Glatt & Verkehrt Krems 2027: World Music Festival in the Wachau

Welcome to Glatt & Verkehrt 2027 in Krems

Glatt & Verkehrt is one of Austria's best known world music festivals, bringing extraordinary musical ideas from around the globe to the Wachau region since 1997. The 2027 edition marks the 31st installment of the festival with concerts in Krems and the surrounding area.

Highlights and Attractions at the Festival in Krems

• A densely programmed lineup spanning world music, folk and crossover with artists from multiple continents
• The final, especially intense festival days set in the picturesque courtyard of Winzer Krems, Sandgrube 13
• Additional atmospheric venues such as Schloss Spitz, Weingut Zöhrer, Stift Göttweig and the Klangraum Krems
• Live recordings and broadcasts by longtime cooperation partner Ö1
• Pre concert talks offering background information about the performing musicians
• Artistic direction by Albert Hosp together with curator Johann Kneihs
• A festival with a long tradition of international debuts and Austrian premieres

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

Glatt & Verkehrt 2027 unfolds over several weeks with concerts at various venues in and around Krems, before the festival moves to its dense finale at Winzer Krems. The specific concert program and participating artists for 2027 had not been published at the time of research and will be announced by the organizer in spring.

Tickets and Admission for Glatt & Verkehrt Krems

Tickets for Glatt & Verkehrt are typically sold per concert, with discounted multi evening passes available for the concert series at Winzer Krems, plus reductions for young people, students and members of certain partner institutions. Exact prices for the 2027 edition had not been published at the time of research. Current information and ticket sales can be found on the festival's official website.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Krems

• Krems an der Donau is well connected by train from Vienna, and a bus transfer back to Vienna is offered after the evening concerts at Winzer Krems
• Since venues are spread across the Wachau region, it is worth planning travel carefully depending on which concert you attend
• As a summer festival, light clothing during the day and a warmer layer for evening concerts are advisable
• Accommodation in Krems and the Wachau should be booked early given the region's popularity