Artistic programme
Musical theatre: Pierre & Fils
“We will not stand aside!”
The musicians of the Pierres et Fils brass band explore public spaces through their music; they play with the immediacy of the moment and win the hearts of young and old alike with their compositions.
When and where? 29 May 2026 at 6.30 pm Inner courtyard (Universitätsplatz 3, 8010 Graz)
When and where? 29 May 2026 at 7.30 pm South lawn (Universitätsplatz 3, 8010 Graz)
When and where? 29 May 2026 at 9.00 pm, North Lawn (Universitätsplatz 3, 8010 Graz)
Contemporary circus: THE THERE COMPANY
“Hugs and Handshakes”
Every duet and every group choreography by THERE THERE begins with simple touches: a handshake, a hug... before building up to acrobatic heights. Spontaneous duets emerge between the performers and the audience. The audience becomes part of the artwork, shifting from passive observation to an active experience of movement, sound and language. Chance takes the lead… or was it perhaps planned after all?
When and where? 29 May 2026 at 6.00 pm Improvisation in the building
When and where? 29 May 2026 at 8.30 pm Performance in the auditorium of the University of Graz (Universitätsplatz 3, 8010 Graz)
Registration for the performance in the auditorium is possible in advance from 4 May 2026 or on the day, subject to availability.
Concert: Fraeulein Astrid
Fraeulein Astrid, an electronic singer-songwriter from Graz now based in Vienna, creates songs brimming with emotion and quiet defiance. The artist produces her own music, blending polyphonic vocals, electronic textures and radical honesty into something that is both fragile and powerful. Moving between English and German, soft and sharp, synthetic and human, she crafts songs full of contradictions. In the summer of 2024, Fraeulein Astrid was awarded the Morgenstern Prize by the Province of Styria; she has already performed at Acoustic Lakeside, was the winner of the Generali Music Scholarship in 2025, and took part in the FM4 Protest Song Contest in February 2026.
When? 29 May 2026 at 6.30 pm & 9.00 pm
Where? Historic Reading Room of the University Library (Universitätsplatz 3a, 8010 Graz)
Grazissimo Brass Quintet
The five virtuoso brass players of the Grazissimo Brass Quintet, hailing from Styria and the surrounding area, are versatile, flexible and up for anything. Grazissimo does it all … and at the very highest standard!
When? 29 May 2026 at 8.00 pm
Where? Meeting point: Foyer of the main building of the University of Graz (Universitätsplatz 3, 8010 Graz)
Concert by MERAK
“Balkan Block Party”
“Celebrations bring people together. In the Balkans, important life events are celebrated with music, with people dancing on their doorsteps and in village squares. In a similar way, the block party movement is reclaiming public space and uniting communities through dance and music.” – MERAK
An energetic 11-piece orchestra that blends contemporary Balkan sounds with hip-hop beats, and five extraordinary hip-hop dancers invite you to a musical experience where the audience becomes part of the performance. Rap, slam, singing, laughter... Spontaneity and the unexpected are the driving force behind MERAK. An unforgettable party to round off the festival.
When? 29 May 2026 at 9.30 pm
Where? Courtyard (Universitätsplatz 3, 8010 Graz)
DJ Monique Fessl & DJ Uschi Ultra (MfM, Austria)
About Monique Fessl
Monique Fessl is an Austrian musician, DJ and producer. Her musical work is
characterised by consistently cutting-edge track selection and playful experimentation with sounds and genres. Her DJ sets currently focus on footwork, bass, gabba and techno. She loves mixing musical styles, contrasting the sophisticated with the kitsch, and paying homage to masterpieces from music history. Her own productions are an integral part of her sets. With her current music project MOET, created in collaboration with dancer and choreographer Marta Navaridas, the first EP was recently released on Bandcamp. Alongside MOET, she continues to release solo work under the name Monique Fessl. Over the past 20 years, she has released numerous tracks of her own, enjoyed regular airplay on radio stations, performed at national and international events, collaborated with various artists, and received a nomination for the Amadeus Music Award.
About Uschi Ultra (MfM, AT)
Hand-picked and carefully selected sounds, combined with a dash of passion and joy, are a constant feature of Ultra’s DJ sets. Her sets are an expedition through authentic melodies and dynamic drums. Interwoven with pulsating bass and vintage sounds, she explores and plays music from this world and beyond, creating something new from the old school. For over 15 years, Uschi Ultra has been playing from her seemingly limitless repertoire. Through her love of music, she evokes both nostalgic and futuristic longings.
When? 29 May 2026 from 5 pm
Where? Courtyard (Universitätsplatz 3, 8010 Graz)
