Calendar of Events

Styriarte
June 27 - July 27/2008 - Graz
The ambiguous motto of this year's Styriarte, "Everything flows".
This marvellous piece, written by the 24-year-old Mozart, directed and staged by Nikolaus Harnoncourt, stands at the centre of the styriarte 2008.

Opera Festival St. Margarethen
July 09 - August 24/2008 - St. Margarethen
Set in an impressive Roman quarry backdrop, St. Margarethen offers this summer a spectacular Opera production of Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata, on Europe's largest open-air stage.

World Sauvignon Congress 2008
August 26 - 29/2008 – Graz
The Styrian Association for Viticulture and Oenology will shine the spotlight on the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Styria is renowned for its unique and compelling Sauvignon wines. The Sauvignon Congress will provide a venue for enthusiasts from all across the world to meet and discuss this classic, versatile grape variety. In addition to Sauvignon tastings, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and advancements surrounding the production of Sauvignon Blanc.

Grafenegg Music Festival
August 21 - September 07/2008 - Grafenegg
A classical Music Festival in a romantic setting. Grafenegg as a historical backdrop for musical masterpieces from several centuries.

International Haydn Festival
September 4 - 14/2008 - Palais Esterhazy, Eisenstadt
2008 the Haydn Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary. Beside the oratorio "Il ritorno di Tobia", numerous exquisite symphonies, masses and chamber music of Haydn also works by other composers will be part of the programme.

Pannonian Autumn Festival & Martiniloben Celebration
mid September - November 2008 - Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland
Wine festivals around Lake Neusiedl highlighting local wines & culinary specialties with a special celebration on November 11th in honor of St. Martin, the patron saint of Burgenland.

Vienna & Wine
October and November 2008 - Vienna
Viennese wine will be on everyone's lips in this city of bon viveurs. Wine aficionados can look forward to events ranging from wine tastings, vineyard walks to wine jazz brunches, and traditional St. Martin's Day goose celebrations.

Franz Liszt Festival Raiding
June 18-22 and October 15-19/2008
Raiding, Burgenland
One of the leading festivals, dedicated to Franz Liszt and virtuosity. Directly next to the birthplace of Franz Liszt a new concert hall was built for the annual Franz Liszt Festival.

Lower Austria - Wine Autumn Celebrations
end of August - end of November
Stunning natural surroundings, charming villaes, memorable meals, brins a visit to the "Lower Austria Wine Autumn Celebrations". More than 800 wine-related events give you a glimpse into a 2000 year old wine tradition in this spectacular wine region along the Danube and beyond.

Steirischer Herbst
October 2 - 26/2008
This festival is all about the communication between the arts, enabling the networking of international and regional artists in the heart of Europe and accross its borders.