Ars Electronica Festival

Ars Electronica

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Arts & CultureLinz
Dates9–13 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival's venues change by edition, but
Language["de"]Currency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Ars Electronica Festival in Linz

Ars Electronica is Linz's September festival of media art, science and technology, spreading exhibitions, robotics demonstrations and sound installations through venues across the city. Anchored by the permanent Ars Electronica Center on the Danube, it doubles as the venue for the Prix Ars Electronica media-art award and draws researchers alongside artists.

Ars Electronica began in 1979 with a simple premise: treat art, science and technology as one conversation instead of three separate disciplines, and hold it in public.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's venues change by edition, but its signature move is repurposing industrial or institutional spaces never built for art -- a former postal sorting depot's loading docks, university lecture halls, museum galleries -- rather than confining work to white-cube settings

02

The mystery stays covered

It also runs the Prix Ars Electronica, among the oldest media-art prizes worldwide, so exhibits often double as first public showings of shortlisted work in robotics, AI and interactive design

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Ars Electronica Festival is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Linz, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The festival's venues change by edition, but its signature move is repurposing industrial or institutional spaces never built for art -- a former...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

9–13 September 2026

Getting around

Use Linz transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Comfortable walking shoes matter more than anything else, since venues are spread across the city and some, including former industrial buildings, involve stairs, uneven floors and no...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Linz, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["de"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map48.31 N, 14.29 EOpen in Google Maps

Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

Nearest airportLNZ — Linz-Hörsching
TransportUse Linz transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Linz, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Linz via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Linz, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable walking shoes matter more than anything else, since venues are spread across the city and some, including former industrial buildings, involve stairs, uneven floors and no seating. Layer for temperature swings between air-conditioned museum spaces and unheated warehouse-style halls.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Austria and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ars Electronica Festival?

Ars Electronica Festival is listed for 9–13 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ars Electronica Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Linz, Austria. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLars.electronica.art
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates9–13 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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