Advent in Gleisdorf in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Rene Strasser Advent in Gleisdorf in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Rene Strasser
Entertaining Eastern Styria

Events in Austria's garden

You will never be bored in Austria’s garden! Numerous events invite you to socialise. Click through the region’s calendar of events and choose your favourites from the countless possibilities for recreation.

As desired, you can enter the vacation period here and choose between the event categories and regions of the Eastern Styria.

Combine your visit to the event with a culinary stay at the popular East Styrian Buschenschänken and gastronomic establishments or visit our numerous culinary events directly, which provide unforgettable moments with good food, musical accompaniment, tradition and customs.

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Where festive lights warm the heart...

ADVENT MARKETS IN THE GARDEN OF AUSTRIA

Let yourself be embraced by the magic of Advent in Eastern Styria. The lights of the markets glow warmly, the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine fills the air, and handmade treasures tell of genuine craftsmanship. Children's eyes light up as they marvel at living nativity scenes or take their first turns on the ice rink.

Here you will not only find gifts, but also the peace and quiet that Advent really means. Feel the joy - and take a piece of Christmas magic home with you from the Advent markets of Eastern Styria.

Please click on the button and scroll down the page for all Advent events.

Abacus apple men in Puch near Weiz | © Abakus

Top-Events in Eastern Styria

In spring, the Apple Route is a delight when the orchards are in full bloom and various festivals are organised around the apple harvest. In summer, open-air events such as the Schlosshofserenade attract visitors. In autumn, people dance at the Winzerfest, taste the freshly pressed grapes and celebrate the grape harvest. The year ends on a contemplative note with a special backdrop in the Vorau open-air museum at the Joglland Advent g'spian.

HIGHLIGHT 2025: Styrian Ball in the Vienna Hofburg - Experience East Styrian hospitality and celebrate the start of the ball season at the Styrian Ball 2025!

Top-Events
Hartberger Rathaus_Engel_Oststeiermark | © Tourismus Oststeiermark

Hartberger Weihnachtszauber

Hartberg
28 Nov. - 23 Dec. 2024
from 15:00 o'clock
LET HARTBERG ENCHANT YOU!
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Advent Trail_Pöllau_Eastern Styria | © Kreativteam Adventpfad Pöllau

3rd Pöllau Advent Trail

Pöllau
01 - 26 Dec. 2024
from 15:00 o'clock
Get into the Christmas spirit!
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joglland Advent feeling_market evening_Eastern Styria | © Klaudia Riebenbauer

Joglland Advent feeling

Vorau
14 - 15 Dec. 2024
from 13:00 o'clock
Advent g'spian with all senses - Completely original. Completely natural. Quite contemplative.
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Inseltown_Pöllau_Eastern Styria | © Thomas Heschl

summer open air

Pöllau
20 Jun. 2025
from 18:00 o'clock
Summer open air at the Toms-Stadl!
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Schlosshofserenade_Orchester_Oststeiermark | © Bernhard Bergmann

Schlosshofserenade Hartberg open air

Hartberg
28 Jun. 2025
from 19:30 o'clock
Look forward to this event in the historic ambience of Hartberg Castle.
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Parish church_Pöllau_Eastern Styria | © Helmut Schweighofer

Styriarte hike

Pöllau
19 Jul. 2025
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Parish church_Pöllau_Eastern Styria | © Helmut Schweighofer

Styriarte Pöllau: Organ tour

Pöllau
20 Jul. 2025
from 19:00 o'clock
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Fire engine_Pöllau_Eastern Styria | © FF Pöllau

Fire brigade festival Pöllau

Pöllau
02 - 03 Aug. 2025
Our big 2-day fire brigade festival traditionally takes place on the first weekend in August.
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Samba-Festival_Karnevalsumzug_Oststeiermark | © Tourismus Oststeiermark/Samba in Hartberg

Samba-Festival in Hartberg

Hartberg
08 - 10 Aug. 2025
Welcome to Samba in Hartberg!
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ClariArte 2024

Hartberg
23 - 31 Aug. 2025
Clarinet Festival ClariArte - unique in Austria!
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Erntedank und Winzerfest Hartberg 2023 (3) | © Oststeiermark Tourismus

Erntedank- und Winzerfest in Hartberg

Hartberg
05 Oct. 2025
from 10:00 o'clock
Thanksgiving service and wine festival
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Storm hike with view to the castle Schielleiten | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark

Storm hike in Stubenberg

Stubenberg
11 Oct. 2025
from 09:00 o'clock
Storm hike in Stubenberg/Tiefenbach
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What's going on in the landscaped gardens

Even more events

There's always something going on in our nine landscaped gardens. You can find out exactly which events are taking place on the individual pages.