Linz is a UNESCO City of Media Arts and known for the Ars Electronica festival as well as the spectacular Klangwolke on the Danube riverbank. Upper Austria's capital offers a wide range of innovative events throughout 2026/2027.
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Illustrative photo New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Linz centres on Brucknerhaus by the Danube and the historic streets around Hauptplatz. On 31 December 2026 the city offers the little and big New Year's Eve concerts, a free foyer party and a 19:30 Danube cruise; 1 January 2027 brings Beethoven's Ninth. Tickets start from youth rates around 7 EUR, the cruise is 199 EUR, and public outdoor space remains free to enter.
Illustrative photo On 10 July 2027, Nina Chuba (support: Dani Lia) plays Ahoi! Pop Sommer Open Air on Linz's Danube riverside. Tickets from around 79.90 euros, more program details to follow.
Illustrative photo From 15 to 17 July 2027, the Pflasterspektakel turns downtown Linz into a huge open air stage. Around 100 international artists perform acrobatics, comedy, music and more, completely free for the whole family.
Illustrative photo The Ars Electronica Festival transforms downtown Linz into a stage for media art, conferences and concerts again from September 8 to 12, 2027. Several venues around the OK Quarter on Domplatz host this globally recognized festival.
Illustrative photo The Lido Sounds festival in Linz has been permanently cancelled after three editions (2023–2025) due to economic challenges. There will be no 2027 edition or future installments at the Urfahrmarkt grounds.
Illustrative photo Jazzweekend Linz 2027 brings young jazz talent and experienced musicians to the Anton Bruckner University. Concerts, workshops and a children's concert make up the varied program.
Illustrative photo The Linzer Klangwolke 2027 turns Donaupark in Linz into a spectacular open air stage of music, light and fireworks, with free admission as always.
Illustrative photo The Brucknerfest Linz 2026, themed "finally," brings major orchestras, fresh takes on Bruckner and a jazz evening with Brad Mehldau and Kirill Gerstein to the Brucknerhaus Linz and other venues across the city.