An international symposium will take place as part of the Gustav Mahler Music Weeks Dobbiaco from July 17 to 19, 2025. The Gustav Mahler Research Centre annual conference will focus on the topic of "Mahler and Humour". The pivotal role of humour and irony in Mahler’s compositional practice and worldview is undisputed, yet some of its facets still deserve more scholarly attention. [text by organizer]