This year's Ars Electronica Festival will take place WED 6.9. – SUN 10.9.2023 in Linz, Austria. Venues include POSTCITY, the Ars Electronica Center, Anton Bruckner Private University, Atelierhaus Salzamt, Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz, Stadtwerkstatt (STWST), OK (Offenes Kulturhaus Oberösterreich), Francisco Carolinum Linz, Mariendom Linz, and Linz Art University.
In order to be able to prepare your visit optimally and to minimize waiting times, we kindly ask you to book your FESTIVALPASSES(+) and ONE-DAY-PASSES online in advance and exchange them for a badge at the POSTCITY INFO DESK. Your POSTCITY exhibition ticket purchased online will be exchanged for a badge valid for the day. The ticket booths are located at the INFO DESK. Passes can also be exchanged at the AEC.
TICKETS
FESTIVALPASS+ € 200,- / *€ 130,-
The FESTIVALPASS+ allows free access to all festival locations, exhibitions, conferences, performances and workshops. The FESTIVALPASS+ also includes the tickets for the Big Concert Night and Nightline on FRI 8.9.
Note: Due to limited capacity, registration may be required for workshops and selected performances. Please take a look at the program for more information.
Participation in a guided tour in German or English as part of our WE GUIDE YOU program is not included in the price and can be booked online from August or, depending on availability, at the INFO DESK.
With the FESTIVALPASS+, travel on all LINZ AG lines in the core zone (except Pöstlingbergbahn) is free during the period WED 6.9. – SUN 10.9.2023. We would like to thank LINZ AG.
FESTIVALPASS € 165,- / *€ 110,-/ u19: € 19,-
The FESTIVALPASS allows free admission to all festival venues, exhibitions, conferences, performances, workshops and the Nightline. The ticket for the Big Concert Night is not included and can be purchased separately.
Note: Due to limited capacity, registration may be required for workshops and selected performances. Please note the information in the program.
Participation in a guided tour in German or English as part of our WE GUIDE YOU program is not included in the price and can be booked online or, depending on availability, at the INFO DESK starting in August.
With the FESTIVALPASS, travel on all LINZ AG lines in the core zone (except Pöstlingbergbahn) is free during the period WED 6.9.2023 – SUN 10.9.2023. We would like to thank LINZ AG.
ONE-DAY-PASS € 57,- / *€ 38,-
The ONE-DAY-PASS allows free access to all festival locations, exhibitions, conferences and workshops on the selected festival day. The Big Concert Night is not included and can be purchased separately.
Note: Due to limited capacity, registration may be required for workshops and selected performances. Please note the information in the program.
Participation in a guided tour in German or English as part of our WE GUIDE YOU program is not included in the price and can be booked online or, subject to availability, at the INFO DESK from August.
POSTCITY Exhibition Ticket € 14,- / *€ 11,-
The POSTCITY Exhibition Ticket provides access to all exhibition areas in POSTCITY on the day in question, in particular to the ground floor and basement. The Big Concert Night, Nightline, workshops and conferences are not included.
Visitors to the Ars Electronica Center as well as visitors to POSTCITY receive reduced admission to Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz on the same day, and vice versa.
Participation in a guided tour in German or English as part of our WE GUIDE YOU program is not included in the price and can be booked online or, depending on availability, at the INFO DESK starting in August.
POSTCITY Exhibition Ticket u19
Admission for children and young people up to and including 19 years of age is free of charge (for children and young people under 15 years of age only if accompanied by an adult). The ticket provides access to all exhibition areas in POSTCITY on the day in question, in particular to the ground floor and basement. The Big Concert Night, Nightline, workshops and conferences are not included.
Visitors to the Ars Electronica Center as well as visitors to POSTCITY receive reduced admission to the Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz on the same day, and vice versa.
Participation in a guided tour in German or English as part of our WE GUIDE YOU program is not included and can be booked online or, depending on availability, at the INFO DESK starting in August.
WE GUIDE YOU Aufpreis
Spotlight- oder Expert-Tour € 4,-
The price is per person, there are no discounts.
To participate in a guided tour as part of our WE GUIDE YOU tour program in German or English, please book a ticket for the corresponding day and time online, starting in August. In case of high demand, slots will be published subsequently. Depending on availability, you can also purchase tickets at the INFO DESK in POSTCITY. Please arrive at the WE GUIDE YOU MEETING POINT 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. Tours are limited to a group size of 15 people per tour.
Spotlight Tour: The popular Spotlight Tour offers an overall overview of various exhibition stations in POSTCITY and shows you a selection of exciting projects, experiments, and best practices at the intersection of art and science that address compelling contemporary issues.
Expert Tour: Daily guided tours are also offered by artists, curators and partners. These tours give you the opportunity to take an in-depth look at individual exhibitions, either at POSTCITY (e.g., thematic exhibition, Prix Ars Electronica exhibition, S+T+ARTS Prize exhibition) or at other locations in the city (e.g., Lentos, Kunstuniversität, Ars Electronica Center).
Duration: 1h / 1,5h
Tickets can be bought under https://ars.electronica.art/who-owns-the-truth/en/we-guide-you/.
Große Konzertnacht € 50,- / *€ 35,-
Tickets are available from 6.9. and only on site.
Nightline € 15,- / *€ 10,-
Every year the festival invites you to dance and party on Friday night with experimental and special music acts. In the last three years the Nightline did not take place, this year there will be a special event again where everyone can dance the night away.
Tickets are available from 6.9. and only on site.
Gruppenbuchungen
We offer discounted rates for groups of 20 or more. Please email tickets@ars.electronica.art for details.
Note: Please bring your discount authorization with you.
*Ermäßigungen Ars Electronica Festival 2023:
pupils; apprentices; students (up to 26 years); senior citizens (65 years and older); civil and military servants; people with disabilities; Ö1 Club members; Aktivpass Linz holders; holders of a European Youth Card, 4youCard; Upper Austrian Family Card (parents or grandparents accompanied by at least one registered child); OÖNcard as well as members of the alumni association forum - Kunstuniversität Linz - FREE ADMISSION for children up to 5 years.
Discounts cannot be combined and are only valid in conjunction with a current proof of identity.
Every visitor with an Ars Electronica Center ticket receives reduced admission to POSTCITY on the same day and vice versa. AEC Annual Pass holders also receive reduced admission to POSTCITY.
Visitors to the Ars Electronica Center and visitors to POSTCITY receive reduced admission to the Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz on the same day, and vice versa.
Free admission for holders of "Hunger auf Kunst und Kultur" Kulturpass (1 ticket per person). Ticket will be issued on site.
Free admission for the assistant of people who need assistance. Ticket will be issued on site.
If you have any further questions about your visit, please send us a message at tickets@ars.electronica.art or call us at +43 699 1778 1585. We are available by phone MON – FRI 10:00–16:00.
For further information about the festival please visit us https://ars.electronica.art/who-owns-the-truth/en/.
Please note our ticket FAQ.