All the best cultural events happening in Vienna right NOW & in the upcoming weeks

For the first time ever, the Kunsthistorisches Museum is hosting a big Rembrandt exhibition, featuring not only his masterpieces but also works by his talented student, Samuel van Hoogstraten. This is our chance to see works from top museums like the Louvre and the Rijksmuseum, all gathered right here in Vienna—because, honestly, it’s where they belong, right?

‘Poetry of the Ornament’ exhibition explores the history of Joh. Backhausen & Söhne, an Austrian company that’s been crafting upholstery and decorative fabrics since 1849. It might not sound exiting, but wait till you see the stunning designs created in collaboration with some of the big names of Viennese Modernism, like Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser.

There aren’t many artists with as much joy and sense of humour as Marc Chagall. In his paintings, you’ll find love, motherhood, whimsy, and life’s mysteries. Come check this out—you won’t regret it!

Starting November 8, the ALBERTINA will feature a large exhibition of Jim Dine’s work. He’s an American artist known for his contributions to the Pop Art movement and playful exploration of everyday objects and personal symbols.

The Albertina is showcasing Robert Longo’s realistic charcoal drawings, known for their powerful and dynamic depiction of dramatic moments. Longo’s work, which transforms well-known photographs into colossal, visually impactful black-and-white images, emphasises the interplay of light and shadow. It’s a really creepy how lifelike they are. You should come check it out!

If you have a friend who finds Viennese summer a little too cheery, take them to this new exhibition at Albertina. ‘The Aesthetics of Evil’ dives deep into Alfred Kubin’s dark and haunting art, showcasing his obsession with the eerie and macabre. Have a look at some creepy paintings and go for ice cream afterward.

Ok, we believe we don’t need to convince you. It’s Don Giovanni by our homeboy Mozart. It’s Wiener Staatsoper. Need we say more? Yeah, we didn’t think so. Go snatch those tickets before they’re sold out.

‘L’amour est un oiseau rebelle que nul ne peut apprivoiser…’ – you know how it goes. Love is a rebellious bird that no one can tame, and ‘Carmen’ by Bizet is an opera you definitely shouldn’t skip. It’s packed with some real bangers and is absolutely worth checking out.

Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ is a classic that hits the sweet spot for both kids and adults. It’s a bit of Austrian heritage that’s easy on the young minds, yet packed with enough politics, psychology, and quirky gender dynamics to keep the adults tuned in.