Why the Viennese love summer: All over the city, cultural stages pop up. The city government supports them, so we enjoy tons of activities for free. Lucky us, aaaand lucky you!
Where you can find the fun:
Be part of Europe's largest free open-air music festival, Donauinselfest [June 20-22].
There's MQ Summer Stage with various acts [until the end of September].
Offering a broad-ranging program in most districts, the Viennese Cultural Summer, with many small stages, invites you to enjoy concerts, dance shows, plays, readings, and comedy. Find the full program here. All spots are accessible, and your dogs are welcome, too - with a lead and muzzle [June 26 - August 10]. Basiskultur also comes up with cool ideas.
An area with the flair of a cosy lounge awaits you at the Film Festival at Rathausplatz - find the complete list here [June 28 - August 1]. They show concerts on a 300-square-meter screen, so I also included it in my article on open-air cinemas. After the KARLSkino outdoor movie festival withdraws from the square, it makes space for the Popfest, which will bring cool music to the city [July 24-27].
Rathausplatz
€
free
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