The best events and festivals in Austria in 2022
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- 20 Jan 2022
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Here’s an overview of some of the top events taking place in Austria in 2022 – for tourists and residents.
Please note: the details for these events were correct at the time of writing, but as the pandemic progresses there could be changes.
JANUARY
Hahnenkamm Race (January 17th-23rd), Tyrol
The Hahnenkamm is a world-famous downhill FIS Alpine Ski World Cup race that takes place every year in Kitzbühel in Tyrol. It has been running for 82 years.
Fans were not allowed to attend in 2021, and this year there are limits on the number of spectators, so there will be two downhill races – on Friday and Saturday – to ensure as many people as possible can see the highlight of the event.
In 2020, the Hahnenkamm Race attracted 50,000 spectators and in previous years celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bernie Ecclestone have been in attendance.
Mozart Week (January 27th – February 6th), Salzburg
Salzburg is the home of Mozart, so it’s no surprise the city has organised a special musical celebration dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart every year since 1956.
Events are going ahead in line with Austria’s current Covid-19 measures, including 2G rules (proof of vaccination or recovery). However, organisers ask ticket holders to check the website shortly before the event in case there are any changes.
FEBRUARY
David Hockney: INSIGHTS (February 10th – June 19th), Vienna
This exhibition and retrospective of the acclaimed British painter is much anticipated in Vienna and will take place at Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien. Highlights include works from the Tate’s Hockney collection in the UK.
MARCH
Vinyl and Music Festival (March 5th – 6th), Vienna
This festival is a mixture of live music, record exchange, get-togethers and 150 exhibitors. Highlights include FM4 Morning Show host Stuart Freeman on the turntables and a performance by female alternative metal band, Hand of Juno.
The event takes place at the Ottakringer Brewery in Vienna and ticket prices start at €10.
APRIL
Snowbombing (April 4th – 9th), TYROL
Snowbombing is a winter sports and music festival in the resort town of Mayerhofen in Tyrol. It’s organised by British live event company Broadwick Live and attracts a high number of attendees from the UK every year.
Confirmed acts in 2022 include Bicep and Fat Boy Slim and festival passes start at £579 (including accommodation).
In 2021, Snowbombing was cancelled due to the pandemic and nationwide lockdown.
Crossing Europe (April 27th – May 2nd), Upper Austria
Crossing Europe is a festival dedicated to independent film from across the continent. It takes place in Linz, which is the capital of Upper Austria and a UNESCO City of Media Arts.
Organisers are planning to hold the 2022 festival as a physical event with a small selection of films available to be streamed. Crossing Europe was cancelled in 2020 and took place in a smaller capacity last year.
Schönbrunn Easter Market (April 2nd – 19th), Vienna
Easter markets are held across Austria every year, including one of the most charming at Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace. Stalls at this family-friendly market sell arts, crafts and regional food, and photos can be taken with giant Easter eggs. It is expected that current 2G rules will apply to this event. Read More…
