Leoben – Gösser Kirtag 2027

Gösser Kirtag 2027 is scheduled in Leoben for Thursday, 7 October 2027, following its traditional schedule. Here you can find dates, highlights, opening times and information to help you get there.

Gösser Kirtag 2027: date according to the traditional rule

Gösser Kirtag has been one of the most important market days in Leoben since the 19 century. Traditionally, it takes place on the first Thursday after the first Sunday in October. In 2027, this Thursday falls on 7 October. A local hotel preview explicitly gives this date, while the official Gösser-Kirtag website is still presenting the 2026 edition. The date of 7 October is therefore calculated according to the historical rule and is a well-founded date to plan for, but there is not yet comprehensive official programme confirmation for 2027.

Four-kilometre market street stretching to the Göß district

The street market begins around Leoben's main square and runs along Krottendorfergasse and Gösser Straße towards Göß. The city describes it as one of Austria's longest market streets, giving its length as around four kilometres and the usual number of market and food stalls as about 400. You will traditionally find everyday goods, specialist products and food. However, the number of vendors actually registered for October 2027 has not yet been confirmed. A detailed stall plan is usually published shortly before the fair.

Gösser Kirtag 2027: music, ceremonial beer tapping and market atmosphere

The special atmosphere comes from the mix of shopping, music and Styrian traditions. The 2026 edition included opening events and ceremonial beer tappings with musical accompaniment in the main square and the Göß district. Various stages and dance events were also part of previous Kirtags. These events are described here as traditions. No specific performances, programme start times or artists have yet been officially confirmed for the 2027 edition. For this reason, no unverified performances with dates have been added to the programme section.

Goods, food and possible rides

The Kirtag is primarily a large street market. There are plenty of food and drink options alongside the stalls, so you can stop for refreshments along the way between the main square and Göß. Traditional market stalls may also be joined by games and family activities at events like this. However, no definitive list of mechanical rides and their operators is available yet for 2027. Listing specific names from previous editions could therefore give a misleading impression. Suitable attraction profiles can be added as soon as an up-to-date announcement for October 2027 is available.

Opening times, admission and possible special rules

Opening times are provisional, as of 2026: the market hours shown in the calendar have initially been carried over from the previous year. The times can be updated once Citymanagement publishes the new schedule. As a public market, the Kirtag has traditionally been open to everyone without a general admission charge. Purchases, rides, games and food and drink are paid for separately. Some businesses may also close before the general market closing time. Allow plenty of time for a long walk around and check shortly beforehand for any changes.

Getting to Leoben and current traffic information

Hauptplatz 1 in Leoben is a convenient starting point. The main railway station is within walking distance; from there, you can also reach the local bus services. The road closures are particularly important: 2026, Gösser Straße and Krottendorfergasse were closed to traffic during the set-up and Kirtag. For 2027, the city still needs to confirm the exact traffic arrangements. You can find the latest information from the official Gösser-Kirtag organiser and on the city website. Discover more markets in our events calendar.