The 43rd Danube Island Festival will turn the 4.5-kilometer festival grounds in the heart of the Danube into one huge party zone on July 3-5. Both national and international acts will create a lively atmosphere. Under the theme “Summer’s Here!”, there’s a wide range of activities for everyone.

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200 acts – 14 stages – 700 hours of entertainment

Headliners at the Danube Island Festival 2026 include the Vienna indie-rock supergroup My Ugly Clementine, German indie standouts Giant Rooks, and Germany’s most successful new artist right now, Zartmann (“Tau mich auf”).

On the second day of the festival, audiences can look forward to a nostalgic highlight: Katrina, once the frontwoman of Katrina & The Waves, returns to the stage with her unforgettable pop classics. The electrifying Earth, Wind & Fire Experience by Al McKay brings the legendary funk and soul hits of the original band to life. Austrian singer-songwriter and STS co-founder Gert Steinbäcker and his band will deliver special Austropop moments on the Danube. 

On the rock stage, the Swedish metal spectacle band Avatar, the Australian hard rock veterans Airbourne, and the German folk metal band Feuerschwanz will be putting on a loud and lively show.

The festival will wrap up in grand style with rising Austrian pop singer NESS, German feel-good pop artist KAMRAD, and Nico Santos (“Rooftop”).

And that was only a small selection, because diversity is front and center across the different stages and the themed islands. This means that fans of electronic music (David Puentez), club culture (Alle Farben), Viennese folk songs, country music, Austrian hits (Jazz Gitti), and cabaret/comedy (Barbara Balldini) will all find something to their liking.

Danube Island Festival program

Action, entertainment, hands-on activities and shopping

Alongside great music, there will – as always – be a fun-filled program of activities for all ages, including beach volleyball, yoga, and taekwondo. You can get active at hands-on sports stations, prove your courage on the Sky Flyer, or show off your talent on the karaoke stage. Rescue dog shows, face painting, puppet shows, and many other activities, as well as a kids’ play area, await the youngest visitors.

Shopping enthusiasts will also find what they’re looking for: the Edelstoff Pop-Up Design Market is the perfect place to browse.

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Solidarity, inclusion, Special Olympics honors

The Danube Island Festival has always been an event for everyone: young and old, locals and visitors to Vienna, night owls and culture lovers. The event will kick off in spectacular fashion with a large-scale inclusive concert on Friday at noon: “Thorsteinn Einarsson for Everyone” with a live sign language performance by Pam Eden makes a statement for diversity. Afterwards, Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig will present awards to the participants of the Special Olympics Summer Games (June 25–30 in Vienna).

The charity partner of the Danube Island Festival is Cancer Aid Vienna. The organization will receive the proceeds from the €2 cup deposits. Tried-and-tested measures such as wheelchair viewing platforms, shuttle services, and a buddy system will help make the festival experience as accessible as possible.