Caritas Vienna and youngCaritas are organising a day of eco-action this Monday. The aim is to show people what they can achieve by working together. The main events include a screening of the film ‘OUR PLANET: OUR BUSINESS’, a panel with sustainability experts, and teaming up to tidy the Donaukanal.
Come along and be part of the change!
Klimaschutz & Action
Mon. 22nd Apr
4pm — 6pm
Recommended if you like:
feeling the grass under your feet, binge-watching nature docs, pretending you’re a superhero saving the planet, debating eco-facts with passionate people
Check out this beloved Viennese Jazz/ Wiener Lied band
5/8erl in Ehr’n live @ Stadtsaal
Mon. 22nd Apr
7:30pm — 10pm
Recommended if you like:
sore fingers from clicking too much, catching ear-worms, live music on a weeknight, discovering your new favourite band, supporting Austrian musicians, all things Vienna, timeless classics
The Jazz/Wiener Lied band, 5/8erl in Ehr’n, is bringing some Viennese flavour to the stage, and you can catch them playing at Stadtsaal. As always, their music blends Power Ballads with chilled-out Reggae Grooves, so you probably won’t be able to keep your fingers from clicking to the rhythm. Right now the tickets are sold out, but you can still get on the waiting list here.
Attend this reading festival with your favourite little humans!
Lesofantenfest 2024
Tue. 23rd Apr — Tue. 05th May
Register at your local library
Recommended if you like:
reading classics, Brother Grimm fairy tales, spending hours at the library, story time with the little ones
This year’s Lesofantenfest is starting on Tuesday, so you and your kids will have the chance to attend a pile of interesting workshops and pick up a load of interesting books. As the main organisers, Büchereien Wien will be introducing a variety of interactive stations for their visitors and reading sessions for even the youngest of listeners. So bring along your children, nephews, nieces, cousins or even your next-door neighbour’s annoying kid – the entrance is free and the festival’s programme is perfect for anyone aged between 0-14!
Come check out the indigenous art of Brazil
(𝑼𝒏)𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒐𝒏 @ Weltmuseum Wien
Tue. 23rd Apr — Mon. 21st Apr
Recommended if you like:
Weltmuseum Wien, learning something new, expanding your view of art beyond the conventional, exploring art from all over the world
Check out this new exhibit at the Weltmuseum Vienna, in collaboration with the Museu de Arte Indígena, showcasing the dynamic art scene of Brazil’s indigenous artists. And if you’re really interested, drop by for the opening this Tuesday at 6:30 pm, where you’ll get a chance to see the screening of Expedição KUARUP—a film that takes you inside the sacred Kuarup ceremony, a meaningful ritual used by Amazon tribes to honor the dead and celebrate their cultural bonds.
Treat your ears to this concert featuring Grammy-nominated Turkish Psychedelic Folk music
Altin Gün @ Gasometer
Tue. 23rd Apr
7pm
45.90€
Recommended if you like:
experimental music, music you can dance to, falling in love with new kinds of music, bands that take a melting pot of styles & cultures and serve a delicious stew
Altın Gün (‘Golden Day’) are an Anatolian Rock and Turkish Psychedelic Folk band from Amsterdam whose style has been described as ‘psychedelic’ with a ‘dirty blend of Funk rhythms, wah-wah guitars and analogue organs’. They sound as if they’re playing Turkish folk songs that have been updated with a mix of Funk, synths and fun. Oh, and they were already nominated for a little thing called Grammy in the ‘Best World Music Album’ section.
Check out the folk sweethearts Seafret
FM4 Indiekiste mit SEAFRET
Wed. 24th Apr
7pm
Recommended if you like:
Indie Rock, getting to know new music, concerts in the middle of the week, electronic beats, music that makes you move, the small things
This week’s Indiekiste brings you Seafret, the UK duo that met by chance at an open mic night and has been making music together ever since. They are playing live at ARENA WIEN this Wednesday. Come check out their folkish guitars!
Fill your earholes with some fantastic jazz beats and tunes
SHAKE STEW @ Gartenbaukino
Wed. 24th Apr
7pm
Recommended if you like:
tunes that are chill, Jazz music, tapping your toes to the beat, your Stew…shaken, not stirred, jazzy vibes, trumpets, and brass, going off to jazzy drums, some crazy flute playing
The Austrian Jazz band Shake Stew, is performing in Gartenbaukino this Sunday. The venue’s surround sound system will be set up specially for the concert to make their sound even more powerful.
Catch this talented musician live
Mira Lu Kovacs @ Wiener Konzerthaus
Wed. 24th Apr
7:30pm
Recommended if you like:
Mira Lu Kovacs, watching talented artists live, crying in front of other people, not having enough tissues, feeling all emotional and stuff
The talented Austrian singer, songwriter, and composer Mira Lu Kovacs, will be gracing the stage at the Wiener Konzerthaus this Wednesday. She has already proven the many impressive facets of her talents in recent years with hit after hit as her alter ego Schmieds Puls or with the band 5K HD.
A two day birthday party with 8 cool bands
NOISE APPEAL FEST: DRIVE MOYA, REFLECTOR, LEHNEN, LE_MOL
Wed. 24th Apr — Thu. 25th Apr
Recommended if you like:
diverse music genres, meeting like-minded music enthusiasts, finding your new favorite band and immediately following them on every social platform, making playlists that are way too long
Noise Appeal Records is turning 21 and throwing a big birthday party at Chelsea. It’s happening over two nights with eight cool bands providing a wide range of sounds and styles.
Drink, dance, network and flirt at this after work party
Büroschluss. The real After Work Party.
Thu. 25th Apr
6pm — 2am
free!
Recommended if you like:
after work drinks, after work clubbing, dancing, partying with your colleagues and bosses, awkward moments at the next work day, calling in sick at work because you’re so hungover
The Büroschluss party is back again this month! Grab your colleagues and head to the O club for some after-work drinks. You can even reserve a table to have dinner there, or if you’re just feeling a bit peckish after a long day at the office, you can enjoy their special ‘Büroschluss snacks’.
There’s potential for networking, dancing, eating, and flirting there. On four different areas, you can enjoy all kinds of music, from current hits to catchy 80s tunes.
A second-hand pop up store for women’s clothing
Second Hand Rose – Frühling 2024
Thu. 25th Apr — Sat. 27th Apr
Recommended if you like:
haggling, snooping in another person’s wardrobe, popping up at popup events, the idea of chatting with the person who once owned the second-hand pants you’re just about to take home with you
A bunch of women are clearing out their wardrobes and are inviting you to buy their stuff! Be at the Second Hand Rose Pop-up-second-hand-store in Vienna and buy up some new outfits for spring! They’ll even be serving a glass of Prosecco (which is almost champagne, right?) to make you feel super fancy while doing your bargaining.
Keep quiet? Not in this life!
Tutty Tran ‘HAI DAI MAU’
Fri. 26th Apr
7:30pm — 10:30pm
36.90€
Recommended if you like:
chuckling at awkward family dinners, cultural clashes with a sense of humour, bilingual banter, witty comebacks, punchlines that hit like a spicy pho
Tutty Tran, the Berlin comedian with Vietnamese roots, is performing his second solo show ‘HAI DAI MAU’ at Globe this Friday. The name of the show, ‘HAI DAI MAU,’ comes from the comedian’s father often telling him to ‘shut your mouth’ in a mix of Vietnamese and German. That should give you an idea of what the show will be like.
A plant lover's dream
Bio-Pflanzenmarkt
Fri. 26th Apr — Sat. 27th Apr
9am — 6pm
Recommended if you like:
plants, gardening, delicious home-grown food, having a green thumb, wearing a straw hat and denim overalls, taking your date to a market to pick out the food you’re gonna cook together later
If you are planning to set up a vegetable garden or cultivate some herbs on your balcony, this event is for you. It’s also the perfect place to go if you wanna pick up some great ingredients for a healthy meal, or just walk around with a tote bag pretending you’re the main character in an indie movie.
Turbo, Techno and trouts
TURBO X REDIVIDER @ Grelle Forelle
Fri. 26th Apr
11pm
22€
Recommended if you like:
Techno, a bpm count beyond 120, getting your weekly dose of bass, being auditory impaired the day after, beer and cigarettes, treating yourself with a juicy döner on the way home, trouts
This party is going to be turbo-lent (get it?). Also, it’s taking place at the only club named after a bright trout. By the way, we still don’t know what aquatic animals and Techno parties have in common. But if you visit enough of them you may be enlightened one day.
Let’s make it a night to remember!
Queer Yugo Pop Party
Sat. 27th Apr
8pm — 3am
Donate what you can—10€ recommended
Recommended if you like:
cabaret, being queer, queer parties, dressing up in outlandish outfits, parties where anything could happen, boys who like boys who like girls who like girls…and so on…
Yes! A hot queer party is just what we need on this cold(ish) April Saturday! So, come if you’re in the mood for some nostalgic Yugo pop beats and strong welcome drinks.
Discover the secrets of the herbs in Schönbrunn!
Führung: Schönbrunns wilde Kräuter
Sun. 28th Apr
Recommended if you like:
hiking through historical sites, learning about natural remedies, geeking out over gardens, getting your shoes dirty, eating a lot of salads
If you’re looking for an outdoorsy sort of activity, why not go and discover the herbal heritage of Schönbrunn Palace Park? You’ll need comfy shoes because it’s a bit of a trek, but it’s totally worth it to see how the famous park used to be a wild forest back in the day.
JUNK & TRINKETS
Abentflohmarkt im Kulturcafé Henriette
Sun. 28th Apr
7pm — 10:30pm
Recommended if you like:
popping up at popup events, the smell of old books, decking out your apartment so it looks like Bill Murray lives there, reading classic literature in an armchair under a lamp, smoking a pipe, nostalgia for a time you never lived
Come hunt for some old treasures or clear out the upper shelves of your closet. The theme of this flea market is trinkets, clutter, and souvenirs. Anything that fits into the category of junk will be for sale here.
Shop for some funky second hand treasures at Gürtelbräu
Gürtel x Flohmarkt #12
Sun. 28th Apr
11am — 5pm
Recommended if you like:
thrifting, browsing the stands for hours, the thrill of the flea market hunt, answering with ‘thanks, it’s vintage’ every time somebody compliments your outfit, buying somebody else’s garbage, the idea of chatting with the person who once owned the second-hand pants you’re just about to take home with you
It’s time to rummage through a flea market while stuffing your face with vegan snacks! That’s right! This Sunday, at Gürtelbräu you can spice up your wardrobe with some funky second hand treasures. We were at the last one and bought a bunch of cool stuff.
A music festival that's as Viennese as it gets
Wean hean – Wienerliedfestival 2024
various locations in Vienna
Thu. 11th Apr — Sat. 11th May
varies
Recommended if you like:
Viennese culture, talking in Viennese, singing in Viennese, swearing in Viennese, listening to music, festivals
Listen up lovers of Viennese music – this is something for you! For over a month, you’ll have the chance to catch various live concerts as part of the Wean Hean festival.
It’s gonna take place in venues all over town; from a theater to a chapel and even some Heurige (wine taverns). For more info on when, where, who’s playing, and how much you’re paying, head over to the festival’s website.
Oh, and they also put together some playlists, which are worth checking out, especially if you’re not too familiar with this kind of music and want to find out if this might be actually something for you.
It's flea market o'clock
METAMarkt Flohmarkt
Recommended if you like:
flea markets, trying to find something valuable for a small price, red brick buildings, old things, wearing a top hat and a monocle, factories
A flea market is twice the fun when it takes place in the right setting. And what would complement all those vintage items more than the industrial charm of an old factory building, right?
The METAStadt is back with its weekly flea market this weekend.
Be sure to get your daily dose of culture!
All the best culture and art events happening in Vienna right NOW
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.