At the Ars Electronica Festival you can expect extraordinary events, concerts and performances in equally extraordinary locations—from the impressive POSTCITY Train Hall, with highlights such as the Big Concert Night and the Ars Electronica Nightline, to the Futurelab Night Performances in Deep Space 8K at the Ars Electronica Center. An experience for all the senses—innovative, immersive and surprising.
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Events, Concerts, Performances
Pre-Opening Walk
Discover the pulse of the festival before it begins. Join the Pre-Opening Walk for exclusive previews, personal encounters with artists, and a journey through Linz’s vibrant art spaces—all in one inspiring afternoon and evening.
Ars Electronica Opening
The Ars Electronica Festival 2025 opens with a grand celebration, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss (son) and 30 years since Austria’s accession to the EU, with global artists setting the stage for the festival program.
Big Concert Night
Viktor Ullmann & Peter Kien / Filharmonie Brno (CZ), Dennis Russell Davies (US/AT)
Composed under the harshest conditions—amid the deprivation, fear, and horrors of the Terezín ghetto, and in the constant awareness of possible deportation to a death camp—The Emperor of Atlantis is a powerful example of artistic resistance and creative resilience. The Train Hall of POSTCITY—Ars Electronica’s main venue since 2015—is a stage charged with profound symbolism for this opera.
The Emperor of Atlantis
Viktor Ullmann & Peter Kien / Filharmonie Brno (CZ), Dennis Russell Davies (US/AT)
On Saturday, September 6, The Emperor of Atlantis returns for its second performance in this year’s Ars Electronica Festival. Staged in the Train Hall of POSTCITY, this location serves as a space charged with profound symbolism.
Ars Electronica Nightline
From inner chaos to collective resonance, the Ars Electronica Nightline 2025 turns the POSTCITY Train Hall into a pulsating playground of sonic experimentation, physical expression, and emotional intensity. With a strong showing from Switzerland’s thriving electronic scene—presented with the kind support of the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia—this year’s lineup fuses visceral live acts with immersive performances and high-intensity DJ sets.
Theater & Digital Media
Theater has always been an art form that merges and incorporates different media and artistic disciplines. Digital tools have become more present not only in the artistic elements of theater—from stage design to dramaturgical development to audience engagement—but digital technologies themselves have also increasingly become central to what is presented on stage.
Flood the Zone with Courage
Flood the Zone with Courage is a collaboration between Ars Electronica and the Circus of Knowledge at JKU Linz. The project invites artists, activists, students, and citizens to develop new forms of protest—performative, participatory, and radically collective.
Deep Space 8K
Since 2009, Deep Space 8K has been a central highlight of the Ars Electronica Festival and a major attraction at the Ars Electronica Center. Equipped with cutting-edge projection technology, it offers a unique immersive experience that captivates audiences with interactive 3D content, ultra-high-resolution imagery and live performances with stunning visuals.
Performances
The Ars Electronica Festival 2025 presents a diverse program of performances at the intersection of art, technology, and society. Across multiple venues, artists from around the world invite audiences to experience new forms of storytelling that challenge perception, spark dialogue, and open spaces for collective imagination.
Concerts
At the Ars Electronica Festival 2025, concerts turn Linz into a laboratory of sound. From electronic live sets and orchestral performances to immersive soundscapes and cross-genre collaborations, audiences can explore a wide spectrum of musical expression.
Screenings
The festival’s diverse animation and film program brings together innovative works across different genres.
Experiment & Explore
The festival offers a range of interactive formats that invite visitors to experiment, explore, and engage directly. From immersive installations and participatory workshops to playful experiments, these experiences encourage curiosity, spark reflection, and open new ways of thinking.
Award Ceremonies
From celebrating groundbreaking projects to recognizing visionary artists and thinkers, the Award Ceremonies at Ars Electronica Festival honor outstanding achievements and inspire the next generation of creative pioneers.