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Opera Ball in Vienna Austria

Vienna Ball Season

Vienna is the only city in the world where balls still dominate the social calendar during the winter season, and a Viennese ball is a unique opportunity to experience the sophisticated charm of the city and the famous Viennese waltz. The official ball...  see full details



Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Austria

New Year’s Day Concert

Performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the annual New Year's Day concert is seen by millions of viewers worldwide and is a traditional start to the New Year. The orchestra is considered to be one of the finest in the world and this...  see full details



Vienna Festival Austria

Vienna Festival (Festwochen)

One of Vienna’s summer highlights, the Vienna Festival is a cultural spread of art, music, dance, theatre and opera performed by top international artists at main venues around the city. There are a huge variety of events, ranging from classical to modern, with shows,...  see full details



Danube Island Festival in Vienna Austria

Donau (Danube) Island Festival

The Danube Island Festival has become one of the largest youth parties in Europe and attracts millions from around the world to take part in a weekend of free entertainment, music and dancing. Besides local bands and DJs there are world-famous international artists, and...  see full details



Austria Skate Marathon

Austria Skate Marathon

The annual Skate Marathon is a great way to combine sightseeing with exercise and comprises a 26-mile (42km) skate race, as well as a 13-mile (21km) and six-mile (10km) run. There are open-air concerts in Prater Park to entertain participants and spectators. Email see full details



The opera Armida at the Salzburg Festival

Salzburg Festival

Held for five weeks each summer since 1920, the Salzburg Festival presents a programme of music and drama ranging from Mozart and Shakespeare to more contemporary works. A yearly feature is a performance of the play Everyman (Jedermann), dramatised by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Mozart's...  see full details



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