazione

1:00 PM Guided botanical tour in collaboration with the Municipal Gardening Department

Starting from Parco Berloffa, followed by Palais Campofranco and the park of Hotel Laurin, with a final aperitif on the terrace of the Mercato Centrale at Waltherpark

2:00 PM Puppet show by Die Pampelmuse

Piazza Walther

3:00 PM Concert by Die Seltsamen Senfsamen

Viale Stazione

4:30 PM Concert – Südtirol Jazz Festival Alto Adige

Friday, May 1

Viale Stazione

9:45 AM  Concert by FatCats

Piazza Walther

11:00 AM Performance by the Volkstanzgruppe Gries

Viale Stazione

11:45 AM Acrobatic performances by Alexandra Goldoni

Piazza Walther

1:00 PM Concert by DNA

Viale Stazione

2:30 PM – Musical show by Banda Storta Circus

3:30 PM – Guided botanical tour led by former forest ranger Paolo Giacomoni

Starting from Parco Berloffa, followed by Palais Campofranco and the park of Hotel Laurin, with a final aperitif on the terrace of the Mercato Centrale at Waltherpark

Piazza Walther

4:30 PM – Musical performance by Klaus Walter

Viale Stazione

5:00 PM – Puppet show by Die Pampelmuse

🌺 🌹 A Flower for You

In partnership with

On April 30 and May 1, receive a floral gift when shopping at participating stores.

📸 Photography Contest “Spring Shots: "Crazy for flowers!”

Put your talent to the test and capture the blooming of Bolzano Bozen.

Click here to read the full regulations and how to participate.

❤️ Photobooth “Fall in Love with Spring in Bolzano Bozen”

Look for the photobooth around the neighborhoods and take your photo.

Click here to read the full regulations and how to participate.

20st March - 22rd March, 2025

From March 21 to 23, 2025, the annual Festival for Textile Crafts, Art and Design will be held in the charming Mareccio Castle.

The Festival is the international gathering of textile creatives and professionals with encounters full of experiences and discoveries with the actors of selected manufactures. A unique opportunity to come into direct contact with the masters and exhibitors and participate in a program of lectures or seminars on craftsmanship, design and sustainability. The festival celebrates a creative atmosphere with exceptional products.

For more information visit https://textilefestival.eu/it/pagina-iniziale/.