We’re excited to announce the first acts and conference insights for this year’s edition of the Waves Vienna Festival, taking place from 1 to 3 October 2026. And the list keeps growing. Stay tuned for updates, and see you in October! Austrian Acts … read more »
Celebrating the Spirit of Independent Festivals in Central Europe: For the second time, Waves Vienna will present the Central European Indie Festivals Award (CEIFA) – honoring outstanding independent music festivals from the region. The award includes a cash prize of €1,500 and advertising support worth €7,000 in our … read more »
From October 1 to 3, 2026, the 16th edition of the Waves Vienna festival will take place, along with the conference organized in collaboration with mica – music austria and Austrian Music Export, where national and international music and media experts, pioneers, … read more »
Applications for Waves Vienna 2026, taking place from October 1–3, are now open and will be accepted until May 29, 2026. Ready to bring your sound to Waves Vienna 2026? Here’s the info you need… At a glance The artist application is … read more »
The Waves Vienna UK Residency 2026 is aimed at Austrian musicians and bands who are ready to take the next step in their international career development. It offers a unique opportunity to perform at three renowned UK showcase festivals and to build valuable connections … read more »