New Year's Eve in Val Gardena 2026/2027: Parties, Bars and Clubs in Ortisei and Selva

Welcome to New Year's Eve in Val Gardena 2026/2027: Parties in Ortisei and Selva

As 2026 turns into 2027, the villages of the Val Gardena valley celebrate in the heart of the South Tyrolean Dolomites. In Ortisei (St. Ulrich) and Selva (Wolkenstein) you will find a torchlight run, a drone show, free open air parties with DJs and bars that stay open well past midnight. This guide focuses on New Year's Eve parties and nightlife rather than traditional hotel programs.

Highlights and Attractions: New Year's Eve Parties in Ortisei and Selva

• A torchlight run by the Ski and Snowboard School St. Ulrich on the Palmer slope in Ortisei, followed by a drone show
• A New Year's party on Antoniusplatz in Ortisei, organized by Hockey Club Gherdëina, from 22:30 until 2:00
• A New Year's party on Piazza Nives in Selva from 22:00 until 2:00 with music by Kevin Brook and NDPC; drinks are served by Hockey Club Gherdëina
• Free admission to both open air parties on the village squares
• Venues open after midnight in Ortisei: Bar Adler, Osteria Traube, Turonda, Vinotheque la Cërcia, Bar Four, Bar Haiti and Disco Mauriz
• Après ski bars and pubs in Selva such as Saltos, La Stua, Kronestube and Luislkeller, known for winter live music and lively crowds into the night
• A snowy Dolomites backdrop; the parties take place right in the village centers

Program and Schedule: Where and When to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Val Gardena

The evening starts in Ortisei in the early evening with the ski school torchlight run on the Palmer slope at 18:15, followed by a drone show. From 22:30 the Hockey Club Gherdëina hosts the New Year's party on Antoniusplatz, which runs until 2:00. After midnight many guests move on to the village bars; according to the official events calendar, venues such as Bar Adler, Osteria Traube, Turonda, Vinotheque la Cërcia, Bar Four, Bar Haiti and Disco Mauriz are open then.

In Selva the main party starts at 22:00 on Piazza Nives and lasts until 2:00, with Kevin Brook and NDPC announced for the music. Bars such as Saltos, La Stua, Kronestube and Luislkeller are well known for après ski and live music, but at the time of research they had not published a specific New Year's Eve lineup, DJ names or entry prices. No separate New Year's party for Santa Cristina could be found in the official calendar. Mountain hut dinners or hotel dance nights are not listed in the public calendar either, so please ask the individual venue directly.

Tickets and Admission: What Do the New Year's Eve Parties in Val Gardena Cost?

According to the official events calendar, admission to the open air parties on Antoniusplatz in Ortisei and on Piazza Nives in Selva is free. No entry fee is listed for the torchlight run and drone show either. No ticket prices have been published for the bars and venues; whether individual places require reservations, entry fees or a minimum spend should be checked with them directly. Food and drinks are paid for separately at all parties.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Ortisei and Selva on New Year's Eve

• The village centers of Ortisei and Selva are easy to explore on foot; plan your way home on foot or with a taxi service and never drive after drinking
• December in Val Gardena is properly wintry, so wear warm waterproof clothing, gloves and sturdy shoes for snow and ice
• Accommodation in Val Gardena is in very high demand around the New Year, so book your hotel or apartment as early as possible
• Arrive in good time for the 18:15 torchlight run at the Palmer slope, as the viewing area for the drone show fills up quickly
• Check the official events calendar shortly before New Year's Eve for updated times or program changes, since details can be adjusted at short notice