If you take a trip to Austria and get an Austria car rental, you will have the freedom to go and do whatever you want for the duration of your time in Austria. If you enjoy live music, one activity you may want to consider is attending one of Austria’s music festivals. To help get you started, we have compiled a list of the top five music festivals that Austria has to offer:

The Linz Klangwolke (Cloud of Sound): This truly unique music festival, which serves as the opening event for the Bruckner Festival, takes the timeless sound of classical music and combines it with the latest in electronic visualization to create a truly unparalled live music experience.

Haydn Festival: Since he was an Austrian composer, it should come as no surprise that the Haydn Festival is a celebration of the wonderful work of Joseph Haydn. Although it has been two hundred years since he passed away, this festival ensures that his music stays alive through the ages.

Vienna Festival Weeks: Lasting for over a month, this diverse festival provides a wide variety of entertainment. Regardless of what type of entertainment you enjoy, you should have no problem finding something that you like during the course of this great festival.

Castle Grafenegg Music Festival: Not only does this festival offer wonderful music from the London Symphony Orchestra, but it also offers a beautiful setting to enjoy the live performances.

Operafestival St. Margarethen: Like the fourth festival on this list, this festival also offers a beautiful setting. In addition to its natural setting, attending this festival will allow you to see performances by opera stars from all over the world.