Adventskonzert – Advent Concert in the Parish Church

The Advent Concert in Santa Cristina Valgardena

In the period leading up to Christmas, the parish church of Santa Cristina Valgardena (St. Christina in Gröden), in the heart of Val Gardena in the province of Bolzano, hosts the traditional Adventskonzert – Advent Concert. It is one of the most heartfelt musical moments for the local community: parish choirs, choral groups, and instrumental ensembles from the village gather within the ancient walls of the church to accompany residents and guests in the peaceful atmosphere of Advent.

Sacred music in the heart of the Dolomites

The concert features a repertoire of Christmas and sacred music, blending traditional Ladin and Tyrolean songs with choral pieces. The parish church, dedicated to Saint Christina and distinguished by its tall bell tower and the high altar crafted by the Vinazer workshop in the late 17th century, offers a stunning acoustic and visual setting. Participation is free and open to all.

Part of the Dolomites Christmas Valley

The event is part of the Dolomites Christmas Valley (Weihnachtstal der Dolomiten) festival, the Advent program that brings the entire Val Gardena—Ortisei, Santa Cristina, and Selva—to life with Christmas markets, concerts, nativity scenes, and family activities. In Santa Cristina, the concert evening continues with the traditional Advent tombola on the church square, a convivial moment that unites the village under the glow of Christmas lights.

An authentic South Tyrol experience

The Advent Concert is designed for those seeking the most authentic and spiritual dimension of Christmas in the mountains: no commercial stage sets, just the voices of the village choirs, the stillness of the church, and the snow-covered landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites. It is yet another reason to discover Santa Cristina Valgardena and Val Gardena during the weeks of Advent.