Austria gears up for a packed schedule of November events in 2026, offering diverse attractions from festive markets to thrilling cultural spectacles. The month marks the start of the Christmas market season, while wine festivals and Krampus parades also feature prominently. Indeed, these Austria November events offer something for every interest.
Vienna hosts the popular Vienna Comic Con on November 21st and 22nd at Messe Wien, drawing fans of comics, gaming, and anime. Additionally, Wien Modern, Austria’s largest contemporary music festival, runs from October 30th to November 30th at various city venues. This year’s edition explores music’s relationship with the natural world.
In Lower Austria, Klosterneuburg Abbey celebrates St Leopold’s Festival from November 12th to 15th, featuring the unique ‘Fasslrutschen’ barrel sliding tradition. Nearby, Aggstein Castle transforms into an atmospheric Advent market on select dates throughout the month, beginning November 1st.
Upper Austria’s Wolfgangsee region showcases beautiful lakeside Christmas markets from November 20th. Meanwhile, Ried im Innkreis holds a spectacular Krampus and Perchten parade on November 28th, attracting around 450 costumed performers.
Styria presents Graz’s International Mountain and Adventure Film Festival from November 17th to 21st, alongside anniversary screenings earlier in the month. Furthermore, Schloss Eggenberg continues to dazzle with its Klanglicht sound and light art installations until November 7th.
Salzburg’s Winterfest international circus festival opens on November 25th, running into January. The city’s famous Christkindlmarkt also begins on November 19th, filling the historic center with festive cheer.
Tyrol’s winter season kicks off with the Ischgl Ski Opening on November 26th, highlighted by a Westlife concert on November 28th. Innsbruck also lights up with its various Christmas markets from November 13th.
Vorarlberg offers a Krampus procession in Bregenz on November 21st along Lake Constance. Additionally, Dornbirn’s family-friendly Christmas market opens on November 20th, featuring crafts and ice lanes.
Carinthia embraces the festive spirit early, with Villach’s Christmas season starting on November 13th. Moreover, Klagenfurt hosts the Rock’n’Roll Acrobatic World Championships on November 21st and 22nd, showcasing top-class dance acrobatics.
Finally, Burgenland invites visitors to its Martiniloben wine festivals, primarily from November 6th to 15th, offering new vintage tastings. The Mörbisch lakeside festival grounds also feature a grand Christmas lights display from November 20th.
