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21.07.2012 - 14.08.2012

Music Festival Steyr

An annual highlight on the cultural agenda of Steyr and on the Austrian cultural scene, with open air opera and fantastic musical productions.

Bregenz Festival

The Bregenz Festival brings together the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, performers, and directors to produce the finest in modern entertainment. A hi-tech floating stage on Lake Constance has become a platform for some of the world’s most distinguished operas, such as the 2012 production of ‘André Chénier’.

Festivals For All Senses

Austria’s diverse cultural offerings include over 200 festivals, stretching from world scale events to small regional gatherings. Many of them make use of Austria’s beautiful surroundings, and most of them offer an outstanding culinary menu to accompany the cultural experience.

A Vibrant Cultural Scene

Be inspired by Antony Gormley's unique landscape installation in the mountains of Vorarlberg, take your pick of over 200 international and regional festivals, or visit one of the world's most important and stunning museum collections. Experience the diversity of Austria's art and culture.

Bregenzer Festspiele

Bregenz is different. An opera festival with two stages: a traditional opera house, home to less-known operas, and an open-air lakeside stage, where productions are held in the most spectacular fashion.

Salzburger Festspiele

First held in 1920, the Salzburg Festival is one of the cultural highlights of the year. Alongside the regular residency of the Vienna Philharmonic, musicians and ensembles of the highest calibre fill the beautiful Alpine city with music and drama.

Austria's Top Events

Austria and culture are an inseparable unit, and the cultural programme is accordingly packed to the brim. Here is a selection of this year's top events that should undoubtedly not be missed when visiting Austria.

11.07.2012 - 26.08.2012

Operafestival St. Margarethen

An old Roman quarry is the setting for this exciting summer festival. The main opera of 2012 will be Carmen by Georges Bizet.

Kálmán, Emmerich (1882 - 1953)

Mahler, Gustav (1860 - 1911)

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756 - 1791)

Schubert, Franz (1797 - 1828)

Strauß, Johann - Father (1804 - 1849)

Strauß, Johann (1825 - 1899)

Suppé, Franz von (1819 - 1895)

Famous Austrians

Who doesn't know them, Austria's 'great' sons and daughters? They have left their mark all across the centuries in politics, art, science and sport. Find out which famous personalities originated from the country at the heart of Europe, or chose it as the center of their life and creative work.

Vienna Boys' Choir

The Vienna Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs in the world. For nearly five hundred years it has been one of the enduring symbols of Austria and Vienna.

From Choirboy to Conductor

Joseph Haydn was born on March 31st, 1732, in Rohrau (Lower Austria), the second of twelve children of a coach-builder and a cook. His musical talent already became clear at a very early age.

In the Services of Esterházy

In 1761 Haydn made a lucky career move: he entered the services of the rich Esterházy family in Eisenstadt.

A Star in Great Britain

In 1790 Prince Nikolaus I. died. His successor showed no interest in music and within a few days disbanded the orchestra and choir and granted Haydn an annual pension.