| Haflinger horse race |
April 01st 2013
This traditional Haflinger horse race marks the beginning of the racing season at the horse racing track in Maia Bassa/Untermais.
| Merano Lyrikpreis |
3rd to 5th May 2013
Since 1993 this literary contest has focussed on poetry in all its forms.
| Literary events in Merano/Meran |
Several times a year a literary walk through Merano/Merano is hosted. It is known to be one of the city’s most spectacular cultural events, giving interesting insight into the resort’s rich history through literary works of art.
| LanaLive |
May 9th - May 26th 2013
This renowned festival is home to swing, blues, country, Latin and rock music concerts as well as to a number of literary events.
| Sonora concerts in Merano |
Literary walks through Merano are held on a couple of occasions every year. This is a great way of learning about the history of the city, reflected in literary works of art by various authors.
| Asfaltart |
June 14th - June 16th 2013
Street festival in winter featuring clowns, trapeze artists, jugglers, pantomimes, acrobats and musicians.
| Cultural nights at Schloss Tirol |
June 20th - August 8th 2013
Medieval sounds presented against the stunning backdrop of the Castle.
| South Tyrol Jazz Festival |
June 28th - July 7th 2013 Eclectic range of concerts in a number of original, varied locations.
| Garden nights at Trauttmansdorff Castle |
World music presented outdoors at the sea rose pond in the Botanical Gardens.
| MeranoJazz |
July 08th - July 13th 2013
Jazz festival for music lovers, featuring well-known traditional and innovative artists.
| Summer nights and late Tuesdays |
July - August
Hugely popular outdoor events for locals and guests alike, presenting great music, folklore and ballet performances on warm summer nights in the city center. Night shopping on Tuesdays.
| Merano/Meran Music Weeks |
August 22nd - September 20th 2013
Famous festival for classical music in South Tyrol, featuring chamber music, traditional artists and concerts by symphonic orchestras.
| Grand Prix of Merano/Meran |
September 29th 2013
This highly-rated steeplechase race is the event of the year.
| Merano/Meran Grape Festival |
October 18th - 20th 2013
The Grape Festival marks the end of the harvesting season and features marvelous folkloric parades and music groups.
| Brass Festival |
October 5th and 12th 2013
Superb brass bands present their repertoire.
