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Ars Electronica Festival 2026
September 9 @ 8:00 am - September 13 @ 5:00 pm
free
Ars Electronica Festival 2026 is a leading international festival at the intersection of art, technology, science, and society. Taking place in Linz, Austria, from September 9–13, 2026, the festival explores the theme “Negotiating Humanity” while celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Ars Electronica Center.
The festival brings together artists, researchers, technologists, designers, and creative thinkers from around the world through exhibitions, installations, conferences, performances, and interactive projects. Highlights include thematic exhibitions such as Negotiating Humanity, Negotiating Beyond Humanity, and Negotiating the Real, as well as the Expanded Conference and innovative AI-powered installations.
The festival also presents the winners of the prestigious Prix Ars Electronica, showcasing groundbreaking works across digital art, interactive media, animation, and emerging creative technologies. Ars Electronica 2026 offers a unique platform for exploring how technology is transforming creativity, society, and the future of humanity.
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