Eppaner Musiknächte / Appiano Musical Nights

The Appiano Musical Nights

The Eppaner Musiknächte, known in Italian as Notti Musicali di Appiano (Appiano Musical Nights), are a traditional summer series of evening concerts that bring the municipality of Appiano sulla strada del vino (Eppan an der Weinstraße) to life in the heart of South Tyrol, near Bolzano. Throughout the summer, the brass bands from the various local hamlets perform in their respective pavilions, offering a rich calendar of evenings dedicated to South Tyrolean band music and conviviality.

The local bands take the stage

The heart of the event lies in the historic musical ensembles of the area: the Cornaiano Band (Musikkapelle Girlan), the San Paolo Band (Musikkapelle St. Pauls), the San Michele Civic Band (Bürgerkapelle St. Michael), and the Frangarto Band (Musikkapelle Frangart). On select evenings, they are joined by the women's singing group and the San Michele parish choir. Each band presents its own concert in its hamlet's pavilion, following the finest traditions of the South Tyrolean Musikkapellen.

Atmosphere and surroundings

The evenings take place in charming settings: decorated pavilions, romantic courtyards, and farmsteads nestled among the vineyards surrounding Appiano. The music guides the audience on a journey through the land of castles, lakes, and the wines of Appiano. After the concerts, visitors can sample excellent local wines and spend the rest of the evening in good company, enjoying the relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere that brings residents and guests together.

A highlight of the Wine Road

Located along the famous South Tyrolean Wine Road, Appiano is one of the most renowned wine-growing municipalities in the region. The Musical Nights celebrate this identity, weaving together the band culture—deeply rooted in South Tyrolean tradition—with the local food and wine scene. The initiative is organized by the Appiano Tourist Association in collaboration with the local village bands.

Useful information

• Where: Pavilions in the hamlets of Cornaiano, San Paolo, San Michele, and Frangarto, Municipality of Appiano sulla strada del vino (BZ)
• When: Evenings between August and September
• Admission: Free
• Region: Trentino-Alto Adige, Province of Bolzano