Harvest festival and wine festival on the main square in Hartberg | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Christian Strassegger Harvest festival and wine festival on the main square in Hartberg | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Christian Strassegger

Top-Events in Eastern Styria

The Apple Blossom Festival, Ross lassen, Mulbratlfest, Rindfleischfest, Blumenkorso and ORF Radio Styria Hiking Day are just some of the top events in Austria's gardens.

You can only experience this in Eastern Styria!

The top events in the various categories in Austria's gardens are listed here. We look forward to seeing you live at the events.

Edlseer anniversary celebration_Eastern Styria | © Die Edlseer

Edlseer anniversary party in Birkfeld

Birkfeld
30 Apr. - 01 May. 2026
from 19:00 o'clock
Edlseer Almfest enters its third round with Open Air in Birkfeld!
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Letting the horses out_Herd_Eastern Styria | © Heinz Toperczer

"Ross auslassen" on the Sommeralm

St. Kathrein am Offenegg
06 Jun. 2026
from 10:00 o'clock
Traditionally, the first Saturday in June marks the start of the summer retreat for hundreds of horses on the Sommeralm!
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Schwaigen festival at the Wetterkoglerhaus | © Schwaigen-Reigen

Schwaigen Festival 2026

Pinggau
13 Jun. 2026
from 09:00 o'clock
Alpine festival on the Schwaigen!
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Schloss Hartberg_Abendstimmung_Oststeiermark | © Tourismus Oststeiermark/Spekner

Musical Festspiele Hartberg 2026 - "Artus Excalibur"

Hartberg
17 - 19 Jul. 2026
The Musical Festival Ensemble Hartberg will perform the musical "Artus Excalibur" on the open-air stage in the Hartberg...
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Doughnut kirtag_Mönichwald_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverein Mönichwald

Krapfenkirtag

Waldbach-Mönichwald
19 Jul. 2026
from 10:00 o'clock
Since 1986, the traditional Donut Festival has been held annually in Mönichwald. There are 10,000 donuts and small...
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TIP-Kirta_Event_EasternStyria

TIP-Kirta 2026 in Gleisdorf

Gleisdorf
24 - 25 Jul. 2026
from 08:00 o'clock
TIP-Kirta in GleisdorfThe TIP-Kirta has been a cultural highlight in Gleisdorf for over five decades, growing from a...
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Full Moon Festival_Eastern Styria | © Tierwelt und Gartenschloss Herberstein

Herberstein full moon festival

Stubenberg
01 Aug. 2026
from 18:00 o'clock
On a full moon through the mystical animal world and the mysterious castle.
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Festive hall filled with people_Eastern Styria | © SOMA

Ägydimarket

Fischbach
29 - 31 Aug. 2026
from 08:00 o'clock
Customs and tradition at the Ägydimarkt
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Grill & BBQ Festival_Fireplace_Eastern Styria

26. Austrian Grill Open

Kaindorf
04 - 05 Sep. 2026
from 13:00 o'clock
Experience the friendly competition for the title of the Austrian Grill State Championship either as a participant or...
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Delicious apple run_Eastern Styria | © LG Apfelland

13th Styrian ApfelLand Run

Stubenberg
19 Sep. 2026
from 10:00 o'clock
The “Steirische ApfelLand-Lauf” at Lake Stubenbergsee will enter its twelfth round on Saturday, September 19,...
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Storm hike with view to the castle Schielleiten | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark

Storm hike in Stubenberg and Tiefenbach

Stubenberg
10 Oct. 2026
from 09:00 o'clock
Storm hike in Stubenberg/Tiefenbach
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View_St. Kathrein_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark

Rowanberry Hiking Day

St. Kathrein am Offenegg
26 Oct. 2026
from 09:00 o'clock
Traditional Hike in St. Kathrein/Offenegg!
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Musician at the wine festival in Hartberg | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Christian Strassegger

All events

Let no one say there's nothing to celebrate in Styria! The people of Eastern Styria are known for their exuberant festivals, excellent cuisine, lively music and, above all, Styrian warmth. This is evident at every event on the annual calendar. 

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