Historic charm meets vibrant Events

Villach, der Sommer und DU

Enjoy the summer in all its facets: The old town Villach shines in a special glow in the warm season and invites you to linger with lovingly designed alleys and squares. The atmospheric decorations and creative staging create a unique flair that always provides surprising moments.

From June to September 2025, a multitude of events offer more variety than ever before.

Event highlights 2025

Easter market: April 10th to 19th from 10 am to 7 pm at Oberer Kirchenplatz and Rathausplatz
Flower market: April 30th to May 01st from 9 am to 6 pm at Hans-Gasser-Platz
Children's flea market: May 10th from 8 am to 1 pm at Hans-Gasser-Platz
In & Out Shopping Days: May 12nd to 17th in Villach city center
Velo Vista: Bike & Enjoyment event on 24th May from 3.30 pm at Nikolaiplatz
The Lake Rocks: SUP competition on the Drau on May 29th from 2 pm to 6 pm, Draupromenade Villach
Villach sings: Villach choirs on June 14th, in Villach city center
Streetfood Market: June 21st and September 5th/6th from 11 am to 10 pm at Kaiser-Josef-Platz
Rookie Music Week: June 23rd to 27th in the city center of Villach
Ceramics market: June 25th to 28th in Villach city center
Fountain Show DRAUpuls: Every Wednesday & Friday from June 27th to September 6th, from 9.30 pm, Draupromenade
Street artists: July 4th to 5th from 10 am in Villach city center
Rookie Music Nights: July 4th to August 29th from 2 pm in Villach city center
Walk of Art: July 4th, 11st and 18th in Lederergasse / Villach city center
Villach unplugged: July 11st to 12nd from 10 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm in Villach city center
Fashion & Music: July 18th, August 22nd, September 5th from 6 pm to 9 pm, Hauptplatz / Rathausplatz / Nikolaiplatz
Villacher Kirchtag: July 27th to August 03rd in the center of Villach
Hamlet Pop-Opera: August 6th to 10th at Rathausplatz
Beachzone Villach: August 15th to 31st Beach volleyball on Rathausplatz
Arts and crafts market: August 28th to 30th in Villach city center
Streetfood Market: September 5th to 6th from 11 am to 10 pm at Kaiser-Josef-Platz

Further Information

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Fountain Show - "DRAUpuls"

A Fountain Show with unique images, colours and musical framework – this is the Draupuls in Villach. Variety is provided by a lively programme of different themes, for example, ‘Classix’ or ‘Rock-it’. The best view is guaranteed from the waterside of the river Drau near the Congress Center Villach.

Villacher Kirchtag

The traditional festival Villacher Kirchtag is known far beyond the borders of Carinthia. The Kirchtag week takes place around the first Saturday in August. Villach's old town is transformed into a huge festival mile and welcomes guests from all over the world to this boundless folk festival .

Events in the region

A relaxing holiday combined with great experiences - that's what you'll find in the Carinthia holiday region! Every year, the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region hosts numerous events and top events that attract numerous visitors.