Abendkonzert in Mühlwald

An evening concert in the square of Selva dei Molini

The Abendkonzert in Mühlwald is one of the most anticipated musical events of the summer in Selva dei Molini/Mühlwald, a small mountain municipality in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano (South Tyrol), nestled in a side valley of the Ahrntal. On a pleasant August evening, the local brass band gathers in the Dorfplatz (village square) to offer residents and visitors a free, informal open-air concert that serves as both a village festival and a moment of pride for the entire community.

The Musikkapelle Mühlwald: 150 years of tradition

The evening features the Musikkapelle Mühlwald (Selva dei Molini Brass Band), a musical ensemble that has accompanied the civil and religious life of the village for generations, performing at processions, patronal feasts, and local celebrations. In 2024, the band celebrated its 150th anniversary, a milestone that highlights how deeply rooted the brass band tradition is in South Tyrol, passed down through generations with musicians performing in traditional Tyrolean costume (Tracht) and a Jugendkapelle (youth band) training the next generation of players.

A brass band repertoire for everyone

The program of a typical South Tyrolean Abendkonzert alternates between genres and moods to entertain audiences of all ages:

• Marches and polkas from the Tyrolean and Central European tradition;
• Light music and film scores arranged for brass band;
• Waltzes and folk melodies dear to the community.

All this takes place in a relaxed, open-air atmosphere that invites you to enjoy the music under the evening sky. The concert typically lasts from 8:00 PM to approximately 9:30 PM.

Music and summer in Mühlwald

The Abendkonzert is part of a summer season rich in musical and community events in Selva dei Molini: from Musikfest celebrations to fire brigade festivals, the Musikkapelle is present on numerous occasions, sometimes even with a smaller ensemble. However, the evening concert in the Dorfplatz remains the most evocative moment, when the village square transforms into an open-air stage.

Selva dei Molini, in the mountains of the Ahrntal

Located above Campo Tures, Selva dei Molini is an ideal destination for those seeking the authentic mountain spirit of South Tyrol: hikes to the valley's lakes and alpine pastures, walks through the woods, and views of the Zillertal Alps. The summer concert by the Musikkapelle is a genuine way to experience local culture, far from the crowds and immersed in the hospitality of a mountain village in the municipality of Selva dei Molini.