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Welcome to the Allegro Vivo Festival 2027 in Horn
The Allegro Vivo Festival turns Horn and the Waldviertel into a chamber-music stage again in 2027. Under a changing theme each year, around 55 concerts take place at 28 historic venues – abbeys, palaces, castles and churches around Horn. Artistic director is Vahid Khadem-Missagh; the festival office is at Wiener Straße 2, 3580 Horn, Austria.
Highlights & Attractions at Allegro Vivo Festival in Horn
- Around 55 concerts at 28 venues in abbeys, palaces and castles across the Waldviertel
- Opening with Respighi’s “Antiche Danze ed Arie”, Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Florence” and the world premiere of a double concerto by Tristan Schulze
- Chamber music in the baroque library of Altenburg Abbey with internationally renowned guests
- Free Moonlight Serenade at Horn town lake
- International summer academy with several hundred young musicians from around the world
- Gala concert by Academia Allegro Vivo at Kunsthaus Horn
- Closing weekend with concerts at palaces and abbeys across the region
Program & Schedule: What to Expect
The festival opens in 2027 with a concert series across several historic venues, linking musical traditions from Italy, the Balkans and Austria through changing concert cycles. The programme includes chamber music, orchestral works, crossovers between classical, jazz and Balkan music, and academy concerts. The summer academy runs in parallel over several weeks; the finale takes place at the close of the festival. Concerts usually start in the late afternoon or evening, depending on the event; the Moonlight Serenade usually begins later in the evening. The full programme is published on the official website ahead of each edition.
Tickets & Admission for Allegro Vivo Festival Horn
Tickets are sold per concert via the official shop at allegro-vivo.at, by phone on +43 2982 4319 or by email to [email protected]. The Moonlight Serenade at Horn town lake is free of charge. Children aged 0 to 6 enter free; children aged 6 to 15 pay 7 euros when accompanied by their parents. Summer academy participants pay 9 euros per ticket. Discounts include 10 percent for seniors and Club Ö1 members and 20 percent for Presse-Club members. Culture trips including a Category 1 concert ticket, travel and a guided visit cost around 85.50 to 95 euros. Other concert prices vary by venue and category and are listed in the ticket shop for each event; there is no single festival-wide admission fee. Dates for each upcoming season are published on the official website once confirmed.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Horn
- Getting there: Horn is about 80 kilometres northwest of Vienna. Travel by train on the Franz-Josefs-Bahn (with a change depending on the connection) or by car on the B4. Check parking at abbeys and palaces, as access is often limited.
- What to wear: Churches and abbey libraries can be cool in the evening – smart-casual plus a jacket. For the Moonlight Serenade by the lake, bring sturdy shoes and an extra layer; in rain the venue moves to Campus Horn.
- Book accommodation in Horn, Altenburg, Geras or Zwettl early, especially for opening and closing weekends. The festival office at Kunsthaus Horn (Wiener Straße 2) can help with tickets and venues.
- Combine several concerts: academy matinées in Horn, chamber music at Altenburg Abbey and trips to Greillenstein Palace, Zwettl Abbey or Rosenburg Castle work well as a weekend itinerary.
- Many Altenburg Abbey concerts include a guided tour and an introduction – arrive in good time. Always check the latest programme and remaining tickets at www.allegro-vivo.at.
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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