Latest Events in Vienna(December Updated)

After the great success of CATS, the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien are presenting another musical world hit by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Experience Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, which has never before been seen in German-speaking countries, at the Raimund Theater. This new production has already enjoyed sensational sell out success in Great Britain, the USA, and Australia at the iconic Sydney Opera House. The legendary chandelier, gripping passion and world-famous melodies International critics have raved, that Cameron Mackintosh’s new production is "bigger and better than ever". The production includes many spectacular special effects - including the legendary chandelier - the popular story and the breathtakingly romantic music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with all the world-famous songs including "The Music of the Night", "Think of Me", "The Phantom of the Opera", " All I Ask of You" and "Masquerade" - performed by a large cast and the VBW Orchestra. This lavishly staged romantic musical presented by VBW at the Raimund Theater is a production that should not be missed! In German with english surtitles | Age rating: from 10 years

Linkin Park Vienna promises an unforgettable evening of music and energy at the iconic Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, Austria. Scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 18:00, this highly anticipated event offers fans a chance to experience the legendary band in a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage. With tickets priced at 185 USD, attendees will witness a performance that blends the band's signature sound with the vibrant atmosphere of Vienna. The Ernst Happel Stadium, known for hosting major international events, provides the perfect backdrop for Linkin Park's dynamic stage presence. As the band takes the stage, the audience can expect a setlist that spans their illustrious career, delivering both classic hits and new favorites. This event not only celebrates the enduring legacy of Linkin Park but also highlights Vienna as a premier destination for world-class entertainment.

The Musikverein was inaugurated by Emperor Franz Joseph in 1870. Since then the Golden Hall in the Musikverein is known by friends of music all over the world, not only because of the annual worldwide broadcast of New Year’s Concert by the Vienna Philharmonics, but also for being permanent seat of the Vienna Philharmonics and main stage of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra. The Golden Hall fascinates the concert guests being a unique architectonic and acoustic master piece.

Run your race in one the most liveable cities in the world. The Vienna Marathon welcomes you for a great running experience. Enjoy this modern metropolis in the heart of Europe, full of culture and histroy. A marathon, a half marathon and a relay marathon run simultaneously through the city. All events start in the modern part of Vienna and finish at the very city centre on Ringstraße between Burgtheater and Rathausplatz. Don't waste time and book your marathon in Vienna now.

I have often called my pictures "painted music". Or I have spoken of "making music with colours and forms". (Arnold Schönberg, 1930) In addition to a large selection of paintings and drawings, the extensive show presents music autographs, writings, letters, photographs, catalogues and ephemera from the archive that contextualise Schönberg's years of painting. Contemporaries from the visual arts enter into a written dialogue with the painting composer. Digitally animated scores, film clips and voices from the past take you into a world that only seems to have disappeared.

From 17 June 2025, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, in cooperation with the Kaiserschild-Stiftung, will present a special exhibition on the Dutch Baroque painter Pieter Claesz (1597/98–1660) as part of the Kaiserschild Art Defined project. Claesz is considered one of the most important still life painters of the seventeenth century. In collaboration with the Alte Galerie of the Universalmuseum Joanneum Graz and the Kunst Museum Winterthur, three atmospherically rich still life paintings by Pieter Claesz will be on display, showcasing his masterful use of light and his refined handling of materiality. The presentation is complemented by high-resolution digital reproductions that invite interactive engagement with the artworks. Visitors can explore intricate details and delve deeper into the Baroque visual language of the so-called Golden Age.

As we gear up for the Vienna City Marathon, we are thrilled to host the VCM Winter Running Series in Vienna. These events offer a fantastic opportunity to catch up with friends, enhance your motivation, and improve your fitness. Join us for the “Vienna Calling Half Marathon,” starting at the Reichsbrücke, with additional 5 km and 10 km races taking place at the Prater Hauptallee. We can't wait to see you there!

The Kunsthistorisches Museum, in cooperation with Kaiserschild Foundation, dedicates a unique special exhibition to the Dutch Baroque painter Pieter Claesz (c. 1597/98–1660). As part of the Kaiserschild Art Defined project, the exhibition focuses on three key works by Claesz, who is considered one of most important still life painters of the seventeenth century. In collaboration with the Alte Galerie of the Universalmuseum Joanneum Graz and the Kunst Museum Winterthur, atmospherically rich still lifes by Pieter Claesz will be on display together, showcasing his masterful use of light and his refined handling of materiality.

The redesigned Hall 16 focuses on the Ice Age and the life of children during this fascinating period of Earth’s history. The Ice Age is fascinating: it evokes thoughts of iconic Ice Age animals such as mammoths, giant deer, and cave bears, but also of man-made works of art such as the cave paintings in Spain and France or the Venus of Willendorf. The Ice Age is usually portrayed as a world of adults. In the exhibition “Ice Age Children and their World”, the usual perspective is reversed and the subject of the Ice Age is linked to the experience of children!

The exhibition not only shows the history of STIs, but also refers to current topics such as AIDS therapy and HPV vaccination, the first “vaccination against cancer”. Different clinical pictures are shown and explained using historical specimens. As many STIs are now easily treatable, a special focus is placed on education and prevention - according to the motto: treatment is good, prevention is better. As sexually transmitted infections have social consequences beside physical symptoms, this topic is also covered. Stigmatization and exclusion should not really play a role in diseases today, yet those affected are still discriminated against in the 21st century. STIs can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. Knowledge about STIs not only useful to you, but also to others.