Wien Modern Music Festival

Wien Modern 2026 will take place in Vienna from October 30 to November 30, 2026, and stands as Austria’s largest and most significant festival for contemporary music. For over a month, Vienna will be entirely dedicated to new sounds, as international composers, ensembles, and soloists present their work.

Visitors can look forward to a diverse program featuring orchestral concerts, experimental performances, world premieres, sound installations, and audiovisual projects.

In addition to traditional major concert venues such as the Wiener Konzerthaus and the Musikverein, the festival incorporates numerous innovative and unconventional spaces throughout the city—including museums, theaters, churches, art associations, and clubs. Wien Modern is more than just a concert series; it serves as a platform for artistic exchange, the transcending of musical boundaries, and compelling encounters between contemporary art and the public.

Special emphasis is placed on young talent, interdisciplinary formats bridging music, literature, and the visual arts, as well as new digital forms of expression. The festival acts as a central meeting point for music enthusiasts, industry professionals, artists, and anyone with an interest in culture.

Date: October 30 – November 30, 2026
Location: Wiener Konzerthaus (Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Vienna) and various other venues throughout Vienna
Admission: €5–€135

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