ImPulsTanz Festival (ImPulsTanz Festival) is Europe’s largest contemporary dance festival, held each summer with an expansive program of bold performances, intensive workshops, and creative labs that attract leading choreographers, dancers, and curious newcomers from around the world. Alongside evening shows ranging from avant-garde premieres to internationally acclaimed productions, the festival is famous for its hands-on classes for all levels—turning the city into a dynamic meeting point for movement, experimentation, and artistic exchange. Founded in 1984, ImPulsTanz blends innovation, training, and high-impact stage work into a vibrant celebration of modern dance culture.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Vienna or an Austria route—we’ll plan headline dance performances, hands-on workshops, smart tickets & venue hops, and a walkable stay with easy U-Bahn access.
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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.
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest an Austria route that includes the ImPulsTanz at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
Prefer to start with a call? Book a free intro call.