Kaltenbach Open Air
Spital am Semmering, AustriaOpen airNext edition not announced · last held 2026
2003
since
~24
Editions
Overview
About
Kaltenbach Open Air has been held since 2003 in Spital am Semmering, in Austria's Styrian Alps. Regarded as one of the country's leading extreme metal festivals, it brings together black metal, death metal, thrash and related genres against a rugged mountain backdrop. Despite its remote setting, the site remains reachable by public transport, which has helped it build a loyal following.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Open air
Camping
- Camping on site
Transport
- Parking
Getting there
Location
Kaltenbachgraben, Kaltenbachstraße 14, 8684 Spital am Semmering, Autriche
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Past editions
2026Aug 20–22, 202636 artists
Finntroll2025Aug 21–23, 202533 artists
2024Aug 22–24, 202433 artists
Brutal Sphincter
SaorElysiumAnime TormentBasement Torture KillingsThe StoneAsmodeusAthiriaRavenousBllightbringerGUYOĐLichtblickSchänderSucking Leech2023Aug 17–19, 202325 artists
2022Aug 18–20, 202232 artists
Nordjevel2019Aug 22–24, 201933 artists
Pestilence
Evil Invaders2018Aug 23–25, 201831 artists
Origin2017Aug 24–26, 201729 artists
2016Aug 18–20, 201635 artists
Insanity Alert2015Aug 20–22, 201534 artists
2014Aug 21–23, 201430 artists
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