Events in Villach.

Top city events & leisure activities.

Hotel Palais26 in the centre of Villach is the ideal starting point for numerous events and excursion destinations in the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region. Regardless of whether you opt for customs, culture, parties or culinary delights - the Hotel Palais26 will surprise you with attractive offers. Your holiday in Carinthia will be an experience all year round.

You can find an up-to-date overview of events taking place in the coming months on this page.
Here we list our highlights for families, couples, friends and Carinthia fans:

Sunday, 27.07.2025

Location: City of Villach

Villach

Hauptplatz 26, 9500 Villach

copyright: Region Villach Tourismus GmbH_Martin Hoffmann

Villacher Kirchtag EN

 

At carnival time in Villach, Villach's carnival cry is ‘LEI LEI’ throughout the city centre. The highlight of the carnival season in Villach is Carnival Saturday with the big parade, in which hundreds of masked groups and richly decorated floats take part.

Tuesday, 02.09.2025

Location: Faaker See

Villach

Hauptplatz 26, 9500 Villach

copyright: Region Villach Tourismus GmbH_Michele Blanzan

European Bike Week EN

 

As one of the most famous motorbike meetings in the world, the European Bike Week attracts thousands of motorbike fans and Harley riders to Carinthia every year. Especially at Lake Wörthersee and Lake Faak, the great motorbikes present themselves and show themselves from their best side.

Events in the Villach region

Great events and happenings take place in and around Villach all year round. In addition to the events listed above, you can find further event tips in the official event calendars here.

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