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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kunst VHS opens its open-call exhibition on the theme of “Dialogue”. Submitted works are displayed and the winners selected by an expert jury are announced. The opening takes place on 22 September 2026, 6–9 pm, at Lazarettgasse 27. Admission is free.

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

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.

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.

BUCH12, Meidling’s first literature festival, features readings and workshops from October 1 to November 14.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

The 10th Japanese Film Days showcase contemporary and historic Japanese cinema at Filmcasino and Filmhaus Spittelberg.

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.

Mariahilf Women’s Weeks feature workshops, talks, readings, and music across various venues from 12 to 23 October.

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

The Vienna Drag Festival includes shows, workshops, and discussions, starting with events at Radio Altglas and Das Gugg.

“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.

School tours, classroom insights, exhibitions, and interactive activities. Teachers and students will answer questions about the training program.

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.

Local councilor Waltraud Karner-Kremser and district chief Gerald Bischof invite visits to the Liesing Town Hall and Austrian Parliament.

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.

A Wiener Vorlesung features a panel discussion on democracy with notable speakers, moderated by Harald Katzmair.

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.

The TAKT Festival combines music, dance, theatre, and discussions over four days, featuring nine entries at Das LOT.

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.

MILA hosts two LeGallineFelici events, including a film night and discussion on 15 October.

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.

The European Outdoor Film Tour presents the best adventure films of the year, celebrating 25 years of outdoor cinema.

Conservators at Hermesvilla present historic materials and normally inaccessible areas.

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.

Wiener Musi-Tage on 17 and 18 October offer courses in various musical instruments and singing.

YOVO26 at Vienna City Hall on October 16 features around 40 nonprofit organizations offering volunteer opportunities for youth.

Creative Cluster opens studios for two afternoons, allowing 140 artists to present their work and engage in discussions.

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.

A flea market for children's clothing, toys, and women's fashion runs from 9 am to 1 pm at Marxhalle.

The 14th Vienna Volunteer Fair at City Hall on October 17 and 18 allows visitors to connect with nonprofit organizations and explore volunteering options.

Education fair focused on youth abroad experiences. Meet providers of summer camps, study abroad programs, and boarding schools.

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.

The cooking workshop for children and young people on 17 October is fully booked.

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.

The community half marathon starts at DASGYM, with participants running 21 kilometers along the Danube Island.

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.

The Austrian National Library offers free tours and research training as part of Austria Reads, exploring hidden book storage.

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.

A discussion with ORF journalist Stefan Lenglinger on political reporting and media changes, followed by a pizza gathering.

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.

GenussSpiegel presents a reading of poems and short stories by Sigrid Beckenbauer and Christian S. Boser.

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.

Margareten celebrates pumpkins with carving, face painting, music, street art, a torch parade, and pumpkin soup.

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.

The ATP tennis tournament takes place at Wiener Stadthalle from October 24 to November 1, with additional matches at Marx Halle.

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

A walk through Schwarzenberggarten features light installations, sound, and contemporary art, lasting about 1 to 1.5 hours.

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.

Upper Belvedere offers free admission on Friday evenings, with short tours linking art to democracy and political participation.

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

A four-course dinner hosted by Slow Food Wien and VinziRast explores the diversity of regional food.

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.

Utopia Days features workshops on solidarity, climate justice, and urban life, along with art, games, music, and vegan food.

A workshop at City Farm Augarten explores autumn plants, focusing on what is ripe and appealing.

Archikids - Workshop (für alle von 6 bis 99) am Samstag, 24.10.2026, 15 bis 17 Uhr. Habt ihr euch auch schon einmal gefragt, was Pilze alles können?

Flavia Matei from BASEhabitat discusses using fungi and clay as sustainable building materials.

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.

Seven hotel bars host an evening of music and drinks, starting at a chosen hotel at 8 pm.

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.

Free admission to the House of Austrian History on National Day includes quizzes about Austria with prizes for completion.

On National Day, Architekturzentrum Wien offers free admission from 10 am to 6 pm, including a preview of Temporär.

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

Josefine Rieks hosts a literary salon at Café Camus with discussions featuring writers and intellectuals.

A special reading in the atmospheric Peterskirche hosted by a traditional association.

A concert at the Wiener Musikverein featuring works by Dvořák, Bao, Paganini, and An-lun Huang.

Ottakring's harvest festival features family activities at the square near the U3 terminus from October 30 to November 1.

Wien Modern 39 offers a month of contemporary music, sound art, and interdisciplinary formats at various venues.

The University of Vienna hosts ReConnect Day, opening its main building to alumni, students, and visitors.

Experience the University of Vienna with activities for all ages, including science and sports.

Vienna Halloween Run turns the Prater Hauptallee into a spooky course with children’s races and 2.5 and 5 km runs. Bib collection at Praterzelt opens at 3:30 pm; the first race starts later.

Stefan Franke präsentiert kuriose und skandalöse Begebenheiten, die sich im Wien um 1900 hinter den Kulissen abgespielt haben.

Forbidden Frequency hosts a pre-Halloween club night at Club Lucia. It begins just before midnight and runs until 6 am; the collective says proceeds support women’s shelters.

Wayne Marshall conducts the Bruckner Orchester Linz at the Wiener Musikverein on October 31, 2026.

Prepare for a night of horror and darkness filled with eerie figures and creatures.

A spooky puzzle rally through Vienna's old town with dark stories and historical sites.

KØRE hosts a Halloween drum and bass rave at Lugner City, starting at 10 pm.

MOON's Halloween club night at MuseumsQuartier features a large stage and show production, running from 10 pm to 6 am.

Dunkelton Kollektiv presents Blacksignal at Loop Bar. The Halloween night starts at 11:30 pm and runs until 4 am; entry is for a voluntary donation.

A concert based on a monologue from Elfriede Jelinek's drama, featuring various instruments and electronics.

At MILA's Repair Café, volunteers assist in repairing small portable devices and household electronics.

An intimate conversation with world champion Werner Schlager, sharing personal stories and insights.

A lecture and book presentation exploring the meaning of conscious living and its dimensions.

Discussion with Dorota Jarecka and Ulrike Kadi on the link between psychoanalysis and art, related to Erna Rosenstein's exhibition.

A concert and reading featuring soprano Jowita Sip, accompanied by Roman Teodorowicz, moderated by Veronika Graf.

BLICKFANG design fair at MAK from November 6 to 8 showcases around 160 labels from Austria and Europe, featuring furniture, fashion, and jewelry.

Imperial Lights opens on November 6, featuring an evening light trail through Schönbrunn Palace Gardens.

VIENNA ART WEEK runs from November 6 to 13, focusing on the theme “Navigating Angst” with tours, talks, exhibitions, and performances.

The Christmas market in Schönbrunn Palace’s forecourt runs from 6 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, with crafts, regional food and family activities. It opens daily from 10 am to 9 pm until 23 December, with shorter hours over Christmas and New Year.

The Christmas market beside St Stephen’s Cathedral runs from 6 November to 26 December 2026. Stalls offer Austrian crafts, gifts and food. Regular hours are 11 am to 9 pm daily, with special hours over Christmas.

Artists perform a cappella on the balconies of the Inner City on November 6, 2026.

Dort bekommen die Besucher*innen einen Überblick über die Galerien, sowie die im Rahmen der VIENNA ART WEEK stattfindenden Ausstellungen.

Elena Blum (Kulturschaffende, Autorin und Kunsthistorikerin) führt in einem gemeinsamen Spaziergang zu den Galerien

On November 7, families can participate in a tree planting event from 10 am to 3 pm.

At the Wien Museum's open studio, families can mend old clothes and create new patterns, suitable for children aged eight and up.

Free guided tours at the University of Vienna and its surroundings under the theme 'Temple of Science'.

The Constellations cultural association's baroque ensemble performs Bach cantatas and other choral works with conducting students.

A Klezmer workshop led by New York cantor Sarah Myerson, focusing on Yiddish songs during the KlezMORE Festival Vienna 2026.

Ein weiteres High Class Event der erfolgreichen Weinmesse Wine Affairs. Zahlreiche Weingüter aus dem In- und Ausland werden ihre großartigen Produkte präsentieren.

Freie Kunsträume und Projekte sind wichtige Programmpartner*innen der VIENNA ART WEEK. Lernen Sie bei geführten Spaziergängen mit Kulturvermittler*innen neue Kunstorte kennen.

The “Flow” exhibition showcases works by Irene Zaharoff, Andrea Pierus, and Erwin Schwentner in the Alte Schieberkammer.

Letters exchanged between Marie Skłodowska-Curie and Albert Einstein spanning from 1911 to 1932.

The Wiener Bildungsfestival gathers education professionals at City Hall on November 11.

Der Klima-Campus ist beim Wiener Bildungsfestival mit einem Infostand vertreten. Das Festival richtet sich an alle, die Bildung gestalten.

Danielle Spera presents her book 'Mut - About 36 Significant Jewish Women' at the Leporello bookstore.

Mezzo-soprano Bernadett Nagy and pianist Dániel Dinyés perform a mix of familiar and lesser-known pieces from Austria and Hungary.