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 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.
Illustrative photo Christmas at Schloss Kornberg runs from November 4 to December 20, 2026, at the Renaissance castle near Riegersburg. Admission is free, with more than 150 craftspeople exhibiting in a festive Advent setting.
Illustrative photo The Music Unlimited Festival 2026 takes place from 5 to 8 November at the Alter Schlachthof in Wels, Austria. The 40th edition is curated by Mariá Portugal and features experimental music, jazz and improvisation. Tickets from €20, opening on 5 November is free.
Illustrative photo Voice Mania 2026 is the international a cappella festival in Vienna from 6 November to 6 December. At Theater am Spittelberg and during the free outdoor opening, visitors experience unique vocal artistry, beatbox and entertainment from around the world. Tickets from approx. €10.
Illustrative photo Vienna's Christmas markets open from 6 November 2026. Experience the iconic Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz, the imperial Schönbrunn Palace market and many more festive markets set against Vienna's stunning historic backdrop. All major outdoor markets are free to enter.
Illustrative photo The Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market 2026 runs from 6 November to 6 January in the Court of Honour of the former Habsburg residence. Over 90 stalls, ice skating, carousel and imperial backdrop make it one of Vienna’s most beautiful Christmas markets – free admission.
Illustrative photo The Weihnachtsdorf at Stephansplatz in Vienna runs from November 6 to December 26, 2026, right in front of St Stephens Cathedral. Around forty stalls offer quality Austrian handicrafts, mulled wine and festive treats, with free admission.
Illustrative photo The Kittenberger Adventzauber transforms the show gardens in Schiltern into a sparkling winter wonderland from November 7, 2026, to January 6, 2027. Thousands of lights, crackling fire pits, and an enchanting family program ensure an unforgettable pre-Christmas experience in Lower Austria.
Illustrative photo The KlezMORE Festival 2026 takes place from 7 to 15 November in Vienna. The 23rd edition focuses on Jewish music, klezmer and world music under the motto “Sounding the Archive” at various venues. Tickets and current programme at klezmore-vienna.at.
Illustrative photo The Krampus Run Graz 2026 takes place on November 8 at Freiheitsplatz and Karmeliterplatz. Numerous Krampus groups, a children's program and live music bring an old Styrian tradition to life in the heart of Graz.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo The Vienna Ball Season 2026/2027 runs from November 11 through Shrove Tuesday in February 2027, filling the State Opera, the Hofburg and City Hall with over a hundred balls, crowned by the Opera Ball on February 4. ---