Austria combines classical culture with a lively festival scene: Vienna's ball season, the Salzburg Festival and numerous music festivals in the Alps draw visitors from around the world every year. From Vienna to Salzburg and Tyrol, expect a wide range of events blending tradition and modernity throughout 2026/2027.
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Illustrative photo The Graz Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 20 to December 24 at Hauptplatz. Seven more advent markets await nearby in the city center, all within walking distance and free to visit.
Illustrative photo The Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz at Vienna's Prater runs from November 20, 2026 to January 6, 2027, right beneath the Wiener Riesenrad. Admission is free, with 35 live concerts, the family friendly Winterburg area and a program running through New Year's Eve.
Illustrative photo Advent in Wiener Neustadt 2026 runs from November 20 to December 13 across three weekends in the Stadtpark, the Beethovenallee and at the cathedral square. All markets are free to attend and offer crafts, festive food and a program for the whole family.
Illustrative photo The Salzburger Bergadvent in Großarl opens from November 20 to December 20, 2026, on Advent weekends plus December 7 and 8. This alpine Christmas market in the Großarltal valley stands out for its genuine traditions, regional crafts and stunning mountain backdrop.
Illustrative photo The Seefeld Christmas Market runs daily from November 20, 2026 to January 6, 2027 in the pedestrian zone of Seefeld in Tyrol. Entry to the traditional Tyrolean style huts is free.
Illustrative photo The Schwazer Advent 2026 takes place from November 20 to December 23 on Maximilianplatz in Schwaz, open Friday through Sunday plus extra December dates. Music, Tyrolean traditions and a children's program invite visitors to linger, with free admission.
Illustrative photo Winterwunder Mörbisch turns the Seebühne stage on Lake Neusiedl into a sea of lights on selected weekends from November 20 to December 30, 2026, featuring the largest nativity scene in the world, an Advent village and a children's program.
The Wolfgangseer Advent 2026 takes place from 20 November to 20 December in St. Gilgen and the neighbouring villages on Lake Wolfgangsee. Baroque decorations, a floating lantern and lake views characterise the Mozart village. Free admission, also reachable by boat.
Illustrative photo The Wolfgangseer Advent in Strobl 2026 takes place from 20 November to 20 December and transforms the village on Lake Wolfgangsee into an idyllic nativity village. With wooden stalls, a shepherd’s path, nativity figures and free admission, Strobl offers a quiet, traditional Advent atmosphere right by the lake and is part of the three-village Wolfgangseer Advent route.
Illustrative photo The Christmas Village at Maria-Theresien-Platz takes place from 20 November to 26 December 2026 between the Art History and Natural History Museums. With around 70 stalls, crafts, punch and free admission, it offers imperial Christmas magic in the heart of Vienna.
sirene Operntheater premieres the opera THE SWEDISH RIDER after Leo Perutz at the Jugendstiltheater am Steinhof in Vienna from 21 to 27 November 2026, with music by Wolfram Wagner and a libretto by Kristine Tornquist.
Illustrative photo The Waldviertler Christkindlmarkt at Schloss Rosenburg offers a magical Advent atmosphere from November 21 to 29, 2026. In the historic Renaissance courtyard, you can expect regional crafts, culinary specialties, and a romantic sea of lights.