Taufra Xmas Sessions

Taufra Xmas Sessions: Advent in music in Campo Tures

In the heart of the Ahrntal Valley, in the province of Bolzano, the Taufra Xmas Sessions accompany the Advent season with six live music evenings held every Friday, from late November to early January. Each event takes place at a different location: the historic venues of Campo Tures (Sand in Taufers) and the hamlet of Molini di Tures (Mühlen in Taufers)—including local bars, cafés, and hotels—take turns transforming into welcoming meeting spots where you can spend the evening by the warmth of a bonfire.

Music, fire, and regional flavors

The festival's formula is well-established. The evenings begin around 6:00 PM with the arrival of the musical wagon that leads the audience to the host venue; from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, live bands and artists take the stage with a repertoire ranging from acoustic sets to pop-rock. The most spectacular moment occurs around 7:30 PM with the fire show, which lights up the square and creates the evocative atmosphere typical of South Tyrolean winter nights.

To complete the experience, regional culinary specialties are served outdoors: hot mountain dishes, mulled wine, and warm drinks to enjoy with friends, in a setting that combines a love for good food with the conviviality of a South Tyrolean Christmas.

A key part of the Ahrntal Valley Advent

The Taufra Xmas Sessions are part of the broader Advent in Campo Tures (Advent in Taufers) program, which also includes the Enchanted Forest at the Riva Waterfalls, the Advent village in Molini di Tures, and the large nativity scene exhibition. The music festival represents its nocturnal and convivial soul, designed for both locals and the many guests who choose the Ahrntal Valley for a winter holiday.

• Where: Various venues in Campo Tures and Molini di Tures, Municipality of Campo Tures (Province of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige)
• When: Six Friday evenings during Advent, from late November to early January
• Times: Musical wagon arrival at 6:00 PM, live music 6:30 PM–9:00 PM, fire show at approximately 7:30 PM
• Admission: Free, with food and drinks available for purchase

Organized by the Campo Tures Tourist Board, the Taufra Xmas Sessions have become a staple of the local Christmas calendar, bringing warmth and rhythm to the coldest nights of the year in one of the most picturesque corners of South Tyrol.