A highlight in the city’s cultural calendar, the Wiener Festwochen Vienna is a festival dedicated to artistic creations. Aiming to create a space where people can reconnect with each other, lose themselves in their imagination and to freely have an opinion. At Wiener Festwochen Vienna, all you need to bring with you is an open mind and lots of curiosity.
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The history
Founded in 1951, the Wiener Festwochen Vienna was a way for the city to show the world that it won’t be beaten by war. A “demonstration of Austria’s will to survive”, Vienna put on an international event of cultural activities with a vision to promote life, openness and the idea of a future. An affair to put the city firmly back on the map and to encourage reintegration. Today, it’s an event that draws crowds from around the globe and artists of all statures.
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The event
For five weeks over May and June, more than 40 artists come together to create something special. From international stars to emerging talent, theatre productions, orchestra concerts, fine art displays and dance performances make up an exciting calendar of events. Even new art forms not yet categorised and talks, workshops and parties. The line-up for 2019 saw works from Angélica Liddell, Krystian Lupa, Milo Rau and Markus Öhrn.
Then what?
If you’ve planned your visit right and you find yourself in the city during the Wiener Festwochen Vienna, you’ll be set for a memorable trip. The atmosphere is electric and the streets are alive with festivities.
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Visit the palaces that dot the city and walk in the footsteps of Mozart at the Figarohaus. Grab a Viennese coffee then take a ride on the giant Ferris wheel for magical views of the city. And for something truly unique to this city, watch the dancing horses at The Spanish Riding School. Hop on a Big Bus tour and we’ll take you to all of these places.
