Gabalier celebrates Halloween in Vienna: 10,000 fans thrilled!

Gabalier celebrates Halloween in Vienna: 10,000 fans thrilled!

On Friday, October 31, 2025, Andreas Gabalier rocked the Stadthalle in Vienna and turned the evening into an unforgettable experience for his fans. On Halloween and World Savings Day, the folk rock'n'roller attracted around 10,000 visitors to the hall to celebrate with him. Although the event was not completely sold out, the mood among those present was exuberant and warm, as oe24.at reports.

The fans, many in traditional costumes instead of spooky Halloween costumes, experienced a nearly three-hour concert that opened with the energetic song “Obersteirer.” With a Styrian flag on a mega-screen, Gabalier picked up the musical roots of his homeland right from the start and aroused the enthusiasm of his audience. The set list included many of his best-known hits, including “Dahoam,” “Damdamt lang her,” and the unforgettable “Hulapalu,” which was accompanied by a shower of confetti as the highlight of the evening.

A journey through music history

It became particularly emotional when Gabalier looked back on his 13-year history of concerts in Vienna. He humorously recalled his challenges on tour and the development of his career - from his first small-scale appearance to mega-events in front of tens of thousands of fans. The unplugged versions of his songs “12 Ender Hirsch” and “Bergbauernbuam” were announced as encores and were very well received.

The audience rewarded the artist with a standing ovation and proved that his music, which is influenced by folk rock'n'roll and the traditional sounds of his homeland, is still very popular. Gabalier, who comes from Graz and became known for his distinctive lederhosen presence, led the audience through a variety of his works, including emotional ballads such as “Amoi seg’ ma unswieder,” which has a deep personal meaning for him.

Culture and responsibility

But Gabalier is more than just an entertainer. In his announcements he also commented on cultural topics and emphasized the important role of Austrian culture today. His commitment to homeland and tradition is reflected in his texts, for which he has received both applause and criticism in the past. Critics accuse him of potentially shedding a controversial light on social issues with his words and views, while he is often described in the scene as a “bridge builder to the New Right”.

The concert finally ended with a powerful finale that got the crowd going wild: “Sie”, “Die Bechte” and the anthem “VolksRock’n’Roller” rounded off the evening. Gabalier emotionally thanked his audience and expressed his wish to perform in Vienna again soon. For the fans it was an evening full of emotions, with fun, music and the special feeling of being part of a big community.

Andreas Gabalier, born on November 21, 1984, is a phenomenon on the Austrian music scene. He has sold over two million records and received numerous awards. His musical career is shaped by personal fates that have had a strong influence on him and resonate in many ways in his music, as de.wikipedia.org describes in detail.