Donauinselfest (Danube Island Festival) turns the Donauinsel (Danube Island) in Vienna, Austria into a vast, free-admission riverside celebration of live music and summer city life each June or early July. Over several kilometres, multiple open-air stages deliver pop, rock, electronic, and Austrian favourites, complemented by cabaret, family/kids’ areas, and crowd-pleasing food-and-drink stands. Arrive for daytime discoveries and stay for sunset sets as the Danube banks pulse with festival energy.
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DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Friday, July 3–Sunday, July 5, 2026. Official website.
• Daily performance times vary by stage and day; the full schedule and lineup are published closer to the festival. Official news & updates.
LOCATION
• Donauinsel (Danube Island), Vienna, Austria. Open in Google Maps.
• The main festival area typically stretches along the island between Nordbrücke and Reichsbrücke (about 4.5 km). Nordbrücke map · Reichsbrücke map.
• Closest subway access is typically via U1 (Donauinsel) and U6 (Neue Donau / Handelskai). Transit overview.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Admission is free (no ticket required). Organizer info · Reference.
• Entry is typically through designated access points with a brief security check; capacity controls may temporarily limit entry near specific stages at peak times. Visitor notes.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Official channels for last‑minute updates (schedule changes, access info, festival map releases): News · Facebook · Instagram.
• The festival is one of Europe’s largest open‑air music events and draws very large crowds—arrive early if you want to be close to a particular stage. Crowd notes.
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