Tickets

Tickets for 2016 Ars Electronica Festival can be booked here or they can be reserved via tickets@aec.at or via phone +43 699 1778 1590 (MON-FRI 10 AM-4 PM). Group tickets (over 5 tickets) can only be ordered via tickets@aec.at. In addition to Festivalpasses, Ars Electronica offers One-Day-Passes, tickets to individual events (symposia, forums and concerts) and WE GUIDE YOU-Tours. Under certain conditions, these tickets can be purchased at a discount price. There is no limitation of Festivalpasses.

Festivalpass

The Festivalpass gives you access to all events including conferences and panels, entry to the POSTCITY, Ars Electronica Center, LENTOS Kunstmuseum and OK at OÖ Kulturquartier, as well as to the Höhenrausch exhibition. The Festivalpass includes one Ticket for a WE GUIDE YOU Tour. Registration at the WE GUIDE YOU Desk at POSTCITY is obligatory.

Regular price

140

THU Sep 8 - MON Sep 12, 2016Buy Ticket

Discount price

95

THU Sep 8 - MON Sep 12, 2016Buy Ticket

under 19 years

18

THU Sep 8 - MON Sep 12, 2016Buy Ticket

One-Day-Pass

The One-Day-Pass gives you access on the respective day to all events including conferences and panels, entry to the POSTCITY, Ars Electronica Center, LENTOS Kunstmuseum and OK at OÖ Kulturquartier, as well as to the Höhenrausch exhibition. The One-Day-Pass includes one Ticket for a WE GUIDE YOU Tour. Registration at the WE GUIDE YOU Desk at POSTCITY is obligatory.

THU Sep 8

27

discount price: € 19Buy Ticket

FRI Sep 9

49

discount price: € 34Buy Ticket

SAT Sep 10

49

discount price: € 34Buy Tickets

SUN Sep 11

49

discount price: € 34Buy Ticket

MON Sept 12

27

discount price: € 19Buy ticket

Symposia at the POSTCITY / Prix Forums

The Symposia program provides audiences a platform to gain further insight into the festival themes of “RADICAL ATOMS and the alchemists of our time”. Here, both leading and emerging experts from across the globe explore concepts, discuss technical challenges and provide academic findings into past, present and future developments in their research fields. The Prix Ars Electronica Forums are dedicated to the prizewinners of the Prix Ars Electronica 2016, who will personally talk about their work, motives and motivations with the jury members. These tickets are available from September 8 to 11, 2016 (10 AM – 7 PM) at the ticket counter in the POSTCITY.

Symposium I: Radical Atoms

24

discount price: € 19POSTCITY, Conference Square
FRI Sept. 9, 2016, 10 AM

Symposium II: The Alchemists of Our Time

24

discount price: € 19POSTCITY, Conference Square
FRI Sept. 9, 2016, 2:30 PM

Symposium III: Art & Science Network

24

discount price: € 19POSTCITY, Conference Square
SUN Sept. 11, 2016, 10 AM

Prix Forum I

24

discount price: € 19Computer Animation / Film / VFX
CENTRAL Linz
FRI Sept. 9, 2016, 1 PM-2:45 PM

Prix Forum II-IV

24

discount price: € 19Digital Communities, Interactive Art +, Visionary Pioneer of Media Art
Ursulinensaal, OK im OÖ Kulturquartier
SAT Sept. 10, 2016, 1:30 PM-6:30 PM

Event Tickets

Tickets for the POSTCITY Nightline can be pre-purchased online and are available at the box office at the POSTCITY.
Tickets for the Big Concert Night are exclusively available at the box office at the POSTCITY.
Tickets for the Music Monday are available at the ticket counter at the POSTCITY from Sep 8 to 12, 2016 (10 AM-7 PM).

POSTCITY Nightline

15

discount price: € 9Buy Ticket

POSTCITY, Ground Floor
FRI Sept. 9, 2016, 8 PM

Big Concert Night

39

discount price: € 24POSTCITY, Ground Floor
SUN Sept. 11, 2016, 8 PM

Music Monday

15

discount price: € 9Anton Bruckner Private University
MON Sept. 12, 2016, 10 AM

Discount

  • Pupils, apprentices, students (under 26), senior citizens (65+)
  • People with disabilities including one personal assistant
  • People serving civilian service or military service
  • Holders of Aktivpass, 4youCard, OÖNcard, Linz Card or Linz Kulturcard 365, Kulturpass „Hunger auf Kunst und Kultur“
  • Members of Ö1 Club, AK, EYCA Jugendkarte, Radio FRO Freundeskreis, Alumniverein Forum-Kunstuni Linz
  • Children and teenagers under the age of 19 (born September 1997)
  • Free entry for children under the age of 6

Important notes

  • The ticket counter for artists, press and vouchers as well as the WE GUIDE YOU counter of this year’s Festival are located in the POSTCITY.
  • Either buy tickets or pick up you pre-paid ticket from September 8 to 12 between 10am – 07pm at the ticket counter in the POSTCITY.
  • WE GUIDE YOU registrations can be exclusively received at the WE GUIDE YOU desk (subject to availability)
  • For some events you have to register – please check our website for further information
  • Holders of Festivalpasses are entitled to use all Linz AG public transport lines for free (except the Pöstlingbergbahn) from September 8 to 12, 2016. This only applies to purchased Festivalpasses. Our sincere thanks to Linz AG.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to book/buy a ticket online?

No! You can buy your ticket directly at the ticket counter in the POSTCITY.

Which ticket do I need?

  • The Festivalpass includes entry to all events and Locations from September 8 to 12, 2016.
  • The One-Day-Pass includes entry to all events and Locations on the respective day.
  • All events can be booked singularly.

Where do I get my prepaid or pre-booked ticket?

Tickets are available at the ticket counter. Payment cash or via debit card or credit card (VISA, MasterCard).

Which desk do I go to first?

  • If you want to buy or pick up a ticket, please turn to the ticket counter – check opening hours.
  • If you need information on the Ars Electronica Festival, the staff at the info desk is happy to help.
  • To register for a WE GUIDE YOU-Tour, please go to the WE GUIDE YOU desk.
  • Free tickets (lottery, co-workers, sponsors, etc.) can be picked up at the accreditation desk.
  • Press members can get their accreditation at the press corner.

Is there a limitation of visitors on events, performances or tickets?

There is no limit for Festivalpasses. For certain events or performances registration might be necessary – please check on our webpage if your desired event or performance needs a registration.

I want to return my ticket or I have lost it!

From September 8, 2016 onwards, we do not take back Festival passes. One-Day-Passes can be returned until the day prior to their validity. Ars Electronica is not responsible for the loss of your passes. We do not offer refund, substitution or a new ticket for free. Please make sure that your Pass is attached to your clothes securely to prevent losing it.

Further information for tickets

For further information or questions left, please contact: tickets@aec.at or Tel. +43 699 1778 1590 (MON-FRI 10 AM-4 PM)