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One of the best free open air festivals in summer

Popfest 2025

One of Vienna’s best reasons to love summer. For four days, Karlsplatz turns into the beating heart of the city’s music scene with Popfest’s signature blend of indie, electronic, hip-hop, and whatever else Austria’s scene has been cooking up.

Picture this: chilling on the steps of Karlskirche with hundreds of fellow music nerds, drinks in hand, listening to local heroes and international guests do their thing on the open-air stage over the pond. Then wandering off to a sweaty club gig in a side venue to finish the night.

The best part? It’s 100% free. Ultra-Viennese, super chill, and very, very worth it.

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