Whether art, culture, dance or tradition: the imperial city is more multifaceted than ever before. When history, music and summertime joie de vivre come together, it's summertime again in Bad Ischl. The imperial city in the heart of the Salzkammergut will delight visitors in 2025 with a diverse program of events - from imperial festivals and contemporary art to nostalgic dancing fun and a brilliant city festival for the whole family.

City Festival 2025 - It's back!
After a break, the popular Bad Ischl town festival returns in 2025 - and brings the town center to life! For one weekend, the heart of the imperial city will be transformed into a lively stage for music, culinary delights and communal celebrations.
June 28 & 29, 2025 | Bad Ischl town center

Imperial train in Bad Ischl © www.badischl.at, Marc Schwarz Photo

Imperial Days 2025: Majestic delights among friends
For the 22nd time, Bad Ischl celebrates the legacy of Emperor Franz Joseph I - with plenty of charm, a historic backdrop and imperial flair. The highlights include:
- Magnificent k.u.k. Horse-drawn carriage gala on August 10
- Nostalgic arrival of the imperial procession on August 15
- Photo audiences with the imperial court
- Daily special tours such as "Marie Valerie in Ischl" or "The Habsburgs in Ischl"
- The festive imperial stroll on August 16
- Imperial mass and parade on August 18 to mark the emperor's birthday
August 8 to 18, 2025
www.badischl.at/kaisertage

Lehár Festival Bad Ischl:
Operetta in top form Operetta fans can look forward to a musical summer with three great operettas:
"Orpheus in the Underworld" by Jacques Offenbach
"One Night in Venice" by Johann Strauss
"The Blue Mazur" by Franz Lehár
The Lehár Festival delights with lively humor, great melodies and lovingly staged productions at the Kongress & TheaterHaus Bad Ischl. Complete schedule & tickets
July 4 to August 24, 2025
www.leharfestival.at/spielplan

Lehár Festival 2025 © Lehár Festival

Erwin Wurm in the Imperial Park: art meets the imperial city
With Erwin Wurm's exhibition in the Marmorschlössl and the Imperial Stables, Bad Ischl becomes a center of contemporary art. Sculptures, objects and interventions invite visitors to smile, marvel and reflect - all in the unmistakable style of the Austrian artist.
May 17 to October 26, 2025

Pirni's Tanzpalast - The big dance night in Ischl
Reinhard "Pirni" Pirnbacher brings his legendary record box to Bad Ischl - with classics from "Let's Twist Again" to "Rivers of Babylon". From 4:30 pm, a free taster dance course invites all dance enthusiasts - whether alone or in pairs, beginners or professionals. And if you can't be there live, simply dance along via museum radio AM 1476 or www.plattenkiste.radio!
September 15, 2025, Kongress & TheaterHaus Bad Ischl

Pirni's Tanzpalast - The big dance night in Ischl © Lenzenweger

Further summer highlights 2025 in Bad Ischl
- Yodeling courses on the Katrin with Anita Biebl - nature, voice and Salzkammergut flair combined
- Kulturkammergut - the new spa music under Jakob Seiwald, freshly interpreted and surprisingly diverse
- Atmospheric matinées in the Lehárvilla and musical evenings in the Kurpark

www.badischl.at