Shows

The first four-day High End Vienna show, sponsored by the High End Society, officially opens at the Austria Center Vienna today, June 4, and runs through June 7, 2026.

Like its predecessor High End Munich, High End Vienna is the largest and most important audio show in the world. A representative of High End Vienna told our most esteemed Stereophile colleague Jason Victor Serinus that this year’s show will have “nearly” 500 exhibitors, more than 1000 brands, at least 430 registered journalists (with 550 expected), and a projected 22,000 visitors. The show will fill the 30,000-plus square meters at the Austria Center Vienna. The first two days are business-to-business; the last two days are open to the public. To see who’s exhibiting at the show and where, go here.

Claudia Kazner, press and public relations manager for the High End Society, High End Vienna, told our Stereophile colleagues via email that “we have over 500 exhibitors and co-exhibitors and offer more space at the ACV [Austria Center Vienna] than ever in Munich. We have four halls, and every room at the ACV is occupied. The number of rooms is nearly the same in Munich, but we have more variety regarding the size, from 21m2 to 500m2. The size of the halls is also bigger than in Munich. In total, our exhibitors use more space in the halls and on the levels at the ACV (rooms and halls) than in Munich.

“One more difference is that the exhibitors can also use the free spaces in front of their rooms,” Kazner continued. “Maybe it helps if you take a look at the 360 degrees tour.”

In addition to High End Vienna, some related satellite shows are also taking place in this most historic town over the next few days. The three-day HiFi Deluxe (June 5–7, 2026) is not entirely new; in fact, it has long been a satellite of the core High End show. HiFi Deluxe will take place in the Arcotel Kaiserwasser, which is said to be a nine-minute walk from the Austria Center. Some of the 40-or-so brands listed for this show include Jadis, Metronome/Kalista, and JMF Audio (and some of the HiFi Deluxe exhibitors also have a presence at High End Vienna as well).

Another alternative show is the four-day Vienna Sound Fest (June 4–7, 2026). Located in the Techgate Building — which is said to be a 3-4-minute walk from the main show — features 24 brands, including the likes of AudioNostrum, Vinnie Rossi, Esoteric, Transrotor, Siltech/Crystal Cable, Artesania Audio, Kroma, Marten, YG Acoustics with TechDAS, Wadax with Kuzma, Pilium, Teac, Tannoy, and Taiko Audio.

Finally, the four-day Xclusive High End Show Vienna (June 4–7, 2026), which is a free event, is in the Ares Tower that’s located right across the street from the High End Vienna venue and is said to be, at most, a five-minute walk from there. Xclusive lists eight brands exhibiting, including Aequo Audio, Aries Cerat, and Pink Faun.

If you’re in Vienna this week/weekend, have a good show — or shows! We will be reporting on the best A/V gear seen and heard in Vienna in the days and weeks ahead.