C poolbar Festival, Feldkirch, Vorarlberg (c) Matthias Rhomberg / poolbar Festival
Colourful festivals delight the senses all year round. In many places nature plays along, from Lake Constance to the mountain panorama. Programmes for young and old, from high culture to cabaret, from the village to the city! Many of them under the open sky...
“(getting) lost – funerals, competitions, meditations”
Where we lost ourselves in the complexity of our world because we were not paying attention and where a – temporary – loss of experiences of deep touch and many a new insight is possible: the Montfort Zwischentöne in February 2020 explores this. With funerals, competitions, meditations and more.
The most important Schubert Festival in the world takes place every spring and autumn in Schwarzenberg in the Bregenzerwald. Nature and culture form a remarkable symbiosis here. Green hills and distant rocks, farms and pretty hotels, friendly people and music fans make up the incomparable atmosphere. In its place of origin, Hohenems is also the scene of the Schubertiade in October.
From 14 March to 23 May 2020 Bregenz will once again be transformed into a venue for contemporary dance. The state capital Bregenz has put together an international programme of young, exciting and unusual productions for the coming Bregenz Spring. Five international companies from Denmark, Israel, Korea and France as well as two Austrian ensembles will be guests.
The first Folk Festival Arbogast celebrates life at the beginning of summer. But not only: with soft tones, the festival energetically draws attention to what stands in the way of life. For three days musical guests from all over the world – Portland, Cape Town, Vienna and from Vorarlberg – will make the most beautiful places in Arbogast sound. The Folk Festival is accompanied by talks, workshops, an exhibition and fine slow food cuisine.
The venue for concerts, readings and exhibitions all year round is the Villa Falkenhorst in Thuringia near Bludenz. Under the motto “Blumenegger Summer”, a series of concerts with a family programme and sculpture park takes place in the villa’s extensive garden. The villa was built in the 19th century in the style of English country houses. Concerts take place in the pavilion, the garden or the villa. The summer programme started on 27 June with the opening of the Simone Turra sculpture exhibition in the park. There are also concerts, a youth creative programme, theatre workshops and much more.
For over 20 years, the poolbar festival has been dedicated to pop music, fashion, architecture and design. A musical festival that breaks down all boundaries… This is how the festival in Feldkirch describes itself. Surprises guaranteed!
Unique: The atmosphere under the open sky, the spectacular stage, first-class artists and wonderful music. The lake performances and events in the Festspielhaus are impressive. In 2020, the sensational production of Guiseppe Verdi’s Rigolette will once again be performed on the lake stage, and the opera Nero will be staged in the house. The Vienna Symphony Orchestra has been the festival’s world-famous orchestra from the very beginning! Do not miss it!
Um die 50 KünstlerInnen aus rund 15 Nationen sind Jahr für Jahr beim Gauklerfestival in Feldkirch zu Gast und verwandeln die Montfortstadt ins größte Freilufttheater Vorarlbergs. errücktes, Schräges, Lautes aber auch Leises steht auf dem Programm. Nicht nur Kinder lassen sich in den Bann der Gaukler ziehen, auch Erwachsene sind fasziniert und begeistert. Alles bei freiem Eintritt in der Feldkircher Innenstadt!
Music is a heavenly power: once a year the musical sky is inclined towards the New Church in Lech am Arlberg with classical music: the musical spectrum at the Lech Classic Festival includes not only “Viennese Classicism” but also Romanticism and Late Romanticism. Focus 2020 on Beethoven. For five consecutive days, music and nature are brought into harmony amidst the magnificent mountain scenery. The international winter sports resort of Lech also has a lot to offer in summer.
Top-class concerts of various genres in the Montafon: from baroque to chamber music, jazz, crossover or organ – in a very small space, the Montafon has 16 organs from four centuries! All performances of the festival take place at extraordinary locations that are tuned to the music
Fabulous short films under the stars – that is the motto of the festival, which returns tothe Alpine city of Bludenz after 16 years. The international jury sees all competition films submitted together with the audience and awards prizes to the winning films in various categories. Incl. children’s short film festival for up-and-coming cineastes and acting workshop.
The Wälderbähnle-Remise in Bezau is again the main venue of the music festival in the Bregenzerwald village. A colourful, sophisticated programme beyond the mainstream is offered, for people with open ears for music and musicians from all parts of the world. Bezau Beatz stand for unique musical moments, for surprise, excitement and lots of fun. Additional locations are the Panorama Restaurant Baumgarten at 1.650 m, the Werkraumhaus Andelsbuch, the Wälderbähnle, the old sawmill in Bezau and others
“Top-class musicians – casually charming” was the verdict of the media at last year’s Klassik Krumbach Festival. Natalia Sagmeister and Alex Ladstätter are the directors of this cheerful little classical event under the motto “Krumbach Summer Retreat” in the Bregenzerwald. After the successful start in 2017, Krumbach has made a long-term agreement with the young artists. By handshake – as usual in the Bregenzerwald. The village is the stage…
Potential for a good time is promised by the series of events, which is taking place for the third time this year. The forum with festival character illuminates questions on current topics from different perspectives. The programme includes lectures and discussions at unusual locations, concerts at special places, walks, readings and culinary experiences. FAQ Bregenzerwald is also accessible all year round as an online platform for questions and answers, food for thought and inspiration.
The Choir and Organ Days, which have been held for over 20 years, offer visitors sacred music of various styles at a high level. The excellent sound of the Gollini organ as well as the good acoustics in the church room of the parish church St. Karl make these performances an experience.
Every year in autumn, around 100 exhibitors present their works on one weekend and offer unconventional but comprehensible products for sale. But it is more than just a sales platform, a work show, workshop, photography exhibitions and a vintage market create a hotspot for design, media art and photography. The festival also expands into the city centre of Feldkirch.
