Festivals near Vienna

The world capital of classical music, Vienna gave birth to the waltz and still fills the Musikverein every winter — yet once the weather turns, the city swaps imperial gilt for the banks of the Danube. On the Donauinsel, the Danube Island Festival rolls out Europe's largest free open-air, from pop and rock stages to the electronic sets that wash over the river. Contemporary Vienna plays out here, in the open air, far from the chandeliered halls.

Around it, the Austrian calendar reaches wide: Vienna Prog Night digs into progressive rock while Forestglade and The Lovely Days Festival bring their headliners to the surrounding parks, somewhere between guitars and techno beats. From brass bands to sound systems, the Viennese agenda never lets up. FestT computes your FestiScore — how closely a line-up matches your favourite artists — and keeps dates and ticketing up to date.