A summer evening featuring an aperitivo and a live band concert in the village square of Tires
The Tires Music Band Aperitivo Lungo is one of the most anticipated summer events in the municipality of Tires (Tiers), a small mountain village in the Val d'Ega, located in the autonomous province of Bolzano, in Trentino-Alto Adige. On a warm summer evening, the village square transforms into an open-air lounge where residents and guests gather to toast together and enjoy great music under the Dolomite sky.
The heart of the event lies in its relaxed and informal atmosphere. At the stalls set up in the square, you can enjoy a selection of aperitifs and refreshing drinks, accompanied by simple and authentic snacks: bruschetta, focaccia, burgers, and other bites prepared for the occasion. It is the ideal setting for an evening with family or friends, with children free to play while adults enjoy a glass of wine and live music.
Setting the rhythm for the evening is the Tires Music Band (Musikkapelle Tiers), the village's historic brass band and the true cultural soul of the community. The repertoire ranges from traditional South Tyrolean marches to popular melodies and lighter pieces, in perfect 'aperitivo lungo' style: a soundtrack that accompanies the audience from late afternoon until evening, at a leisurely pace.
Nestled in the shadow of the imposing Catinaccio (Rosengarten) spires, Tires is a predominantly German-speaking village that preserves the band traditions typical of South Tyrol, where every town has its own Musikkapelle. Events like the Aperitivo Lungo combine the Central European band culture with the Mediterranean conviviality of the Italian aperitivo, creating a cultural fusion that makes this corner of the Dolomites truly special. The event is part of the rich summer calendar of the Val d'Ega (Eggental), which includes hikes, festivals, and open-air musical appointments.
For summer 2026, the Tires Music Band is bringing back its Aperitivo Lungo in the square of Tires (Tiers), in Val d'Ega. As per tradition, the evening features a selection of aperitifs and refreshing drinks along with snacks like bruschetta, focaccia, and burgers, while the band accompanies the audience with its live repertoire. Full details of the program and schedule will be announced by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event. Free admission.
Tires (Tiers) can be reached by car from the A22 Brenner motorway (exit Bolzano Nord/Bozen Nord), heading up the Val d'Ega towards Nova Levante. From the Bolzano train station, there are regular SAD/SASA bus connections to the Val d'Ega.
The event takes place on a summer evening, typically from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, in the village square of Tires.
Free admission; aperitifs, drinks, and food can be purchased on-site.
Layered clothing is recommended for the evening at altitude, and booking accommodation in advance is advised during the high summer season in the Tires and Val d'Ega area.
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Piazza del paese di Tires