Austria - Entertainment

Graz was for a long time considered the capital of jazz. After an extended absence from the scene, the... city is hoping to regain the title. And in the front line is the Royal Garden Jazz Club, an established name in the city. Its programme, however, is as fresh as ever. more

The Toihaus puts on contemporary, avant-garde theater, including performances by guest groups.

The Salzburg Festival is world-famous. It was founded by Max Reinhardt who persevered in making his dream... become a reality. Hugo von Hofmannsthal's mystery play, Jedermann, "about the life and death of a rich man" is still the most popular play and a highlight of the program every year. Nonetheless, avant-garde works have long enjoyed a remarkable success alongside the more traditional billings. The programme is correspondingly broad and varied. more

The repertoire of the Landestheater features a wealth of opera, operetta, ballet, and drama in an historical... ambience. more

The Baroque ambiance of the Residenz and of Mirabell Palace adds an extra something to the atmospheric... chamber music. With a combination ticket you can also stylishly combine the evening concert with a 3-course menu at at Stieglbräu, just a few minutes' walk away, or the Sunday matinee with lunch at the Mirabell Restaurant at the Sheraton Hotel. more

Jazz is the motto in the Musik Club Salzburg. Regular concerts are held here, which usually begin at... 8 pm. Free admission to the jam session every Tuesday from 8 pm. In good weather, guests can enjoy their drinks in the garden. more

The Tiroler Landestheater offers a wide range of culture and entertainment. In addition to performances,... which also go down well with young people, it regularly stages great opera and theater premières. Lovers of dance theater are well served by the annual Innsbruck Tanzsommer, when internationally renowned artists and choreographers present their productions. more

For Roulette and Black Jack fans, the Casino next to the hotel is exactly right. The Dinner & Casino... package is particularly worthwhile since the four-course menu forms a good base for an evening of play. The Jackpot corner welcomes players in the mornings with a casual dress code. more

If you enjoy lively bustle, then the Kulturhauskeller near the university is the place to go. Performance... art, cabaret, theatre and recitals guarantee a varied range of entertainment. They also serve excellent pizza and small snacks. more

An absolute must for night owls and the in crowd. The Theatercafé is a Graz institution, without which... the nightlife would not be the same; an ideal blend of a cosy living room, a bar, a trendy pub and a cabaret stage "Hin & Wider". The chatting and drinking goes on until the wee small hours. more

A meeting place for music and dance enthusiasts. The Posthof holds pop concerts, serves as a disco and... also features cabaret shows on its programme. A Linz institution that is renowned for its diversity. more

A place of joy - or despair. Either way, it is a place that you really should not miss. Whether you feel... like trying your hand at one of the gambling tables or not, the casino is well worth seeing for its architecture and interior décor alone. You are sure to be knocked for six when you enter the 2,000 m² (21,500 sq ft) casino, which resembles a glittering park landscape. The effect is created by the flowers made from Murano glass, tendrils created from light and fascinating mirrors. more

It is difficult to explain what the Chamäleon actually is - a variety show, a theatre or a cabaret perhaps?... It is in fact everything, changing its style just as required. Just like a chameleon. Here you will find everything from chanson evenings and cabaret to musical performances and theatre evenings. As there are only 100 seats available, the atmosphere at this "event venue" is certainly intimate. more

The "republic" American bar is entirely 1950's style. Lots of glass emphasises the openness of the restaurant.... There is world music with performances by international artists in the club next door. more

Salsa lessons, jazz sessions, cabaret, music, theater, art: in short the Treibhaus is a real center for... culture and trendiness. Of course, you can drink coffee in the coffee shop which is open all day. more

"Café, Lounge, Clubbing" - it's a fairly inauspicious motto for the auspicious Aiola City. Futuristic... design in the heart of the Old Town, and a place where people meet in the evening to dine elegantly, or in the morning for a coffee. A drink as apéritif, from 6 pm to 9 pm it's buy 1, get 2. more

The interior fittings are heavily influenced by baroque and rococo, while the new baroque facade and... the monumental "Lichtschwert" (light sword) sculpture, which stands as tall as a house, embody the nature of what is performed at the opera house: an exciting interaction between tradition and the present. Visitors who make a last-minute decision to see a performance also have a good chance of getting tickets. more

Techno and house events, dance floor, cellar bar, beer garden, avant garde films on the roof terrace... every Thursday, cocktail bar - everything in two areas across three levels. That's the Loft. more

Cafe, bar and restaurant in one: iKu, in the Art House, is where you can enjoy a cocktail after work,... or a freshly pulled Murau beer or a nice glass of wine, to background music. The events staged range from tango dances to Latino evenings. more

This large event centre seats 200 spectators for a wide range of different events. The perfect acoustics... and the fact that the space can be varied in many different ways means that the centre can host plays and concerts but also parties and conferences. Check out the current programme. more

This theatre near Burg der Kultur first opened its doors in 1776. Classic plays are on the programme,... as are special contract events and jazz concerts. Polish theatre producer Anna Badora took over as director in 2006. more

The music ranges from from Abba to Zappa. Everyone feels at home in the cosy atmosphere of this pub,... especially children of the 1960s. more

One of the most popular music clubs in the city. Concerts featuring everything from jazz to AlpenRock... or hiphop, parties and clubbing - the multifunctional hall with its modern light and sound system and mobile bars provides a good framework for all the events that are held there. For the disco events you pay only half price between 10 pm and 11 pm and again between 2 am and 3 am. more

With its artistic leanings, both classical and modern, the Gelbe Krokodil attracts experts and enthusiasts... from the national and international art scene. The crowd at this trendy Linz venue does not only consist of beautiful people but rather a colourful mix of individuals. The kitchen presents regional and vegetarian food, with great emphasis on the fact that all products are directly purchased from the producers - including the wine. The Gelbe Krokodil is part of the Offenes Kulturzentrum für Gegenwartskunst (cultural centre for contemporary art) and is affiliated with the Moviemento art house cinema. more

The concert building was named after Anton Bruckner, Austria's important composer, and has been an integral... element of cultural life in Linz since 1974. Music-lovers from near and far flock to the concert hall for the annual Bruckner Festival where famous orchestras, conductors and soloists dazzle the public. Its modern counterpart, the Ars Electronica Festival, has also acquired a significant following. more