Uni Vibes 2026: the campus festival that transcends borders again

On 29 May 2026, the courtyard of the main building will once again be transformed into an atmospheric dance floor. Photo: Uni Graz/Schiffer

On 29 May 2026, it's that time again: the University of Graz celebrates, dances and vibrates. The campus will become a stage for art, science and music.

The first highlights for "Uni Vibes 2026" have already been announced. Among others, the electronic singer-songwriter Fraeulein Astrid will be performing. The artist produces most of her music herself and combines polyphonic vocals, electronic textures and radical honesty to create something both fragile and powerful. Fraeulein Astrid was awarded the Morgenstern Prize of the Province of Styria in 2024, has already performed at Acoustic Lakeside and was the winner of the Generali Music Scholarship in 2025.

MERAK combines contemporary Balkan sounds with hip-hop beats. The energetic eleven-piece acoustic orchestra and a crew of five extraordinary hip-hop dancers invite you to a unique experience in which the audience becomes part of the performance.

Fans of brass music will get their money's worth with Grazissimo Brass Quintett. The five virtuoso brass players from Styria and the surrounding area are versatile, flexible and up for anything.

Further programme items - including musical contributions, scientific impulses and guided tours - are in preparation and will follow in the coming weeks.

Gerhild Leljak

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