Great Midsummer Festival / Mittsommerfest

The Dobbiaco Ferragosto Festival

The Great Midsummer Festival, known in German as Mittsommerfest, is the most cherished summer event in Dobbiaco/Toblach, a town in the Alta Pusteria valley in the Province of Bolzano (South Tyrol). Held every year on August 14th, the eve of Ferragosto, it transforms the town square into a vibrant gathering place for locals and visitors alike, framed by the stunning Sesto Dolomites.

Who organizes the festival

The event is hosted by the Musikkapelle Toblach (Dobbiaco's brass band) in collaboration with the Dobbiaco Volunteer Fire Department. It is a deeply rooted community celebration: the town's two most iconic associations join forces to offer a day of music, conviviality, and tradition, embodying the authentic spirit of South Tyrolean Dorffeste.

Live music all day long

The program runs from early afternoon until late at night. Guests gather in the square to enjoy lunch and spend the day together, accompanied by live music from folk entertainment groups and local bands. As evening falls, the atmosphere heats up with dance music and DJ sets that keep the square buzzing until late.

The Dolomites Night Run

The sporting heart of the festival is the Toblacher Nachtlauf, a 10-kilometer Night Run that kicks off at 8:30 PM from the Grand Hotel Cultural Center and finishes right in the town square, where runners are welcomed into the thick of the festivities. This historic evening race, reaching its 49th edition in 2026, is beloved by both athletes and the crowds that line the streets to cheer them on.

South Tyrolean gastronomy and atmosphere

As with any village festival in South Tyrol, there is no shortage of stands offering local culinary specialties, beer, and traditional Tyrolean dishes. It is the perfect opportunity to experience the hospitality of the Pusteria Valley and discover the traditions of a region that blends Italian and South Tyrolean culture. Admission to the festival is free, and the event is designed for the whole family.

The Great Midsummer Festival is much more than just a Ferragosto evening: it is the moment when the entire Dobbiaco community gathers to celebrate summer at the foot of the Tre Cime, in one of the most picturesque locations in the Dolomites.