ImPulsTanz – Vienna International Dance Festival turns Vienna, Austria into a global hub for contemporary dance and performance each summer, celebrating movement in every form—from iconic companies to boundary-pushing premieres. Beyond stage shows in major venues, the festival invites you to join in through intensive workshops and research at the Arsenal, plus free Public Moves classes that spill into parks and plazas. Expect late-night festival lounge energy, artist talks, and a citywide buzz built around dance.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Thursday, July 9–Sunday, August 9, 2026. Official festival site.
• Daily start times vary widely by event type (performances, workshops, Public Moves). Use the official ticket calendar for exact dates/times once the 2026 schedule is released. Ticket schedule (Culturall).
LOCATION
• Vienna, Austria — events across multiple venues (theatres, museums, and the workshop center). Official venues & addresses.
• Common festival venues include: Burgtheater (Universitätsring 2, 1010 Vienna) · MuseumsQuartier – Halle E (Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna) · Odeon (Taborstraße 10, 1020 Vienna) · Volkstheater (Arthur-Schnitzler-Platz 1, 1070 Vienna).
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Tickets are sold via the festival ticketing partner (Culturall). Online ticketing.
• Phone ticketing & customer service: +43 1 235 00 22 · ticketservice@impulstanz.com. Advance booking info.
• 2026 release timeline (per festival announcement): workshops/research bookings begin April 15, 2026; selected productions go on sale May 6, 2026; remaining performances are released June 10, 2026. Official 2026 notice.
• Day-of tickets may be available at venue box offices (typically opening about one hour before showtime; subject to availability). Ticketing contact.
ACCOMODATIONS
• Partner hotel (noted by the festival in its news archive): Max Brown 7th District, Vienna. Hotel site · Festival news archive (partner reference).
GOOD TO KNOW
• Workshops & Research run alongside the performance program (open to a range of levels, depending on the class). Workshops & Research.
• Public Moves offers free outdoor dance classes (dates and locations vary each year). Public Moves.
• For accessibility details and venue logistics, use the official service pages. Box office & access info.