Event highlights in Brixen
There’s so much going on!
Brixen offers you the perfect combination of mountain tranquillity and city lights. Whether you’re enjoying guided hikes, culinary highlights during traditional Törggelen, or long nights full of thrilling emotion – plenty of entertainment is guaranteed in and around the city throughout the year. Let yourself be enchanted by the charm of South Tyrol on your holidays in Brixen!
Your little event calendar
Brixen farmers’ market
All year round, every Saturday
Discover the best the fields have to offer at the traditional farmers’ market every week. Naturally fresh, seasonal, and regional.
Eisacktaler Kost food festival
Every year in May and June
For decades, selected establishments have been inviting guests to enjoy “Eisacktaler Kost”, the oldest speciality week in South Tyrol. Enjoy your meal!
Water Light Festival
Every year in May/June
An extraordinary spectacle of light: The interplay of light and water transforms the city into a sea of colour. It’s a real must-see!
Brixen Summer Emotions
Every year in July and August
Brixen invites you to enjoy an enchanting, warm Wednesday evening. Bustling lanes, live music, and various tasty treats – look forward to the long nights in Brixen.
Brixen Old Town Festival
Every two years in August
When the entire old town is transformed into a festival ground, it must be time for the Old Town Festival. Across three days, more than 50 societies and associations provide music, culture, culinary delights, and a chilled atmosphere.
Women’s Run Brixen
Every year in August
The 4.2km solidarity run through the picturesque historic centre of Brixen combines exercise, community, and the fight against violence against women. Part of the participation fee is donated to local aid projects.
Brixen Mountain Bike Testival
Every year in September
At the Testival, you can admire the latest bike trends and test all of next season’s releases free of charge.
South Tyrolean bread and strudel market
Every year in October
Sample various types of South Tyrolean bread and the finest pastries. Make sure you don’t miss the local “Schüttelbrot” and apple strudel.
South Tyrolean Alpine Tales
Every year in October and November
An inspiring programme to experience the authentic South Tyrolean farmer’s autumn with the best weather. Discover the land and its people on Plose, Brixen’s local mountain, and in the surrounding hiking areas.
Törggelen
Beginning of October to the end of November
South Tyrolean Speck bacon, Knödel dumplings, and fine wines – you can enjoy all this and more in the farm inns and traditional eateries in autumn.
Light Musical Show in the Hofburg
Every year in December and January
Let yourself be enchanted by the unique Light Musical Show in the picturesque setting of the Hofburg.
Christmas market in Brixen
Every year in December and January
It’s one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the Alps: the Christmas market in Brixen. Indulge in a mulled wine with a view of Brixen cathedral before returning to your holiday apartment in Brixen.
