Name: Kitzbühel Tourism
Address: Hinterstadt 18, Austria, Kitzbühel, 6370
Telephone: +43 5356 66660
Price range: [€€]

From 19th to 25th August 2024, Kitzbühel will once again become the stage for filmmakers from all over the world. The Kitzbühel Film Festival aims to support and promote national and international talents and to give them the opportunity to present their films to a large audience, but also to industry professionals and press representatives. Founded in 2013, the FIAPF-accredited FFKB is a young, creative and diverse festival with a focus on films by young directors.

The idea

Three words perfectly sum up Film Festival Kitzbühel: young, creative and diverse; not only because the festival has remained young ever since being founded in 2013 but also because it places its main focus on “young directors’ films”. The event gives talented young directors and producers the opportunity to showcase their first filmmaking projects.

Be it contemporary or traditional, oblique or evident, large or small, professionally realised or autonomously handcrafted and Super 8 or 35mm, there are no limits when it comes to submitting a film. The festival provides a platform for both regional and international cinema and for newcomers and professionals alike.

The goal

The goal of the Film Festival Kitzbühel is to discover both new and established cinematic highlights and to foster an exchange of ideas and experiences and networking activities between filmmakers and film-lovers from Kitzbühel, Austria and the entire world. The event has set up its very own foundation focusing on supporting and promoting young filmmakers in particular. From its script lab (“Drehbuchklausur”) to its award ceremony and from picnics through to parties, the Film Festival Kitzbühel is diverse, versatile and extraordinary.

Niightlife

Clubs, Bars & more

[Translate to EN:] Ein Koch am Stand während eines Kulinarik Festivals

KITZ Kulinarik x Piedmont

12 - 15 October 2023 | Delicacies from Piedmont meet regional taste experiences at 20 stands in Kitzbühel's city centre & in numerous restaurants in the region.

Kitzbüheler Advent

22. November - 26. December 2023 | The highlight of the festive season is the atmospheric magical Christmas market - experience the fairytale in Kitzbühel's historic city centre.

New Year’s Eve

30 December 2023 - 01 January 2024 | Start the New Year 2024 with Kitzbühel. We have a fascinating party programme around New Year's Eve.

[Translate to EN:] Snow Polo Spieler a, Pferd im Schnee

Snow Polo World Cup

12 - 14 January 2024 | The world's most prestigious winter polo tournament. Enjoy the exciting games in front of the magnificent backdrop of the Wilder Kaiser.

[Translate to EN:] Hahnenkamm im Schnee Zuschauer beim Rennen

Hahnenkamm races

15 - 21 January 2024 | The world's best skiers contest the legendary Streif downhill in Kitzbühel. Find all information about the programme and tickets here.

[Translate to EN:] Ein dunkelbraunes Pferd Portrait

The grand horse race on snow

04 February 2024 | Feel the special flair of harness racing on Kitzbühel's most beautiful racecourse. Five trotting races and one Norikerfahren were held.

Vertical up Kitzbühel

24. February 2024 | The goal of Vertical Up is to conquer the original Streif course with 3.312 km and 860 vertical meters as fast as possible.

Kitzbühel Spring Games

March & April 2024 | The event series that combines the joy of sport and action with a party atmosphere: mogul skiing, wedelling, water slide contest, ski & golf tournament with DJ sets and drinks.

Easter in Kitzbühel

March 25. - April 06. 2024 | Experience festive spring vibes in Kitzbühel - Easter festival in the historic city center - Easter market with regional products - Easter brunch offers - Children's art workshops

[Translate to EN:] Ein graues Auto in den Alpen

Kitzbüheler Alpenrallye

05. - 08. June 2024 | More than 1,000 participants will ride around 600 km through the mountains of Kitzbühel and the surrounding area. The qualifications are: sporty (Sport Trophy) or relaxed (Classic Trophy) driving.

[Translate to EN:] Schwarzsee im Sommer Bergsee Triathlon

Kitzbühel Triathlon

14. - 16. June 2024 | Around the Schwarzsee, swimmers, runners and cyclists meet to compete in the annual Kitzbühel Triathlon.

Red Bull X Alps

The toughest adventure race in the world - 1,223 km on foot or with a paraglider across the Alps - starts this year in Kitzbühel. 34 athletes will cover 150km daily across 5 countries.

Golf Festival Kitzbühel

24. - 29. June 2024 | Golf, culinary delights and exquisite wine tastings unite in Kitzbühel. The highlight: Golf the Streif Contest. The goal is to conquer the world's most difficult downhill course with a golf club over 800 meters in altitude with 12 holes.

[Translate to EN:] Menschen genießen klassische Musik im Sommer

Kitzbühel Klassik

03. - 06. July 2024 | Kitzbühel enables up-and-coming opera stars to give atmospheric concerts at breathtaking top locations, which are experienced even more intensely through the wonderful singing.

Classics in the Alps

06. July 2024 | The great open-air concert by opera star Elina Garanča & Symphonieorchester der Volksoper Wien. Enjoy the mix of classical opera arias and well-known international songs in a unique mountain setting.

Generali Open Kitzbühel

20. - 28. July 2024 | Kitzbühel welcomes the world's best tennis players when the ATP World Tour hosts the Generali Open. The traditional tournament guarantees a week of thrilling, high-class matches and emotional moments.

Kitzbüheler Fair

03. August 2024 | Prestigious traditional festival in the city center, hosted by Stadtmusik Kitzbühel, with music, regional food and a fun atmosphere. Recommended dresscode: Dirndl dresses and Lederhosen pants.

Summer Theater Kitzbühel

26. July - 16. August 2024 | The Kitzbühel Summer Theater is one of the cultural highlights of every summer season. The extraordinary open-air stage and exciting performances make for special theater evenings.

KitzAlp Mountainbike Festival

In the course of the eight-day bike spectacle, thousands of mountain bikers romp through the Kitzbühel Alps to live out their passion.

Kitzbühel music festival

15. - 18. August 2024 | Year after year, the Kitzbühel Music Festival presents itself as a unique outdoor event with a brilliant live music show.

Pura Vida Kitzbühel

04. July - 22. August 2024 | Pure joy in Kitzbühel: PURA VIDA spoils you every Thursday with cultural and culinary events: drinking spritzers on sunny terraces, enjoying yoga in the park, taking part in workshops and much more in the center of Kitzbühel.