musikprotokoll Graz 2026: Contemporary Music Festival

Welcome to musikprotokoll Graz 2026

ORF musikprotokoll is Austria's festival platform for contemporary and experimental music, taking place as part of steirischer herbst at several venues across Graz. Under the theme Supernova, the 2026 edition explores the connection between the microcosm and the macrocosm, drawing inspiration in part from a collaboration with CERN.

Highlights and Attractions at musikprotokoll in Graz

• Numerous world premieres of contemporary and experimental music
• The exhibition Supernova and the symposium Space, Time and Material at the Volkskundemuseum, serving as the festival center
• The walk in sound installation Worlds / Graz featuring 3D audio compositions
• Graz spielt Steve Reich, a full day celebration marking the composer's 90th birthday
• Concerts by the RSO Wien and Ensemble Zeitfluss at the Helmut List Halle
• Live Ö1 radio talks broadcast directly from Graz
• Installations, concerts and performances at venues such as Dom im Berg, Kunsthaus Graz and Café Wolf

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026

The festival runs across several days and spreads across various venues throughout the city, from concert halls to museums and alternative cultural spaces. The program includes concerts, installations, performances and talks engaging with this year's theme of Supernova. Exact times for individual program points can be found in the official program calendar, as they vary significantly between events.

Tickets and Admission for musikprotokoll 2026

Admission to most concerts, installations and talks at musikprotokoll is free. Selected concerts and performances require tickets, available through the Bühnen Graz ticket center. Specific ticket prices for the 2026 edition had not been fully published at the time of research.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Graz

• Graz is well connected by train and offers a dense public transport network between the different festival venues
• Since the festival is spread across multiple locations in the city, checking the program calendar helps with planning routes and timing
• Early October usually brings cooler autumn weather to Graz, so a warm jacket for evening events is a good idea
• Accommodation in central Graz should be booked early, since the festival overlaps with the wider steirischer herbst season