Innsbruck
The Haus der Musik is one of Innsbruck's most striking contemporary architectural icons. Clad in ceramic tiles that shimmer from bronze to black depending…
Must-see entertainment in Austria
Vienna
An art-house cinema of some distinction, Filmcasino screens an excellent mix of Asian and European documentaries and avant-garde short films, along with…
Salzburg
Opened in 1880 and revered for its supreme acoustics, the Mozarteum highlights the life and works of Mozart through chamber music (October to June),…
Salzburg
One of the premier venues of the Salzburg Festival, the baroque Felsenreitschule was built in 1693 and designed by the architect of the age, Johann…
Salzburg
Hosts regular concerts, with performances ranging from tango to electro, as well as workshops and club nights. Don’t miss the free Tuesday-night jam…
Vienna
Concerto is one of the bars on the Gürtel that hosts local live acts. Jazz and singer-songwriters feature heavily on the program, which is also peppered…
Linz
Designed by London-based architect Terry Pawson and opened in 2013, Linz' Musiktheater is a strikingly geometric opera house with a capacity of 1000. It's…
Linz
A shining example of Linz' cultural renaissance is this cultural centre, lodged in a former tobacco factory. Check the website program for details of…
Linz
Linz’ premier music venue stages top-drawer classical and jazz concerts in two halls; the largest accommodates 1570 people, and the smaller 392. There is…
Vienna
Small, alternative and pleasantly dingy, Carina is a musicians' (and a drinker's) bar. Local bands perform most nights – only a few feet from a normally…
Vienna
One of two bars in town named after legend Miles Davis, Miles Smiles is for the discerning jazz fan who knows when to clap for the solo. Live acts are…
Vienna
Schönbrunn’s lovely former imperial greenhouse is the location for year-round Mozart and Strauss concerts. Performances last around two hours and begin at…
Salzburg
Housed in the former royal stables, the Haus für Mozart (also known as the Kleines Festspielhaus) is one of the venues of the Salzburg Festival.
Salzburg
You’ll either love or hate this themed dinner, with Mozart music, costumed performers and (mediocre) 18th-century-style food. It’s held in…
Graz
In addition to being Graz’ premier jazz bar for home-grown artists and international acts, this is also a great place to have a drink. It has rustic…
Salzburg
Shows independent and art-house films from Austria and across the globe in their original languages. The cinema hosts the mid-November Bergfilmfestival,…
Vienna
The program here features top-range modern jazz from around the globe; book ahead for popular acts. The dimly lit interior has a capacity of 350, and the…
Linz
Dockside Posthof covers everything from blues, funk and rock gigs to cutting-edge theatre and dance. Festivals are occasionally held here. Take bus 27 or…
Vienna
Top Kino screens European films and documentaries, generally in their original language with German subtitles, and also holds a variety of themed film…
Lower Austria
FestSpielHaus is a modern theatre which features an array of music, theatre and dance performances, both home-grown and from abroad, that's pretty…
Vienna
Enjoy a drink in front of Reigen’s tiny stage, which is the setting for jazz, blues, Latin and world music in a simple space housing changing art and…
Innsbruck
This cutting-edge venue hosts big-name concerts, musicals and sports events from football to ice-hockey matches. Take Bus J from the Landestheater to…
Salzburg
Under a domed wooden roof, this is Salzburg’s premier stage for sporting events, musicals and big-name concerts. The arena is 3km north of town; take bus…
Vienna
Schikaneder is the darling of Vienna’s alternative cinema scene. The film subject range is quite broad but also highly selective, and art house through…
Prater & East of the Danube
Sidling up to the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in the Prater is Krieau, the track where Vienna’s trotting meets are held. Visit the website for a timetable of…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
Opened in 1922, the 500-seater Akademietheater is the second venue of Vienna's highly esteemed Burgtheater. It stages predominantly contemporary…
Augustiner Chorherrenstift Concerts
Upper Austria
To hear the organ of the Stiftsbasilika in full swing, time your visit to attend one of the 25-minute concerts.
Innsbruck
Innsbruck’s imposing neoclassical theatre stages year-round performances of opera, dance, drama and comedy. Tickets cost between €4 and €70.
Prater & East of the Danube
Every summer the Augarten plays host to this two-month open-air cinema, which screens a mixed bag of art-house, world, cult and classic films.
Vorarlberg
Also known as the Theater am Kornmarkt, this German-language theatre is Vorarlberg’s main stage for opera, drama, comedy and musicals.
Innsbruck
This cultural complex draws a boho crowd with its big terrace, regular DJs and live music. In August, it hosts an open-air cinema.
Art + Event Theaterservice Graz
Graz
Performance details and tickets (no commission) are available at Art + Event Theaterservice Graz.
Vienna
The state ticket office only sells tickets to federal venues: Akademietheater, Burgtheater, Staatsoper and Volksoper. No commission is charged. Staatsoper…
Vienna
Theater in der Josefstadt is a theatre in the Volkstheater mould, with an ornate interior and traditional German productions, founded in 1788. One hour…
Vienna
The Schauspielhaus pushes the boundaries of theatre in Vienna with unconventional productions, in German and often in English. Whatever the theme, you can…
Wiener Philharmoniker Karten- und Ballbüro
Vienna
Tickets for the Wiener Philharmoniker (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra), who perform at the Musikverein, always go on sale from the Monday before the…
Prater & East of the Danube
This oft-forgotten performance venue looks suitably grand from the outside but the interior doesn’t impress as much – come for the performance versus a…
Vienna
The Stadthalle is a major venue for sporting events. Tennis tournaments (including the Austrian Open), horse shows and ice-hockey games are held here, and…
Vienna
Pick up prebooked Viennale Film Festival tickets at this booth. Tickets are sold online or by phone – a hotline number is published on the website once…
