A cultural crescendo of music and art: summer in the Innsbruck region
Last updated on 28.02.2025
With an eclectic range of musical events, peerless theatrical performances and captivating circus acts, summer in the Innsbruck region is full of sights and sounds that will capture your heart and speak to your soul – perfect for immersing yourself in culture in an incredible setting.
The most vibrant street in Innsbruck: 4th Bogenfest
24 May 2025 | Bogenmeile, Innsbruck
For the fourth time, Innsbruck’s Bogenmeile – a street lined with distinctive railway arches – is set to be transformed into the biggest party in town, inviting guests to come and get a taste of its amazing atmosphere throughout the day and into the night. International live music acts, thrilling dance battles, impressive graffiti art, plenty of children’s activities and a food corner filled with tempting treats make Bogenfest an absolutely unforgettable experience. Diversity, creativity and community come together here in one beautiful, buzzing event. With new areas added and an expanded programme, the 2025 festival promises even more fun and variety. Come along and see Innsbruck at its most colourful and creative – entry is free!
More information is available at www.innsbruckmarketing.at/en/events/bogenfest
Mingling melodies: 14th World Music Festival in Innsbruck
29 May–1 June 2025 | Innsbruck
The World Music Festival run by the Deutscher Harmonika-Verband (German Harmonica Association) has long been a firm fixture on the international event calendar for accordion and harmonica fans. Every three years, the Tyrolean capital transforms into the vibrant heartland of this diverse music scene. The main highlight of this four-day festival are the competitions for accordion, harmonica and Styrian harmonica players, split across several categories. These contests are accompanied by various concerts and topped off with the unmissable “Evening of Nations” event at Congress Messe Innsbruck. This year, for the first time, the Harmonikaverband Österreich (Harmonica Association of Austria) is also organising a special “Harmonica Day” as part of the festival. With several thousand participants and visitors, the World Music Festival offers a unique opportunity to come and experience music at its best and meet fellow enthusiasts from across the globe.
More information is available at www.dhv-ev.de/akkordeon/wettbewerbe
Where sounds and scenery meet: 30th Innsbruck Promenade Concerts
4–30 July 2025 | Courtyard of the Hofburg Imperial Palace, Innsbruck
Does the opportunity to hear exceptional music in a setting like no other sound tempting to you? That’s what you’ll find at the Innsbruck Promenade Concerts, which will be taking place this year for the 30th time. For nearly four weeks, the walls of the legendary Hofburg Imperial Palace courtyard will be resonating with the sounds of several centuries of musical history. A choice selection of wind ensembles, brass bands, big bands, symphony orchestras and international military, police and civilian orchestras is lined up to provide a wonderfully varied programme to mark this special anniversary year. From the French Navy Orchestra to the Munich Symphony Orchestra, music aficionados can look forward to enjoying stirring sounds and an impressive atmosphere in this superb open-air setting.
More information is available at www.promenadenkonzerte.at
The circus of life: 44th Tiroler Volksschauspiele
5 July–16 August 2025 | Telfs
Under the creative direction of Gregor Bloéb, the team behind the Tiroler Volksschauspiele has put together an enticing programme for the 2025 edition of this theatre festival. Taking centre stage this year will be a performance of “Romeo and Juliet”. This novel interpretation of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy reframes it as a spectacular circus show, involving a highly talented young cast. Also on the programme is a revival of the star-studded and highly acclaimed production of Kleist’s “The Broken Jug”, directed by Anna Bergmann. The festival is also continuing its collaboration with the Theater Verband Tirol (Tyrol Theatre Association): this time, writer and producer Thomas Gassner is joining forces with some 50 theatre enthusiasts from eight local dramatic societies to stage the impressive-sounding “brief history of the people of Tyrol told in eight tableaux and with one grail”. The 44th Tiroler Volksschauspiele will open as part of the Telfs village festival on 5 July 2025.
More information is available at www.volksschauspiele.at
Building bridges with beats: 2nd Bridge Beat Festival
17–19 July 2025 | Forecourt of the Hofburg Imperial Palace, Innsbruck
Following its successful debut last year, the Bridge Beat Festival will once again be bringing a buzzing party atmosphere to the forecourt of the Hofburg Imperial Palace this summer. Set against the impressive backdrop of the Nordkette mountains, this three-day event shines the spotlight on what connects people, places and cultures. Each day of the festival is devoted to a specific theme: on the Thursday, the focus is on Tyrol’s local music scene. Friday evening is all about music and poetry, bringing together generations and blending genres to create a truly unique experience. On Saturday, bands invited in from Innsbruck’s twin cities give the festival an international twist. Every day, the “Bridge Beat Brunch” served up in the Hofburg Imperial Gardens will get festival-goers in the perfect mood to party. In this relaxed picnic atmosphere, bands offer a tantalising taste of their repertoire as visitors enjoy the culinary treats on offer. Entry to the festival is free.
More information is available at www.innsbruckmarketing.at/en/events/bridgebeatfestival
Making music with fate and fortune: 49th Innsbruck Festival of Early Music
25 July–31 August 2025 | Innsbruck
In 2025, the Innsbruck Festival of Early Music is inviting visitors to come on a musical journey exploring the question of who holds the threads of fate. The dual centrepieces of this year’s festival are revivals of the operas “Ifigenia in Aulide” and “Ifigenia in Tauride”, which tell the heart-rending tale of the fate of the mythological figure Iphigenia. With renowned artists on board – such as Ottavio Dantone, the festival’s musical director, and his Accademia Bizantina ensemble – the festival promises some truly unforgettable musical moments. With concerts held at various historic venues, a high-calibre cast of performers and plenty of free opportunities on offer too, Innsbruck is once again setting itself up as a real hub for music lovers.
More information is available at www.altemusik.at/en
A world of wonder: 6th KRAPOLDI Festival
22–31 August 2025 | Innsbruck
This summer, the KRAPOLDI Festival will once again make Innsbruck the place to be if you’re a fan of modern circus acts, clowns and street theatre. For the sixth time, international ensembles will be setting up their tents in Rapoldipark and enticing visitors in with magic shows, creative street art and awe-inspiring acrobatics. Aside from all the excitement on the festival site in the park, KRAPOLDI brings some extra fun and fascination to the centre of Innsbruck (old town and Maria-Theresien-Strasse) and the market square too: spectacular aerial acrobatics, impressive fire shows and some amusing surprises will get passers-by of all ages staring in wonder and laughing out loud. With its varied mix of free events and ticketed shows, the festival is accessible and fun for everyone.
More information is available at www.krapoldi.at/en/
About the Innsbruck region
The Innsbruck region is unique in its symbiosis of vibrant urbane space and captivating alpine landscape. It covers both Innsbruck itself – the capital of Tyrol – and over 40 locations in the surrounding area, with six distinct tourist regions: the city, the Inntal valley, Kühtai-Sellraintal, the Mieming Plateau and the south and west regions. Innsbruck offers all the sights and sophistication of a thriving city, yet sporting thrills and opportunities to conquer your next peak are never very far away. The free Welcome Card offers guests the chance to experience the region in all its diversity, with access to various attractions and free use of local public transport. The official destination management organisation for the Innsbruck region is Innsbruck Tourismus. Its 100 or so employees and eleven tourist information offices are on hand to help you enjoy unforgettable holiday experiences in true harmony with our local communities and natural surroundings.
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