About This Festival
From the Organizer
World Bodypainting Festival – Celebrating Visual Culture & Music From the 12th to the 14th July 2018 (Side Events from the 8th July) the city centre of Klagenfurt becomes a living place of art in combination with the world’s best body painters and a big stage to perform. During the past 21 years, the visual culture event has been attracting not only artist teams from more than 50 nations but also numerous visitors that gathered to celebrate the art of bodypainting. The Goethpark between the theatre and the arts house provides the stage for performances of multiple colourful models, shows and installations. During all main days, International DJ’s and TOP musicians guarantee the audience high-quality sound and a smooth vibe. The street food market is ready to serve any gourmet with regional and international specialties. In addition, a wide range of bodypainting and make-up brands, as well as accessories, trendy fashion and lifestyle products at the fair zones may satisfy every visitor in Bodypaint City. The legendary World Awards winners’ ceremony on the final day concludes 3-day program full of spectacular art, amusement and shows. The WBF Festival Pass includes all concerts and shows from 12th to 14th July, it is available for reduced price of 49 €. The day tickets are available from 21 € (discount is valid until 2 pm of the same day). All tickets options can be found on tickets.bodypainting-festival.com. Further information and the entire music line up is available on the website: www.bodypainting-festival.com Artists from more than 50 different nations will do their best to stun and entertain visitors at the 20th anniversary of the World Bodypainting Festival, the world championships for Bodypainters. High quality Art creates a special experience for all visitors of the Open Air art park "Bodypaint City" combined with music and shows. The venue is situated in the inner city of the state capital Klagenfurt and framed picturesquely by the historical buildings of the theatre, the art house and the city gallery. Additionally this charming place offers a varied range of bars, cafés and restaurants, ideal possibilities for the WB Academy program and the side events. On the main days of the festival (Friday 28th - Sunday 30th July) the "Bodypaint City" turns into a unique and vivid Open Air art park. Daily from 11:00 am the visitors can look over the artists shoulders and until late at night uncountable art, music and show highlights take place. The World Bodypainting Festival defines itself as a full-time Open Air art park with attractions for the young and the old, therefore also the musical entertainment is an essential part. Different stages and areas of action with national, as well as international bands, street musicians and DJs are part of "Bodypaint.City". For further information and ticket options visit our homepage: http://www.bodypainting-festival.com/en
