Waldstadion Open Air Trens

An open-air event in the heart of the Trens woods

The Waldstadion Open Air Trens is one of the most distinctive summer musical events in the Upper Isarco Valley (Wipptal), located in the municipality of Campo di Trens/Freienfeld, in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano (South Tyrol). The festival takes its name from its venue, the Waldstadion: the old sports field in the village of Trens, situated in a clearing surrounded by woods, a natural backdrop that sets this event apart from any other open-air festival in the region.

Two days, two musical souls

The program is spread over two evenings with distinct characters. Friday is dedicated to rock, with a punchier and more energetic vibe than traditional village festivals: for the first time, the Waldstadion offers a "harder" evening, designed for live music enthusiasts. Saturday changes pace, offering a varied program ranging from brass band music (Blasmusik) to folk, schlager, pop, and DJ sets that keep the party going until late at night.

The brass band and the Sternmarsch

One of the most anticipated moments is the participation of brass bands from the Wipptal and surrounding areas, which on Saturday morning perform a Sternmarsch (star march) towards the Waldstadion, followed by a collective performance. Groups such as the Vereinskapelle of Colle Isarco (Gossensaß) and the Musikkapelle of Mules (Mauls) are part of this South Tyrolean brass band tradition, which is deeply rooted in the local culture.

From its origins to an independent edition

The first edition of the Wald-Stadion Open Air was held in 2023, as part of the Dorffest Trens, the historic village festival. From 2026, the open-air event became an autonomous and independent festival, organized by a committee of six local associations from Trens, with its own identity and a dedicated lineup that also includes a VIP area and a raffle to support local community activities.

A signature event for Trens

More than just a concert, the Waldstadion Open Air is a community moment for Campo di Trens and the entire Isarco Valley: volunteers, bands, associations, and families gather in the woods for two days of music, great food, and conviviality, in the true spirit of South Tyrolean festive tradition.