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 Vienna's Ball Season 2027 peaks in January and February with over 450 balls and more than 2,000 hours of dancing, crowned by the Vienna Opera Ball at the State Opera on 4 February.
Illustrative photo The Vienna Philharmonic New Year Concert takes place on January 1, 2027 in the Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein. Conducted by Tugan Sokhiev, it presents the traditional Strauss family program for a worldwide television audience.
Illustrative photo The 2027 Four Hills Tournament visits Bergisel Ski Jump in Innsbruck on 2 and 3 January 2027. For the first time, women and men compete on the same weekend in Bergisel Stadium. Tickets are sold via the official Ski Austria shop; the easiest arrival is by train and city transport.
Illustrative photo Dutchweek 2027 hits Zell am See-Kaprun twice: 13–17 January (kick-off) and 3–7 March. Ski the Schmittenhoehe and Kitzsteinhorn by day, then après-ski at Cabrio Bar and late nights at Baumbar. Buy the festival wristband and ski pass separately.
Illustrative photo There is no Ski and Rock Festival in Zell am See. Ski plus music in 2027: Dutchweek Kick-Off 13-17 January. Rock opening: BERGFESTival Saalbach 4-6 December 2026. 2027 festival prices were unpublished in September 2026.
Illustrative photo Mountain Beats Festival 2027 takes place on 15–16 January 2027 in Silvretta Montafon, St. Gallenkirch, Austria. At the Valisera cable-car mountain station above 2,100 m, EDM stages, a ski day and an afterparty combine winter sports with electronic music. Check official channels for tickets and lift-pass rules.
Illustrative photo The Resonanzen Festival 2027 takes place from 16 to 23 January at the Wiener Konzerthaus in Vienna. Under the theme »Hands«, the early music festival features ensembles such as Dunedin Consort, Graindelavoix and Collegium 1704. Tickets are sold via konzerthaus.at.
Illustrative photo Rock the Hill is in Bischofsmais, not Bad Kleinkirchheim. The local winter live event is the Wenn die Musi spielt Open Air, taking place January 20-23, 2027. Ski season 2026/2027 is listed from 4 December to 29 March.
Illustrative photo From 21 to 31 January 2027, Salzburg celebrates Mozart Week with concerts, opera and chamber music around Mozart's birthday. Highlights include "Così fan tutte" under Rolando Villazón and performances by the Vienna Philharmonic.
Illustrative photo 3 Days of Jazz Saalfelden 2027 brings international jazz to unusual venues such as a church, a museum and an art house in winter Saalfelden Leogang. The festival takes place in January across several locations.
Illustrative photo Dutchweek Montafon 2027 takes place from 27 to 30 January 2027 in the Silvretta Montafon ski area in Austria. Ski days combine with après-ski at Alte Talstation and mountain parties at Nova Stoba. The ski pass is the festival ticket; dynamic 3-day passes start from 197 EUR.
Illustrative photo The Vienna Opera Ball 2027 takes place on February 4 at the Wiener Staatsoper. Known as the ball of all balls, it turns the opera house into the world's most elegant ballroom for one night, with a ceremonial opening, live music and dancing until dawn.