Voldeiner Musifest

The Voldeiner Musifest in Aldino

The Voldeiner Musifest is the most anticipated summer event in Aldino/Aldein, a small mountain village nestled on the Regglberg plateau in the Bassa Atesina, in the Province of Bolzano (Trentino-Alto Adige). Organized by the Musikkapelle Aldein, the local brass band, the event transforms the Festplatz for two days into a lively open-air meeting point where wind music meets the typical hospitality of South Tyrolean villages.

A festival dedicated to brass music

The heart of the festival is the brass band concerts: every year, the Musikkapelle Aldein invites various guest bands from nearby towns and beyond, creating a program that alternates traditional Blasmusik repertoire with more modern pieces. This is a deeply rooted tradition throughout South Tyrol, where brass bands are a vibrant expression of popular culture and a permanent fixture at every community celebration.

History and tradition

The Musikkapelle Aldein was founded on May 25, 1913, when several singers from the parish choir, supported by assistant priest Father Emmerich Pircher, decided to accompany the village processions with music. The first major founding festival, celebrated on July 26, 1914, already attracted six guest bands and hundreds of people: an unprecedented event in the village's history. Since then, the band has spanned over a century of history, celebrating its anniversaries and marking its 111th birthday in 2024. Since 2023, the Musikkapelle has been conducted by maestro Michael Erschbamer and is part of the VSM, the Union of South Tyrolean Brass Bands.

Music, gastronomy, and community

In addition to the concerts, the Voldeiner Musifest offers a wide range of local culinary specialties: traditional South Tyrolean dishes, homemade desserts, and drinks served by band members and local volunteers. The atmosphere is that of an authentic mountain village festival, where families, music lovers, and visitors gather in a festive and genuine spirit.

• Where: Festplatz in Aldino/Aldein, Regglberg
• Organized by: Musikkapelle Aldein (local brass band)
• What: Concerts by local and guest brass bands, South Tyrolean gastronomy
• When: In the heart of summer, traditionally in July

Aldino, a mountain village in the Bassa Atesina

Aldino/Aldein is a quiet mountain village in the Province of Bolzano, immersed in the greenery of the Regglberg and surrounded by forests and hiking trails. Its strong cultural identity, tied to musical and religious traditions, makes the Voldeiner Musifest much more than just a concert: it is a celebration that strengthens the sense of community and showcases the rich brass band heritage of South Tyrol.