Traditional Samson Festival in Murau
Sa., 15.08.2026 from 10:00 o'clock
Every year on the 15th of August, the Murau Samson, a giant figure about 5 meters high and 75 kilos in weight, makes his grand entrance at the Samson parade in the old town of murau. The Samson figure is festively carried through the town by strong men accompanied by the Murau Civic Guard with loud gun salutes and dances to the music of the Murau Town Band.
Program
10.00 a.m. Field mass in Murau town park - organized by the Murau town band
1.00 pm Samson parade through the old town of Murau - starting at Hotel Rosenhof
starting at approx. 5.30 pm - open end at Friesachertor
Date and time
Sa., 15.08.2026
Starts at: 10:00 O'clock
Name & Location
Murau - Old town Murau