SOMMER.FRISCHE.KUNST

Art makes you see. Discover your way.

Amidst the impressive backdrop of the Austrian Alps, the sommer.frische.kunst 2025 festival invites you to a very special anniversary edition. Since its foundation in 2011, the festival has developed into an important hotspot for contemporary art – and for its 15th anniversary, visitors can look forward to new formats, exciting returners and extraordinary partners.

Artists from all over the world – including New York, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Germany and Austria – are returning to Bad Gastein. Many of them have already been represented in previous editions of sommer.frische.kunst and this time they are bringing works inspired by the unique atmosphere of the location. The anniversary exhibition “Welcome back!” in the historic power station will be an exciting journey through the artistic developments of recent years – and at the same time a celebration of friendship and creative togetherness.

In addition, performances, installations, exhibitions and masterclasses will provide a multifaceted summer program that makes it possible to experience art in a variety of ways. The art festival simply makes our enchanting Bad Gastein that little bit more magical…

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