International Women’s Day emerged in the struggle for recognition and equality in the period before the First World War and has been celebrated annually on March 8 ever since. On International Women’s Day 2026, the Ars Electronica Center will once again set an example and participate in the public discourse.

This December, the Ars Electronica Center invites visitors to use the Christmas season for new discoveries — with a two-day family program themed Winter Wondermagic and a virtual journey to some of Austria’s significant altarpieces.

In 2025, three important international composers celebrated their 90th birthdays: Kurt Schwertsik from Austria, Terry Riley from the US, and Arvo Pärt from Estonia. All three have left their mark on 20th-century music history with their musical signature and continue to shape the music of our time with their inspiring works. Ars Electronica will honor them on November 9 with a special Deep Space concert entitled Pianographique – 3 x 90.

ESERO Austria will take part in World Space Week and present a diverse space-themed program at the Ars Electronica Center. On October 4 and 5, children and their families can enjoy galactic open workshops and guided tours, as well as attend Deep Space 8K presentations that journey all the way to Mars and the ISS.

Whether it’s taking their first steps in programming, exploring the universe or becoming mini-engineers and building a bionic hand prosthesis – a fascinating journey through the world of science and technology awaits children at the Ars Electronica Center.

Watch artificial intelligence "think." Train self-propelled cars. Programm robots. 3D printing. Process your own DNA with the gene scissors. Visit the Ars Electronica Center and experience how new technologies, especially artificial intelligence, are changing our lives. Why not take a look at our exhibitions? Ars Electronica Center Linz Ars-Electronica-Straße 1 4040 Linz Austria ars.electronica.art