I Suoni delle Dolomiti — Concert in Pinzolo (Lago Asciutto)
The Pinzolo stop of the Trentino high-altitude music festival, held at the Piano del Lago Asciutto in the Brenta Dolomites.
About I Suoni delle Dolomiti in Pinzolo
I Suoni delle Dolomiti in Pinzolo
In the municipality of Pinzolo, in Val Rendena, in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites (Province of Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige), the local stage of I Suoni delle Dolomiti is held—the high-altitude music festival that brings the mountains of Trentino to life every summer. Conceived in 1995 and currently managed by Trentino Marketing, the festival boasts exceptional artistic direction under cellist Mario Brunello. The Pinzolo event takes place within the Madonna di Campiglio tourist area, with the area's opening concert held at the evocative Piano del Lago Asciutto (Piano del Nardis).
A festival that hikes through the peaks
The philosophy of I Suoni delle Dolomiti is unique in the Italian landscape: it eschews large stages and traditional concert infrastructure to bring music to places where silence usually reigns. Concerts are held in high-altitude meadows, mountain huts, and clearings reachable on foot, along trails of varying difficulty traversed by both the public and the musicians. Here, the hike is a central part of the experience: you climb the mountain, sit on the grass, and listen to music at noon, with the Brenta peaks serving as a natural backdrop. Almost all concerts are free (with the exception of the Trekking dei Suoni), and a focus on the environment and sustainable tourism is one of the event's founding values.
The Piano del Lago Asciutto
The Piano del Lago Asciutto, also known as Piano del Nardis, is a vast alpine plateau nestled in the Brenta Dolomites, between Pinzolo and Madonna di Campiglio. It is accessed from Pinzolo via the Doss del Sabion ski lifts, followed by a hike of about an hour and a half along trails 357 and 307. It is an ideal setting for the festival's format, where the effort of the climb and the beauty of the landscape become an integral part of the musical performance.
Music, nature, and UNESCO Dolomites
Each edition features a program ranging from classical music to jazz, from singer-songwriters to projects that intertwine music and mountaineering, with top international guests who choose to perform without a stage, in direct contact with the public and nature. For Pinzolo, Val Rendena, and the Madonna di Campiglio area, I Suoni delle Dolomiti has become one of the most iconic cultural events of the alpine summer in Trentino, capable of uniting great music, mountain traditions, and the extraordinary setting of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Useful Information
- Location: Pinzolo (Val Rendena), Province of Trento — Trentino-Alto Adige
- Venue: Piano del Lago Asciutto (Piano del Nardis), Brenta Dolomites
- Admission: Free concerts (except for the Trekking dei Suoni)
- Artistic Director: Mario Brunello
I Suoni delle Dolomiti in Pinzolo — edition 2026
The concert on September 12, 2026
For the 31st edition of I Suoni delle Dolomiti (August 24 – October 3, 2026), the first event in the Madonna di Campiglio area is held in the territory of Pinzolo: on September 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM, at the Piano del Lago Asciutto (Piano del Nardis), in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites.
The Ilumina Ensemble
The star of the concert is the Ilumina Ensemble, an international collective born in Brazil (in São Paulo, in 2015) that brings together established musicians and young talents, often from disadvantaged backgrounds. Its immersive performances transform the concert into a shared experience with a strong educational and social commitment. The ensemble has performed in prestigious international venues, from the Lucerne Festival and the Edinburgh International Festival to the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.
How to reach the concert
The Piano del Lago Asciutto can be reached from Pinzolo via the Doss del Sabion ski lifts (paid ticket, free parking at the departure point), then along trails 357 and 307 for about an hour and a half of hiking, with an E (hiking) difficulty level. A guided excursion is available for a fee (15 euros per person, free for children under 8, discount for Trentino Guest Card holders) upon reservation. In case of bad weather, the backup concert is held at 5:30 PM at the Paladolomiti in Pinzolo.
Programme I Suoni delle Dolomiti in Pinzolo 2026
- September 12, 12:00 PM – Piano del Lago Asciutto (Piano del Nardis), Pinzolo: Concert by the Ilumina Ensemble, an international classical music collective born in Brazil
- In case of bad weather, 5:30 PM – Paladolomiti, Pinzolo (backup concert)
Highlights I Suoni delle Dolomiti in Pinzolo 2026
- Free midday concert at the Piano del Lago Asciutto, in the UNESCO Brenta Dolomites
- Ilumina Ensemble, an international collective born in Brazil with a strong educational and social commitment
- Access on foot from Pinzolo via the Doss del Sabion lifts and trails 357 and 307
- Paid guided excursion available by reservation; backup concert at Paladolomiti in case of bad weather
Prices I Suoni delle Dolomiti in Pinzolo 2026
Practical information — I Suoni delle Dolomiti in Pinzolo
How to get there
Pinzolo can be reached by car via the SS239 Val Rendena road; the nearest motorway exit is Trento Centro (A22 Brennero motorway), from which you continue towards the Giudicarie and Val Rendena. The Piano del Lago Asciutto is reachable from Pinzolo via the Doss del Sabion lifts (paid ticket, free parking at the departure point), then along trails 357 and 307 for about 1.5 hours of hiking (difficulty E - easy/tourist).
Tickets
The concert is free to attend. A guided excursion to the concert site is available for a fee and by reservation. In case of bad weather, the backup concert is held at the Paladolomiti in Pinzolo. For information: Madonna di Campiglio Tourist Board, tel. +39 0465 447501 — official website isuonidelledolomiti.it.
Tips
For high-altitude concerts, hiking boots, a windbreaker, and water are essential. Always check weather conditions, lift operating hours, and trail travel times before setting off.
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Where does it take place — I Suoni delle Dolomiti in Pinzolo
Piano del Lago Asciutto (Piano del Nardis) — Dolomiti di Brenta
Piano del Lago Asciutto (Piano del Nardis), Dolomiti di Brenta, 38086 Pinzolo