Our beloved Pratersauna is finally opening their garden again. Not only their garden, but also their pool. Do you know of another club in Vienna with a freaking pool??? ‘Cause we don’t and we think that this is freaking cool. Swimming in a pool full of sweaty strangers has never been so much fun. And after rocking the dance floor you definitely deserve this special kind of cool-off.
Get wet at this season-opening pool party at Pratersauna
Tanz in den Mai 2024
Wed. 01st May
12pm
12€
Recommended if you like:
dancing until your socks fall off, cooling off in a freaking pool, showing off your dance skillzz, showing off your swimming skillzz, dancing and swimming at the same time
Come enjoy the sunshine
City Farm Augarten Gartenfest
Wed. 01st May
10am — 6pm
Recommended if you like:
digging in the dirt like a five-year-old, organic flavours, sustainable living, making your balcony bloom, teaching kids that tomatoes don’t actually start as ketchup
Swing by City Farm Augarten on May 1st to kick off the gardening season. Come for organic veggies and unique plants, stay for fresh air and sunshine.
Life is better in a bathrobe!
Wiener Bademanteltag
Thu. 02nd May
4pm
Free!
Recommended if you like:
spontaneous adventures, feeling like royalty while rocking your bathrobe, indulging in some thermal therapy, turning heads with your effortless style (or lack thereof, we won’t judge)
You know how sometimes you just want to do something silly, just for the heck of it? Well, this Wednesday, you can do just that and be rewarded because the beautiful Therme Wien is celebrating their 5th Vienna Bathrobe Day. On that day, you can get free entry to the thermal baths if you show up in your comfiest bathrobe. It’s a win-win if you ask us.
Grab some outdoor garb!
Frühlings-Trekkingflohmarkt
Fri. 03rd May — Sat. 04th May
10am — 6pm
Recommended if you like:
hiking, rock climbing, wandering slowly, galivanting in nature, hugging trees, peeing in the woods, wide open spaces, knowing all the species of birds
The freezing temperatures are gone for the year (we think) and it’s time for the outdoorsy people (you know who you are) to take their place in nature and do what they do best: walk around in the woods in cool boots. Get out to this market for everything you need to complete your wardrobe and tool kit for your next outdoor adventure. Don’t forget the sky hooks!
Go treasure hunting at one of the city's biggest flea markets
Flaniermarkt inkl. Flohmarkt in der Neubaugasse
Fri. 03rd May — Sat. 04th May
Free!
Recommended if you like:
hipsterville aka the 7th district, shopping, vintage stuff, re-using things, street events, live music and action, the thrill of the flea market hunt
On a 2km stretch, 320 stands will be set up along the beloved Neubaugasse in the 7th district. The stands will stock lots and lots of vintage accessories, fashion, stuff from the stores that live on the street and plenty of antiques. This flea market always attracts hundreds, making the street as packed as a …well, a really busy street. Alongside all the shopping, there’ll be live concerts, art shows, food & drinks and special acts for one and all.
Better loosen your belt for this festival all about food
European Street Food Festival – Wien
Sat. 04th May — Sun. 05th May
11am — 8pm
Recommended if you like:
food, international cuisine, eating, thinking about eating when you just ate, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, street food, a little bit of everything at a festival
This is a whole festival dedicated to food—now that’s something. Exhibitors from all around the globe are gathering at the Stadthalle to prepare some culinary treats for you and your friends to salivate over and eat, of course. Expect bodacious burgers, Vietnamese street food, crêpes, waffles and much much more.
For those who just wanna have fun
GIRLS TOWN Wien Club Night
Sat. 04th May
10pm
12€
Recommended if you like:
shaking it up to absolute bangers, high heels that come off in the middle of the night, friend dates, sweating on the dance floor, sisters that are doing it for themselves, messing up your best outfits, laughing and screaming over loud music, the mornings after the nights before
Girlstown is back for a winter edition.
The party’s motto remains unchanged: FLINTAs only. Just in case you’re not familiar with the lingo: FLINTA stands for Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Trans and Agender. It’s all about creating a safe space in Vienna’s nightlife.
So if you’re in the mood to let loose on the dance floor, raid your closet for your most fabulous outfit, gather your gal* pals, and paint the town red!
Pop up at this pop up event
Freudich Flohmark
Sat. 04th May
12pm
Recommended if you like:
vintage vibes, sustainable living, good quality clothing, clothes that you see in old films, the film ‘Carol,’ wearing fedoras, the smell of old books
Our favourite vintage store is having a pop-up event at Grangasse 5. As always, there’ll be music, Kaffee und Kuchen, and hand-picked thrifted treasures.
Be nifty at BeThrifty
BeThrifty Vintage Kilo Sale
Fri. 16th Aug — Sat. 17th Aug
13pm — 7pm
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).
Is rock music dead? Not with this band.
Bilderbuch @ ARENA WIEN
Mon. 06th May
7pm
67€
Recommended if you like:
Bilderbücher, adrenaline pumping through your veins thanks to very exciting music, Lamborhinis, feeling like a queen or a king for a day
The very talented Vienna-based artists, Bilderbuch, will be performing at Arena Wien. They’ve been shaking things up and churning out hits since way back in 2005. So make sure to check them out.
The best early evening Techno party of the summer is now happening
Das Techno Cafe at Volksgarten Pavillon
Recommended if you like:
partying till dawn, garden parties, your garden, garden spritzers, garden gin tonics, making sweet, tender love in public toilets, outdoor parties, dancing until the early morn’, getting home when the birds are chirping
The Volksgarten is inviting to their ‘Technocafe’ every Tuesday. If you’ve heard of this party before, you will be super excited. (Cause we are too!) And guess what: There will be drinks and lots of techno! More details are on their FB page.
The Gürtel bars combine to deliver one massive party night!
Gürtel Connection
various locations along the Gürtel
Wed. 08th May
free! Donations welcome (it's for charity so cough up!)
Recommended if you like:
variety on a night out, festival line–ups, not having to travel much along a bar hop, charity, party, dirty Gürtel kids, big parties, mighty morphine power rangers
The whole nightlife hotspot strip, the Gürtel, will come alive at the end of this month for one night only for a big festival. And the partying is all in the name of charity! Many of the night spots along the shady infamous Gürtel will join forces to deliver over 50 live acts and DJ performances across 14 different venues. And this year, the majority of the proceeds will go to Augustin and the organisation Volkshilfe Ottakring .
This will be one hell of a night that will continue on into the early hours of the following morning. The only problem will be deciding where to start. Check out the programme on the event website.
Always remember, never forget!
Fest der Freude 2024
Wed. 08th May
7:30pm
free!
Recommended if you like:
political awareness, standing up for what’s right, paying tribute, not letting history repeat itself
The 8th of May marks the day where World War II officially ended in Europe. For that occasion the Mauthausen Committee Austria organizes the annual Festival of Joy. Not only do they celebrate the liberation from the Nazi rule, but also commemorate the millions who were prosecuted and murdered under the regime.
A presentation by an iconic Viennese author
STEFANIE SARGNAGEL: Iowa
Wed. 08th May
8pm — 11pm
Recommended if you like:
being a fan of the written word, funny and crazy stories, reading books, listening to other people read from a book, getting cultured instead of getting drunk
Stefanie Sargnagel will provide her perspective on the USA, which is as unique as her writing. If you’re familiar with this author and her work, you can be certain it will be witty and brutally honest.
Catch a film at this mini fantasy film festival
Slash 1/2 Film Festival 2024
Thu. 09th May — Sat. 11th May
Recommended if you like:
films, thinking the music of your phone is the soundtrack to your movie, fantastic worlds and plots, movies upon movies, being a film fanatic, getting freaked out by a film
The Filmcasino will be the site of the mini fantasy film festival in May, with a program so well curated, every film is worth checking out. If you’re not in the know on what the slash film festival is all about – think of a festival screening all kinds of scary, fantasy and all kinds of films that warp your mind. This May instalment will be just a taste of what’s to come at the main event happening in fall.
A festival to be enjoyed by all the senses
Genuss Festival 2024
Fri. 10th May — Sun. 12th May
Free!
Recommended if you like:
trying something yummy, eating and chilling in the sun, being a food snob, bare feet in the grass, the smell of freshly cut grass, the Viennese way of life, Austrian wine
This has to be one of the city’s most beloved spring events of the year. Taking advantage of the lovely Stadtpark’s atmosphere and colour in spring, the Genussfestival will see hundreds of artisanal food makers from Austria’s regions occupy the park with stands selling their tasty wares.
This one is for the ‘Feinschmecker’ in the bunch and those that like the idea of lazing in the grass of a park with a glass (or bottles) of good Austrian wine with some friends.
Catch some powerful documentaries
Ethnocineca 2024
Thu. 16th May — Wed. 22nd May
Recommended if you like:
watching documentaries, bringing some culture into your life, attending a film festival dressed up all fancy, acting like you’re the main character
At Vienna’s Ethnocineca International Documentary Film Festival you can watch abstract documentaries and ethnographic films.
In addition to film screenings, there will be keynote speeches, masterclasses, and a film talk, as well as an award ceremony to announce the winners. Don’t miss the ethnocineca Filmwerkstatt workshop films, where you can create your own incomprehensible masterpiece.
Check out this big culture festival
Wiener Festwochen
Fri. 17th May — Sun. 23rd Jun
Recommended if you like:
being an art lover, being super curious and open to new experiences (don’t worry – you don’t have to take your clothes off for these new experiences), being inspired every night of the week
This is definitely the festival you’ve been looking for if you want to impress a date. In past years, some of the stuff in the program at this art festival has been avant-garde to the point of being confusing but, hey, maybe your date likes that. One thing is for sure – you’ll always experience something new at the Wiener Festwochen.
You should check out the programme now if you’re into this sort of ‘tang.
Dive into a magic world full of artists, attractions and escalations
Glitz – Space Invaders
Fri. 17th May
11pm
Recommended if you like:
parties where some crazy stuff is going down, watching spectacular performances, feeling the floor shake under the base, closing your eyes while dancing and being carried away, messy nights full of booze, waking up with no recollection of the night before still knowing it was a great one
Glitz promises a lunatic freak show that lets you escape mundane daily life with the power of musical, visual and artistic dream effects. You will witness crazy visuals, extraordinary artists, freaks, fancy elves, clowns and wizards that make you feel feels that you just cannot describe with words. So join them under the opera for some serious party fun and enter a new state of mind (completely without taking any substances even!).
Music, food, and culture
Asian & Austrian Food and Culture Festival 2024
Fri. 17th May — Mon. 20th May
10am — 10pm
Recommended if you like:
a scenic stroll along the Danube, sauerkraut and spring rolls, dancing awkwardly to both polka and pop hits, pretending to be a world traveler as you navigate from booth to booth
What do Asian and Austrian food have in common? For starters, you’ll be able to taste both cultures at the Austrian Food and Culture Festival in Donauinsel.
Spring Flea Market @ Gösserbräu 1160
Frühjahrs-Flohmarkt
Sat. 18th May — Sun. 19th May
9am — 4pm
Recommended if you like:
finding hidden gems, refreshing your living space, meeting locals with stories to share, vintage collectibles, casual strolls with a purpose, friendly bartering
Gösserbräu 1160 is hosting a Spring Flea Market at Thaliastrasse 125a. You know the schtick: declutter, hunt for new treasures, or just come for the vibes.
Something different and necessary!
HYPERREALITY Festival for Club Culture 2024
Thu. 23rd May — Sat. 25th May
varies
Recommended if you like:
queer culture, club culture, art scene, music scene, experiencing something magically special
The Hyperreality Festival for Club Culture will showcase regional and international artists and discuss what club culture means today with a focus on queer-feminist viewpoints. Get ready for an event that challenges stereotypes and heteronormative perspective.
Dance into the sunset at this waterside techno party
Donauinsel Open Air
Thu. 23rd May — Sun. 26th May
Recommended if you like:
throwing yourself into your finest bikini/bathing shorts, dancing until your soles are sore, going for a drunk swim in the Danube, making sweet love with a stranger in a random bush on the Donauinsel
The warm wind breezing through your hair, the Danube glistening in the evening sun and a fresh cold beer in your hand. This is going to be the music event of the spring, featuring nostalgic 80s and 90s hits alongside electrifying techno beats.
Ride with the kids
Kidical Mass 2024
Sat. 21st Sep
3pm
free!
Recommended if you like:
riding bikes with the kids, teaching kids the joy of riding through the city, fun new things to do as a family, biking, being in parades, cycling en mass
You love riding your bike through the city and want to pass on this love to the kids? But just a little afraid it’s not safe to let the kids ride alone? This mass ride for kids will give them the chance to ride through the city in a large group (police protected btw) and give you the chance to feel relaxed in letting them do so.
Fulfil all of your rave fantasies!
Löwenzahn Wien ▪ TECHNO OPEN AIR
Sat. 25th May — Sun. 26th May
4pm — 2am
Recommended if you like:
hecking out the best DJs Austria has to offer, electro music, reality tv shows which you can vote on, flat brimmed baseball caps, practising your flirting eyes in your bathroom mirror before going out
This party is all about soaking up the beats under the open sky, with local and international DJs spinning their best tunes. Get ready to dance from day to night among happy and sweaty people!
Find out what's new in fashion and design
WAMP Internationaler Designmarkt
Sat. 25th May
11am — 7pm
free!
Recommended if you like:
fashion, design, new trends, jewellery, supporting local designers, finding that new summer outfit you’ve been looking for, getting inspired by fashion forward pieces, going on a shopping spree
Vienna’s open-air international designer market is back!
WAMP brings a bunch of local designers from all niches together in a great atmosphere in front of Vienna’s MQ. There are also usually a few food trucks supplying some tasty street food. After all, shopping does make us hungry.
Get inspired!
VIENNA SHORTS 2024
various locations
Tue. 28th May — Sun. 02nd Jun
Recommended if you like:
film enthusiasts, aspiring filmmakers, storytelling, impactful short films, being inspired, short films, short stories, shorts
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 so many films from around the world, presented in theatres, museums and even the digital and virtual realms, prepare to be entertained and inspired by the creativity on display.
Have you tried being vegan?
Veganmania Museumsquartier 2024
Thu. 30th May — Sun. 02nd Jun
2pm — 6pm
Free!
Recommended if you like:
veganism, plant-based food, trying tasty vegan treats, exploring the vegan world
Let’s veg out at Europe’s biggest vegan 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!