Carinthischer Sommer (Carinthian Summer) sets Ossiach and Villach, Austria glowing each July and August with a lakeside celebration of classical music, church opera, and big-idea literature. Signature performances unfold in the baroque Ossiach Abbey Church (Stiftskirche) and at the Congress Center Villach, with concerts also popping up across Carinthia in atmospheric churches and landmark venues. Expect star soloists, adventurous programming, and talks that pair music with thoughtful debate—pure southern-Austrian summer, equal parts culture and scenery.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Thursday, July 2–Sunday, August 2, 2026. Official festival site.
• Concert times vary by venue and event—use the official program for exact start times. Program.
LOCATION
• Carinthia, Austria — events across multiple venues around Lake Ossiach, Villach, and Klagenfurt. Official venues & addresses.
• Key venue example: Stift Ossiach (Ossiach 1, 9570 Ossiach). Open in Google Maps.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Online ticket shop: Tickets.
• Ticket office (Kartenbüro): Hans-Gasser-Platz 5, 9500 Villach · +43 4242 28100 · tickets@carinthischersommer.at. Ticket office info.
• Discounts and concession rules vary—see the official conditions page. Discounts.
ACCOMMODATIONS
• Festival partner hotels (official list): Partner hotels.
• Selected partners: Inselhotel Faakersee · Naturel Hotels & Resorts · Hotel zur Post Ossiach · Seehotel Hoffmann · Hotel Warmbaderhof.
GOOD TO KNOW
• The festival runs across many venues with different seating and arrival setups—use the official venues/arrival info for directions and planning. Venues & arrival.
• Some performances may be listed with free admission; confirm per event listing in the program. Program.