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 Advent am Arlberg 2026 takes place from 3 to 24 December in Lech Zürs. Atmospheric markets in Lech, Zürs and Zug, lantern walks and the combination with skiing make the pre-Christmas period in the Alpine region a special experience with free admission.
Illustrative photo JODOKCELLO, Swiss cellist Jodok Vuille, performs at the Wiener Stadthalle, Hall F, in 2026 as part of his World Tour. The concert starts at 20:00 and blends classical cello tradition with modern stage presentation.
Illustrative photo BERGFESTival 2026 runs from 3 to 6 December 2026 in Saalbach, Austria, pairing ski-season opening days with live music on the Schattberg Stage and parties across mountain huts and clubs. Festival tickets are limited and currently listed from about EUR 125 on berg-festival.com.
Illustrative photo The Krampuslauf Hallstatt 2026 takes place on December 4 and 5 at the market square right on the shore of Lake Hallstatt. The Hirlatzer Teufel bring a centuries old tradition to life with torches, fur costumes and wooden masks, and admission is free.
Illustrative photo Winter RE:WIND in Lech Zurs is the ski-and-DJ festival that opens the Arlberg winter season. From 4 to 6 December 2026, first runs, hut DJ sets and the Schlegelkopf stage come together. The 2026 line-up is still to be announced; the open-air stage was free at the previous edition.
Parov Stelar performs live in Hall D of the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna in 2026. The show blends the Artifact universe with new arrangements, expanded visuals and selected classics, starting at 19:30.
Illustrative photo Advent at Admont Abbey takes place on two weekends in December 2026, from December 4 to 6 and December 11 to 13, at the Benedictine abbey in Austria's upper Styria. Admission to the market itself is free.
Illustrative photo On 5 and 6 December 2026, the Krampuslauf winds through Salzburg's Old Town, from Linzer Gasse and Getreidegasse to the big finale at the Dom and Residenzplatz beside the Christmas market. A free, spectacularly eerie show with dozens of groups.
Illustrative photo On December 5, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30, Salzburg hosts its traditional Krampus run at the Domplatz and Residenzplatz. Several groups present their folklore for free as part of the Salzburg Christmas Market.
Illustrative photo Between mid November and early January, hundreds of Krampus runs take place across Salzburg, Tyrol and Styria, peaking on 5 and 6 December 2026. Expect fearsome masks, thundering bells and centuries old Alpine traditions, most of it free to watch.
Illustrative photo Grafenegg Advent 2026 takes place from December 5 to 8 in the castle park of Grafenegg. This long running Christmas market in Lower Austria offers regional craftsmanship, culinary specialties and musical performances set against a unique castle backdrop.
Illustrative photo The Advent market at Mauterndorf Castle 2026 opens on several dates between December 5 and 13. Set in a medieval castle, it offers regional crafts, music and winter treats, with free admission to the market itself.