Rock the Dolomites — Winter Music Festival

A rock festival among the peaks of the Dolomites

Rock the Dolomites — Winter Music Festival is a winter musical event held every March in Selva di Val Gardena/Wolkenstein in Gröden, in the autonomous province of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige. At the foot of the Sella massif and along the famous Sellaronda ski circuit, the festival transforms the mountain huts, alpine lodges, and après-ski terraces of the Dolomiti Superski area into open-air stages, with the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites as a stunning backdrop.

Rock music at high altitude

The formula is as simple as it is original: a series of live concerts spread over ten days, where mostly regional South Tyrolean bands perform a repertoire spanning various subgenres of rock. The contrast between electric sounds and the snow-covered landscape is the hallmark of the festival, offering skiers and visitors an experience that defies the traditional, romantic image of the Val Gardena mountains.

Participating mountain huts and lodges

The concerts are held at various locations both at high altitude and in the valley, accessible via ski lifts or on skis. Regularly featured venues include:

• Baita Pra Valentini Hütte
• Dantercëpies Mountain Lounge
• Baita Saslonch Hütte
• Rifugio Salei Hütte
• Baita Panorama Hütte
• Bar Après Ski La Stua and other snow bars in the area

Free admission and atmosphere

One of the most appreciated aspects of Rock the Dolomites is that it is completely free: no tickets or reservations are required. Simply show up at the concerts to enjoy the music in the sun between ski runs. The event takes place towards the end of the ski season, accompanying enthusiasts into the spring competitions and cementing its status as one of the premier winter events in Val Gardena.

Selva di Val Gardena, the heart of the Dolomites

The municipality of Selva di Val Gardena is one of the most renowned tourist destinations in South Tyrol, immersed in a unique landscape and defined by the valley's Ladin traditions. Rock the Dolomites thus combines the region's contemporary musical identity with the charm of the Dolomites, offering yet another reason to visit Val Gardena in late winter.