For centuries, the traditional events of the Merano Region have focused on a few essential themes, with wine being one of the most popular ones. More than anything else, wine-growing has shaped Merano and its environs, as well as the entire South Tyrol region. It comes as no surprise that several annual festivals in Tirolo and the town of Merano are dedicated to this theme. Special highlights are provided during the Pinot Noir days in May; the grape festival celebrating the end of the grape harvest in October that culminates with a big parade, elaborate floats, and traditional costumes; the VinoCulti event for all lovers of regional wine specialities; and, of course, the three-day Merano wine festival in November. The centuries-old South Tyrolean tradition of Törggelen is an event in itself, stretching over several weeks in autumn. In a warm and cosy ambience, a variety of regional delicacies and fresh farm produce are served, allowing you to explore the many tastes of South Tyrol. Further highlights are the night of the gardens at Trauttmansdorff Castle, the Merano music weeks, and the soirées of Tyrol Castle.
The South Tyrolean Blauburgundertage (=the days of the Pinot Nero, a renowned Italian wine) wine tasting event will take place in Egna-Neumarkt and Montagna-Montan. This tasting event is the only one of its kind in Italy!
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South Tyrol is taken over by jazz music. For nine days the greats of jazz will perform in South Tyrol, in the city of Bolzano, Bressanone, Merano and Brunico.
The Meran Jazz Festival has increased in quality in the last few years and has now established itself far and wide as a small but perfectly formed festival, guaranteed to provide good jazz.
Against the impressive backdrop of Tirol Castle, first-class ensembles from home and abroad perform music from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the early Baroque period.
For three days the Merano Wine Festival & Gourmet provides wines from all over the world along with culinary delicacies and cooking shows.
