Events and Things to Do in Merano
Merano has a wonderful way of combining culture with city life. Concerts at the Kurhaus, open-air music, traditional festivals and atmospheric markets take place throughout the year, offering plenty of lovely reasons to visit.
From PINEA Garden Aparthotel Merano, the historic town centre is around a 15-minute walk away. Alternatively, the nearest bus stop is just 100 metres from the property, with regular services running directly to the historic centre. This makes it easy to combine events with a stroll through the town or a leisurely walk around Merano.
In spring, Merano’s parks and promenades take centre stage. One of the season’s highlights is the Merano Flower Festival, usually held in April, when the Kurpromenade comes alive with floral displays and garden-inspired attractions.
The traditional Haflinger horse race is another fixture on the events calendar. On Easter Monday, Haflinger horses, brass bands and traditional costume groups parade through the town before the races begin at Merano’s racecourse.
In summer, Merano itself becomes a stage. The international street arts festival Asfaltart brings acrobatics, music and theatre to the town centre. Other highlights include the DienstagAbende, Midsummer Night, the South Tyrol Jazz Festival, MeranOJazz and the open-air performances of the Meraner Festspiele. August also sees the start of südtirol festival merano.meran, one of the city’s major music festivals.
In autumn, the International Brass Festival Merano brings outstanding brass music to the city, while the autumn horse racing event puts equestrian sport in the spotlight. October sees the traditional Merano Grape Festival, featuring a grand festive parade. The culinary highlight of the season arrives in November with the Merano WineFestival, held at the Kurhaus.
During the Advent season, Merano’s Christmas Market transforms the town centre along the Passer River into a magical meeting place. The festively decorated stalls in front of the Kurhaus and along the Passer promenade offer traditional South Tyrolean crafts, regional specialities and plenty to discover. Concerts and a varied programme of events add to the festive atmosphere in the weeks leading up to the New Year.
