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.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Grafenegg/Krems or an Austria route—we’ll plan open-air concert nights, smart tickets & timing, easy transfers in the Wachau, and a walkable stay near the festival grounds.
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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.
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest an Austria route that includes the Grafenegg Festival at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
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