Sold out, too far away, or too expensive: Not everyone who wants to can always attend the cultural events they wish to see. This makes the broadcasts from the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation even more important: Operas, concerts, and panel discussions are shown on its various radio and TV programs; cultural events are often also co-organized or supported. The range spans from the Donauinselfest and the Prater Picnic by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra to the Salzburg and Bregenz Festivals, or small and smallest festivals from Austria's diverse cultural landscape.
Culture was the topic of the 2026 Public Value Dialogue: Over
40 young people living in Austria discussed with the cultural representatives of ORF-TV culture on how they should report in the future:
In the series "PUBLIC VALUE TEXTS," Dir. Renate Schröder (EJA) implicitly addresses in her contribution
"PSM Under Unprecedented Attack" how relevant public service media are for cultural events in Europe; she fears:
"If we lose access to public service media, we will also lose access to independent news in many EU countries. We lose culture and sporting events, entertainment, and reliable online content that is freely available on social media platforms."
Similarly, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Manuel Puppis from the University of Freiburg points out in the event of cuts to public service media:
"There would also have to be massive cuts in information, culture, education, and domestic fiction. Private providers would not be able to fill this gap as these contents are not profitable."
In contrast, FH-Prof. Priv.Doz. Dr. Michael Litschka from the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten presents in the same publication the possibilities in the case of sustainable financing:
"Where, if not in the public service sector, could art and culture also be allowed to fail? Sustainable financing enables experiments that find no place elsewhere: hybrid formats between music, literature, and VR, stages for voices that would otherwise go unheard."
Culture as a Public Value Category
The "Culture" category documents ORF's performance in cultural reporting and in reports and documentaries on Austrian and international cultural and artistic life. The category is based, among other things, on the following passages from
ORF regulations:
ORF Law
§ 4. (1) The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation is responsible for the mediation and promotion of art, culture, and science, as well as for providing a diverse cultural offering. (4) In particular, programs in the areas of information, culture, and science must be distinguished by high quality.
§ 4c. (1) The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation must, as far as economically feasible, organize a television special-interest program that includes a comprehensive range of programs with informational or educational character as well as cultural programs.
ORF Quality Profile
ORF culture is not understood as art for "elites," but rather it is important to showcase new, attractive content for a dispersed mass audience while not neglecting individual art forms. In particular, the presentation of culture and art, for example through broadcasts, in the form of films or recordings of operas, theater, or concerts, should also consider the audience's desire for relaxation and stimulation.
ORF Mission Statement
Art and culture are central values for ORF. Its programs and activities stimulate, promote, and convey cultural diversity in society. ORF's cultural mission applies to the entire population and extends to all areas of people's lives in a regional, national, and global context.
Figures & Data
Below you will find exemplary numbers that document the fulfillment of the public broadcasting mandate and the associated media quality. Further information can be found in
ORF's annual report to the Federal Chancellor and regulatory authority, the
transparency report, the business and sustainability report, as well as the reports on equality (
ORF Public Value - DOCUMENTS), the
action plan for accessibility, or
ORF's annual and consolidated financial statements.
Exemplary Figures
Cultural terms in the ORF Archive
942x
Buch |
636x
Ausstellung |
505x
Konzert |
198x
Tanz |
203x
Kino |
94x
Lesung |
125x
Aufführung |
"Kulturmontag" - Top 5
| Sendungsname |
Sender |
Datum |
Tsd. |
| Habsburger / KI / Buchpreis |
ORF 2 |
10.11. |
244 |
| Zauberflöte / Erinnerungskultur / LA-Brände |
ORF 2 |
27.01. |
237 |
| Manosphere / Lernbauten / Brats |
ORF 2 |
10.02. |
232 |
| Kabarett / Berlinale / Rainhard Fendrich |
ORF 2 |
17.02. |
224 |
| Bregenzer Festspiele |
ORF 2 |
14.07. |
219 |
Radiokulturhaus
The RadioKulturhaus in Vienna’s unique selling point is the breadth of its program, its multimedia capabilities in both video and audio, and its role as a hub for communication between artists, audiences, and the media.
| Veranstaltungen gesamt |
247 |
| Gesprächsveranstaltungen |
120 |
| Konzerte |
127 |
| davon mit österreichischen Musiker:innen |
113 |
| Kulturschaffende |
500 |
| Besucher:innen |
20.000 |
200
Radio-Minuten |
90
TV-Stunden |
70
Videostreams für ORF ON |
1
Familienkonzert für ORF KIDS |
Radiosymphonieorchester
4
Uraufführungen |
7
Erstaufführungen |
52
Konzerte und Opernproduktionen |
12.000
Radiominuten für Ö1 |
31
Übertragungen für Ö1 |
12
CD- und Digitalreleases |
14
junge Talente in der ORF RSO Orchesterakademie |
Kultur im Radio | in Minuten/Woche
1.595
Ö1 |
29
Ö3 |
363
FM4 |
191
Radio Burgenland |
153
Radio Kärnten |
89
Radio Niederösterreich |
64
Radio Oberösterreich |
176
Radio Salzburg |
164
Radio Steiermark |
111
Radio Tirol |
101
Radio Vorarlberg |
77
Radio Wien |
Musik in den ORF-Radios
15,95%
Ernste Musik |
5,61%
Oldies/Evergreens |
43,18%
Pop |
26,62%
Alternative |
6,48%
Unterhaltungsmusik/Schlager |
2,16%
Volksmusik/Weltmusik |
Übertragungen auf Ö1
| 35x aus dem Musikverein |
33x aus dem Konzerthaus |
21x aus der Schubertiade |
| 17x InnTöne |
14x Musikprotokoll |
13x RadioKulturhaus |
Meistgespielte Musik-Acts auf Ö3
Acts Österreich Ö3
| 1. Thorsteinn Einarsson |
| 2. Pizzeria & Jaus |
| 3. Seiler und Speer |
| 4. Skofi |
| 5. Anna-Sophie |
| 6. Lemo |
| 7. folkshilfe |
| 8. Josh. |
| 9. Avec |
| 10. Edmund |
| 11. Möwe |
| 12. Klangkarussell |
| 13. Parov Stelar |
| 14. Arrie |
| 15. Wanda |
Acts International Ö3
| 1. Ed Sheeran |
| 2. Coldplay |
| 3. Lady Gaga |
| 4. Taylor Swift |
| 5. Bruno Mars |
| 6. David Guetta |
| 7. Pink |
| 8. Nico Santos |
| 9. Miley Cyrus |
| 10. Ava Max |
| 11. Myles Smith |
| 12. Katy Perry |
| 13. Alvaro Soler |
| 14. OneRepublic |
| 15. Imagine Dragons |
Most played music acts on FM4
Top 10 österreichische Acts
| 1. Bibiza |
| 2.Verifiziert |
| 3. Mavi Phoenix |
| 4. Skofi |
| 5. Sharktank |
| 6. Lovehead |
| 7. Bilderbuch |
| 8. Ende |
| 9. Eli Preiss |
| 10. SODL |
Top 10 international Acts
| 1. Raye |
| 2. Lola Young |
| 3. Little Simz |
| 4. Jungle |
| 5. Portugal. The Man |
| 6. Doechii |
| 7. Doja Cat |
| 8. Sombr |
| 9. Lorde |
| 10. Anderson. Paak |
Literatur
Ö1-Sendungen über Literatur
"Du Holde Kunst"
Sonntag 08:15-09:00 |
"Ex Libris" - Ö1 Literatur-Magazin
Sonntag von 16:00-16:55 |
"Radiogeschichten"
Montag-Freitag 16:00-16:55 |
"Lyrik Heute"
Mittwoch 23:03-00:00 |
"Kontext"
Freitag von 09:05-10:00 |
"Literatur ist der Rede wert - Die literarische Soiree"
10x im Jahr |
Ö1 Buch des Monats
monatlich |
"Bücherbox" - Ö1 Diagonal und Ö1 Radiokolleg
unregelmäßig |
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