Burning Park Festival
The rock, punk, metal, and ska festival at Prenninger Park in Welsberg
About Burning Park
The Burning Park Festival
The Burning Park Festival is one of the most original alternative music events in South Tyrol. It takes place in the Prenninger Park of Welsberg-Taisten, a charming village in the Puster Valley, South Tyrol. The festival offers two days dedicated to rock, punk, metal, and ska, featuring bands from Italy and across Europe. Born in 2013 thanks to the dedication of a group of local enthusiasts, the festival has grown year after year to become a landmark for the alternative scene in the entire region.
Live music and more
The program alternates between established acts and emerging bands on a stage nestled in the park's greenery. Beyond the music, Burning Park features fire shows, art installations, and exhibitions that create a unique and engaging atmosphere. Attendees can also enjoy food and beer stands, fostering the informal and convivial spirit that is an integral part of the festival.
The burning of the giant guitar
The symbol of Burning Park is the famous burning of a giant wooden guitar: at the climax of the event, the instrument is set ablaze amidst special effects and pyrotechnics, giving meaning to the festival's very name. It is the most anticipated and photographed moment, uniting all participants in a collective ritual of musical passion and energy.
An event in the heart of the Dolomites
The setting is the Puster Valley, at the foot of Plan de Corones and the South Tyrolean Dolomites, in a bilingual territory where Tyrolean tradition meets youth culture. The festival is held outdoors with free admission and is designed for those who love live music and a sense of community. Welsberg-Taisten is easily accessible by train along the Puster Valley line, making Burning Park a convenient destination for visitors from outside the region.
Why attend
- Two days of rock, punk, metal, and ska concerts with Italian and European bands
- Fire shows and the iconic burning of the giant guitar
- Art exhibitions, installations, and food stalls
- Free admission, open-air, in the green setting of Prenninger Park
- Unique location in the heart of the Puster Valley, South Tyrol
Burning Park — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Burning Park Festival is confirmed for Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Prenninger Park in Welsberg, Puster Valley. On Friday, the festival opens at 6:00 PM, while on Saturday, entry is scheduled from 11:30 AM, with live music until late at night on both days.
The stage will feature a mix of rock, punk, metal, and ska bands, including Talco, Ballyhoo!!, Underwaves, Dingo Brothers, Reapter, Slowtorch, Iesse, and Outhouse, along with fire shows and art exhibitions. Admission is free and no registration is required.
Programme Burning Park 2026
2026 Program
- Friday, July 31 — Opening at 6:00 PM, live concerts
- Saturday, August 1 — Opening at 11:30 AM, concerts until late at night
Line-up
- Talco
- Ballyhoo!!
- Underwaves
- Dingo Brothers
- Reapter
- Slowtorch
- Iesse
- Outhouse
- What Garda Valpo Jumping Squad
Highlights Burning Park 2026
Prices Burning Park 2026
Practical information — Burning Park
How to get there
The festival is held at Prenninger Park, Bahnhofstraße 21 in Welsberg (Puster Valley). By train: Welsberg-Taisten station on the Puster Valley railway line (Franzensfeste-Innichen). By car: take the SS49 Puster Valley road and follow signs for Welsberg.
Admission and hours
Free admission, no registration required. Friday opening from the afternoon, Saturday from the morning until late at night. Food and beer stands available on-site.
Contact
Burning Park Welsberg Committee — [email protected] — tel. +39 0474 978436.
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Where does it take place — Burning Park
Prenninger Park
Bahnhofstraße 21, 39035 Monguelfo-Tesido/Welsberg-Taisten