Events & Specials
Concert with Dominique Fils-Aimé
Experience the Power of Music live: On June 6, 2026 at 7 PM, Dominique Fils-Aimé will perform an exclusive concert at the Austria Center Vienna – a highlight of HIGH END 2026 and a true premiere. For the first time, a brand ambassador of the show will take to the stage herself. Joined by her band, the Canadian singer promises an immersive live experience full of atmosphere, depth, and sonic finesse.
Dominique Fils-Aimé is one of the most captivating voices in contemporary jazz and soul. The Montréal-based singer blends influences from blues, jazz, and soul with a strong artistic vision. Her music explores themes such as identity, freedom, and inner growth – carried by a warm, expressive voice and refined, minimal arrangements. With her latest album My World Is the Sun and her global “The Sunshine Tour,” she continues to reach audiences around the world.
The concert is open to everyone and does not require a visit to the exhibition. Tickets can be purchased in our ticket shop.
X-PERT STAGE - the talk and lecture format at the HIGH END
The X-PERT STAGE, the talk and lecture format at the HIGH END, offers trade visitors, media professionals and all music lovers and hi-fi enthusiasts a wide range of opportunities to expand their knowledge, gain new insights and join in shaping the future of audio enjoyment. At the HIGH END industry experts, manufacturers and enthusiasts will give their take on the future of the audio industry, explore new horizons together and share their audiophile knowledge. The X-PERT STAGE is located at Foyer A, Level 2 at the ACV.
The events on the agenda complement the international audio show with lectures on theoretical principles by renowned experts, along with several fascinating panel discussions with leading industry experts.
The program for the HIGH END Vienna 2026 is coming soon.
Each former panel discussion has been recorded by a professional camera team. All videos are available on our YouTube channel: HIGH END SOCIETY YouTube channel
WORLD OF HEADPHONES
Headphones are companions most music lovers cannot do without, for enjoying music when out and about or undisturbed at home. Ranging from wireless Bluetooth technology to wired high end models, as an in-ear version or with noise cancelling, the portable models, available in a wide variety, are a firmly-established accessory in the audio world. It is the direct way of listening to music, which many people find thrilling and often consider the most beautiful form of music reproduction. The listener is able to take in their favourite pieces with incredible intensity, as disturbing background noises and influences such as room acoustics can largely be tuned out. In addition, top-quality headphone amplifiers make the decisive difference, especially for audiophile listeners.
At the WORLD OF HEADPHONES, presented in a colour-coded separate area in the exhibition halls at the HIGH END show, leading manufacturers, distributors and dealers will be showcasing a large selection of mobile and stationary sound equipment. In this area, visitors can take their time to try out and compare a multitude of different headphones.
Cleverly assembled entry-level systems
SOUNDSCLEVER is a recognized standard and an orientation guide for all visitors to the HIGH END. It provides recognition to complete playable audio systems offering extraordinary sound performance for less than EUR 5,000. A technical and musical experience for the discerning audiophile.
During the HIGH END exhibition, various professionals from the industry will present their contribution to the HIGH END SOCIETY's SOUNDSCLEVER initiative. The rules are the same for all specialists: aside from the provision that a set is ultimately not allowed to cost more than EUR 5,000, there are no restrictions. Thus, the combinations are expected to reflect the full spectrum of the audio industry: either strictly digital, high-end analog or both combined in one hi-fi system.
Direction signs bearing the SOUNDSCLEVER logo will show you the way to a clever audio system at the HIGH END.
