22 things you NEED to do to dive into summer & make the most out of June 2023 in Vienna

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22 things you NEED to do to dive into summer & make the most out of June 2023 in Vienna

Looking for cool designs?

Fesch’markt Wien #27

Get ready for some ‘fesch’ fun in Vienna! The Fesch’markt is taking over Ottakringer Brauerei with approximately 250 startups, up-and-coming designers, young restaurateurs and independent labels.

Prepare to be amazed by wonderful products in art, fashion, cosmetics, kids items, sports, stationery, jewellery, vintage treasures, delicacies and a sprawling street food extravaganza! If that doesn’t sound good to you than nothing will.

This documentary is a must watch!

Brainwashed: Sex – Camera – Power

Unmasking hollywood’s ‘Brainwashed’ secrets! That’s what Nina Menkes’s documentary ‘Brainwashed: Sex – Camera – Power’ is about. She delves into the film industry’s contribution to the objectification of women over decades.

From the Harvey Weinstein scandal to systemic sexism on film sets, Menkes analyses the movies that perpetuate this damaging cycle, including classics like Blade Runner and recent works like Titane.

Get ready for a feminist critique that will make you question everything, including whether that plot twist was really necessary.

A dreamy night

Sommernachtskonzert 2023 / Summer Night Concert 2023

Music, stars and a sprinkle of French romance! Mark your calendars for the Summer Night Concert on June 8th, 2023, at the stunning Schönbrunn Palace. With Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin at the helm and the talented Elīna Garanča as the featured soloist be prepared for a magical night full of classical music.

This year’s program spans the realms of French Romanticism to Impressionism, and even pays homage to the Allgemeine Erklärung der Menschenrechte (Universal Declaration of Human Rights) through a touching composition by Lili Boulanger.

Watch fantastic films on the big screen

Catch a film at an open air cinema

Summer time is open air cinema time! We have put together the ultimate guide to Vienna’s open air cinemas in 2023 for you! So don’t forget to get some popcorn and enjoy watching movies under the starry sky.

We ride with pride!

Vienna Pride – Together We Rise!

Vienna Pride is back with the motto ‘Together We Rise!’ So why don’t we do that? Let’s rise together with pride!! Get all your colourful gear together, get the sprinkles and glitter out and collect your friends and family.

Make sure to check out the programme on their website because they are offering a lot of activities! Oh, and don’t forget the big parade on June 17th along the ring. See you there!

Let out your big belly laughs at these culture and cabaret events happening in a park

Theater im Park

When a former royal garden opens up for the entertainment of us peasants, like the garden of the Palais Schwarzenberg is doing for the summer-long Theater im Park, it might be time to dust off that suit and dress you got in the back of your closet. Ok, you won’t need to dress up for this as it’s a nice casual affair. A good dose of culture, theater and cabaret is going to be served up to you right in the park under the stars if you buy a ticket for one of the shows going on all summer. Check out their programme!

It's a free festival - just saying

40. Donauinselfest 2023

Everyone knows that when the annual festival at the Donauinselfest arrives all worries go bye bye!! The summer is heeeere! Now we know that sometimes the line-up hasn’t been great but rumours say that this year it’s supposedly amazing. Check it out for yourself, here!

Celebrate diversity at a ball

14. Diversity Ball presented by Magenta Telekom

What better way to celebrate diversity than with a ball? Wear spandex or a ball gown and party until dawn at this celebration of everything and everyone. Every gender, age, sexual orientation and disability will be in one fabulous setting at the Kursalon on Saturday to welcome each other and themselves in this safe and spectacular place.

Get your heart for photography racing

Foto Wien. Month of Photography

‘Foto Wien’ opens its anniversary edition! Mark your calendars for June 1st as ‘Foto Wien’, Austria’s largest celebration of photographic images, launches its milestone edition.

With 300 events spread across 110 locations and showcasing 350 artists from 25 countries, this festival will provoke your perception of truth in the visual realm. Get ready to question reality, one shutter click at a time. Make sure to check out the programme.

Chill or party, both can be done here!

Südwind Straßenfest 2023

Get your groove on at the Südwind Street Festival! Prepare for a wild mix of live music, poetry slams, sustainable shopping, workshops and a colourful children’s program.

It’s like a party that brings together sounds from around the world, fair trade shopping options and a chance to meet various organizations working for development, sustainability, human rights and more.

Just don’t forget your dancing shoes and an appetite for global culinary delights!

Are you missing your big toe?

Nordbahn-Zeh // Vermittlungstermin

A monumental toenail that keeps growing… seriously! In the Rudolf-Bednar Park, you’ll encounter a sculpture of a monumental toe that’s not just a static object—its toenail continuously grows.

Artist Leopold Kessler challenges the surrounding community to deal with this unusual growth, and it sparks discussions about urban life, human behaviour and the role of art in public spaces.

Don’t worry, there’s no need to bring nail clippers!

Free dance classes anyone?

Neubau Tanzt

Dance your heart out in Neubau! Calling all dance enthusiasts! Enjoy 18 dance workshops and dance evenings for all age groups, completely free of charge.

Join every Thursday all through June. In case the weather doesn’t cooperate, the dates will be rescheduled automatically to the following Tuesday.

So what are you waiting for? Get those dancing shoes ready for a rhythm-filled summer!

Have you tried being vegan?

Veganmania Museumsquartier 2023

Let’s veg out at Europe’s biggest vegan summer festival! Join over 12,000 guests per day at the largest vegan summer fest in Europe—for free!

Indulge in the variety of plant-based cuisine, from delicious fast food to healthy raw dishes and dreamy desserts. Explore NGOs advocating for animal and environmental welfare, as well as exhibitors showcasing the latest food, fashion and beauty trends.

Get ready to enjoy fantastic bands, DJs and the beginning of summer!

Get inspired!

VIENNA SHORTS 2023

Lights, camera, films and laughs! Welcome to ‘Vienna Shorts’! Experience the best of international short films at Vienna’s renowned short film festival.

With over 300 films from around the world, presented in theaters, museums and even the digital and virtual realms, prepare to be entertained and inspired by the creativity on display.

Eat, swim, tan, repeat

Cool off in an outdoor pool

Summer days can get pretty hot in Vienna, so what better way to cool off from the scorching heat than jumping into the refreshing waters of one of the city’s many outdoor pools. Whether you’re a serious swimmer, or just one of those pool loungers standing in the serious swimmer’s way, it’s time to get your bathers out of the closet.

Most of the public pools also have spacious green areas, which are perfect for lying around and getting your tan on. Some of them even come with awesome water slides. And believe us when we tell you: you’re never too old for those things!

Not sure which one to visit? Then check out this guide we made.

Enjoy the sun and a Spritzer in 100s of Schanigärten

Sit & spend time every day in a different Schanigarten

It’s summertime! Halleluja! You know what that means – you and your butt should be sitting in a different Schanigärten every damn day, and be trying out all those restaurants you always wanted to go to before its too cold to sit outside again.

Check out this guide on Schanigärten in Vienna if you’re looking for places where you could be bingeing on Spritzers in the sun.

Warm sand + cool drinks = perfect summer day

Sink your toes into the sand at a beach bar

Longer days and warmer temperatures have us yearning for some fun and sun in the sand. Vienna might not be blessed with natural beaches, but don’t let that stop you from slipping into your swimmers and sinking your toes into the sand.

If all goes according to plan weather-wise in June, we recommend you spend a few of your evenings seeing the sun set in one of the city’s bars with sand. We’ve made a list of our favourites for you that you can check out here.

A summer festival with a cool concept

Wir sind Wien Festival der Bezirke 2023

This festival, celebrating Vienna’s culture scene, will be taking place all over town.

Starting on June 1st, there are gonna be events in the first district, on June 2nd in the second, and so on (you get the idea) – it will be working its way outward.

And the events are as diverse as the locations. Various live concerts, photography exhibitions, readings, and guided tours are in the program – you name it. We’re sure you’ll find something that interests you while browsing through the extensive festival programme.

Love, Laughter, and Lunacy: The Midsummer Madness Unleashed!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

In a whimsical telling of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, the English Theatre invites you to witness a hilarious collision of lovers and mischievous fairies. Prepare to be enchanted and amused as the chaos unfolds, proving that even on the longest day of the year, anything can happen under the moonlit spell of the English Theatre.

Get drunk up high

Enjoy a drink or two (or the view) at one of these rooftops

There’s nothing that screams summer more than the cold, sweaty feel of a martini glass in your hand as you look out over the Danube, right? (The cold, sweaty feel was the martini glass. Not us. Just to clarify.) Vienna has some fantastic rooftop bars where you can enjoy food, drinks and a stunning view of the sunset. And weeeeeee so kindly made a list of the coolest rooftop bars in Vienna. You’re welcome.

Bauer to the people!

Live-Podcast | Wo sind die Bauern am Markt?

Experience the whimsy of “Wo sind die Bauern am Markt?” podcast brought to life at “Bauer to the People.” Join the hosts as they uncover the secrets of farmers’ presence (or lack thereof) at local markets, exploring peculiarities like crop-picking fashion and the unspoken vegetable negotiations. Get ready for a hilarious and insightful live podcast event where laughter and farming wisdom collide.

Your favorite place to hangout in summer

Hang out at the Museumsquartier

Embrace the vibrant energy of summer at the MuseumsQuartier, the ultimate playground for culture enthusiasts. Indulge in a world of artistic marvels, live performances, and creative workshops. From captivating exhibitions showcasing contemporary art to open-air concerts that make your heart dance, the MuseumsQuartier offers a diverse lineup of program highlights.

Don’t miss:

Hot Questions – Cold Storage

The new Permanent Exhibition at the Architekturzentrum Wien: Going against the current trend for increasing economic constraints on their collections, the new Permanent Exhibition of the Az W sets standards in the production and sharing of knowledge.

date: 26.05.2023 to 29.10.2024
place: Architekturzentrum Wien

ON STAGE – All the Art World’s a Stage

The exhibition ON STAGE explores the various theatrical and stage-related forms of expression in art since the 1960s, when a neo-avant-garde critical of tradition began focusing on performative and actionist art forms that endowed artists with a stage-like presence, often in front of an audience.

date: 26.05.2023 to 14.01.2024
place: mumok

Amazing

The Leopold Museum presents the first comprehensive exhibition in Austria of highlights from the Würth Collection. The Würth Collection is among the largest private collections in Europe and one of the most eminent compilations of artworks worldwide.

date: 26.05.2023 to 10.09.2023
place: Leopold Museum

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