# Klagenfurt and Graz summer festivals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/klagenfurt-and-graz-summer-festivals > Updated: 2026-07-31T08:35:14.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, officials from Klagenfurt travelled to Graz to promote the upcoming Altstadtzauber festival, highlighting the short 45‑minute Koralmbahn connection. The delegation, led by Mayor Christian Scheider, distributed flyers and performed live music in front of the Graz Rathaus. The same weekend, the city’s traditional Waldfest in the Viktring district attracted political figures such as FPÖ councilor Sandra Wassermann and National Council member Gernot Darmann, who praised the event’s multigenerational appeal. A few days later, Klagenfurt hosted a free‑entry Italian food festival on Neuer Platz, featuring regional specialties from Apulia and supported again by Mayor Scheider. Simultaneously, Graz staged the La Strada Festival, presenting a diverse program of acrobatic, dance and interactive performances from artists across Europe, with many shows offered free of charge. Together, these snapshots illustrate a coordinated push by both cities to showcase cultural attractions, drawing local and regional visitors through a series of festivals and public events during the summer of 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Klagenfurt hosts Italian food festival as Graz stages La Strada performances Klagenfurt hosts a free Italian food festival with music and demos, while Graz’s La Strada Festival offers free interactive performances by artists from 12 nations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/klagenfurt-hosts-italian-food-festival-as-graz-stages-la-strada-performances ### 2026-07-25: Klagenfurt promotes Altstadtzauber while Waldfest draws political guests Klagenfurt promoted the Altstadtzauber festival in Graz on 25 July, while the Viktring Waldfest on 27 July drew FPÖ councilor Sandra Wassermann and MP Gernot Darmann. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/klagenfurt-promotes-altstadtzauber-while-waldfest-draws-political-guests --- Cite as: Klagenfurt and Graz summer festivals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/klagenfurt-and-graz-summer-festivals