Events

The Vienna Film Festival in front of Vienna City Hall takes place from 28 June to 31 August 2025. Visit Europe’s largest festival for film and food. An eclectic programme of opera, operetta, ballet, pop and jazz concerts makes for a vibrant event in a lively atmosphere. Twenty-six gastronomy professionals will be ensuring a first-rate […]

The Gault & Millau Genuss-Messe Vienna takes place from 13 to 14 September 2025. The Gault & Millau Genuss-Messe (enjoyment fair) is held at the Kursalon Hübner. The crème de la crème of Austria’s top chefs and winemakers gather here – not only to cook up a storm, but also to let the public savour […]

From 16 to 28 October 2025, the Viennale Film Festival takes place. The Viennale is an international film festival. During two weeks, 300 feature films, documentaries and short films will be shown in the cinemas of Vienna. Numerous national and international guests as well as a wide audience will visit Austria’s largest film festival. The […]

The Christmas Market Vienna takes place from 7. November 2025 to 6. January 2026. The Christmas Market transforms the square in front of Schönbrunn Palace into a romantic meeting place for the pre-Christmas period. The castle, which was once the summer residence of the Habsburgs, is one of the most popular sights of Vienna. Join […]

On 12 February 2026, the Vienna Opera Ball takes place. The Vienna Opera Ball transforms the Viennese state opera into the most beautiful ballroom in the world. More than 5,000 visitors are celebrating a festive event until the early hours of the morning. The glamorous opening of the opera will be performed by the stars […]