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String Quartett: Talea Ensemble

The Talea Ensemble will present highlights of Austrian classical and contemporary music ranging from Franz Schubert to Olga Neuwirth. One of the up-and coming new ensembles in New York City, the Talea ensemble has recently performed works by Olga Neuwirth to high critical acclaim at the Bohemian National Hall in New York.

The Sound of Music: Fact vs. Fiction

The Hills Are Alive: Fact versus Fiction in THE SOUND OF MUSIC -- Austria's most famous singing family, the von Trapps of Salzburg, lived a true and compelling story that was immortalized in the classic Broadway and Hollywood musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Join Sam von Trapp, grandson of Maria and Georg von Trapp; Bert Fink, SVP/Communications for Rodgers & Hammerstein: An Imagem Company; and Michael Gigl, Region Manager USA & Australia for the Austrian Tourist Office, for a discussion on the real story versus the musical tale, plus the musical's global popularity, its iconic film version (shot on location in Salzburg), and its place in 21st century popular and musical culture.

Film Screening: Sissi Trilogy

Come and join us for a marathon session of the beloved Sissi trilogy featuring Romy Schneider. While in Austria, Christmas season would not be complete without at least one replay of the famous story of the romance between Emperor Franz Joseph and Elizabeth of Bavaria, the movies have long achieved a cult following among younger generations.

Friends of Mozart

Join us for a performance of the Claring Chamber Players, who will feature the Mozart Quartet for Oboe and Strings and music for varied instrumental ensemble by Michael Haydn, Franz Schubert as well as Mozart. The Claring Chamber Players, the resident ensemble of Friends of Mozart, encompasses musicians from New York's most prestigious orchestras and chamber groups and performs music from the Baroque era to the present day.

Visions of Austria

Taking a cue from the relaxed pace of the cafés that are a hallmark of the Viennese lifestyle, Visions of Austria – produced by WLIW 21 - offers a serene tour of the country that invites you to linger, perhaps with a cup of coffee in hand for the total experience of a virtual vacation.

Peter Wortsman reads Altenberg

A reading of Altenberg’s selected prose by writer and translator Peter Wortsman.

Dorit Chrysler - The Theremin Queen

Dubbed the “Theremin Queen” by Village Voice, Austrian-born Dorit Chrysler is hailed as one of the world’s most accomplished theremin players. Being notoriously hard to play, this electronic instrument generates sounds without being touched.

A Taste of Austria

Special Events at the Pop-Up

The Austria Pop-Up store will be the venue for free concerts, gourmet food & wine events, film screenings and much more. Enjoy music by Austrian composers ranging from Mozart to Olga Neuwirth, journey back to imperial Vienna during our Sissi-Trilogy-Marathon, learn the true story behind THE SOUND OF MUSIC with Sam von Trapp, or sample a selection of the best Austrian wines at our “A Taste of Austria” event.

15.08.2013 - 24.08.2013 - Attersee

Attersee classic

Classical music stars such as Thomas Hampson, Elina Garanca and many more are part of this festival.

Austrian Airlines

Known for its exceptionally high level of service, its comfortable business class and an on-board chef preparing an award-winning six course meal. Be sure to hold on to your boarding pass, which also offers reduced or free entry to museums, discounts on shopping, entertainment and culinary experiences in Austria and around the world.

Hotel Sacher Vienna

Since 1876, when the Hotel Sacher Vienna was founded, the Sacher Hotels have combined tradition, luxury, style and Austrian charm with comfort and highest quality service. After more than 120 years, the Sacher Hotels and Cafes have almost become an Austrian landmark and are an integral part of Austrian culture.

History of the Viennese Waltz

When the Viennese Waltz emerged in the second half of the 18th century in Austria, it was as controversial as it was popular. Today, it is so much part of Austrian culture that Austrians waltz into each New Year to the sound of the Blue Danube Waltz broadcast on public radio.

27.09.2013 - 06.10.2013 - Vienna

Vienna Design Week

Austria's biggest design event of the year highlights the country's most innovative designs - all competing for the James Dyson Award.

11.07.2013 - 11.08.2013 - Vienna

Impulse Dance Festival

International Dance Festival of top quality!

01.08.2013 - 11.08.2013 - Jennersdorf

J:Opera

Festival summer in Jennersdorf with opera, children's opera and exhibition.

05.07.2013 - 07.07.2013 - Litschau

Schrammel.Klang.Festival

Festival in Litschau on Lake Herrensee. Music and theater combined with nature!

The easiest way to get tickets

A trip to Austria would not be the same without a visit to the opera or a concert. Get tickets ahead of time to ensure entry to the concert or festival of your dreams

06.06.2013 - 15.06.2013 - Dornbirn

tanz ist Festival

dance is art. this festival focuses on contemporary dance as well as the art of flamenco.

20.06.2013 - 06.07.2013 - Salzburg

Summer Scene

For forty years szene salzburg has been bringing contemporary art from all over the globe to Salzburg. The festival sommerszene 2011 puts the city of Salzburg into focus and merges the international with the local.

17.05.2013 - 19.05.2013 - Diersbach

INNtöne Festival

A jazz festival with an Austrian focus on a farm off the beaten path in Upper Austria's: Diersbach.

04.04.2013 - 21.04.2013 - Vienna

sound:frame 2013

This contemporary festival focuses on the visualization of electronic music

10.05.2013 - 16.06.2013 - Vienna

Vienna Festival

This international avent-garde program features music, dance, performances and more.

23.10.2013 - 03.11.2013 - Salzburg

Salzburg JazzHerbst

This is the 15th edition of this event with international and Austrian jazz stars.

28.09.2013 - 29.09.2013 - Kötschach Mauthen im Gailtal

Cheese Festival

Have a taste of delicious national and international cheese specialties at the Cheese Festival in Kötschach Mauthen / Carinthia.

24.08.2013 - 27.10.2013 - Province of Salzburg

Farmer's Autumn Salzburg

The Salzburg Farmers’ autumn is the celebration of the harvest in the province of Salzburg. From August till October, more than 2000 events dedicate the traditional farming customs, handicrafts and folk music.

05.06.2013 - 09.06.2013 - Wörthersee

Wörthersee Classics

A celebration of sound in Austria's southern region Carinthia.

12.07.2013 - 13.07.2013 - Krems

All around apricots

The unmistakable quality of the Wachau apricot is the combined result of climate, soil and centuries of cultivation. As a tribute to this unique fruit, the festival of the apricot takes place annually in the historic Old Town of Krems.

11.07.2013 - 04.08.2013 - Erl

Tyrolean Festival Erl

"Music is life. Life is self-determination and no one should have the right to dictate how to live or what music is.”
Gustav Kuhn

17.06.2013 - 17.07.2013 - Innsbruck

Innsbruck Summer of Dance

International dance performances from classical ballet to various modern dance forms, jazz and modern expressive dance.

11.07.2013 - 24.08.2013 - Villach, Ossiach

Carinthian Summer

Festival in Ossiach and Villach, program ranging from church opera to contemporary music with artists from all over the world.

04.04.2013 - 18.04.2013 - Wachau

Wachau Gourmet Festival

The reputation of the world heritage site of Wachau Valley on the River Danube is not only due to the unique beauty of its landscape and cultural treasures, but also to the overall setting, which makes it a region of true indulgence.

20.06.2013 - 25.08.2013 - Finkenstein

Finkenstein Castle Arena

Varied program in front of a magnificent backdrop.

Bregenz Festival

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.

25.11.2013 - 06.01.2014 - Innsbruck

Christmas Market in Innsbruck

During the time of advent you'll find a number of christmas markets in Innsbruck. Have a Gluehwein and enjoy the christmas spirit until January.

14.11.2013 - 26.12.2013 - Vienna

Christmas Market in Vienna

During the time of advent you'll find a number of christmas markets throughout Vienna. Have a Gluehwein and enjoy the pre-christmas spirit.

12.11.2013 - 24.12.2013 - Salzburg

Christmas Market in Salzburg

During the time of advent you'll find a number of christmas markets throughout Salzburg. Have a Gluehwein and enjoy the pre-christmas spirit.

17.05.2013 - 20.05.2013 - Melk

International Baroque Days at Melk Abbey

This event takes place at one of Austria's most breathtaking Abbey with sweeping views of the Danube river and nestled right in Austria's wine country.

05.06.2013 - 27.06.2013 - Lunz am See

Wellenklänge

The festival for contemporary performance art, incl. readings, theater performances, and discussions on a stage on a lake.

06.07.2013 - 24.08.2013 - Halbturn

Concerts at Halbturn castle

Inhale the air of a warm summer evening during a walk through the park and enjoy the beauty of the baroque castle of Halbturn: this is the ambience offered by the "Halbturner Schlosskonzerte" every season on Saturdays in July and August.

08.01.2013 - 28.06.2013 - Hall in Tirol

Music+

Galerie St. Barbara with their »musik+« concert series, presents a varied program of top notch music performances in Innsbruck and Hall.

21.02.2013 - 24.02.2013 - Innsbruck

ART Innsbruck

International contemporary art fair with focus on art works created after 1960s.

01.03.2013 - 24.05.2013 - Bregenz

Bregenz Spring 2012 - International Dance Festival

The Bregenz Spring Dance Festival is one of the most innovative festival in it's category. International dance companies are invited to showcase their art.

31.03.2013 - 07.04.2013 - Lamberg Castle in Steyr

Schubert@Steyr

This festival presents Schubert's music a different way: in connection with fine art; on a trip to the countryside; and in the setting of a chamber music concert interpreted in a new way.

21.06.2013 - 21.07.2013 - Graz

Styriarte

When a nation celebrates itself as “blessed with beauty” in its national anthem, there must be a particularly special relationship between the people and art.

11.09.2013 - 15.09.2013 - Vienna

Vienna Fashion Week

The Austrian capital strikes a pose as fashion designers and fashionistas rush to the MuseumsQuartier for Vienna Fashion Week. Fashion shows, exhibitions and parties provide a chance for international designers to show their latest creations and mingle with Vienna's beautiful people.

05.09.2013 - 22.09.2013 - Eisenstadt

International Haydn Days

Most of Haydn's career was intertwined with the Esterházy family, and he spent nearly 50 years in their employment. The country seat of the family, Esterházy Palace is now home to the annual International Haydn Days.

17.05.2013 - 20.05.2013 - Salzburg

Salzburg Whitsun Festival

Prefacing Salzburg's main summer festival, the short Salzburg Whitsun Festival concentrates on baroque music. Since 2007 Italian maestro Riccardo Muti has brought a touch of his native Naples, together with the young musicians of the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra.

14.04.2013 - Vienna

Vienna City Marathon

Vienna City Marathon draws cheering crowds and thousands of runners to the city's streets. It leaves Wagramer Strasse along a scenic, but physically challenging, route to Heldenplatz. If 42km is too much, try the mini-marathon, fun run or junior marathon.

16.03.2013 - 01.04.2013 - Vienna

Easter Market

The beautiful Baroque palace and gardens of Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace host a colourful Easter Market. Stalls are laden with chocolate, marzipan, fondant and praline creations. Pick up souvenirs like decorated eggs or join Easter egg hunts and flower-arranging courses.

23.03.2013 - 01.04.2013 - Salzburg

Salzburg Easter Festival

Every Easter, the Berliner Philharmoniker decamps south to Salzburg for an opera production and three orchestral programmes at the Salzburg Easter Festival.

24.01.2013 - Vienna

Vienna Philharmonic Ball

The renowned orchestra holds its ball in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein, one of the world’s most imposing concert halls.

07.02.2013 - Vienna

Gala of the Viennese Industry in the Imperial Palace Vienna

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of musical entertainment in elegant surroundings – watch the impressive opening ceremony, learn the secrets of the three-four waltz time from one of the professional dance instructors or relax over a glass of champagne in one of the magnificent halls.

07.02.2013 - Vienna

Opera Ball Vienna

The Opera Ball, held at Vienna's magnificent State Opera House, is deemed the epitome of ball culture and a top-calibre social event, attracting celebrities from around the globe.

09.02.2013 - Vienna

Lawyers' Ball in the Imperial Palace Vienna

The Lawyers’ Ball can look back on a tradition of almost 200 years. This classically elegant ball is opened by the Austrian Minister of Justice and attracts lawyers from all over the world.

31.12.2013 - Vienna

Le Grand Ball

On New Year’s Eve the Hofburg Vienna is set to host the Le Grand Ball(Kaiserball).

24.01.2013 - 03.02.2013 -

Mozart Week 2013

Salzburg celebrates the birthday of its most famous son during Mozart Week.

25.01.2013 - 27.01.2013 -

International Hahnenkamm Race

Jumps up to 80m, steep slopes up to 85% and speeds up to 140 km/h. Less than 2 minutes to complete the stretch of 3.3 km. An altitude difference of 863 m from the starting point (1665m) to the finish (802m). An average speed of 103 km/h. This is the most difficult ski piste in the world.

13.09.2013 - 01.09.2013 - Bad Ischl

Lehar Festival in Bad Ischl

This festival in the charming small town of Bad Ischl focuses on the works of Franz Lehar.

28.06.2013 - 20.07.2013 - Vienna

Movies under the stars

Thes annual Open-Air Film Festival is located on Karlsplatz.

20.01.2013 - 24.03.2013 - Mürzzuschlag

International Brahms Music Festival

Johannes Brahms compositions are partly influenced by Haydn’s music.

01.01.2013 - 31.10.2013 - Raiding

Liszt Festival Raiding

Festival visitors will have the opportunity to experience the music of Franz Liszt and other composers performed by the best interpreters in the world.

19.07.2013 - 25.08.2013 - Gmunden

Salzkammergut Festival

Choose between a wide range of concerts, readings and recitals and discover daily a new cultural delight.

11.07.2013 - 24.08.2013 - Mörbisch

Seefestspiele Mörbisch

This year's performance at the Seefestspiele Mörbisch is all about Johann Strauss' compositions.

17.10.2013 - 26.10.2013 - Vienna

Viennale

Each year in October Vienna is the set of the Vienna International Film Festival presenting a range of movies from all over the world.

16.07.2013 - 15.08.2013 - Grein/Donau

danube Festival

Ancient music in historic venues along the Danube.

12.09.2013 - 28.09.2013 - Schwaz

Klangspuren

Contemporary music festival. This year's program features george Benjamine and the music development process in Spain during the last years.

17.03.2013 - 29.03.2013 - Wien

Sounds of Easter

Concert and opera highlights at the Theater an der Wien.

09.08.2013 - 15.09.2013 - Niederösterreich

Allegro Vivo

International chamber music festival with concerts, workshops and seminars in various locations in Lower Austria.

10.07.2013 - 25.08.2013 - St. Margarethen

Operafestival St. Margarethen

An old Roman quarry is the setting for this exciting summer festival. International stars and popular operas guarantee a spectacular experience.

09.07.2013 - 25.08.2013 - Innsbruck

Innsbruck Festival of Early Music

Music from the Renaissance and the Baroque period is held annually at the Ambras Castle in Innsbruck.

15.09.2013 - 06.10.2013 - Linz

Bruckner Festival

The festival features international musicians performing works by and from the time of Anton Bruckner. The festival opens with a "classical cloud of sound"

16.08.2013 - 08.09.2013 - Grafenegg

Grafenegg Music Festival

A classic Music Festival in a romantic setting. Grafenegg offers the historical backdrop for musical masterpieces from past centuries.

26.04.2013 - 08.09.2013 - Schwarzenberg

Schwarzenberg Schubertiade

This festival focuses on the music of Schubert and his contemporaries with concerts and radings.

17.07.2013 - 18.08.2013 - Bregenz

Bregenz Festival

Don't miss this year's performance on the floating stage on lake Constance.