Street music is an event that must be registered in accordance with the Tyrolean Events Act. If you want to play music on the street in Innsbruck, you must register at least seven days in advance. A maximum of seven permits for street musicians are issued per day - you can find all the regulations on the subject of street music there.
Where can I register?
- via the online form:
You can pick up the notification on the 2nd working day after registration from 10.00 a.m. at Service Unit Citizen service and lost property service - in person at Service Unit Citizen service and lost property service (copy of your official photo ID required):
The notification can be issued after 4 working days at the earliest.
What costs do I have to expect?
An administrative fee of 24.30 euros (for one day) or 34.30 euros (for several days) must be paid when collecting the notification from Service Unit Citizen service and lost property service
Which places are available for street music?
- Maria-Theresien-Straße: north side in front of the Annasäule
- Maria-Theresien-Straße: in front of the hospital church (not 18:00-19:00 due to the mass celebration)
- Old Town: in front of the city tower
- Old Town: crossroads Kiebachgasse/Seilergasse
- Old Town: Franziskanerplatz
- Waltherpark
- Rennweg meeting zone (Leopold fountain, not 20.00-21.00)
- Wiltener Platzl (not on Saturday from 11.00-12.00, not on Sunday)
Please note the times at which street music may be played.
Here you can find all places for street music in the city map of Innsbruck:
Please note: If there is a construction site at one of the above-mentioned locations or if a registered temporary event is taking place there, we cannot offer you a replacement.
When can I play music?
Street music is permitted in Innsbruck from February 1 to October 31 - Monday is a day off! The general permitted times for street music in the designated areas are (please note the exceptions):
Tuesday through Friday:
11.00-12.00
14.00-15.00 hrs
16.00-17.00 hrs
18.00-19.00 hrs
20.00-21.00 hrs
Saturday to Sunday:
11.00-12.00 hrs
14.00-15.00 hrs
16.00-17.00 hrs
18.00-19.00 hrs
What are the exceptions?
- (2) Maria-Theresien-Straße: in front of the hospital church: not 18.00-19.00 due to the mass celebration
- (7) Rennweg meeting zone (Leopold fountain): not 20.00-21.00 hours
- (8) Wiltener Platzl: not on Saturday from 11.00-12.00, not on Sunday
Attention: A change of location is required after every lesson!
What must be observed?
As some places are close to each other or other events are taking place nearby, music may only be played with these instruments:
- String instruments
- Woodwind instruments
- Keyboard instruments
- Guiros
- Maracas
- Rattles
Battery-operated acoustic amplifiers are permitted at a low volume (comparable to room volume) for background music. Any other use of acoustic amplifiers is not permitted!
Also not permitted are
- Musical instruments that require a power supply to operate (power connection, rechargeable battery, battery...)
- Brass and percussion instruments
- Platforms and other structures
Street music - Folder
Who are my contact persons?
For the issue of notifications, please contact the Service Unit Citizen service and lost property service
If you have any questions about the official procedure, please contact the Service Unit Events and survey service - Events