Festivals in Austria

Think about Festivals - Think about Balls. Austria is one of the ultimate destinations. Festivals have become omnipresent in Austria, with hundreds held each year. Festivals in Austria are celebrated all over the year. Traditional celebrations, events and festivals are generally linked with religious ceremonies. Austria is big, different in landscapes and populous - ideal conditions for a rich culture of events, festivals and celebrations.

Some are as small as the community-based, while others afford the opportunity to bring international performers to Austrian audiences and showcase.

Salzburg Festival

The best of drama, opera and concert are obtainable in Salzburg festival. This charming musical occasion was founded in 1920 mainly by Max Reinhardt and Hugo von Hoffmannsthal. Salzburg fair is held in every summer around July and August. Performance of the "Jedermann" played in front of the cathedral, boosts the attraction of the festival.

Tirol Easter Festival

The Easter festival takes heart stage. In the mountains of Tirol Easter festival is the total source of staging concerts, dance, theatre performances, workshops and lectures. The festival fuses European and earth music.

Vienna Jazz Festival

Worldwide attention are attracted by music and Vienna like jazz, pop and many more. International musician in genres as diverse as classical, jazz, pop and rock, choose Vienna's jazz festival as a stage to perform. Music, music and music, huge musical majesty flows everywhere in the festival.

Christmas in Austria

Christmas festival start at the end of November lasting till Christmas Day you can find "Christkindlmarkte" on nearly every area of most Austrian cities. Small shops offer all potentiall christmas presents, food and most important hot punch and "Gluhwein", sweet and heated mulled wine.