SAVE THE DATE: THE 2026 EVENT CALENDAR IN VILLACH
2026 is set to be another exceptionally diverse year in Villach, filled with exciting events and highlights. The welcome2villach team has already put together an overview of the most important events of the year – so be sure to have your calendar ready and mark the key dates in advance!
These program highlights await residents and visitors in the city center of Villach and the region of Villach – Faaker See – Ossiacher See throughout the year:
- 13.03.–15.03. | KärntenTherme Indoor Triathlon
- 26.03.–04.04. | Easter Market
- 28.03. | Melted Snow Ski Challenge
- 28.03. | The City Rocks – Spring Warm-up
- 25.04.–03.05. | Velovista
- 01.05.–02.05. | Flower Market
- 03.05. | Car-Free Day at Lake Ossiach
- 08.05.–10.05. | Gates of Summer
- 14.05.–17.05. | THE LAKE ROCKS SUP Festival
- 16.05. | Children’s Flea Market
- 22.05.–26.05. | 44. Cabrio Meeting at Lake Faaker See
- 30.05. | Everesting Austria
- 31.05. | Carinthia200
- 19.06.–11.09. | DRAUpuls
- 24.06.–27.06. | Pottery Market
- 26.06.–27.06. | ROSA200
- 27.06. | Frühschoppen
- 27.06. | The City Rocks – Summer Stage
- 02.07.–05.07. | 10 Years of lake.bike
- 02.07.–02.08. | Carinthian Summer
- 02.07.–03.07. | Street Artists in Villach
- 04.07. | PRIDE
- 08.07.–12.07. | Spectrum Festival
- 11.07. | Long Night of Dance
- 12.07.–18.07. | Queer Week
- 15.07.–24.07. | Villach Cinema Summer
- 17.07. | Pink Freitracht
- 24.07. | Freitracht
- 26.07.–02.08. | 81st Villach Kirchtag
- 06.08.–25.08. | Villach Cinema Summer
- 09.08. | Beef Festival at Ossiacher Tauern
- 13.08.–16.08. | Crafts Market in Ossiach
- 22.08. | Frühschoppen
- 15.08.–29.08. | Beachzone Villach
- 27.08.–29.08. | Crafts Market
- 08.09.–13.09. | 28th European Bike Week
- 11.09. | Custombike Show & Streetfood Market
- 18.09.–20.09. | CRUX LAUF
- 19.09. | Children’s Flea Market
- 24.09.–27.09. | Bucketride Festival
- 25.09. | AutoMobile
- 26.09. | The City Rocks – Autumn Session
- 03.10. | ORF Long Night of Museums
- 07.10.–26.10. | Crime Festival Carinthia
- 09.10.–11.10. | Enduro State Championships
- 13.11. (or 20.11.)–06.01. | Villacher Advent & New Year Market
- 14.11. | Presentation of the Royal Couple – Villacher Fasching
- 20.12. | Bauernadvent
- 31.12. | The City Rocks – Grand Final
Whether it’s sports or motor events, arts and cultural highlights, or a variety of markets and festivals, Villach’s event program once again offers something for every taste. And the best part: this is just the beginning! The program will be expanded throughout the year, with new highlights still to come.
An exciting year full of special moments lies ahead, offering plenty to look forward to in Villach.