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 Advent Market St. Johann in Tirol 2026 takes place from 27 November to 24 December on the main square. With Tyrolean specialities, a children’s programme, handicrafts and cosy fire pits, it offers a contemplative atmosphere in the Kitzbühel Alps – free admission.
Illustrative photo The Tiroler Bergweihnacht at Sixenhof in Achenkirch by Lake Achensee runs from November 27 to December 27, 2026, Friday through Sunday and on public holidays. Inside the historic barn, visitors experience a living nativity story with real animals, admission 8 euros.
Illustrative photo Tauernadvent in Obertauern runs from November 27 to December 20, 2026, at 1,740 meters right in the village center. As Salzburg's highest Christkindlmarkt, it offers free admission, rustic wooden huts and genuine alpine Christmas charm.
Illustrative photo The Wallfahrtsadvent Maria Alm 2026 takes place from 27 November to 20 December around the pilgrimage church in the mountain village at the Hochkönig. With traditional chalets, alphorn music, torchlight walks and free admission, it offers an authentic alpine Advent atmosphere.
Illustrative photo The Bad Hofgastein Christmas Market 2026 lights up the historic village center from November 27 to December 20 with crafts, live music, sleigh rides and torchlight walks. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Ski and Music Festival Obertauern 2026/2027 is Skiopening Week from 27 November to 8 December 2026. Concerts: Fantastische Vier on 28 Nov, Anastacia on 4 Dec. Standing 79 euros, VIP 299 euros, children 10 and under free.
Illustrative photo In Obertauern the live-music snow event is Ski Opening Week 2026/2027 from 27 November to 8 December, with concerts on 28 November and 4 December. Tickets run from 79 to about 306 euros. Live is Life is held in Arosa Lenzerheide, not in Obertauern.
Illustrative photo The Schwarzenberg Advent Market takes place on November 27 and 28, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the church square in the Bregenzerwald. Admission to this authentic, free market featuring handmade regional goods is free.
Illustrative photo Advent am Talbach in Schladming runs from November 27 to December 20, 2026, offering a free Christmas market with craft stalls, food and a stage program. Nearby, the Adventzauber in der Talbachklamm adds an illuminated evening experience on November 28 and December 19.
Illustrative photo The romantic advent market at Hohenwerfen Castle takes place on five days in November and December 2026 in the medieval courtyard. Admission is free, and the setting high above the Salzach valley makes it one of the most striking Christmas markets in the SalzburgerLand region.
Illustrative photo Top of the Mountain in Ischgl, Austria is the Silvretta Arena concert series for winter 2026/2027. Opening night is 28 November 2026 at Silvrettaplatz; Easter, spring and closing shows follow at Idalp on 28 March, 17 April and 1 May 2027. The ski pass is usually the ticket, with opening day rates from 90 EUR.
Illustrative photo The Adventmarkt St. Leonhard in Grödig runs from November 28 to December 20, 2026, at the pilgrimage church of the same name beneath the Untersberg mountain. Free to attend since 1973, it is known for its handmade crafts and reflective Advent celebrations.