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To those who lived this edition of Bolzano Danza To those who danced, watched, listened. To those who embraced the festival as a moment carved out of time — A space where art brings us together — with you, for you, through you. We imagined a festival rooted in its history, yet always reaching forward...

Two nights, two unmissable packages. At Bolzano Danza, the experience doubles!Grab our special combo tickets and enjoy two unforgettable evenings of world-class dance.   Wednesday, July 30 – Double Package   Two international giants, one extraordinary night: LOUISE by Martin Zimmermann +...

For Delirious Night, you mention the dancing manias of the Middle Ages and “Le Bal des Folles”. Are these historical references visible on stage, or do they simply serve as a foundation for a reflection on collective dance?    With Delirious Night I’m trying to understand what living in...

What happens when collective emotion meets individual longing? In Crowd, French director and choreographer Gisèle Vienne explores the tension between intimacy and togetherness—set against the backdrop of an all-night party, carried by electronic music and a hypnotic play with time and perception....

Angelin Preljocaj on Helikopter and Licht   Two works that couldn’t be more different, yet are deeply connected. In Helikopter, French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj engages with the radical music of Karlheinz Stockhausen. With Licht, his latest creation, he responds with a choreographic vision...

“IN THE END, LAUGHTER CAN SAVE US” Martin Zimmermann and arts and culture journalist Susanna Koeberle talk about Louise and the importance of humour. (Translated from German by Manon Lacoste) SUSANNA KOEBERLE: This is the first time you’ve developed a theatre piece featuring exclusively...

The 41st edition launches a new adventure titled Insurrection, the first chapter of a trilogy envisioned by artistic directors Anouk Aspisi and Olivier Dubois. This marks the beginning of a new cycle, urging us in 2025 to rise, shift perspectives, and voice the deepest truths within us. For two weeks...

We believe in a living festival. A festival that engages the body, awakens thought, and questions our way of being in the world. We believe in a form of intelligence that passes through sensations and emotions. It is not the art of reasoning, but that of jolts. The one that awakens in us something older...

Would you like to experience an international festival up close, immersed in art, movement, and creative energy?Become an active part of the festival: join the Bolzano Danza volunteer team! From July 18 to August 1, 2025, Bolzano Danza turns the city into a vibrant open-air stage, with performances,...

On Wednesday, May 14, the festival invites you to kick things off together – with a special evening offering an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming festival program. Festival friends, curious minds, partners, long-time supporters, and anyone passionate about dance and connection – you’re...

From July 18 to August 1, join us for the 41st edition of Bolzano Danza, under the bold new artistic direction of Anouk Aspisi & Olivier Dubois. Two weeks of electrifying dance and performances, featuring international stars and Italy’s most exciting rising talents. The festival will open...

Inspired by the iconic 1 km de danse from the Centre National de la Danse in Paris, Bolzano Danza’s exciting new event, EXTRADANZA, is calling on passionate dancers, groups, and associations to get the city moving! For this special free-entry event, we are looking for dance schools, amateur groups...