St. Martin's Day 2026 in Burgenland: Lantern Parades, Traditions and Dates
On 11 November 2026, Burgenland celebrates its patron saint with children's lantern parades, door to door singing and the traditional Martiniloben wine tradition in the villages around Lake Neusiedl. Offices and schools remain closed on this festive day.
St. Leopold's Day 15 November 2026 – Regional Holiday in Lower Austria and Vienna
On 15 November 2026, St. Leopold's Day is a regional holiday in Lower Austria and Vienna, with schools and offices closed. The heart of the celebrations is Klosterneuburg, with its traditional Leopoldi festival and famous barrel slide.
Krampuslauf Salzburg 2026: Dates, Route and Visitor Guide
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.
Krampus Run 2026 in Austria: Dates, Traditions and Tips for Salzburg, Tyrol and Styria
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.
Perchten Run 2026/2027: Rauhnächte Traditions in Salzburg and Tyrol
Between 21 December 2026 and 6 January 2027, masked Perchten parade through villages in Salzburg and Tyrol during the Rauhnächte to drive away evil winter spirits. Experience ancient traditions with elaborate wooden masks, ringing bells and torchlight.
Vienna New Year's Eve 2026 . 2027 : Silvesterpfad, Program and Fireworks Rules
On 31 December 2026, Vienna celebrates with the free Silvesterpfad across eight stages between Rathausplatz and the Prater. Live music, children's activities, waltz lessons and the shared midnight countdown with the Pummerin bell and the Danube Waltz await hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Vienna Ball Season 2027: Opera Ball, Dates and Tips
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.
Mozart Week Salzburg 2027: Program, Tickets and Dates
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.
White Pearl Mountain Days 2027: Skiing, DJs and Alpine Lifestyle
From 19 to 28 March 2027, the White Pearl Mountain Days turn the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn into a stage of spring skiing, international DJs and Alpine lifestyle. Ten days of music, indulgence and balance set against a stunning mountain backdrop.
Salzburg Easter Festival 2027: Program, Dates and Tickets
From 20 to 29 March 2027, the Berliner Philharmoniker under Kirill Petrenko bring "Die Walküre" to the stage of the Felsenreitschule at the Salzburg Easter Festival. The program also features Beethoven's Missa solemnis, chamber concerts, and soloists like Martha Argerich and Lisa Batiashvili.
Heuriger Season in Vienna 2027: Grinzing, Neustift and Heiligenstadt
From April to November, Vienna's Heurige in Grinzing, Neustift am Walde and Heiligenstadt invite you to enjoy young wine, cozy garden seating and traditional buffets. A green branch over the door shows when they're open.
Diagonale 2027: Austrian Film Festival in Graz
From April 7 to 12, 2027, the Diagonale takes place in Graz for the 30th time. Austria's festival of Austrian film screens around 100 current productions in competition, alongside discussions, an industry gathering and Austria's most important film awards.