C poolbar Festival, Feldkirch, Vorarlberg (c) Matthias Rhomberg / poolbar Festival

Festivals in Vorarlberg

Current dates 2020

Diverse cultural festivals

Vorarlberg festivals

Enjoy colourful festivals in summer and autumn. Nature plays a big part as always, from Lake Constance to the mountain panorama. With programmes for young and old, ranging from high culture to cabaret, and events held in villages and cities, many of them open air!

Current information

From 1 July, up to 250 indoor and 500 outdoor visitors are permitted, rising to 500 indoors and 750 outdoors on 1 August; by providing a safety concept events for up to 1250 people may be held. There are requirements, such as a minimum 1-metre distance and seating! The step-by-step plan for reopening the art and cultural sector can be found here. Cultural event organisers are working hard planning events and implementing new, creative ideas. Many of these events can still take place, even if some adaptation may be required. On this page we are announcing those festivals of which we already know whether and how they will take place.

We look forward to welcoming you in Vorarlberg very soon!

Indoor and outdoor

Festival tips

01 Festival in the Festspielhaus
The Bregenz Festival is hosting a series of events in the Festspielhaus from 15 to 22 August 2020! See the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, the Vorarlberg Symphony Orchestra and others in concert. We look forward to the festival week by the lake! The spectacular production of Verdi’s opera Rigoletto will be presented once more in 2021.
- Festival in the Festspielhaus
  15 to 22 August 2020
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02 Schubertiade Festival Hohenems
Contrary to an earlier statement, the concert with Kian Soltani and Aaron Pilsan at the Markus-Sittikus Hall in Hohenems will take place after all: The planned programme will be performed on 15 and 16 July 2020 at 8pm respectively, which means that ticket holders can be spread across two concert dates.
As previously announced, the subsequent recitals will take place on 17 to 19 July as planned (for more information see: “New Voices”).
- Schubertiade Festival
- Attending the Schubertiade Festival is like coming home – a story
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03 Resounding park at Villa Falkenhorst
Every Sunday in June, the park of Villa Falkenhorst will resonate with the sounds of well-known and much-loved cultural treats performed by visiting musicians – from 5pm onwards.
The Reinhard Welte exhibition, which sadly couldn’t be shown in April, will accompany us through summer instead – his work will initially be shown in the garden grounds and later in the Pöllnitz cellar! A concert with the Military Musicband Vorarlberg or Children’s Theatre Workshops and more…
- Villa Falkenhorst (in german)
  June/July/Augsut 2020
04 Music from the Montforter Zwischentöne
Taking a detour – the programme originally planned has been altered and adapted. The festival will also be visiting the most picturesque locations of the town, including private households, as part of the creative format “Salon Paula”. The temporary university and the concert stroll will also take place. The details are still being established.
We’re looking forward to the “detours”!
- Montforter Zwischentöne are “taking a detour” (german)
  Feldkirch, 26 June – 1 September 2020
05 Feldkirch poolbar festival
For over 20 years, the poolbar festival has focused on popular music, fashion, architecture and design. Based in Feldkirch, the festival describes itself as a musical celebration that breaks down boundaries. Surprises guaranteed!
Update: Some events are taking place as planned, open air. These include Lou Asril, Manu Delago, Diary Slam. Event preparations for the summer are ongoing…
- poolbar Festival
  New date: 23 July – 30 August 2020, going ahead in adapted form, many events outdoors
06 Montafoner Resonanzen
Top concerts from a wide range of genres in Montafon:From baroque to chamber music, jazz, crossover or organ – Montafon boasts 16 organs from four centuries in close proximity! All festival performances take place in unusual venues tailored to the music.
- Montafoner Resonanzen (german)
  31/7 – 5/9/2020, various locations
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07 Lech Classic Festival – “Special Edition”
Five gala concerts are set to take place from 5 to 9 August 2020 at 5pm respectively (no interval) in the multipurpose hall – remodelled into a concert auditorium – at sport.park.lech. Artists will include Camilla Nylund and Piotr Beczala, one of the most sought-after tenors of our time. The international winter sport resort Lech also has lots to offer in summer. The Beethoven focus event has been postponed to 2021.
- Lech Classic Festival – Special Edition
  5 – 9 August 2020
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08 Alpinale Short Film Festival, Bludenz
Movie buffs are already looking forward to the 35th ALPINALE short film festival, which will be taking place in Bludenz for the first time in 16 years – in line with all regulations for cultural events of course. The international jury watches all submitted competition films together with the audience and awards prizes in various categories. The event includes a children’s short film festival and drama workshop. The international short films are shown in their original version, with German or English subtitles. The ALPINALE screenings will take place open air on Remiseplatz square (or in the hall in the event of bad weather).
- Alpinale Short Film Festival (german)
  11 to 15 August 2020, Bludenz
09 Jazz Stage Lech
Established as recently as 2014, the Jazz Stage Lech has blossomed into a bright star among the array of Arlberg summer events. In the second week of August, the former post office garage in the centre of Lech becomes a magnet for top-class jazz musicians from around the globe. Great line-up for 2020!
Jazz Stage Lech
Wed 12 to Sun 16 August 2020
10 FAQ Bregenzerwald
The event series, taking place for the third time this year, has all the ingredients for a good time.The forum, which feels like a festival, focuses on topics from a range of perspectives.The programme includes lectures and discussions at unusual locations, concerts in special venues, hikes, readings and culinary experiences.FAQ Bregenzerwald is also accessible year-round as an online platform for questions and answers, tips and inspiration.
- FAQ Bregenzerwald
  1/9 – 6/9/2020, various locations
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11 Quarta 4 concert series 2020
The concept behind the youth symphony orchestra Quarta 4 is to establish a cross-border philharmonic workshop as a new stage for showcasing talents from the Lake Constance region. Now in its 4th year, it has enjoyed considerable success under founder and director Christoph Eberle. The wonderful programme spans 5 dates from 9/9 (Schwarzenberg) to 13/9 (Feldkirch).
Concert dates 2020 and programme
9 to 13 September 2020
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12 Dance Festival Bregenzer Frühling
In autumn 2020, Bregenz will again be transformed into a stage for contemporary dance. The regional capital has put together an international programme of young, exciting and unusual productions. Bregenz will thus play host to international dance companies from Denmark, Israel, Korea and France, as well as two Austrian ensembles.
- Bregenzer Frühling, programme and new dates in autumn
  Starting on 14 October 2020
13 Event Luaga & Losna
International theatre festival for a young audience
from 16 to 20 June in Nenzing with 2 shows for children and adults and from 1 to 5 September 2020 in Feldkirch. The dramatists exchange will take place alongside this part of the festival.
Event Luaga und Losna 2020
June and September
14 Hohenems Choir and Organ Days
These choir and organ music days have been held for over 20 years and offer visitors high-level ecclesiastic music from various styles. The exquisite sound of the Gollini organ and the good acoustics in the church hall of the St. Karl parish church make these performances a true experience.
- Hohenems Choir and Organ Days
  October 2020, St. Karl parish church
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