The Donauinselfest (Danube Island Festival)
Bigger than any Coachella, Glastonbury, or Rock in Rio, what makes the Donauinselfest wild is that unlike festivals such as Coachella or Glastonbury which cost hundreds of dollars per ticket and host under 200,000 people, Donauinselfest is completely free.
Key Notables
• The festival is held on Danube Island which is a long stretch of land in the middle of the Danube River.
• It features dozens of stages covering everything from rock and pop to jazz, EDM, and folk.
• Major international stars like Shakira, Robbie Williams, and Bob Dylan have performed there, alongside local Austrian acts.
• To put it in perspective — 3.3 million people is larger than the entire population of Jamaica or Qatar, all partying on a single island for three days!
The last Donauinselfest took place from June 20th to 22nd, 2025 while the next one takes place from July 3rd to 5th, 2026 to avoid clashing with the Austrian Grand Prix. So if you’re opportuned, you can add up to its already massive attendance!