The English speaking magazine. Making the most out of Vienna and life.
Running is the new dating
Mon. 18th Nov
5:45pm
Recommended if you like:
spontaneous social gatherings, post-work happy hours, awkward small talk that turns into inside jokes, wearing sneakers like they’re a fashion statement, fresh air, meeting people, discovering that you can run for fun (not just to catch the bus)
Are you one of those weird people who enjoys moving their body? Looking to meet new people or just get active? Then join the Social Run Club! They meet at 5:45 p.m. by the 25hours Hotel for a fun 5km route, followed by drinks and good vibes on the rooftop. Next run is this Monday!
An evening dedicated to an awesome queer movie!
Mon. 18th Nov
Recommended if you like:
LGBTQIA+ representation in film, finding yourself, crying in the movies, brave films with important topics, being an ally, having too much popcorn and coke
The Votivkino is opening up once again for the special Queerfilmnacht this Monday. This time, we’re seeing Close to You, a film about Sam, a trans man heading back to his hometown for the first time since transitioning. It’s a movie about confronting the ghosts of your past, dealing with prejudice, and rekindling old feelings. And Elliot Page is incredible in it!
So if you want to see this movie, (which you should) go and get your tickets!
Books, books and more books at the Vienna book festival!
Various locations
Wed. 20th Nov — Sun. 24th Nov
Recommended if you like:
meeting the people behind the text, asking insider questions about stories you’ve read, getting your books signed, nodding intelligently during a talk you understand very little of, books, book clubs
Book enthusiasts and passionate readers will once again be spoiled by choice at this international book fair happening over 5 story-filled days at the Messe Wien, and many other locations around the city. So pack your reading glasses and warm up your fingers for some serious page-turning this month (or clicking if you read your literature on an e-book). There are many readings and discussions on the agenda so you might want to plan ahead and choose whatever sparks your interest.
A night to embrace your inner pop star!
Wed. 20th Nov
7pm — 10pm
Free!
Recommended if you like:
a drunken crowd cheering your name, using your soap as a mic, not being able to listen to Tina Turner without breaking out in song, actually voting when watching American Idol, being fabulous
Bring that beautiful voice of yours to Villa Vida Café this Wednesday for a full-on Queer Karaoke night! You can take the stage by storm and let out that voice you’ve perfected in countless shower concerts – ‘Weee are familyyyy! I got aaaall my sisters with meeee!’.
Get the 90s and 2000s vibes you've been missing
Sat. 26th Oct
7pm — 11:59pm
Recommended if you like:
the 90s, the 2000s, throwing it back to 2pac, freeing your inner Britney, making out to your favourite childhood song, vibing to good ol’ music, trying out that new dance move you’ve been practising at home
The Loft will be throwing it back this Wednesday to a time before Spotify existed. Talk about a time warp! Get out of the office, shake off the stress, and get your best oversized jeans and crop tops ready!
Go on a fashionable treasure hunt
Wed. 20th Nov — Sun. 24th Nov
12pm — 7pm
Recommended if you like:
shopping (duh!), getting new clothes that technically aren’t new, enjoying shopping without feelings of guilt creeping up on you when remembering that documentary you watched about the impact of the fashion industry, answering ‘thanks it’s vintage’ when someone compliments your outfit, supporting indie shops and markets instead of big companies, looking hella funky, the thrill of the hunt
Do you feel like stocking up your (already huge) pile of clothing that’s been growing on the floor in front of your wardrobe? Do you need even more funky rings and bracelets to talk with your hands? Don’t worry, this pop up fashion sale has got you covered! You might have enough clothes already but at a second hand market, nobody cares about that and nobody has to feel guilty. Buying second hand is the most sustainable way of shopping after all!
Hello dark-indie-folk music, our old friend
Thu. 21st Nov — Sat. 23rd Nov
Recommended if you like:
The cold November rain, singer-songwriters, indie folk, high-brow audiences, niche stuff, small festivals, blue birds
Join this well-established autumn highlight for 3 nights of Indie Folk tunes that will speak straight to your melancholic heart. The dark and intimate interior of Porgy & Bess will host national and international artists that will awaken the blue bird inside of you. And while we totally made that one up and don’t know what it means, we still advise you to check out the lineup and then rush to get your ticket organised.
Get cheesy at this market!
Fri. 22nd Nov — Sat. 23rd Nov
Recommended if you like:
eating cheese, blue cheese, gouda cheese, cheddar cheese, saying cheese, being a cheese, spending cheese, going to a cheese fair and thinking you’ve died and gone to heaven
There’s going to be a CHEESE market this weekend!!! Yesssss. Try alllll the cheeses. Sorry. Do we seem excited? It’s because we love cheese! Cheesy cheesy cheese. Oh, and there’ll be something for chicory fans too. Never heard of chicory? It’s a winter salad that might make your market run a bit healthier (hopefully offsetting all the cheese).
Sweat with iconic tunes from a-ha, Madonna, and many more!
Fri. 22nd Nov
11:45pm — 3:45am
Free!
Recommended if you like:
neon leggings, classic hits, vintage aerobic shoes, reminiscing about the good old days when cassette tapes were life, pretending you’re in an ’80s workout video
Loop Wien is bringing us an ’80s-inspired fitness night. Dress in your best retro workout gear (we’re talking leggings, leg warmers, and headbands) and join DJ The Wild Boy and David Jerina for a night of high-energy beats.
Another epic night in our favourite club
Fri. 22nd Nov
11pm — 6am
Recommended if you like:
Berlin techno, basslines that make your heart race, talking about music production like you’re a DJ yourself, Grelle Forelle
Elli Acula is bringing her iconic mix of Techno, Rave, and Jungle straight from the underground scenes of Berlin, South America, and beyond. With Katia Curie and Felix Rupprecht on the side floor, this is going to be a typical night at Grelle Forelle. And by typical, we mean epic.
Come on down to the Comic con and nerd out!
Sat. 23rd Nov — Sun. 24th Nov
10am — 7pm
Recommended if you like:
Recycling your Halloween outfit from last year, finally being able to wear tights in public, having an affinity for caps, seeing your favourite characters come to life, being in a fancy dress on the U-bahn at 6am, geeking out, comics, Manga, Anime, Cosplay
The event of the year for comic fans is here this month, during which the Messe will be filled with more people in costumes than at a Fasching party. But Comic Con is more than just fancy and outlandish outfits. There will be a floor packed with exhibitions, photo/autograph opportunities and panel events covering all aspects of gaming, Manga, film, Anime, comics, and much more. Even if you haven’t had a whole year to prepare your outfit, it is amazing what you can do with some cardboard and a bit of imagination (spray paint helps).
Dance the night away at O - der Klub
Sat. 23rd Nov
11pm — 6am
Recommended if you like:
seeing if you can still party like you did in your younger days, wild Saturdays, 90s nostalgia, dancing to all kinds of music, O – der Klub
This is gonna be everything you’d expect from a Super Disco Party at O – der Klub and then some: 90s hits, Tech House, Techno, Hip Hop, Urban Beats – you name it, they got it!
Be nifty at BeThrifty
Sat. 23rd Nov — Sun. 24th Nov
10.30am — 6pm
0-3€
Recommended if you like:
vintage clothing, dressing like the 80s are still happening, making a bargain, being a little bit hipster, that one Macklemore song
The thrift store, BeThrifty, is coming to town with a vintage kilo sale again. What’s a vintage kilo sale, you ask? That just means you can grab as many clothing items as you like, and instead of paying per piece, you pay per kilo. It’s that simple.
So if you wanna go home with a lot of clothes while only spending a few pretty pennies, we suggest you stick to the lighter stuff (yep, leave the big boots for some other sucker).
It's never too early!
Recommended if you like:
being in the loop, Wiener Staatsoper, commenting on celebreties’ looks, living the dream, saying ‘this is what Vienna is all about’
Hear us out! It’s never too early to plan, especially since tickets for these glamorous events sell out so quickly. So, check out the 2025 Vienna ball season dates and make sure to fulfil your Viennese fairytale fantasy at least once at the beginning of next year:
January 10, 2025: Steirerball (Styrians’ Ball) at the Hofburg palace
January 10, 2025: Maskenball Violette Redoute (Masquerade ball) at Palais Ferstel
January 11, 2025: Tirolerball (Tyroleans’ Ball) at the Vienna City Hall
January 16, 2025: Zuckerbäckerball (Confectioners’ Ball) at the Vienna Hofburg palace
January 17, 2025: Blumenball der Wiener Stadtgärten (Flower Ball) at the Vienna City Hall
January 24, 2025: Ball der Wiener Wirtschaft (Viennese Economy Ball) at the Hofburg palace
January 25, 2025: Ball der Wissenschaften (Ball of Sciences) at the Vienna City Hall
January 24, 2025: Wiener Vegan Ball at Hilton Vienna Park
January 25, 2025: Regenbogenball (Rainbow Ball) at Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
February 21, 2025: Ball der Wiener Kaffeesieder (Coffee Brewers’ Ball) at the Hofburg palace
February 27, 2025: Wiener Opernball (Vienna Opera Ball) at the Vienna State Opera
Get ready for a blooming good time!
Thu. 14th Nov — Sun. 22nd Dec
10am — 8pm
Recommended if you like:
romanticising winter, pretending to be in a Disney movie, playing ‘guess the fairy tale’ with floral arrangements, navigating a Christmas market like a pro gift detective, pretty flowers
This year’s Hirschstetten Flower Gardens exhibition, themed ‘Journey Through the Magic of Christmas,’ brings back favourite displays from past years, like ‘The Snow Queen’ and ‘Christmas Around the World,’ and features handmade decorations and floral arrangements in Greenhouse 1.
The Advent Market showcases over 50 stalls with gingerbread, roasted chestnuts, and holiday gifts. You’ll also find a charity punch stand near the North entrance benefiting TierQuarTier Wien and the 48er-Tandler stand with vintage items.
Yay! Christmas over the rooftops of Vienna!
Mon. 11th Nov — Mon. 23rd Dec
Free!
Recommended if you like:
scandinavian vibes, cinnamon rolls, hard to pronounce Swedish words, cozy oversized sweaters, celebrating Christmas when it’s technically still autumn, leaving festive decorations up until February, hoping Jultomte (Swedish Santa) will bring you that €200 IKEA card
As you know, here in Vienna, we’re champions of starting Christmas early. Some Christmas markets already opened last week, and it’s only the beginning!
This year, IKEA Westbahnhof has joined in the fun again, opening a Christmas market on its rooftop terrace. They’re promising Swedish holiday treats, workshops, live music, and other surprises. IKEA has always been our go-to for affordable Glühwein and Würstels, so we’re in!
Opening hours:
Monday – Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tis' the season of Glühwein and kissing when your nose is dripping
Fri. 08th Nov — Mon. 06th Jan
free!
Recommended if you like:
the smell of gingerbread cookies, waking up with gifts waiting for you, being jolly, celebrating christmukkah, overcoming the cold by drinking hard spirits hidden in tea, Glühwein, meeting friends at Christmas markets
Tis’ the season, and in Vienna this many people’s favourite season simply thanks to those charming Christmas markets! A wonderful vibe spreads around town as markets bloom all over Vienna, and the smell of cinnamon, mulled wine, and sweet desserts fill the air. Be sure to get some Beeren Punsch in, get in the spirit, and enjoy every chance this season to get drunk at the market. If you need a cheat-sheet check the list of our favourite Christmas markets.
And just in case, here’s a reminder of this year’s Christmas market dates in Vienna:
Schönbrunn Christmas Market: November 8, 2024 – January 6, 2025.
Rathausplatz Christkindlmarkt: November 15 – December 26, 2024.
Spittelberg Christmas Market: November 16 – December 23, 2024.
Winter Market at the Prater: November 16, 2024 – January 6, 2025.
Am Hof Christmas Market: November 15 – December 23, 2024.
Altwiener Christkindlmarkt: November 15 – December 23, 2024.
Weihnachtsdorf Schloss Belvedere: November 15 – December 26, 2024.
Weihnachtsdorf Stephansplatz: November 8 – December 24, 2024.
Adventmarkt am Karlsplatz: November 15 – December 23, 2024.
Weihnachtsdorf Altes AKH: November 15 – December 23, 2024.
Winter im MuseumsQuartier: November 14 – December 23, 2024.
Haas & Haas Winter in the City: November 8 – December 31, 2024.
Check out this contemporary music festival
Wed. 30th Oct — Sat. 30th Nov
Recommended if you like:
music festivals, having a music taste that ranges from Backstreet Boys to Bach and back, nodding your head to the music ever so coolly while leaning on the bar, getting more than your daily dose of culture
The contemporary music festival, Wien Modern, will be inviting you all again to a series of exciting cultural encounters. Basically it’s all about contemporary arts and music. Let us tell you, it’s cutting edge stuff! Check out the full programme for more details.
Be sure to get your daily dose of culture!
Various locations in Vienna, check out our guide!
Recommended if you like:
tilting your head slightly in front of a painting and putting your pensive face on, wearing odd socks, strolling through galleries and museums on rainy days, getting inspired by the great and the up-coming greats, being a creative, seeing how people interpret our crazy world through art.
With so many culture events taking place – be it exhibitions in museums, powerful plays on theatre stages, art shows that scratch that inspiration itch – getting your daily dose of culture in Vienna is easy-peasy. That is, if you have our awesome art and culture guide, which tells you all about the best events happening in Vienna right NOW (or soon-ish). If you think we’re missing any important ongoing culture events, drop us a message Instagram, or the good old, oldschool way, via mail.
