Featured Events in Vienna in June 2025 (August Updated)

To mark the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss's birth, the Theatermuseum in Vienna is opening its doors to a unique exhibition about the Waltz King. This show offers you the perfect opportunity to experience the splendor of the Strauss era in the city that made his music a world sensation.

24 of Klimt's paintings are at the heart of Vienna's Belvedere collection, including masterpieces such as The Kiss and Judith. In the early 20th century, Klimt was commissioned to paint the magnificent dome for the Festival Hall of the University of Vienna. The "Academic Paintings" he created caused great controversy with their unidealized allegorical figures, unfamiliar symbols and shocking erotic elements. Unfortunately, the originals are now lost and only black and white photographs remain. This year, the Belvedere Museum in Vienna has partnered with Google to use artificial intelligence and imaging technology to reveal the original colors of the reconstructed works, providing the world with a new perspective on this greatest Austrian artist.

The special presentation Vitrine EXTRA, which periodically showcases different ancient objects as temporary additions to the permanent exhibition at the Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, explores the colorful traces of Greco-Roman antiquity in its sixth edition. Based on a relief depicting the god of light, Mithras, the presentation highlights the vibrant polychromy of Roman statues and monuments – impressively showcasing how colorful they originally were!

In ihrer rohen, wilden Form und dennoch als Teufel erkennbar, nehmen Sarah Ortmeyers Skulpturen DIABOLUS (PROTECTOR) den Carlone-Saal und das Belvedere ein. Inmitten der epochenübergreifenden Sammlung werden diese wesenhaften Schutzteufel zu zeitlosen und weltumspannenden Schatten im Widerstand gegen das Generische.

Breathing, inflating and deflating bodily organs made of light balloon silk rear up and collapse shortly thereafter in a regular rhythm. The large-scale installation Gonflés – dégonflés by French artist Annette Messager takes up the phallic thrust of Franz West’s Sexuality Symbol and contrasts starkly with Kennedy Yanko’s tripartite sculpture made of heavy recycled metal, whose elegant and colorful skins exude a downright painterly quality. This new presentation on the second upper level of Albertina Klosterneuburg maximizes the effect of the prizewinning architecture of Heinz Tesar, with its theme of a wave on the Danube reflected in the abstract undulating lines of works by figures ranging from Hubert Scheibl to Albert Oehlen and on to young shooting stars like British artist Jade Fadojutimi and Chinese artist Xiyao Wang. The overarching motto at Albertina Klosterneuburg in 2025 is De Sculptura.This year’s presentation explores sculpture’s significance as a theme in present-day art and to the museum itself: De Sculptura provides an impression of output by established and younger Austrian and international artists from the ALBERTINA Museum’s collection of contemporary art, which is currently diversifying in terms of featured media with innovative new emphases.

From Sonia Delaunay to Tamara de Lempicka, modern female artists from more than 20 countries gathered together. In their works, let us work with these great female perspectives to capture the changes of the times and unfold a new narrative across artistic practices.

In its 29th edition, the special presentation Point of View, which regularly presents different artworks temporarily in the permanent exhibition of the Picture Gallery of the Kunsthistorische Museum, focuses on a masterful portrait of the nine-month-old Princess Maria Teresa of Naples and Sicily, allowing visitors to explore the work of the court painters Anton Raphael Mengs and Diego Velázquez. In 1770, Anton Raphael Mengs (1728–1779), the celebrated court painter to King Charles III of Spain, returned to Italy to relax and at the same time to create portraits on behalf of his employer: in Naples he was to portray, among others, the family of King Ferdinand IV and his wife Maria Carolina of Austria. A highlight of this work can be seen as the now freshly restored portrait of Marie-Therese of Bourbon-Sicily, which shows the royal couple's first-born daughter. The portrait of the approximately nine-month-old princess impresses with its artistic sophistication. With it, Mengs created a work that combines traditional representation with a new naturalness and liveliness. The picture thus reflects a changed conception of childhood that became widespread in the 18th century - influenced by the educational ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, which Maria Carolina particularly valued.

The aim of the exhibition is to emphasize the role of the medal as an object of art. Moreover, it will illuminate how the role of artists developed from the universal genius of the Renaissance and early Baroque to specialists for separate genres of the arts during the later years of the monarchy. The exhibition Imperial Impressions is dedicated to artists who were active at Habsburg courts and residences. It focuses on masters who were at ease in several genres of the arts, such as architecture, painting, and sculpture. It is the fact that they also made medals that warranted their inclusion in this exhibition, however. As the objects on display were mostly produced for members of the imperial family, they were of the highest quality. The period of the presented artists ranges from around 1500 to the end of the monarchy in 1918. The exhibition will show significant medals and provide in-depth context. The presentation of renowned works together with exceptional works from the field of medal-making art introduces visitors to a new, unusual viewpoint at familiar objects from the collection. The exhibition comprises about eighty works: medals, coins, paintings, gemstones, ivory and goldsmithery. Most object stem from the museum’s own collection, complemented by loans from the Numismatic Collection at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin and from the Tyrolean Landesmuseen.

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.

Maria Hahnenkamp (b. 1959, Eisenstadt) has been working with, through, about, and against the medium of photography and its specific dispositives since the late 1980s.As an artist’s artist, she is known for her media-critical and feminist artistic work over the past decades and as a defining figure in Austrian contemporary art history. In the spring of 2025, the Belvedere 21 will host the first major institutional solo exhibition dedicated to Maria Hahnenkamp.

Maria Hahnenkamp (* 1959, Eisenstadt) has been working with, through, about, and also against the medium of photography and its specific devices since the late 1980s. As an artist's artist, she has been known for decades for her media-critical and feminist artistic work and is a seminal figure in Austrian contemporary art history. Belvedere 21 will dedicate its first major institutional solo exhibition to Maria Hahnenkamp in spring 2025. The central themes of the exhibition are emptiness, space, craftsmanship, and ornament. With a selection of around 100 works, she will present, among other works, photographs, works with photographic paper, slide projections, video works, installations, and in-situ wall drillings in an architecture by Walter Kräutler.

In 1917, the last year of his career, Gustav Klimt started working on one of his largest paintings, the allegorical work The Bride. His unexpected and premature death in February 1918 prevented him from finishing this painting. A now iconic image by Klimt’s favorite photographer Moriz Nähr shows The Bride together with Lady with Fan—itself the subject of an exhibition at the Upper Belvedere in 2021/22—in the painter’s studio in Vienna’s Hietzing district.

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!

British artist Jonathan Monk (b.1969) frequently replays, manipulates, and re-examines seminal works of Conceptual and Minimal Art. In his aesthetic strategy, he deliberately oscillates between paying homage and persiflage. In doing so, Monk appropriates art history and its myths while scrutinizing the rules of the exhibition industry and the aesthetic concept of originality. In his murals, paintings, sculptures, and photographs, he reflects on contemporary art's propensity to function as a mere system of reference and demystifies the idea of art as the outcome of an ingenious creative process.

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.

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.

Radical! encourages visitors to think differently about Modernism—to see it as multivoiced, international, and contradictory. It launches a dialogue between over sixty women*artists from more than twenty countries, presenting paintings alongside textile designs, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and films. Regardless of their background or visual language, these artists are united by their search for new forms of expression and representation, as well as their determination to redefine artistic and social boundaries.

Radical! encourages visitors to think differently about Modernism—to see it as multivoiced, international, and contradictory. It launches a dialogue between over sixty women*artists from more than twenty countries, presenting paintings alongside textile designs, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and films. Regardless of their background or visual language, these artists are united by their search for new forms of expression and representation, as well as their determination to redefine artistic and social boundaries.

This year, the Vienna Summer of Culture will once again showcase Vienna's contemporary art and culture. During the seven-week festival (June 26 to August 10), around 2,000 artists from a wide range of fields will present topics of interest to the Viennese and international public. More than 500 performances are expected, including cabaret, literature, music, acting, dance, theatre and contemporary circus performances, and admission will be free for the sixth time. “In this way we can also reach people who would otherwise have difficulty accessing institutional cultural events – the festival can be a cultural door,” said managing directors Caro Madl and Siglind Güttler on Tuesday as they presented the upcoming summer programme.

Artists have long sought and found all manner of inspiration through travel—drawn by ancient structures and landscapes beneath the southern sun, Austria’s alpine world, or the countryside surrounding Vienna. This ALBERTINA exhibition investigates artists’ urge to travel in light of 18th- and 19th-century masterpieces from the museum’s own collection. The focus here ranges from the »grand tour« to journeys of discovery, emphasizing the various depicted landscapes and motifs as well as engagement with nature in works by figures from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Caspar David Friedrich to Jakob Alt and Thomas Ender to Tina Blau. Delicate drawings and vivid watercolors enable viewers to sense for themselves that era’s yearning for new horizons and individual experiences of nature as well as the conditions under which travel took place. The exhibition is on view from 27 June until 24 August 2025.

Hans Haacke (* 1936) is a legend of political conceptual art – at the same time, his work is highly topical and of great relevance today. As a founding figure of artistic institutional critique, Haacke redefined the relationship between art and society and influenced generations of artists. From the 1960s onward, Hans Haacke first reflected on biological, physical, and ecological systems, then turned his attention to sociopolitical structures and subjected them to a precise, often ruthless analysis. He thus addressed the abuse of power, mechanisms of exclusion and inequality, historical-political distortions, the entanglements of public institutions, politics, and economics, and, last but not least, anti-democratic tendencies. The exhibition invites you to rediscover the relevance of Hans Haacke's art and to grasp its significance for pressing questions of our time: How do capital, ideology, and history influence us? What images, rhetorics, and manipulative strategies does nationalist populism employ? What about the complicity of the art field, but also the critical potential of art? The retrospective illuminates the versatility of this work in a comprehensive selection from all creative periods from 1959 to the present. In addition to numerous iconic works, it also includes those projects that Hans Haacke developed specifically for the Austrian context.

In its spring exhibition, the Kunsthistorisches Museum presents masterpieces by Pieter Bruegel d. E., Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Jacopo and Leandro Bassano as well as other outstanding artists of the 16th century. century. The focus is on the question of the interplay between humans, nature and time – a topic that is relevant then as now.

From 28 May to 1 June 2025 (except 29 May, when it is closed), the Ottakringer Brewery will be transformed into a burger lovers' paradise! As the name suggests, you can expect creative burgers, refreshing drinks and the best festive atmosphere.

Mark your calendars, music enthusiasts! The Billie Eilish Vienna Concert Tour 2025 is set to take the stage at the renowned WienerStadthalle-HalleD on June 6th. This spectacular event promises to be a night to remember, with fans from far and wide flocking to Vienna, Austria for an unforgettable experience. Known for captivating audiences with her soul-stirring performances, Billie Eilish is sure to deliver an electrifying show. Tickets are priced at 56 EUR and are expected to sell out quickly. Don't miss out on the chance to witness this musical phenomenon live in concert. Save the date and be part of the magic on June 06, 2025, at 19:00. The anticipation is palpable as the city gears up for an evening of spellbinding entertainment.

Welcome to the 2 Paths Training Summer Football Camp! BRING A FRIEND AND GET $25 OFF + Free T-shirt for all campers Come join us at Nottoway Park for a week of fun and football. Our camp is perfect for kids who love the game and want to improve their skills. Young athletes will enhance their performance, learn about offensive and defensive strategies, and participate in scrimmages. Our goal is to not only develop players' abilities but also foster teamwork and sportsmanship. The camp is open to all skill levels, so whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, there's a place for you here. Don't miss out on this opportunity for kids to enhance their football skills while having fun and making new friends. Register today and get ready for an unforgettable week at the 2 Paths Training Summer Football Camp! FREE T-SHIRT Ages 7-14 Cost is $175 Monday-Friday, 9 am-1pm Before and after care is available ($15 per day) Information Source: eventbrite

Who: Children entering 4th, 5th or 6th grade in the upcoming school year When: June 23rd-June 27th - 1:00 - 4:00 pm Where: 314 Dominion Road, NE, Vienna, VA 22180 Cost: $260/child (includes camp T-shirt, Eventbrite processing fee) What: The Vienna Jammers are offering a 5-day percussion camp for children who are entering 4th, 5th or 6th grade in the upcoming school year. Camp participants will experience first-hand the high energy, uniquely hands-on teaching style of award-winning educator David Reynolds, Jr. and the Jammers camp staff. Children will have daily instruction in drum set, hand drumming, and mallet percussion ensemble. No prior musical experience is required, or expected! This camp serves as the audition for placement in our Green and Red ensembles for those that are interested (space is limited). Refund Policy: You may request a refund by emailing Reshma at businessmanager@viennajammers.org by May 1, 2024 . You will then be contacted within 5 business days with information regarding your refund. Your refund will not include the processing fee as Eventbrite's fees are nonrefundable. Financial Assistance: Please email Reshma at businessmanager@viennajammers.org for information regarding applying for financial assistance. Please Note: Your child may only attend one week of Jammers Experience Camp. Thanks! Information Source: David L. Reynolds, Jr. (Jammers' Director) | eventbrite

The special exhibition presents museum and domestic pests and shows how today's pest control measures differ from historical ones. It also presents new findings on the influence of climate change on pest problems in museums. An impressive photo art project by the well-known Austrian photographer Klaus Pichler complements the exhibition.

From February 2025, the Kunsthistorisches Museum will be dedicating an exhibition to the now largely forgotten artist Daniel Neuberger (1621-1680) and his impressive art of deception. This will be the first time ever he is honoured with a retrospective exhibition. Daniel Neuberger and the Art of deception demonstrates the master's virtuosity in sculpting with wax and imitating a wide variety of materials and surfaces. His artworks, frequently measuring no more than a few centimetres, were highly sought-after all over Europe and still impress today with their eye-deceiving illusionism.