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 The Pöllauer Schlossadvent 2026 takes place from November 12 to December 20 at Pöllau Castle in eastern Styria. With free admission, visitors can explore around 50 vendors offering crafts and regional specialties in a warm, family friendly setting.
Illustrative photo From Linz and Steyr to the Salzkammergut towns of Gmunden, Traunkirchen, St. Wolfgang, Mondsee, Hallstatt and Bad Ischl, plus Wels and Freistadt, numerous Christmas markets across Upper Austria open between November 13 and December 24, 2026, all with free admission.
Illustrative photo The Am Hof Christmas Market in Vienna runs from November 13 to December 23, 2026, on the historic square of the same name in the city center. More than 70 vendors offer handmade crafts, gift ideas and seasonal food and drink, all with free admission.
Illustrative photo The Spittelberg Christmas Market runs from November 13 to December 23, 2026, in the historic lanes of Vienna's seventh district. Amid Biedermeier era facades, around 120 stalls offer handmade crafts, mulled wine and a distinctly food focused Advent experience, with free admission.
Illustrative photo Christmas Magic at Schwarzenbergplatz 2026 takes place from 13 November to 26 December around the Hochstrahlbrunnen in Vienna. The new central Advent market impresses with striking light installations, stage programme and traditional atmosphere near the Ringstrasse. Free admission.
Illustrative photo The Craft Beer Festival Graz 2026 takes place from November 13 to 15 in the foyer of Stadthalle Graz. Austrian and international small breweries present their hand crafted beers in a relaxed setting.
Illustrative photo Art Advent at Karlsplatz 2026 runs from 13 November to 23 December in Resselpark in front of Karlskirche in Vienna. With jury-selected handmade crafts, certified organic food and a family programme it is one of the most sustainable and creative Advent markets in the city – free admission.
Illustrative photo The Hallein Christmas Market 2026 takes place from November 13 to December 20 inside the historic Alte Saline on the Pernerinsel. Fully covered and home to more than 60 vendors, the market offers free admission and a family friendly program in the heart of the historic salt town of Hallein.
Illustrative photo The Vienna Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz runs from November 13 to December 26, 2026. Set against the illuminated City Hall, it offers handicrafts, an ice rink and free admission.
Illustrative photo Carinthia's 2026 Advent season is unusually varied, spanning the Christkindlmarkt am Neuen Platz in Klagenfurt, the Villacher Advent, romantic markets around Lake Wörthersee and mountain markets above 1,700 meters. Numerous dates take place across the state between November 13 and December 31, 2026.
Illustrative photo The Mountain Christmas Innsbruck 2026 runs from 13 November to 23 December with the main market in front of the Golden Roof. Six further markets – including the panorama market on the Hungerburg and the modern market on Maria-Theresien-Straße – offer free admission and alpine Advent atmosphere until early January.
Illustrative photo The Altwiener Christkindlmarkt on Freyung takes place from 14 November to 23 December 2026 daily from 10:00 to 21:00 in the heart of Vienna. With tradition since 1772, high-quality handicrafts, Advent music and free admission, it offers a calm, authentic alternative to the city’s larger markets.