What’s on in Vienna

Explore Austria's turbulent history since 1918 in the updated exhibition 'New Ages: Austria since 1918' at hdgö.

The Belvedere Collection explores how artists respond to their times, showcasing works from Cranach to Lassnig.

Topgolf Vienna offers a unique blend of gaming and dining in a high-tech venue just outside the city.

The Leopold Museum features a permanent exhibition on Viennese Modernism and the Wiener Werkstätte.

The Wien Museum's permanent exhibition 'Vienna. My History' offers a captivating journey through the city's past.

A young girl from the countryside wins the heart of the most sought-after bachelor in the 19th century.

The Architekturzentrum Wien's Permanent Collection showcases Austria's most significant architectural works.

House of Strauss is a new museum dedicated to Johann Strauss (son), the King of Waltz.

Explore high-speed vehicles of the Habsburgs at the Imperial Carriage Museum.

The permanent exhibition 'Klimt Lost' showcases Klimt's life and work from 1911-1918 in his studio.

The Klimt ⇄ Warhol exhibition features works chosen by visitors to the Heidi Horten Collection.

Explore stories from Arnold Schönberg's homes in Vienna, Berlin, Mödling, Boston, and Los Angeles.

Experience Viennese cuisine at Hotel Jaz in the City, blending urban lifestyle, local culture, and modern design.

Explore the political undertones of the Eurovision Song Contest at the museum.

Explore the Baroque garden at Schloss Hof Estate, showcasing perfection and splendor as a complete work of art.

Learn about the United Nations and its efforts for Sustainable Development Goals at the Vienna International Centre.

The exhibition Unstoppable! ESC Highlights showcases Eurovision Song Contest exhibits from March 25 to October 11, 2026.

Ensemble 1756 performs Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" using historical instruments at St. Charles Church.

Experience breathtaking views on the Rax cable car, which takes visitors to the Rax plateau in the Viennese Alps, just under 100 km from Vienna.

The Seligmann fragments, believed to be Beethoven's skull parts, are displayed alongside information about his physicians.

The exhibition in the Austrian National Library explores the universal influence of love across cultures.

The Vienna Mozart Orchestra performs at the Musikverein, featuring singers in historical costumes for a unique experience.

Chamber music concerts at Mozarthaus Vienna, focusing on the works of Mozart and his contemporaries.

This exhibition showcases Austrian furniture design from 1948 to 1960, highlighting post-war reconstruction and state occasions.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, fine dining, and entertainment at the Strauss Dinner Show.

Visit the Hofburg Chapel, the former court chapel of the Habsburgs, home to the Wiener Hofmusikkapelle.

The exhibition presents a collection of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank at the Leopold Museum. The official MQ website states the duration until October 11, 2026; the museum is located in the MuseumsQuartier.

Savor culinary delights at Hotel Stefanie, Vienna's oldest hotel, and dine like royalty.

Historical sources from the monastery’s archive, library and art collections use maps, scientific works, travel diaries and expedition records to show how worldviews have changed.

Kunsthalle Wien showcases contemporary art from Vienna at its Museumsquartier and Karlsplatz locations, featuring diverse media and artistic perspectives.

Kunsthalle Wien presents a comprehensive survey of the contemporary Viennese art scene, its largest in over a decade.

The Mozart Ensemble Vienna performs classical divertimenti, serenades, and string quartets.

Experience live classical music at the historic House of Strauss, dating back to 1837.

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The Magic Flute, a renowned opera by Mozart, is performed in German at the Marionette Theater.

The SO BRITISH! photo festival displays large-format images in Baden's parks and streets, covering about seven kilometers.

The ALBERTINA Museum marks its 250th anniversary by exploring the formation and development of its collection.

This five-act exhibition takes Kate Millett’s 1972 installation “Terminal Piece” as its point of departure, placing around 400 works from the mumok collection in dialogue with loans and new commissions. The prologue on Level 0 is free to visit.

The exhibition Figure of the Child by Tolia Astakhishvili is running at mumok. The official MQ site lists the end date as November 1, 2026.

The anniversary exhibition traces the complex history of MuseumsQuartier from its origins as imperial stables.

The puzzle rally invites participants of all ages to explore the Allied Quarter with eight questions.

Bernd Watzka reads humorous and satirical poems about his character Herlicek.

This evening Danube cruise combines Viennese music, a buffet and live entertainment on board. Boarding starts at 6:15 pm, the cruise runs from 7 to 10 pm in all weather, and different ships and music acts are used on the remaining dates.

The art and antiques market at Am Hof offers rarities, paintings, historical prints, coins and other collectables on Fridays and Saturdays. It is held in the historic city centre and runs during the day until mid-November.

The weekly flea market near Naschmarkt hosts around 400 sellers offering antiques, second-hand items, and curiosities.

Wieninger.next pop-up wine tavern in Stammersdorf operates for two additional weekends.

The Schwelle exhibition runs at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna's Exhibit Gallery from September 10 to October 18.

International curators create exhibitions for 24 galleries during the curated by gallery festival.

Curated by Sarah Johanna Theurer and Aditi Kapoor, this exhibition examines the psychological impacts of producing and consuming goods.

WestLicht is hosting the World Press Photo exhibition 2026 for the 25th time in Vienna. You can see 42 award-winning works selected from 57,376 submissions by over 3,747 photographers from 141 countries. Open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM, Thursdays until 9 PM.

Free guided walks and cycle tours explore Vienna’s evolving housing, public spaces, and transport, each with unique meeting points.

Circus-Theater Roncalli celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new show combining acrobatics, clowning, live music and contemporary stage technology at Vienna City Hall Square. A total of 52 performances run from September 16 to October 11.

Weltmuseum displays rarely seen objects from its collections.

The Ishír of Paraguay present historical photographs and contemporary art in a unique exhibition.

Kateryna Lysovenko's exhibition at the MAK Forum connects personal observations with social and political themes.

Ana de Almeida's solo exhibition explores carnations and roses as political symbols in Cold War imagery.

A guided walk explores the origins of Austropop in Vienna’s city center.

This group exhibition at Kunsthalle Exnergasse explores care, parenthood and collaborative artistic practice. The regular exhibition runs from September 17 to October 24, with talks, workshops and performances scheduled separately.

The Lower Belvedere presents work by Erika Giovanna Klien exploring movement, perception and modern life. The exhibition runs from 18 September 2026 to 31 January 2027 during the museum’s regular opening hours.

The ALBERTINA brings Pablo Picasso and Francis Bacon together in a major exhibition of around 70 key works from international museums and private collections. Their radical depictions of the human figure, vulnerability, pain and desire take centre stage.

Elisabeth von Samsonow's solo exhibition at the Heidi Horten Collection features sculpture, painting, drawing, film, and a site-specific installation.

With “We Are Here”, FOTO ARSENAL WIEN presents Austria’s first extensive solo exhibition of Zanele Muholi. Works spanning more than two decades connect self-representation, queer lived realities and visual activism.

Hannes Gröblacher’s installation at WUK features fragments of overheard phone calls in the Kunstzelle courtyard.

For twelve days, the SLASH Film Festival brings fantasy, horror and genre cinema to Vienna. Current international films, classics and rediscoveries screen at Gartenbaukino, Filmcasino, Metro Kinokulturhaus and Schikaneder Kino.

The Vienna Kaiser Wiesn transforms Kaiserwiese in the Prater into a celebration of Austrian music and Oktoberfest traditions for 18 days.

The Vienna City Gallery Walk connects seven free hop-on, hop-off tours through Vienna galleries. Tours take place on September 28, 29 and 30 and on October 1, 2, 3 and 10; each tour’s start and end time is listed in the programme.

This exhibition at Weltmuseum Wien examines the arms trade around 1900 and its social consequences. Historical photographs, films and objects are shown alongside contemporary art. Opens on 29 September.

Diary Slam features readings from real teenage diaries, blending humor and honesty, now hosted at Rabenhof since 2025.

kunst.fest.währing presents contemporary art, literature, film, music, workshops, and food over five days.

The exhibition tells the life stories of Viennese Jews forced into exile after the 1938 Anschluss. It explores the loss of home, difficult new beginnings and repeated journeys of flight to different parts of the world.

Vienna Future Food Week hosts over 30 events from October 1 to 10, focusing on the future of food.

The Waves Vienna Conference features panels, workshops, and meetings focused on the international music industry.

Over three days, more than 100 acts perform in Vienna's clubs, showcasing indie, pop, rock, and electronic music.

The Vienna Running Collective meets every Friday at 7 am for a fartlek session, starting drills at 6:45 am.

From October 2 to 18, re:pair FESTIVAL features over 90 participatory events at MuseumsQuartier and various venues in Vienna.

International guests discuss digital power, media, and social change at re:publica Vienna over two days.

The Academy’s Paintings Gallery examines the relationship between the avant-garde and academic art through historical and contemporary works. The exhibition opens to regular visitors on 2 October, with an opening event on 1 October at 7 pm.

Vienna Highlights presents selected art and craftsmanship at Palais Esterházy. Public visiting hours are 11 am to 7 pm on 2 and 3 October and 11 am to 6 pm on 4 October. The opening on 1 October is reserved for invited guests.

Hernals merchants kick off autumn with a neighborhood puzzle trail and live music in local restaurants.

The children's choir Klangsterne invites interested kids to an open rehearsal on October 3, 2026.

Psychology Day at Vienna City Hall offers a free program on digitalization, AI, mental health, and the future of work.

The 16th Day of Psychology focuses on digital age challenges under the theme 'Future of Mind. Psychology for a New Era'.

The Vienna Tea Festival features international producers, tea merchants, and ceramic artists at REAKTOR over two days.

Edelstoff market at MARX HALLE showcases independent fashion, jewelry, art, and handmade products, along with street food.

WUK celebrates its 45th anniversary with a full-day programme across the complex.

WIENXTRA-Cinemagic screens four family-friendly monster films during six showings in October.

The Stammersdorf Sturm Wine Days open wine cellars and outdoor stalls along Stammersdorfer Kellergasse. Fresh young wine, roasted chestnuts, local food and live music shape the weekend, with puppet theatre, a bouncy castle and a carousel planned for children.

Sports clubs from Penzing, Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus and Ottakring meet at the Red Star Penzing sports ground. Children and parents can explore and try activities including football, martial arts, diving and disc golf.

WIENXTRA Kinderinfo becomes a family disco for an evening, with a DJ, dance floor, temporary tattoos and a photo bike. Hearing protection is available for children sensitive to noise. The event is for children aged 3 to 13 with an accompanying adult.

Children can dance to lively music, get temporary tattoos, and take fun photos at the Kinderdisco.

The third 11,10er Rave brings Haslauer, Who is Ela, Maro and doktordopf to Tagada Club. The party runs from 8 pm to 4:30 am.

GOTA Running Club meets Sundays at 9 am for runs towards Schönbrunn, with paces of approximately 5 to 7 minutes per kilometer.

The 15th Animal Welfare Run takes place on Prater Hauptallee at Meiereistraße.

Founders Running Club meets at 10 am on Sundays at Brenner in Superbude Prater for a social 5 km run. October meetups are listed for the 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th; check the current Meetup listing before going.

The evening starts at 6:30 pm with a Haydn Lounge featuring Giovanni Antonini and Ingrid Schraffl.

Concert featuring participants of the 'Youth & Style' special prize at the prima la musica state competition 2026.

The Wiener Tierschutzlauf, organized by the Vegan Society of Austria, celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2026.

The inaugural Coke Music Festival occurs on October 4 at MARX HALLE, featuring various artists from 2 to 11 pm.

“Flowing Worlds” presents works by Soshana at the Alte Schieberkammer. The exhibition opens on 5 October and remains free to visit during the listed daily hours until 11 October.

RunTogetherNow holds a free, open running session in the Prater on Mondays at 5:30 pm. Meet at Rustenschacherallee 3–5. New runners are explicitly welcome.

Social Run Club meets at 6 pm at the 25hours Hotel. After check-in, a social run of about 5 km around the Ring starts at 6:30 pm, followed by a rooftop gathering.

Daniela Angetter-Pfeiffer präsentiert "Bekämpft und verboten - Frauen in der Medizin" im Jüdischen Museum Wien.

The Vienna Philharmonic performs Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony under Riccardo Muti in the Great Hall of the Musikverein on 5 October. This orchestral soirée starts at 7:30 pm and is scheduled to finish around 9:10 pm.

BOKU’s courtyard market brings regional food and other products to the Gregor Mendel Building. Stalls present their goods with music in the background, and admission to the market is free.

FAIR FOR ART Vienna returns to the Künstlerhaus in 2026, showcasing modern and contemporary art from various galleries.

Meet 20 top universities and explore master's programs across various fields. Registration is free.

MAK features an interactive exhibition of historical architectural building kits from 1890 to 1990.

Tofig Jabbarov and Bakuba pay tribute to Rafig Babayev at Porgy & Bess, bringing together jazz and Azerbaijani musical influences. The concert starts on 7 October at 8:30 pm.

Cari Cari performs their album One More Trip Around The Sun, blending alternative pop and electronic sounds in the Great Hall.

The RaveRun Vienna is a seven-kilometre community run starting at INTERSPORT Winninger, passing key city landmarks.

Video & Filmtage screens short films by young filmmakers over four days at Cinemagic.

Barbara Sternthal presents her new book 'How We See' at Morawa Wollzeile bookstore.

Barbara Sternthal introduces her book 'How We See' at Morawa Wollzeile bookstore.

Grandmaster Flash's tour at WUK highlights the four elements of hip-hop culture, with local support from MA21.

The Vienna Autumn Days showcase over 60 varieties of apples and wild fruits at the Palmenhaus.

Design District transforms Vienna's Hofburg into a three-day interior design and lifestyle fair.

The ALBERTINA presents a solo exhibition by Shara Hughes. Her vivid paintings combine landscape motifs with imagined spaces. The exhibition runs from 9 October to 28 February.

The “Platzgeschichten” festival brings neighbourhood stories, walks, readings and music to Julius-Tandler-Platz. The programme centres on the building at number 6, while its pop-up exhibition continues until 11 October.

Lecture and discussion with economist Isabella Weber and political scientist Natascha Strobl.

This portrait evening for Philipp Nykrin combines his collaboration with Fiva and a duo with Herbert Pirker. The concert at Porgy & Bess starts on 9 October at 8:30 pm.

“12 Hours LiDo” features a marked route of about 50 kilometres through Floridsdorf and Donaustadt.

The 20th Run for Cancer Research supports MedUni Wien with laps around the Old General Hospital campus, running from 10 am to 2 pm.

A guided tour in Donaustadt explores urban farming and gardening projects in the 22nd district.

Riccardo Muti conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in the Musikverein's Golden Hall. Mitsuko Uchida is the soloist in Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto, followed by Brahms's Second Symphony.

Hannes ohne Jo presents his album 'Trauerg'spü', with an opening act by Marie ist Wach from Amstetten.

A performance of 'Stabat Mater' by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi.

The Craft Sake & Food Fair in MuseumsQuartier offers sake tastings paired with Japanese foods, running from noon to 7 pm.

Concert for the special prize 'Contemporary Young Stars' as part of the prima la musica state competition 2026.

This benefit concert for St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research pairs Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” with “Salve Regina” in the Musikverein’s Golden Hall.

Anastacia will perform in Vienna on October 12, 2026, with a concert titled Not That Kind. The program is announced as an anniversary show celebrating the 25th anniversary of her career and will be presented on a larger stage in the city.

The urbanize! festival's 17th edition focuses on streets as public urban spaces.

Vienna celebrates over 20 years of gender mainstreaming and innovative gender budgeting on October 13, 2026.

On the “Abenteuer Seestadt” family trail, children up to ten follow clues left by Shelly the mussel around the neighbourhood. The free tour starts at Jugendzentrum Seestadt; places are limited and email registration is required.

A public lecture and discussion event focusing on the exchange between academic research and city administration practices.

“Oberwasser” presents work by five artists inside the Favoriten Water Tower. The opening on 13 October includes a tower tour at 7:30 pm, followed by three further exhibition days through the closing event on 16 October.

This exhibition in the Austrian National Library’s State Hall explores displacement and aid during the Hungarian uprising of 1956. Photographs from the library’s collections document how refugees were received, supported and helped on their onward journeys.

The PULS exhibition examines Vienna’s streets as social, climatic, and political lifelines through multimedia art.

Art Supermarket in Vienna showcases a variety of contemporary artworks at fixed, mostly affordable prices on Mariahilfer Straße.

Experts discuss how politics, media, and individuals can strengthen democracy.

Stefan Franke reads historical newspaper reports on eccentric inventions, offering a quirky and entertaining experience.

MUK opens its doors for an Open House on October 15, 2026, featuring workshops and study consultations.

Georg Markus presents his latest book "Die besten Geschichten" at Morawa Wollzeile.

Georg Markus signs his new book "Die besten Geschichten" at Thalia Wien-Mitte.

As part of Vienna Drag Festival, Dutzi and Athene combine drag, singing, dancing and comedy on stage at Dschungel Wien. Additional guests contribute to a varied show evening. This is a single performance with a defined time slot and unreserved seating.

A fair for young volunteers to explore diverse opportunities for engagement and meet new people.

The autumn edition of Genusswelten takes place at Palais Auersperg. The three-day event focuses on culinary products and meeting exhibitors; opening hours vary by day. Open Fri 2–7 pm, Sat 10 am–6 pm and Sun 10 am–5 pm.

Barbara Sternthal presents her new book "Wie wir es sehen" at Dorotheum Wien.

Quintessenz features organ music and percussion with Florian Kaier and Dominik Riemelmoser.

Red Night Clubbing at Ottakringer Brewery features live acts and DJs from various genres on October 16, 2026.

SYNERGY RAVE brings two collectives to two floors at dasWERK: KARTELL.FM plays trance and HEKTISCH hard techno. The club night starts at 11 pm on Friday.

The interactive “Kunst=Arbeit” exhibition at the Semmelweisklinik explores working conditions in the arts. Displays and open discussions address access, power and precarious employment; the venue is open from 11 am to 9 pm.

Fit for Brain Run on October 17 starts at 2 pm on Prater Hauptallee, offering 5 and 10 km routes with entry fees supporting stroke care.

Die neue Late Night Show von und mit Anna Hader. Eine Produktion von FOMP | In Kooperation mit Theater am Werk.

Vienna Trail Run on October 18 begins at Cobenzl with 7.5, 16, and 24.7 km routes, starting at 9:00, 9:30, and 10:20 am.

DÁNA performs Irish and Scottish folk music with various instruments and harmonized singing.

Sonic Territories 2026 presents water as a symbol of change under the theme 'Where Water Gathers'.

The exhibition explores an ancient tomb in Ephesos and the power dynamics involving Cleopatra, Caesar, Mark Antony, and Augustus.

The ensemble Nemora from Paris performs at Kaffee Alt Wien.

Jean Sévillia presents "Was könnt ihr tun? Das Österreich, das Nein zu Hitler sagte. 1930 - 1945" at Haus der Industrie.

This exhibition examines shoes in art, featuring Andy Warhol's prints alongside works by other artists.

Exploration of education's role in shaping opportunities and life paths through archival sources in literary and artistic contexts.

Vienna Coffeehouse Crime Night features over 30 authors reading from their crime fiction in Viennese cafés and venues.

Viennale showcases international films and discussions at various venues from October 22 to November 3.

The pumpkin festival at Siebenbrunnenplatz offers crafts, face painting and pumpkin carving for children. A torchlight procession leaves for Reumannhof at 5 pm, and the free neighbourhood event closes with pumpkin soup back on the square.

A collection of humorous and reflective texts by Austrian poets and thinkers.

A reading of 'Der tote Panther' at Badeschiff Wien, featuring crime literature in an atmospheric setting. Free entry, registration required, 16+.

At “Murder on Board”, Kornelius Taxenbach reads from his Vienna crime novel “Der tote Panther” aboard Badeschiff Wien. Film clips from an earlier book presentation accompany the reading on screen. The free event is for ages 16 and up and requires registration.

Chali 2na, known for his work with Jurassic 5, performs live with his band in Vienna.

An unauthorized pop-up exhibition at METAStadt features notable motifs and installations from Banksy's work.

WIENXTRA’s neighbourhood tour opens at VHS Kulturgarage with movement and creative activities for children. Halloween crafts and face painting are followed by an interactive Suli Puschban concert from 5 to 6 pm.

Beim Festkonzert werden Gustostückerl aus der Chorgeschichte, quer durch Klassik, Volkslied, Musical und Operette serviert.

The Erste Bank Open is an ATP tennis tournament at Wiener Stadthalle, featuring top international players.

The Am Himmel Pumpkin Festival combines a farmers’ market with more than 200 pumpkin varieties and seasonal food. Families can carve pumpkins and make kites; the three-day festival on the meadow takes place in all weather.

Yuja Wang joins the Vienna Symphony under Petr Popelka for piano concertos by Bartók and Barber. Schumann's Second Symphony follows after the interval. Bartók's First Piano Concerto replaces Dohnányi's Symphonic Minutes in the current programme.

INTRIKAT and perмa take over FLUCC with Kid Kodama, GEN-Z, BELHADJ and LËRA. The club night starts at 10 pm and advertises an awareness concept.

RITUAL 404 brings Decibelles and Ignix Collective to dasWERK. The club night featuring Felinae and Brixton starts at 11 pm.

At the Vienna Safety Festival, emergency and aid organisations present their work on City Hall Square. The free programme runs from 9 am to 4 pm on both days.

Gürtel Connection #19 features over 60 live acts and DJs across 14 venues along Lerchenfelder Gürtel.

Performance of Stabat mater featuring works by Sances, Vivaldi, and Rosano, played on historical instruments at Deutschordenskirche.

British band Temples bring their psychedelic pop-rock sound and the album “BLISS” to WUK. Doors to the hall via Entrance C open at 7 pm and the concert starts at 8 pm.

Wienläuft hosts 3, 6, 9 and 12 km runs at Spenadlwiese on Austria’s national holiday. The programme runs from 9 am to 2 pm and includes children’s races.

MAK Day offers free admission to the museum on Stubenring. Alongside current exhibitions, visitors can try hands-on activities and join tours on design, everyday culture and textiles; some free tours have advance tour tickets.

On National Day, the VwGH opens its doors from 10 to 15 for a behind-the-scenes look at the judiciary.

The Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra performs works by Johann, Josef and Eduard Strauss in the Musikverein’s Golden Hall on Austrian National Day. Johannes Wildner conducts, with Ilia Staple. The concert runs from 11 am to 1:10 pm.

Jüdischer Witz - Jüdische Weisheit, ein Essay von Helmut Korherr, Rezitation: Erika Deutinger und Kurt Hexmann