Rock im Ring
The open-air rock festival on the Renon Plateau, in the heart of the Dolomites
About Rock im Ring
Rock im Ring: The great rock festival of Renon
Rock im Ring is the most famous rock music event in South Tyrol and one of the most anticipated summer highlights in the province of Bolzano. Established in 1994 by the Kulturverein TonArt cultural association, the festival takes place on the Renon Plateau, in the municipality of Renon/Ritten. Over the years, it has evolved from a small local gathering into a nationally recognized event, with over 500 artists having graced its stages to date.
A stage at over 1,100 metres in the Dolomites
The festival is hosted at the Ritten Arena in Collalbo/Klobenstein, on Via Zaberbach. Located at an altitude of over 1,100 metres, it offers an expansive panorama of the Dolomites. The combination of live music and alpine scenery makes Rock im Ring a unique experience on the Italian festival circuit: two days in the open air, two stages, and more than twenty-five bands spanning rock, punk, alternative, metal, and crossover.
Programming and atmosphere
The festival's formula balances international headliners with emerging talent, while also showcasing the best of the South Tyrolean music scene. In addition to the concerts, the site features a large campsite, food stalls serving local and international specialties, and dedicated areas for fans to connect, all in a festive atmosphere that continues late into the night with the traditional Late Night Specials.
A festival defining South Tyrolean identity
Entirely organized by volunteers from the TonArt association, Rock im Ring has become a cornerstone of youth cultural identity in South Tyrol and the Trentino-Alto Adige region. The bilingual setting of Renon, where Italian and German cultures coexist, is reflected in both the audience and the performing bands, who hail from both Italy and the German-speaking world.
- Where: Ritten Arena, Collalbo/Klobenstein, Renon/Ritten (Province of Bolzano)
- When: Mid-July, over two days
- Genre: Rock, punk, alternative, metal, crossover
- Facilities: Two stages, campsite, food stalls
Rock im Ring — edition 2026
Rock im Ring 2026 — 31st edition
The 2026 edition of Rock im Ring took place on July 10 and 11, 2026, at the Ritten Arena in Collalbo/Klobenstein, on the Renon Plateau (Province of Bolzano). For its 31st edition, the festival featured two days of concerts across two stages, with approximately 15 main artists and over 25 groups in total across rock, punk, alternative, metal, and crossover genres.
Program
Friday, July 10 featured performances by Dubioza Kolektiv, The Baboon Show, Shanti Powa, Three and a Half Cent, and Umami, with the Late Night Special hosted by DJ Tanki.
Saturday, July 11 saw performances by Wargasm, Heisskalt, Blood Command, Alex The Judge & The Forbidden Fruits, Fatamish, Happy, Hålo, Jimi Henndreck, Medea Hinteregger, Outhouse, and The Fever Week, with Late Night Specials by 3xANTI and the Gaul Träsh Collective.
Tickets
Daily tickets and two-day passes were available (around €47.50 plus booking fees and service charges), purchasable via the official website and major ticketing platforms. The site also hosted the large campsite and the usual food stalls.
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Practical information — Rock im Ring
Getting there
The Ritten Arena is located at Via Zaberbach 15 in Collalbo/Klobenstein, in the municipality of Renon/Ritten. From the A22 motorway, take the Bolzano Nord or Bolzano Sud exit. The Renon Plateau can be reached by car or via the iconic Renon cable car from Bolzano, followed by the local Renon railway to Collalbo.
Tickets
Daily tickets and two-day passes are available (approximately €47.50 plus booking fees and service charges for the pass). Tickets can be purchased on the official website www.rockimring.it and through major ticketing platforms.
Tips
A large campsite is available on-site. As the venue is located at an altitude of over 1,100 metres, we recommend bringing clothing suitable for cool evenings.
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Where does it take place — Rock im Ring
Ritten Arena
Via Zaberbach 15, 39054 Renon/Ritten