Vienna

Festivals and Annual Events

Conducted by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, this is a concert of classical and lively yet nostalgic, orchestral music that is held every year on the morning of the first of January in Vienna. It is broadcast by television and radio networks to an estimated audience of around one billion in 44 countries around the globe.

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Festivals and events in Vienna

Showing 1–12 of 12 festivals

Plan around 12 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.

New Year concerts

Conducted by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, this is a concert of classical and lively yet nostalgic, orchestral music that is held every year on the morning of the first of January in Vienna.

Shrovetide Carnival (known as Fasching in Austria)

This Roman Catholic carnival marking the return of spring is celebrated actively in German-speaking countries.

Wien Wienle (Film Festival in Vienna)

If you are crazy about opera, this is a brilliant show for you. The Film Festival in front of the Vienna City Hall screens a different film related to operas, on a gigantic screen every night.

Wiener Festwochen (from the beginning of May until the middle of June)

Every year for five weeks, in May and June, Vienna comes alive with the sound of music, the patter of dancing feet and myriad performances.

Midsummer Night's festival (21 June)

Come June 21 and the sky is all lit up with magnificent bonfires to celebrate that special night of midsummer.

Cinema under the stars

Vienna's most popular film screening session in Augarten Park, this festival shows Hollywood classics, European and Asian amateur films, and also premieres of movies yet to be released worldwide.

Wienklangbogen

It features a lot of classical music, often showcasing new artists, but the genre is usually the typical orchestral music.

Corpus Christi procession in Ebensee, Traunsee, Hallstatt

More carnivals and celebrations are in store. Singing, dancing, and music welcome everyone; from the elitist class to the humblest public.

Salzbuger Festspiele

This festival takes place in late July and continues into August. A treat for Mozart lovers who get to hear plenty of his music.

National Day (26 October 1955)

This day commemorates the day when the Soviet Union ended its occupation and Austria gained the status of an independent neutral country.

All Saints (1 November)

This religious festival sees huge congregational mass services held at the major churches around the city.

St. Nicholas Day (5 & 6 December)

These days mark the beginning of the Christmas season. As expected, churches start being adorned and there are regular masses followed by Christmas shopping which starts in full swing.