This year, Vienna has some cool and promising events in store for us, some of them long-established, such as the Opera Ball or the Danube Island Festival, while others are completely new. The latter category includes Isle of Summer, which will take place in Vienna for the first time in 2026. The day festival will feature electronic beats from national and international artists, creating a summer vibe on the Danube. So get out of the dark nightclubs and head to the Danube Island for a musical open-air experience where you can soak up the sun.
A proven format
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Although Isle of Summer is new to Vienna, it is not an entirely new festival. Since 2010, it has been held as a festival series on three dates each year in Munich. More or less well-known DJs such as Adam Beyer, Fritz Kalkbrenner, DJ Koze, Guy Gerber, Monika Kruse, and Ben Klock regularly perform here. Over 30,000 people celebrate to their music in Munich every year, making Isle of Summer the largest festival series in and around the Bavarian capital. Now it is coming to Vienna for the first time this year, expanding internationally.
The most important information about Isle of Summer in Vienna
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Like the Danube Island Festival, Isle of Summer will be held on the Danube Island. On August 1, 2026, up to 18,000 people will be able to party here on four stages from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. In the future, the festival will be expanded into a series, as in Munich, so that up to 50,000 people can participate.
So far , 20 artists have been announced who will be performing for you at Isle of Summer this year, including Charlie Sparks, I Hate Models, Kobosil, Schrothagen, Prada2000, Oswald, and many more. In addition to the musicians, there will also be a food court where you can refuel during your dance breaks.
You can choose between regular and premium tickets. Regular tickets currently cost €64.90. Premium tickets are divided into stage tickets and sky tickets. The former cost €159.90 and grant you access behind and onto the main stage. Sky tickets, on the other hand, are available for €199.90 and give you access to the Skydeck, where you have the best view of the festival. Both premium tickets include access to exclusive bars and the option to reserve a table.
📍 Location: Danube Island
📅 Date: August 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
💶 Price information: Regular tickets from €64.90, Stage Tickets from €159.90, and Sky Tickets from €199.90