I Suoni delle Dolomiti — High-Altitude Concerts
The high-altitude music festival set among the peaks of Trentino, featuring midday concerts reachable on foot.
About I Suoni delle Dolomiti
A festival where the mountains become the stage
I Suoni delle Dolomiti is one of Italy's most unique musical events: rather than a traditional theater or town square festival, it is a series of concerts held high in the mountains, on alpine meadows, and in front of the huts and pastures of the Trentino Dolomites. The audience reaches the concert sites on foot, alongside the musicians, because here the hike is an essential and unavoidable part of the experience: you climb to altitude, sit on the grass, and listen to music with the peaks as a natural backdrop.
Where it takes place
The festival has no fixed venue; it travels from valley to valley in the heart of Trentino, touching Val di Fiemme, Val di Fassa, Val di Non, the Paganella Plateau, Primiero-San Martino di Castrozza, and Madonna di Campiglio. For the Cavalese and Val di Fiemme area, concerts are held in locations such as Località Tresca in the Cornacci Group and the Bombasel Lakes on the Lagorai chain, which are also reachable via the Alpe Cermis ski lifts that overlook Cavalese. Many locations are accessible via a leisurely walk, while others require a true mountain trek.
Artistic direction
Founded in 1995 and organized by Trentino Marketing, the festival is currently under the artistic direction of cellist Mario Brunello. He summarizes the core philosophy: music in the mountains, at high altitude, is heard and experienced differently. The program ranges from classical to world music, jazz, and singer-songwriter performances, with top international guests choosing to perform without a stage, in direct contact with the audience and nature.
Free concerts and sustainability
Almost all concerts are free of charge. The only ticketed event is the 'Trekking dei Suoni', a multi-day experience that culminates in a high-altitude concert. The festival places great emphasis on environmental sustainability and accessibility, with specific events designed to ensure full participation for people with disabilities. For Cavalese, Val di Fiemme, and the entire Province of Trento, I Suoni delle Dolomiti has become one of the most iconic cultural events of the alpine summer.
I Suoni delle Dolomiti — edition 2026
The 31st edition of I Suoni delle Dolomiti confirms the formula that made the festival famous: 18 free high-altitude concerts, almost all at midday, set among the mountain huts, pastures, and meadows of the Trentino Dolomites. Under the artistic direction of Mario Brunello, the 2026 program alternates between classical music, jazz, and world music, featuring major international guests.
For the Cavalese and Val di Fiemme territory, two events take place in locations also reachable via the Alpe Cermis lifts: the MediBa 4tet at the Bombasel Lakes on the Lagorai chain, and the Alash Ensemble at Località Tresca in the Cornacci Group. The grand finale is entrusted to Daniele Silvestri on October 3.
Programme I Suoni delle Dolomiti 2026
August 24 — I Violoncellisti della Scala with the Coro SOSAT
- Pian della Nana, Malga Tassulla — Brenta Dolomites, 12:00 PM (opening concert)
August 28 — Ilya Gringolts
- Rifugio Tommaso Pedrotti, Brenta Dolomites, 12:00 PM
September 2 — Belles of the Rockies (The Dawn of the Dolomites)
- Sass Pordoi, Pordoi Pass, 6:00 AM — dawn concert
September 4 — Quinn Christopherson Trio
- Malga Canvere, Viezzena Group, 12:00 PM
September 7-9 — Trekking dei Suoni with Mario Brunello and Gilles Apap
- Pale di San Martino (ticketed trekking experience)
September 9 — Mario Brunello and Gilles Apap
- Prati Col, San Martino di Castrozza, 12:00 PM
September 12 — Ilumina Ensemble
- Piano del Lago Asciutto, Brenta Dolomites, 12:00 PM
September 15 — Jakub Józef Orliński and Il Pomo d'Oro
- Malga Brenta Bassa, Brenta Dolomites, 12:00 PM
September 17 — MediBa 4tet (Val di Fiemme)
- Bombasel Lakes, Lagorai chain, 12:00 PM — accessible from Alpe Cermis
September 19 — Lucienne Renaudin Vary and Félicien Brut
- Località Giasenei, Sagron Mis, 12:00 PM
September 20 — VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble
- Pradalago, 12:00 PM
September 21 — Doctor 3 (Danilo Rea, Enzo Pietropaoli, Fabrizio Sferra)
- Villa Welsperg, Val Canali, 12:00 PM
September 26 — Alash Ensemble (Val di Fiemme)
- Località Tresca, Cornacci Group, 12:00 PM — Tuvan throat singing (xöömei)
September 27 — Anna Castiglia
- Passo delle Selle, Marmolada Group, 12:00 PM
September 29 and October 1 — Vertical Music
- Navalge Theater in Moena (09/29, 8:45 PM) and Loc. Gardeccia, Catinaccio Group (10/01, 2:00 PM) — with mountaineer Alexander Huber
October 3 — Daniele Silvestri (final concert)
- Pian de Jiadoes, Val Salei, 12:00 PM
Highlights I Suoni delle Dolomiti 2026
Prices I Suoni delle Dolomiti 2026
Practical information — I Suoni delle Dolomiti
How to participate
Concerts generally take place at midday in mountain locations reachable on foot. Some locations in Val di Fiemme are accessible via the Alpe Cermis ski lifts above Cavalese. Always check travel times and trail difficulty before setting out, and bring appropriate mountain clothing and footwear.
Admission
Almost all concerts are free to attend. The exception is the 'Trekking dei Suoni', a ticketed experience requiring reservation. In case of bad weather, concerts may be moved or cancelled: always check for updates on the official website.
Information
For the full program, times, meeting points, and accessibility details, visit the official website: isuonidelledolomiti.it.
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Where does it take place — I Suoni delle Dolomiti
Rifugi, malghe e vette delle Dolomiti trentine (Val di Fiemme, Val di Fassa, Val di Non, San Martino di Castrozza)
Alpe Cermis, Val di Fiemme, 38033 Cavalese