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Welcome to the Vienna Design Week 2027 in Vienna
Vienna Design Week 2027 once again turns Vienna into a “City Full of Design”. With around 200 events at approximately 50 locations, the Festival Headquarters at Hietzinger Kai 101 and a rich side programme of performances and sound installations, the festival presents design in all its facets – mostly with free admission.
Highlights & Attractions at Vienna Design Week in Vienna
- Retrospective and forward-looking exhibitions drawing on the festival's history
- Festival Headquarters in the Harry Glück-designed high-rise at Hietzinger Kai 101 (13th district)
- Around 200 events at about 50 venues across Vienna
- Formats including Passionswege, Stadtarbeit, Debut, GAST Luxembourg and Urban Food & Design
- Immersive sound and performance projects as well as listening sessions
- Design Everyday, FOKUS and MissionAcoustic Manifesto
- Workshops, talks, tours and a lively festival café
Program & Schedule: What to Expect
The festival returns again in 2027. The Festival Headquarters is open daily from 11:00 to 19:00, complemented by a weekend Spotlight event and a closing Finissage. The programme includes curated exhibitions, public-space interventions, talks, workshops and a strong collateral programme with sound and performance. Luxembourg is the guest country in the GAST format. The complete programme is available on the official website.
Tickets & Admission for Vienna Design Week Vienna
Admission to the Festival Headquarters and most events is free. Selected guided tours, workshops or specials may charge a fee and sometimes require advance booking via the website. Up-to-date information and the booking system can be found at viennadesignweek.at.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Vienna
- Getting to the Festival Headquarters: Unter-St.-Veit underground station (U4) is right next to Hietzinger Kai 101.
- Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing – many events take place at different locations across the city.
- Book accommodation in the 13th district or centrally in Vienna early, as the festival attracts many visitors.
- Use public transport (Vienna Ticket or day pass); the festival is spread throughout the city.
- Check the programme website or app for daily events and zone tours to combine several stops efficiently.
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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