Event Details
Welcome to Pflasterspektakel Linz 2027
From Thursday, 15 July, to Saturday, 17 July 2027, the city centre of Linz turns into a giant open air stage for international street art. The Pflasterspektakel is one of Europe's most significant street art festivals, bringing around 100 international solo artists and companies to Linz; performances take place at numerous locations around Hauptplatz, Landstraße, the old town, the Promenade and Pfarrplatz.
Highlights
- Around 100 international solo artists and companies
- A wide range of street art: acrobatics, comedy, music, juggling, fire and high wire artistry, and puppet theatre
- Multiple performance locations running at the same time across the city centre
- Free admission for the whole family
- Spontaneous artist finales on the main square
Program
The festival runs over three days: on Thursday the program starts at 4:00 PM, on Friday and Saturday already at 2:00 PM, with closing time at 11:00 PM each day. Artists choose their performance times and locations freshly every day, so performances take place continuously at around 40 venues throughout the city centre. Detailed program information and the final artist lineup are traditionally released in early summer or during July 2027; the current daily schedule is available online during the festival and in printed form at the information points.
Tickets
Admission to Pflasterspektakel is completely free. The artists receive no fee from the city and instead rely on hat money from the audience; if you particularly enjoyed a performance, you can support the artists directly with a donation. There is a change point for notes and coins at the info point on the main square.
Visitor Tips
- Bring small notes and coins to support the artists with hat money.
- Arrive early, as popular spots like the main square fill up quickly.
- Since many locations are active at the same time, checking the daily program helps you catch the performances you don't want to miss.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the city centre is best explored on foot.
- Many performances continue even in light rain, though it's worth checking the local weather before heading out.
