Helmut-List-Hall
The Helmut-List-Hall is one of the largest event halls in Graz. There is space for up to 3,000 visitors on around 2,500 m² of flexible playable space.
A total of three halls are used: Hall A, Hall B and Hall D.
In 2025, events within the Elevate Festival will take place in the Helmut-List-Halle for the first time.
Arrival by tram line 6 - stop “Dreierschützengasse / Helmut-List-Halle”.
Address: Waagner-Biro-Straße 98a, 8020 Graz
https://www.helmut-list-halle.com/
Barrier-free access.
Hall D / DETROIT – Helmut-List-Hall
Hall D / DETROIT expands the capacity of the Helmut-List-Hall. On the opening night, a separate AV programme will take place in hall D. Access via a seperate entry, passing the parking lot, to the right of halls A+B.
Arrival by tram line 6 - stop “Dreierschützengasse / Helmut-List-Halle”.
Address: Waagner-Biro-Straße 84b, 8020 Graz
https://www.helmut-list-halle.com/detroit
Barrier-free access.
Heimatsaal
The Heimatsaal in the Volkskundemuseum am Paulustor in Graz has been the venue for the Elevate Festival's discourse programme since 2022. Following its complete redesign and refurbishment in May 2021, the Heimatsaal offers a unique environment for intellectual discussions and cultural exchange.
The neighbouring garden at the foot of the Schloßberg expands the possibilities of the Heimatsaal and offers an inviting outdoor space for breaks and networking during the festival.
Address: Paulustorgasse 13a, 8010 Graz
https://www.museum-joanneum.at/
The venue is barrier-free accessible.
Orpheum + Orpheum Extra
The Orpheum, located in the middle of the up-and-coming Graz art and design quarter "Lend", has a very specific flair.
This results from the mixture of the sixties equipment of the foyer with the most current programs from the domestic cabaret and the international pop / rock scene.
Opened in 1899 as a variety theater "Orpheum", it was later cinema, then the Graz "House of Youth". Even today, the Orpheum attracts audiences of all ages. The unique is the in-house program, which is explicitly aimed at a young audience.
Address: Orpheumgasse 8, 8020 Graz
Barrier-free accessible.
Grazer Dom Cathedral
Graz Cathedral, officially the cathedral, episcopal church and parish church of St Aegydius, is the cathedral church of the Graz-Seckau diocese.
The cathedral is considered one of the most important buildings in Graz in terms of art and cultural history. The building, designed in late Gothic style, was erected in the 15th century and became the court church of the Holy Roman Emperor under Frederick III. In 1786, when Graz became a bishop's see, it was elevated to the status of a cathedral church.
Address: Bürgergasse 1, 8010 Graz
Barrier-free access
Mausoleum
The Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II is located right next to Grazer Dom Cathedral. For several years now, this impressive tomb has also served as a venue for the Elevate Festival, providing a stage for impressive sound experiments, installations, and atmospheric concerts.
The location is not heated! Please be prepared for cooler conditions.
Address: Burggasse 3, 8010 Graz
Access via step portal – not barrier-free!
Contact tickets@elevate.at for assistance.
Dom im Berg
Due to its unique architecture the Dom im Berg is probably the most original venue in Graz. The idea to build a multi-functional art space in the middle of Graz inside the rock of Schlossberg, was implemented in 1999 and opened at the National Exhibition in 2000. With a total area of 733 square meters and a height of 11 meters, it offers space for a wide variety of events.
Until 2024, the festival was able to use the "Berg der Erinnerungen" as an additional floor – known as Tunnel. Unfortunately, this is no longer possible. The Dungeon floor at "Uhrturmkasematten" has also given way to a 4D experience cinema.
Address: Schlossbergsteig Graz, 8010 Graz
The venue is barrier-free accessible
GRNGR
The former Gehringer restaurant dates back to the late 17th century and served as a restaurant and residential building for more than 100 years. Since 2024, the former tavern premises have been used as an art and event venue. The Elevate Festival used this location for the first time in 2025 and will use it again in 2026 as a venue for its club programme.
Address: Josefigasse 45-47, 8020 Graz
Partially barrier-free. For assistance, please contact tickets@elevate.at.
PPC + PPC 2nd
The ppc club has two floors: the ppc main floor on the ground floor (PPC) and the ppc bar (PPC 2nd). The ppc main floor is wheelchair accessible but does not have a disabled toilet. Unfortunately, the ppc bar on the first floor is not wheelchair accessible.
Address: Neubaugasse 6, 8020 Graz
The venue is partly barrier-free accessible (only mainfloor)
Forum Stadtpark
International platform for production and representation in the areas of phenomenology, cultural techniques, reflexion, construction, expression and rock.
Address: Stadtpark 1, 8010 Graz
The venue is barrier-free accessible.
Gatto im Museum
At Gatto im Museum, Italian-Venetian and Styrian influences merge to create an eclectic gastronomic experience. Not only culinary delights come together here, but also art, music and cabaret. The dance floor invites you to dance casually at a later hour, accompanied by DJ sessions and occasional concerts. The Gatto was unofficially opened for the Elevate Festival in 2023 and has been catering for visitors during the festival ever since.
Address: Paulustorgasse 13a, 8010 Graz
Only front area barrier-free accessible.