Illustrative photo Grafenegg Advent 2026: Christmas Market at Grafenegg Castle Park
Grafenegg Advent 2026 takes place from December 5 to 8 in the castle park of Grafenegg. This long running Christmas market in Lower Austria offers regional craftsmanship, culinary specialties and musical performances set against a unique castle backdrop.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo Wintertainment 2026 in Vienna, Austria – Jazz, Global & Pop Winter Festival
Wintertainment 2026 takes place from 7 to 23 December at Theater am Spittelberg in Vienna. The festival offers high-quality evenings of jazz, pop, cabaret, variety and comedy in a cosy atmosphere – a cultured alternative during Advent. Tickets from around 18 Euro.
Illustrative photo Hallstatt Christmas Market 2026 – One-Day Lakeside Advent
On December 8, 2026, the one-day Hallstatt Christmas Market enchants visitors with its postcard-perfect lakeside setting. Enjoy a life-sized wooden nativity scene, traditional brass music, and regional treats on the idyllic Marktplatz.
Illustrative photo 52nd Gala Concert Original Tiroler Kaiserjägermusik 2026 in Innsbruck
The 52nd Gala Concert of the Original Tiroler Kaiserjägermusik takes place on 8 December 2026 at 19:00 in Saal Tirol at Congress Innsbruck. Kapellmeister Norbert Amon presents overtures, Viennese waltzes and traditional marches in Tyrolean wind-band tradition. Tickets from about €26 via oeticket.
Illustrative photo Turbobier Das Leben is ein Oaschloch Tour 2026: Live at Rockhouse Salzburg
Turbobier plays live at Rockhouse Salzburg as part of the Das Leben is ein Oaschloch Tour 2026. The Austropunk night starts at 20:00 and delivers loud guitars, dialect lyrics and plenty of energy.
Illustrative photo Steve 'n' Seagulls 2026: The Dark Side of the Moo Part II Live at Rockhouse Salzburg
Steve 'n' Seagulls play their The Dark Side of the Moo Part II tour at Rockhouse Salzburg in 2026. The Finnish band blends bluegrass with the edge of rock and metal, with the show starting at 8:00 PM.
Illustrative photo Beats on Snow 2026/2027 – Ski and Electronic Festival in Saalbach
Beats on Snow 2026 runs from 10 to 13 December in Saalbach, Austria. The 2026/2027 winter edition pairs techno and house floors with skiing in the local ski circus. Current early-bird tickets start at EUR 150, with VIP passes listed up to EUR 290.
Illustrative photo Rave On Snow 2026: Winter Festival in Saalbach Hinterglemm
Rave On Snow 2026 takes place from December 10 to 13 in Saalbach Hinterglemm. For more than 30 years, this winter festival has combined daytime skiing with electronic music across 12 floors at night.
Illustrative photo Gigi D'Agostino 360 Grad Live 2026 in Salzburg: Immersive Club Show at Salzburgarena
Gigi D'Agostino performs his 360 Grad club show over two nights at the Salzburgarena in Salzburg in 2026. The audience is surrounded by sound, light and visuals, with hits like "L'Amour Toujours" and "The Riddle" at the heart of the night.
Illustrative photo The Night of Film Music 2026: Live Film Soundtracks in Vienna
The Night of Film Music 2026 takes place in December at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna. The 80 piece Klassik Radio Pops Orchestra, led by conductor Pete Harrison, plays music from Harry Potter, Star Trek and more.
Illustrative photo Sound of Gastein Festival, Bad Gastein, Austria 2026/2027: Winter Music, Ski Opening & Tickets
Sound of Gastein 2026 stages the Gastein Valley ski opening on 11–12 December at the Schlossalmbahn valley station. Stay in Bad Gastein, ski by day and see Austropop, alternative acts and Paul Kalkbrenner after dark. Tickets and stay packages are sold via oeticket and gastein.com.