sirene Operntheater: THE SWEDISH RIDER - Opera World Premiere
sirene Operntheater premieres the opera THE SWEDISH RIDER after Leo Perutz at the Jugendstiltheater am Steinhof in Vienna from 21 to 27 November 2026, with music by Wolfram Wagner and a libretto by Kristine Tornquist.
Illustrative photo Vienna New Year's Eve Trail 2026/2027: Silvesterpfad Street Party
The Vienna New Year's Eve Trail 2026/2027 turns the city center into a huge, free New Year's street party from 2:00 pm on December 31, 2026 until 2:00 am on January 1, 2027, spread across eight locations around Stephansplatz, Graben and Rathausplatz.
Illustrative photo Vienna New Year's Eve 2026 . 2027 : Silvesterpfad, Program and Fireworks Rules
On 31 December 2026, Vienna celebrates with the free Silvesterpfad across eight stages between Rathausplatz and the Prater. Live music, children's activities, waltz lessons and the shared midnight countdown with the Pummerin bell and the Danube Waltz await hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Illustrative photo Vienna Ball Season 2027: Opera Ball, Dates and Tips
Vienna's Ball Season 2027 peaks in January and February with over 450 balls and more than 2,000 hours of dancing, crowned by the Vienna Opera Ball at the State Opera on 4 February.
Illustrative photo Vienna Philharmonic New Year Concert 2027 at the Musikverein
The Vienna Philharmonic New Year Concert takes place on January 1, 2027 in the Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein. Conducted by Tugan Sokhiev, it presents the traditional Strauss family program for a worldwide television audience.
Illustrative photo Vienna Opera Ball 2027: The Ball of All Balls at the State Opera
The Vienna Opera Ball 2027 takes place on February 4 at the Wiener Staatsoper. Known as the ball of all balls, it turns the opera house into the world's most elegant ballroom for one night, with a ceremonial opening, live music and dancing until dawn.
Illustrative photo Heuriger Season in Vienna 2027: Grinzing, Neustift and Heiligenstadt
From April to November, Vienna's Heurige in Grinzing, Neustift am Walde and Heiligenstadt invite you to enjoy young wine, cozy garden seating and traditional buffets. A green branch over the door shows when they're open.
Illustrative photo Vienna Festival 2027: Program, Tickets and Dates
From 14 May to 20 June 2027, the Vienna Festival brings theatre, performance, music, dance and film to over a thousand venues across the city. A free public opening on a central square traditionally kicks off one of Europe's most significant cross over festivals.
Illustrative photo Vienna Festival 2027: Free Republic of Vienna
The Vienna Festival 2027 runs from May 14 to June 20 across Vienna. This long running art festival brings theatre, opera and performance to more than thirty venues, with a free opening event on Rathausplatz.
Illustrative photo Hyperreality Festival 2027: Experimental Electronic Music at Vienna's Otto Wagner Areal
Vienna's festival for club culture and experimental sound brings around 30 artists to the historic Otto Wagner Areal and Filmcasino.
Illustrative photo Vienna Independent Shorts 2027: Program, Tickets and Venues in Vienna
From 25 to 30 May 2027, Vienna Shorts presents around 300 short films from around the world across Vienna's cinemas and an open air program at the MuseumsQuartier. A qualifying festival for the Oscars, EFA and BAFTA with pay what you can tickets.
Illustrative photo Donauinselfest Vienna 2027 – Europe's Biggest Free Festival
Vienna's legendary free open-air festival returns to the Donauinsel from June 25-27, 2027, marking its 44th edition with 16 themed islands, 14 stages and free entry every day.