The 14th World Music festival will be held in Innsbruck, Austria from May 29th to June 1st, 2025. The World Music Festival is one of the largest world events for accordion and harmonica orchestras / ensembles.

You are invited to participate in this major event, whether as a participant or guest, to enjoy the special experience of this extraordinary popular festival.

The World Music Festival is organised by the Deutscher Harmonika-Verband e. V. (DHV) together with cooperation partner Harmonikaverband Österreichs (HVÖ) and supported by European Accordion Federation with member organisations from Finland, Czech Republic, Germany and Austria. 

The event features competitions for accordion, harmonica, styrian harmonica and other harmonica instruments in orchestras, ensembles (minimum 3 players) and bands plus an exciting program of concerts.

The closing date for World Music Festival entry registrations is: November 30th, 2024 (for orchestras and ensembles, chamber music, Free Style Category).

Solo, Duo and Folk ensemble Categories for accordion and styrian harmonica will be organised in separate International Categories, hosted by Harmonikaverband Österreichs (HVÖ). The registration deadline for these categories in “Tag der Harmonika” will be March 11th, 2025.

Download World Music Festival Invitation with competition categories, timetable, event information at: 2025WorldMusicFestival