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Summer Masks, costumes and folk crafts in a former monastery beside the Hofkirche
Culture in the Wildschönau and surroundings · Summer
Innsbruck Festival of Early Music
Baroque music on period instruments in historic venues
The Innsbruck Festival of Early Music has run since 1976 and is among the best-known Baroque music festivals in Europe. In 2026 it was the 50th edition, running from 24 July to 30 August. It takes place in summer in other years too; check the current dates.
Concerts are held at about thirty historic venues in and around Innsbruck, such as Ambras Castle, the Hofburg, the Hofkirche and churches. Renaissance and Baroque music is played on period instruments. The programme suits music lovers and older children best; the programme book helps you find suitable concerts.
Place: Innsbruck
- AgeMainly teenagers and adults
- DurationApprox. 2 hours per concert (varies)
- CostVaries by concert; book via the official website
- DistanceApprox. 1 hour by car
- SeasonSummer (late July to late August)
- LocationInnsbruck
Tips
- Book popular concerts well in advance via the official website.
- Look in the programme book for child-friendly or shorter concerts.
- Combine a concert at Ambras Castle with a visit to the castle itself.
- Plan for the drive back; evening concerts end late.
Practical
Concerts take place at various venues in Innsbruck, about 1 hour by car from Niederau. Check the venue for each concert; the old town is easy to reach by train from Wörgl.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Festival of Early Music held?
In summer; the 50th edition in 2026 ran from 24 July to 30 August. Check the dates for other years.
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