Kultur in den Sommermonaten
Summer retreat cultural programme
Bad Ischl offers a wide range of events for lovers of the fine arts, literature and theatre. In the Kongress & TheaterHaus, in the historic Trinkhalle or on the streets and public squares, Bad Ischl hosts one event after another.
Summer resort 2026 in Bad Ischl - culture, tradition and relaxation in the Salzkammergut region
When the days get longer and the mountains glow in the warm summer light, the summer holiday season begins again in Bad Ischl. In summer 2026, visitors can once again expect a varied cultural programme full of tradition, music and inspiring encounters - embedded in the unique landscape of the Salzkammergut.
The Bad Ischl spa season is steeped in tradition and builds on the great history of the spa and cultural town. As early as the time of Franz Joseph I of Austria, artists, thinkers and those seeking relaxation were drawn to Bad Ischl to find inspiration, conviviality and relaxation. This special atmosphere lives on to this day.
During the summer months, a wide range of events invite visitors to discover culture:
- atmospheric spa music and concerts in the spa gardens
- Exhibitions and cultural initiatives from the local network and beyond
- Readings, encounters and regional cultural projects
- Musical programme from the Kulturkammergut
- Nature experiences and summer activities in the region
The summer retreat combines cultural enjoyment with exercise, nature and relaxation. Whether at a concert evening, on a stroll through the historic imperial town or on excursions into the surrounding mountain and lake landscape - Bad Ischl offers the ideal setting for inspiring summer days.
The detailed programme for the Summer Retreat 2026 spa music season will be published shortly.
Look forward to a summer full of music, culture and special moments in Bad Ischl.
Kulturkammergut
Imperial Days
Kultur kåmma guat concerts
- spa music in Bad IschlKurmusik Bad Ischl starts its second season in 2026 under the "Kulturkammergut" brand and continues to develop the traditional format under the artistic direction of Jakob Seiwald. With high-quality concerts, innovative formats and cross-genre projects, "Kulturkammergut" strengthens Bad Ischl as an important cultural centre in the Salzkammergut.
The Lehár Festival Bad Ischl is the largest operetta festival
in Europe and is unique in its variety and quality worldwide.
Every summer, musical entertainment theatre of the highest standard is presented to an international audience at
.
Around 18 August, Bad Ischl is dedicated to the birthday of Emperor Franz Joseph I. Numerous festivities take place in the imperial town during this period to mark the occasion. The arrival of the imperial train at the railway station, the imperial festival in the Kurpark on 15 August and the imperial mass on 18 August are always fixed points.