Grafenegg Festival is a renowned classical music festival held each late summer on the grounds of Schloss Grafenegg in Grafenegg, Austria, where international orchestras, major soloists, and leading conductors perform a mix of symphonic concerts, chamber music, and recitals in a striking setting that blends heritage and contemporary design. Signature venues include the open-air Wolkenturm stage for large-scale evenings under the sky and the indoor Auditorium for acoustically focused performances, creating a distinctive festival atmosphere that pairs world-class music-making with the elegance of the castle park in Lower Austria.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Friday, August 14–Sunday, September 6, 2026. Official festival dates.
• Festival Opening concert: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM (Wolkenturm). Event listing.
• Full schedule (all concerts and venues): Summer 2026 overview · Festival calendar.
LOCATION
• Schloss Grafenegg / Grafenegg cultural site — Grafenegg 10, 3485 Grafenegg, Austria. Plan your visit · Map.
• Key festival venues on site: Wolkenturm (open-air stage), Auditorium, Castle Courtyard, and Rudolf Buchbinder Hall. Venues & addresses · Wolkenturm.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Official ticket portal and calendar: Program & tickets (ticket purchase is via the official Grafenegg shop linked per event).
• Some concerts sell out; the calendar flags sold-out events and (where offered) a waiting list. Calendar.
• Bus transfer tickets (Vienna ↔ Grafenegg) are sold per event (Grafenegg’s own events). Bus transfer info · FAQ.
ACCOMODATIONS
• On-site, event-affiliated stays: Grafenegg Hotel and Grafenegg Cottages (in the castle grounds). Official accommodations.
• Seasonal packages (concert + overnight options): Packages (Summer).
GOOD TO KNOW
• Arrival by public transit: trains to Wagram-Grafenegg (about 2.6 km from the site) and to Krems an der Donau; details on the official “Plan your visit” page. Getting here.
• Venue access, transport options, and on-site logistics are updated in the official FAQ. FAQ.