The best festivals and events to enjoy in Austria this summer
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- 04 Jul 2022
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It took two years, but Austria is now bringing back most of its major summer events without any pandemic restrictions. The country has already hosted a 250,000 people Pride parade (the Regenbodenparade) and a days-long festival, the Nova Rock festival, to the joy of many.
With summer coming up, there are several more events you shouldn’t miss. Here’s an overview of some of the best events for summer in Austria in 2022.
The Donauinselfest (June 24th to 26th), Vienna
This is Europe’s largest – and free – open-air music festival. It takes place on Danube Island (Donauinsel) in the Danube River in Vienna.
Performers at the festival are usually Austrian, but there are also sometimes international acts in the line-up. In the past two years, Donauinselfest has gone ahead in a smaller capacity to comply with Covid-19 restrictions.
However, the festival is back this year with no restrictions and several stages.
River days (July 1st to 10th), Styria
Ten days of water sports will leave nothing to be desired. In Graz, you can participate in rafting, sailing, standup paddling (plus yoga, HIIT, and pilates on the surfboard), and all sorts of activities and sports can be found during this event.
Mid Europe Music Festival (July 12th to 17th), Styria
Mid Europe is a music festival for wind and brass instruments in Schladming in Styria. The event is known for fostering a love of music and culture where musicians play out of choice instead of being paid to perform. Read More...
