The spring concert by the Prato allo Stelvio wind band
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
The Frühjahrskonzert der Musikkapelle Prad is the most anticipated event of the year for the wind band of Prato allo Stelvio/Prad am Stilfserjoch, in the Vinschgau Valley (province of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol). Every spring, the Musikkapelle presents its audience with a meticulously curated program, turning the concert into a true celebration for the entire community of Prato allo Stelvio.
The Musikkapelle Prad am Stilfserjoch was founded in 1866 and has since accompanied the civil and religious life of the village, from processions and patronal feasts to concert performances. Today, it boasts 45 active musicians (25 men and 20 women) and features a youth band, established in 2002, which introduces younger generations to wind music and provides their musical training. The artistic direction is entrusted to Kapellmeister Oliver Stilin, while the presidency (Obmann) is held by Lukas Obwegeser.
The Frühjahrskonzert traditionally offers a challenging repertoire that spans the entire world of Blasmusik: from marches and overtures of the band tradition to film scores, and from arrangements of light symphonic music to solo and vocal performances. In recent editions, the band has performed ambitious pieces accompanied by soloists, met with long applause in a completely sold-out hall.
In Alto Adige/Südtirol, Musikkapellen represent much more than a simple musical ensemble: they are a pillar of village life and a symbol of identity and belonging. The spring concert in Prato allo Stelvio is fully part of this tradition, offering residents and visitors an evening of quality music in the heart of the Vinschgau Valley, at the foot of the Stelvio Pass and the Stelvio National Park.
The 2026 Frühjahrskonzert of the Musikkapelle Prad will return, as per custom, in late March to the Raiffeisensaal of the "aquaprad" National Park House in Prato allo Stelvio. At the moment, the band has not yet published the official date or the program for the 2026 edition. As every year, the concert will be conducted by the Kapellmeister and will feature a repertoire dedicated to the world of wind music. Updated information will be released through the Musikkapelle's channels and the Prato allo Stelvio tourist office.
The concert takes place in the Raiffeisensaal of the "aquaprad" National Park House in Prato allo Stelvio/Prad am Stilfserjoch, in the Vinschgau Valley (province of Bolzano).
By car: from Merano along the SS38 Vinschgau Valley road towards Stelvio Pass. By train: Spondigna/Malles station on the Merano-Malles line, then local bus to Prato allo Stelvio.
Admission is traditionally free and no reservation is required. For updated dates, we recommend contacting the Prato allo Stelvio tourist office or checking the band's official channels.
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Raiffeisensaal - Nationalparkhaus aquaprad