Illustrative photo Jazz and the City Salzburg 2026: Program, Dates and Tips
From 15 to 18 October 2026, Salzburg's old town becomes a jazz stage: Jazz and the City brings about 80 free concerts across roughly 40 venues, spanning jazz, global groove and electronic music, plus a pre opening on 14 October.
Illustrative photo Liszt Festival Raiding 2026: Classical Music at the Birthplace of Franz Liszt
The Liszt Festival Raiding 2026 brings top class classical concerts to Franz Liszt's birthplace in Burgenland from October 16 to 25, featuring orchestras and soloists at the Liszt Center Raiding.
Illustrative photo Zirl Church Festival 2026: The Zachäus Singing Tradition
On 18 October 2026, the village of Zirl near Innsbruck celebrates its traditional Kirchtag with the famous Zachäussingen: a UNESCO listed, over 300 year old custom of bells, singing and blessing that begins in the early morning hours.
Illustrative photo Liszt Festival Raiding 2026: Classical Music at the Birthplace of Franz Liszt
The Liszt Festival Raiding 2026 brings top class classical concerts to Franz Liszt's birthplace in Burgenland from October 16 to 25, featuring orchestras and soloists at the Liszt Center Raiding.
Illustrative photo Vienna Smooth Jazz Festival 2026: Concert Cruise on the Danube
The Vienna Smooth Jazz Festival 2026 runs October 16 to 23 as a Danube river cruise departing from Vienna. Aboard the MS AMADEUS Star, guests enjoy nine live concerts by international smooth jazz stars along the way.
Illustrative photo Sonic Territories Festival 2026 in Vienna, Austria – Experimental Electronic & Sound Art
The Sonic Territories Festival 2026 takes place from 19 to 25 October in Vienna. Under the theme “Where Water Gathers” it presents experimental electronic music, sound art, workshops and performances at decentralized venues across the city. Tickets are available via the official shop.
Illustrative photo folk.art Festival Graz 2026: World Music in Styria
The folk.art Festival Graz 2026 brings world music to venues across the city, combining evening concerts, workshops and many free program points spanning a wide range of genres.
Illustrative photo Viennale 2026 in Vienna, Austria – International Film Festival Dates & Guide
The Viennale 2026 runs from 22 October to 3 November in Vienna. Austria’s largest international film festival presents current premieres, retrospectives and specials in historic cinemas including Gartenbaukino. Tickets from €7.50, advance sales from 17 October.
Illustrative photo Nukranox 2026: Hard Music Festival in Salzburg
Nukranox 2026 brings a full night of hardstyle, rawstyle, frenchcore and uptempo to the Messezentrum Salzburg. Visitors can expect ten straight hours of hard music only.
Illustrative photo Black Creek Festival, Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria 2026: Dates, Tickets and Line-up
Black Creek Festival 2026 takes place on 24 October 2026 at Schloss Rothschild in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria. Extreme metal in the knights’ hall, doors 18:30, bands from 19:30. Tickets from 18 EUR in advance; the line-up is still TBA.
Illustrative photo National Day 2026 in Vienna: Program, Dates and Celebrations
Austria's National Day takes place on October 26, 2026 and is celebrated nationwide, with the main program at Vienna's Heldenplatz. A military display, a safety festival and free museum entry make the day a free experience for the whole family.
Illustrative photo Wien Modern 2026: Contemporary Music Festival in Vienna
Wien Modern 2026 takes place from October 30 to November 30 across Vienna. This contemporary music festival fills a full month with concerts, world premieres and performances at venues throughout the city.