Don’t miss out on ‘West Side Story’ hitting the Wiener Volksoper stage. The classic tale of love and rivalry will be performed in German and English, so you can catch every word.
Come see this tale of star-crossed lovers
West Side Story @ Volksoper Wien
Mon. 18th Mar, Thu. 21st Mar, Fri. 22nd Mar, Sun. 24th Mar
7pm
Recommended if you like:
pretending you’re in a musical every time you step in the shower, dramatic love declarations at inconvenient times, spontaneously breaking into song and dance when someone says ‘Tonight’
Time for Indie music!
FM4 Indiekiste mit The Clockworks
Tue. 19th Mar
7pm — 10pm
Recommended if you like:
arguing which obscure Indie band is superior while sipping on artisanal coffee, creating art that nobody understands but everyone finds intriguing, pretending you’re the lead character in a small-budget film during your commute
The Clockworks, a Galway-bred, London-based Indie band, are performing at Chelsea this Tuesday. Known for their edgy Post-Punk and Rock fusion, they have a kind of ‘street cred’ presence that makes them just…so cool.
There Goes the Sun!
SIAMESE ELEPHANTS (aut)
Wed. 20th Mar
8pm
24.50€
Recommended if you like:
Indie Rock with a twist, grooving to funky beats, reminiscing about the heyday of British music, live performances that leave you buzzing with energy
Catch the Siamese Elephants on their ‘There Goes the Sun’ tour for a fresh blend of Indie Rock, infused with Funk, Disco, and British hits. Trust us, you’ll want to try this musical cocktail shaken, not stirred.
Heads up for something different
PHACE ‘Tiempo Suspendido’
Wed. 20th Mar
7:30pm
Recommended if you like:
exploring the edges of modern music, using words like ‘postmodern’ in casual conversation, finding deep meaning in simple patterns, convincing friends that listening to your playlist could totally change their lives
PHACE, an innovative Austrian ensemble, is bringing ‘Tiempo Suspendido’ to the Wiener Konzerthaus this Wednesday. They’ll perform modern chamber music by artists like Raquel García-Tomás and Clara Iannotta. Expect an evening where music meets visual art, which will change your mind if you ever thought concerts were boring.
Der Nino aus Wien is back in Vienna
DER NINO AUS WIEN & DIE AUSWIENBAND
Thu. 21st Mar
7:00pm
31€
Recommended if you like:
the local music scene, songs in a Viennese dialect, Bob Dylan, alternative, indie, Wiener Schnitzel, poetry in songs, songs sung in dialect, improving your Viennese with musing, closing your eyes while swaying to the music like a drugged up hippie
Considered one of Vienna’s best songwriters of his generation, or even the ‘Bob Dylan of Praterstern,’ as some call him, Nino is not a man you can really afford to miss. This Thursday, you have the chance to catch him performing live at the Arena Wien.
Artworks, art talks, and a DJ set
OPENING: BEATE GÜTSCHOW AND LAURE WINANTS
Thu. 21st Mar
7pm
Free!
Recommended if you like:
exploring photography, female artists, practising your pensive face in front of the mirror, noticing small details, getting all philosophical over a cup of coffee
FOTO ARSENAL WIEN is featuring two solo exhibits by two very different, yet equally inspiring, artists. Beate Gütschow’s works capture unique perspectives on natural disasters and climate activism, while Laure Winants experiments with Arctic light and color. If this sounds interesting, stop by the Museumsquartier to look at beautiful photos and listen to a DJ set by Catrice Liberty.
Get lost in the music
Sharktank /// Acting Funny Tour 2024
Fri. 22nd Mar
7pm
32€
Recommended if you like:
Rap and Hip Hop, moving your hips in a rather smooth manner, trying to make out with a music journalist, the weird and the wonderful of pop culture
HipHop, Pop and Indie Rap sounds like the perfect combination for a wild night out. If that’s what you’re looking for then drop by the Arena Wien as this is exactly the kind of music that the trio, Sharktank, offers at their live concert this Friday! Get out and feel some good beats rattling in your bones and melodic vocals as sweet as the syrup on your pancakes.
Celebrate the end of a long workday at this after work party
Sofiensäle Afterwork März
Fri. 22nd Mar
6pm — 2am
free!
Recommended if you like:
meeting people after work, hooking up your CEO with the barkeeper wearing the tight pants, awkward moments on the next workday
This Friday, get your after work drink on at the legendary location of the Sofiensäle. In a great atmosphere, there will be delicious long drinks being served up to the sounds of a live DJ. This event is perfect to congratulate yourself and friends on surviving yet another day at work. You can even go with your co-workers (or your boss) in case you always wanted to see how much of a party animal they really are.
Howl with laughter at this Vienna-based American
Born Behind Bars – English Comedy with Reginald Bärris
Fri. 22nd Mar
7:30pm — 21:30pm
Recommended if you like:
being an expat and being able to laugh about the shared experiences, laughing out loud aka lol-ing, lol-athons, laughing so hard you butt dial your mom because you’re wriggling around in your seat
Sometimes being an expat is funny. Sometimes you’re laughing through tears. Reginald Bärris will be bringing you a night full of relatable comedy all about the hilarious and hilariously ridiculous experiences expats know all too well.
The new club festival for NNDW and Hyperpop in Vienna
KLEINE WELLEN FESTIVAL
Sat. 23rd Mar
6pm
11€ in advance and €15 at the doors
Recommended if you like:
futuristic light shows, making new friends in obscure locations, photobombing group selfies with your epic dance moves, crafting the perfect playlist only to listen to the first three songs
Six up-and-coming artists from Austria and Germany will perform at Club Transponder this Saturday. Come for new music and a cool 360° stage setup, with musicians in the middle of the room and an all-around dance floor.
The International Design Fair you've been looking for
WAMP INTERNATIONAL DESIGN MARKET
Sat. 23rd Mar
11am — 7pm
Free!
Recommended if you like:
looking like an original, discovering what design is happening east of Vienna, wearing a tote bag, never leaving the 7th district, beatboxing in the shower, buying Christmas gifts in Spring
Vienna’s open-air international designer market is back! Spring weather doesn’t only mean the birds and other furry creatures, including humans, are making sweet tender love in the trees, but also that the open air events that we love return!
WAMP brings a whole bunch of Eastern European and local designers together in a great atmosphere in front of Vienna’s MQ. There’s also usually a few food trucks supplying some tasty street food.
Look at pretty eggs and get some tasty snacks
Hit the Easter markets!!
Various location in Vienna
Fri. 15th Mar — Tue. 02nd Apr
Recommended if you like:
outdoor markets, spending the day with the family, eating and drinking in the daytime, eggs (especially chocolate ones)
Yeah, yeah, Christmas was practically yesterday, and now we’re talking about Easter markets popping up in Vienna. But you have to go and check them out; we don’t make the rules!
Ostermarkt Schloss Schönbrunn
Mar. 16 – Apr 2,
10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Freyung
Mar. 15 – Apr 1,
10.00 am – 8.00 pm
Ostermarkt am Hof
Mar. 15 – Apr 1,
10.00 am – 8.00 pm
Mo-Th 11.00 am – 8.00 pm,
Fr-Su & hols. 10.00 am – 8.00 pm
A fan exhibition dedicated to a famous sci-fi saga
Fans strike back
Thu. 16th Nov — Mon. 01st Apr
From 16€
Recommended if you like:
arguing if Han shot first, knowing that any stick can be a lightsaber, dreaming of piloting the Millennium Falcon, having deep philosophical debates about the Force, occasionally talking to your friends in Yoda syntax
Sci-fi fans, especially Star Wars fans – this one is for you. Come and wander through the treasure trove of over 1000 fan-collected items from the legendary Star Wars saga at ‘The Fans Strike Back’ exhibition. There’ll be life-size figures of your favourite characters, original costumes, sculptures, and more. Plus you can have yourself a cool VR adventure for an ultimate escape.
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.