Bikers Welcome and supporting programme
As in previous years, Villach's city centre welcomes motorcyclists again in 2025 - this time with an even more extensive programme.
Villach presents itself throughout the week with extended guest gardens and special decorations. A street food market will take place again on Friday and the official Custombike Show will celebrate its premiere on the main square at the same time. In addition, concerts from 10:00 a.m. will ensure an exuberant atmosphere in the town centre.
The absolute highlight is, of course, the big biker parade, which takes place on Saturday from around 12:15 through the centre of Villach via Italiener Straße, Postgasse, Hauptplatz and Bahnhofstraße.
Programme in Villach city centre
Custom Bike Show
On Friday 5th September, the most beautiful and spectacular custom bikes will be chosen - for the first time in the old town of Villach, which will serve as the new event location this year. There are six categories: Tourer, Cruiser, Sport, Antique, Adventure and Offroad as well as Radical Custom - all motorbikes are welcome in this category!
Registration for the show is free and starts on Friday at 10:00 am at Rathausplatz. The judging starts at 13:30, followed by the award ceremony at 16:00.
In addition to prizes for the first and second place winners in each category, special prizes such as "Best in Show", the "Metzeler People's Choice Award" and the "Metzeler Judges' Choice" will be awarded.
DRAUpuls Show
Once again this year, the popular water show on the Drau will take place daily at 21:30 during the Bike Week. The multimedia water show DRAUpuls fascinates right in the centre of Villach with spectacular light effects, visual highlights and background music.
Street food market
On Friday 5th September, a street food market on Nikolai Square offers the perfect opportunity to fortify yourself after an extensive motorbike tour and enjoy international specialities prepared by Villach's creative gastronomy scene.
Fashion show
On Friday at 18:30, a fashion show under the motto #RockIt will also present the latest fashion trends on Nikolai Square.
Live music programme
As part of #BikersWelcome, the city centre will provide a rocking atmosphere: 13 concerts at eight locations will provide a great atmosphere throughout the day on Friday - with free admission.
All stages are within easy walking distance and are located around the main square, Nikolaiplatz and at popular catering establishments such as the Kaffeeteria, Rathauscafé, Caffé Latte Bar and Wirtshaus 29er.
Band line-up
- Mina Francine
- Manuel Spitzer
- The Wizzards
- Romano Lenards
- Coinflip Cutie
- Da Turetschek Min Patoschka
- Wanted! For Stealing a Racoon
- Rocketansky
- Lonbra Style
- Verehara
- Keid
- Dr Südbahn & the Sympartie
Free VIP parking spaces in Villach city centre
Free VIP parking spaces will again be set up in the pedestrian zone especially for #BackToTheRoads. This means you can park your bike right in the centre of the action from Monday to Thursday.
You can park here with your bike as a VIP:
- Station square
- Main square
- Widmanngasse
- Town hall square
- Hans-Gasser-Platz