'Think
of Festivals - Think of Balls.' Austria will be one of the ultimate
destinations. Festivals in Austria are celebrated throughout the year.
Western classical music, the outstanding musical heritage of Europe, has
been preserved in Austria for the centuries. Vienna, the capital of Austria,
is known as the city of art, culture and music. Austria served as home to
world famous composers like Johann Strauss, Mozart, Schubert and Ludwig van
Beethoven. There is an unceasing cycle of musical events throughout the
year. In January, New Year concerts consist of lavish balls. February brings Fasching (Carnival), which celebrates the return of spring with masked processions and dances. Corpus Christi (the second Thursday after Whitsun) is celebrated with more carnivals. Most awaited musical event of Austria is Vienna Festival Weeks, from May to mid-June. A wide-ranging program of art and classical music. At the end of October the Viennale, country's biggest film fesival comes. From Mozart to Mahler, Austria is known worldwide for its contribution to the classical music. So come and explore the festivals of Austria, an endless odyssey of music.
Vienna Festival
For five weeks during May and June Vienna festival takes place. The festival, which began in 1927, includes concert, drama and opera from variety of ages and styles. The festival brings lot of amusement for the citizens of Vienna.
Salzburg Festival
The best of drama, opera and concert are presented in Salzburg festival. This charming musical event was founded in 1920 mainly by Max Reinhardt and Hugo von Hoffmannsthal. Salzburg festival is held in every summer around July and August. Performance of the “Jedermann” played in front of the cathedral, boosts the charm of the festival.
Innsbruck Festival of Early Music
The series of Early Music Concerts is dedicated to historical instruments and Baroque operas. The event has gained international acclaim. The venues include the 18th century Hapsburg Palace, the Hofkirche, the Tirol Landestheater and Ambras Castle. The festival is held every year in July and August.
Tirol Easter Festival
The Easter festival takes center stage. In the mountains of Tirol Easter festival is the complete source of staging concerts, dance, theatre performances, workshops and lectures. The festival fuses European and world music.
As World Capital of Music, Vienna attracts worldwide attention. International musicians in genres as varied as classical, jazz, pop and rock, choose Vienna's jazz festival as a platform to perform. Music, music and music, immense musical majesty flows everywhere in the festival.
Ball Season in Vienna
Vienna is all about beauty and happiness. Vienna has about 150 public balls listed in the ball calendar to rock you. One should have a bit idea of ball dancing to participate in the balls of Vienna. Knowing Waltz is necessary to participate in the formal dance events. Ladies are usually dressed in gowns and the men in black or white tie, complete with ribbons. You can feel unimaginative romanticism in balls of Austria.The most famous are the Opera Ball, the Imperial Ball and the Philharmoniker Ball. Austrian Carnival, balls are held nearly every weekend in different locations which are visited by clelebrities by all over the world. Some of them are
Viennese Opernball
The most famous, expensive and glamorous ball, located in the Vienna State Opera since 1877.
Blumenball
Famous for its spectacular flower arrangements.
Zuckerbäckerball
Art at the exquisite buffet is displayed by the confectioners.
Kaffeesiederball
This ball is in honor of Vienna's favorite beverage, coffee.
