New Year's Concert
Three popular concerts performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker at the Musikverein on 12/30-31, and 1/1.
Vienna Coffee Festival
Coffee is a huge part of Viennese life, and this celebration of the bean features talks, tastings, entertainment and much more.
Easter Markets
Typically in March at locations throughout Vienna, the Easter Markets feature crafts, cuisine and countless decorated eggs.
Christmas Markets and New Year's Markets
Steaming mugs of punch, hundreds of artisans and cold weather are the hallmarks of Vienna's Christmas markets. Beyond the holiday, New Year's markets take their place, with most of the same features, but with lucky charms and gifts are added to the experience.
Vienna Beer Festival
Prost! This festival features brewery stands, food, and entertainment. Typically in June - 2021 dates are currently TBA.
Mozart at the Dining Table
From 3/23/2024 - 3/16/2025
The exhibition provides a unique glimpse into Mozart's life through the lens of his food and drink habits, which hugely influenced his personal and artistic journey. Attendees can explore Mozart's relationship with dining customs and musical expression, revealed through historical documents such as vintage letters and musical scores, portraying him as both a brilliant musician and a product of his era.
Mapping the '60s
From 7/5/2024 - 2/1/2026
Mapping the 60s is a deep dive exhibition examining how contemporary movements, such as Black Lives Matter and #MeToo, trace back to the potent 1960s. Encompassing diverse art styles like Pop Art, Nouveau Ralisme, Fluxus, Viennese Actionism, Performance art, Conceptual art, and Minimal art, it provides a layered exploration into the era's seismic cultural, social, and political transformations.
Nora Turato
From 9/5/2024 - 9/14/2025
Witness Nora Turato's remarkable linguistic design in an enormous 62-meter-long mural part of annual open-air exhibits. The mural renders a visual 'scream' capturing emotion through its bright artistic splashes reflecting an experimental mix of language's spoken and written state.
Kazuko Miyamoto
From 9/12/2024 - 3/2/2025
This event treasures the audacious talent of Kazuko Miyamoto, an astounding contributor to New York's Lower East Side art sphere, renowned for revolutionizing Minimal art via her mix of Western and Japanese culture. The diverse exhibit captures Miyamoto's artistic quest for depth and subtle intricacies, spanning from large, commanding string configurations to deeply personal twisted paper creations and vividly painted kimonos.
Elements
From 9/18/2024 - 3/2/2025
This exhibition takes attendees on a thrilling journey into the nuances of interior design, meticulously curated by architectural historian, Adam Tch. Spanning Art Nouveau to Modernism, it highlights various intricate details architects use to breathe life into their designs, acting as a testament to their creativity and diversity.
Aut Now
From 9/18/2024 - 5/18/2025
Investigate contemporary societal changes and modern work structures through fresh insights on cutting-edge product designs at this influential gathering. Exploring the depth and creativity inside Austrian product design from 2000 to present, attendees get to examine 100 carefully chosen works including furniture, household items, tools, electronics, toys, plus designs that speak to personal wellness, sustainability, and robotics incorporation - all deftly organized within 25 appealing functional and emotionally-stirring categories.
Erwin Wurm A 70th-Birthday Retrospective
From 9/24/2024 - 3/9/2025
Celebrate renowned contemporary artist Erwin Wurm through a riveting retrospective spanning immersive sculptures, drawings, and artistic hybrids. Attendees engage in ever-present #discussions of gravity, spatial perceptions, social norms, excess, and challenged ideologies through art pieces like melting houses, symbolic pickles, bloated luxury cars, narrow dwellings, and a rustic 'Rural School'.
Bought and Then?
From 9/26/2024 - 2/23/2025
At this event, contemporary art lovers in Vienna will delight in gaining insights into an ecosystem venerated for advocating local talent. Directly benefitting from the behind-scenes wisdom of artists, advisory board members, and restorers, participants will learn firsthand about the art journey from creation to display in exhibitions.
Gekauft! Und dann? (Bought! And now?)
From 9/26/2024 - 2/23/2025
Explore the intricacies of Vienna's contemporary art acquisition process at the "Gekauft! Und dann?" exhibition, hosted at Wien Museum musa. Delve into how MA 7, Vienna's Cultural Department, acquires approximately 80 works annually from local artists, often marking their debut in public collections. Discover the evolving criteria of the expert advisory board, from traditional media to avant-garde installations and digital art, navigating the challenges of preserving dynamic and performative pieces. Gain insights into the journey of artworks—from acquisition and studio visits to storage and exhibition—through perspectives from artists, advisory board members, and museum restorers.
Exhibition Preview: In All Friendship
From 9/27/2024 - 8/24/2025
This art-debate event dives into the subject of friendship through diverse methodologies like painting, sculptures, photography, and installations, presenting the audience an in-depth look into various aspects from personal bonds to global social contracts. Showcasing pieces from multi-era luminaries and commissioned works from across the globe, attendees will unearth the multi-dimensional facets of friendships in diverse art-forms stitched by both seasoned and emerging artists.
Material.Passion
From 10/3/2024 - 2/23/2025
In the engaging Material.Passion exhibit, one will witness eight artists evolutionize their mediums with ingenuity in unconventional perspectives. Expect to see embroidered optical illusions, delicate art pieces formed from industrial resources, perception-changing depictions of time on marble, and a spectacular fusion of classic craftsmanship and modern proficiency.
Carlone Contemporary: Ugo Rondinone
From 10/5/2024 - 3/30/2025
Ugo Rondinone, esteemed Swiss artist, enthralls with his profoundly poetic creations. His minimalist masterpiece, 'arched landscape', cleverly balances as an artistic object and architectural form while utilizing a soil-adorned arch to respect the well-known ceiling fresco in Carlone Hall.
Poetry of the Ornament
From 10/13/2024 - 3/9/2025
The upcoming tribute celebrates Joh. Backhausen & Shne, delighting attendees with a curated exploration of history, luxury craftsmanship, and Viennese Modernism through fabric collections. It will unveil intriguing historical narratives via showcased collaborations like upholsteries, curtains, and brocades, and simultaneously honor the steadfast Dr. Louise Kiesling.
Medardo Rosso
From 10/18/2024 - 2/23/2025
A riveting exhibition plunges into the depth of Medardo Rosso's works, flaunting over 50 magnificent art pieces ranging from towering sculptural installations to captivating photo collages and sketches. Exploring the symphony of spirit created when modernism meets tradinotolkienal sculpting, an accentuating sound dialogue will uniquely exhibit works of grand artists like Francis Bacon, Andy Warhol, and Robert Morris.
Blockchainunchained
From 10/20/2024 - 9/14/2025
Experience the blend of two worlds as an immersive augmented reality becomes tangled with an enthralling storyline during the must-attend exhibition. Attendees have the opportunity to complete exciting quests, gather exclusive MAK tokens to reveal tucked-away content, and join the groundbreaking revolution of MAK DAO.
100 Best Posters 23
From 10/30/2024 - 3/16/2025
The forthcoming showcase, '100 Best Posters 23. Germany Austria Switzerland, presents a robust display of captivating poster designs from the DA-CH region, brimming with inventive configurations of graphics and typography. The event, currently in its 19th round, underscores this medium's blend of timeless appeal and fresh innovation.
Winter in Vienna
From 11/14/2024 - 3/16/2025
Winter in Vienna vividly illuminates the profound shifts in cityscape and weather patterns over centuries. This education-heavy event contrasts nostalgic, snowy winters with the contemporary warmer, snowless years bearing testament to climate change.
Liliane Lijn
From 11/15/2024 - 5/4/2025
The event spotlights Liliane Lijn's multifaceted career, infusing fine art, poetry, and science in her innovative multimedia creations which originate from kinetic art experimentation and leverage materials technology. It promulgates her sweeping narrative-artwork, fusing cosmic, personal, mythological elements, with technologic applications renovating traditional feminine archetypes, epitomised in the artist's revolutionary solo work Arise Alive.
Johann Strauss: The Exhibition
From 12/4/2024 - 6/23/2025
The event commemorates Johann Strauss's 200th birthday, showering attendees with an exhibition depicting his flagship influence in the music sphere. Patrons will marvel at original artifacts from Strauss's estate, such as exclusive notes from 'Die Fledermaus,' premier stage blueprints, and classical theater attire sourced directly from a reputable museum.
Mixed
From 12/5/2024 - 4/20/2025
Mixed invites you to delve into Vienna's rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions. Through 48 unique narratives featuring stories like African student protests in the 60s and interwar Chinese influence, the displayed symbiosis of words, places, and fashions highlights the stellar diversity driving this dynamic city.
The World in Colors
From 1/30/2025 - 5/26/2025
Merged with deep historical insights, this collaboration with the National Gallery of Slovenia display's profound Slovenian color-centric paintings from the transformative early 1900s. Detailed narratives provide an intimate look into Slovenian artists' multi-faceted connection with Austria, influenced art shifts post-Vienna, and evidences of nuanced cultural-political relationships between Vienna and Ljubljana.
Anton Corbijn
From 2/2/2025 - 6/6/2025
This spring 2025 exhibition celebrates Anton Corbijn's eclectic expertise in photography, film, and design, highlighting his large influence on contemporary pop culture since the mid-'70s. Featuring five decades of his black and white portraiture centered on monumental figures in music, film, literature, art, and fashion, this landmark display aligns with the celebration of the artist's 70th birthday.
Gustav Klimt
From 2/20/2025 - 9/7/2025
Explore Gustav Klimt's artistic techniques in a lavish exhibition, providing keen insight into his painting process. Be privy to the rebirth of his lost 'Faculty Paintings' with advanced artificial intelligence, uncover the mysteries of his emblematic gold ledger, and delve into inspiring findings beneath paint layers.
Art at the Park
From 2/20/2025 - 2/23/2025
Immersed in an opulent setting, the Art at the Park art fair is a well anticipated event. With diverse masterpieces from various epochs and genres filling 1,500 m of space, ardent enthusiasts can look forward to intriguing exhibits presented by renowned art dealers and gallery owners.
FK Austria Wien vs. FC Salzburg
On 2/22/2025
Get your tickets to see FC Red Bull Salzburg play.
Umberto Tozzi
On 2/24/2025
A quintessential icon of Italian pop, Umberto Tozzi has been serenading the world with timeless hits like "Ti Amo" and "Gloria" since the '70s. With a voice that can evoke both passion and nostalgia, he's made his mark across international charts and countless karaoke nights.
Hans Zimmer Tribute
On 2/26/2025
The upcoming event is a tribute to the legendary composer Hans Zimmer, featuring a live orchestra performing some of his most iconic film scores. Attendees will be immersed in the powerful and emotional music from movies like The Lion King, Inception, and Gladiator.
Hans Haacke
From 2/28/2025 - 6/9/2025
Belvedere 21 highlights the striking achievements of Hans Haacke in political conceptual art. An intensive review of his career is available for viewing, brilliantly showing the significant interplay of art with society.
Loreen
On 2/28/2025
Loreen catapulted to international stardom with her captivating Eurovision-winning anthem "Euphoria," blending ethereal vocals with an electrifying stage presence. This Swedish sensation continues to enchant audiences worldwide, proving that her artistry is much more than a fleeting moment—it's an enduring journey.
Vienna Ice Dream
From 1/23/2025 - 3/2/2025
The Vienna Ice Dream (Wiener Eistraum) is a magical winter experience set in the heart of Vienna, Austria. Held annually in front of the stunning Vienna City Hall (Rathaus), this event transforms the square into a sprawling ice-skating wonderland. Visitors can glide across beautifully illuminated ice rinks and winding skating paths surrounded by a festive atmosphere. The event also features cozy food stalls offering Austrian winter treats like Kaiserschmarrn, mulled wine, and roasted chestnuts. With its enchanting setting and family-friendly fun, the Vienna Ice Dream is a must-visit for locals and travelers alike during the winter season.
Alan Walker
On 3/13/2025
Alan Walker is a British-Norwegian DJ, record producer, and YouTuber who rose to fame with his critically acclaimed platinum single, "Faded," in 2015. In 2017, his YouTube channel became the most subscribed in Norway and he has almost 11 billion views. Some of his other very popular tracks include, "Alone," "Sing Me To Sleep," and "All Falls Down."
Vinyl and Music Festival
From 3/8/2025 - 3/9/2025
Explore a world of analog music at the Vinyl & Music Festival in Vienna, Austria, where music enthusiasts can dive into the nostalgia of vinyl records and experience live sets from renowned DJs. Attendees can expect a unique gathering celebrating vinyl culture, rare record finds, DJ workshops, and a vibrant marketplace dedicated to the artistry and allure of vinyl and music.
Tokio Hotel
On 3/18/2025
Tokio Hotel is a rock band from Germany formed in 2001. Consisting of four members including singer Bill Kaulitz, it creates music exploring subgenres like alternative rock, pop rock and electronic rock. Their popular singles include "White Lies," "Monsoon" and "Love Who Loves You Back."