Events in Vienna

What's on in Vienna this week?

From today until Sunday: everything still coming up in Vienna this week.

The editors' picks for this week: Weekly Radar.

until Nov 3

Viennale 2026

Five festival cinemas in Vienna, 1010

What to expect

From 22 October to 3 November, the Viennale brings international films and conversations to Gartenbaukino, Stadtkino, Urania, the Austrian Film Museum and METRO Kinokulturhaus. The programme and ticket sales are open. Tickets are available online, by phone and at festival box offices. For sold-out screenings, queue numbers for possible remaining tickets are issued from 30 minutes before the start.

until Oct 25

Sonic Territories 2026 – Where Water Gathers

Various venues across Vienna

What to expect

Sonic Territories 2026 uses water as an image of change under the title “Where Water Gathers”. Listening sessions, public interventions, site-specific works and experimental formats unfold across several venues in Vienna.

What to expect

Around 350 garments explore colour as an expression of status, belonging and identity. The exhibition runs until 28 March 2027. Hours are Tue, Wed and Fri 9 am–6 pm, Thu 9 am–9 pm and weekends 10 am–6 pm; on 21 October it opens at 11 am. Admission is €13, concessions €11; free for under-19s and on each month’s first Sunday. Tours and workshops have separate conditions and prices.

until Oct 23

Mariahilfer Frauenwochen

Verschiedene Orte in Mariahilf, 1060

What to expect

The Mariahilf Women’s Weeks bring workshops, talks, readings, movement and music to several venues in the sixth district from 12 to 23 October. The programme opens with an art performance and includes 19 announced sessions. Workshops are intended for women and girls; everyone is welcome at the other events. Admission is free, with material fees for two craft workshops. Registration is requested for many workshops.

until Oct 23

Austria Reads at the Austrian National Library

Austrian National Library – Neue Burg, 1010

What to expect

The Austrian National Library joins Austria Reads with free tours and research training. On four evenings, Six feet under explores the library and its normally hidden book storage. Five separate sessions on 21 October cover the library, AI, women’s movements and historic news. Meet at the Centre for Information and Media Literacy in Neue Burg, reached through the middle gate at Heldenplatz. Places are limited, so free registration through the linked Eventbrite calendar is required.

until Oct 22

Feast of Noir Festival

Das LOT, 1100

What to expect

Two days of dark and experimental music at Das LOT. Wednesday features OAKEN, JULINKO and S A R R A M, with a DJ set by Rosa Nebel. Thursday brings SDH, MALA HERBA’s anniversary show and ANOMALIE MAGNETIQUE, plus Karl Knall and Užas! on the decks. Edda Thürriedl leads a linocut workshop on Thursday at 16:00. The concert room opens at 19:30 on both days, with vegan catering available throughout the festival. Part of the ticket proceeds goes to Austrian Cancer Aid.

Thu, Oct 22

Vienna Coffeehouse Crime Night 2026

More than 30 cafés and special venues across Vienna

What to expect

Crime Night brings more than 30 authors to Viennese cafés and other venues for readings from their crime fiction. Admission is free; visitors should check the individual programme for start times, participating venues and possible reservation rules.

Thu, Oct 22

Female Future Festival Vienna 2026

Ottakringer Eventlocation, 1160

What to expect

The Female Future Festival brings more than 70 speakers to five stages at the Ottakringer Eventlocation on 22 October. Keynotes, panels and masterclasses cover careers, finance, AI, health and the value of personal connections. There is also an expo, networking and an afterparty. Doors open at 8:30 am; the stage programme begins at 9:30 am.

Thu, Oct 22 · 14:00

Pumpkin Festival at Siebenbrunnenplatz

Siebenbrunnenplatz, 1050

What to expect

The pumpkin festival at Siebenbrunnenplatz offers crafts, face painting and pumpkin carving for children. A torchlight procession leaves for Reumannhof at 5 pm, and the free neighbourhood event closes with pumpkin soup back on the square.

Thu, Oct 22 · 19:30

Murder on Board – Der tote Panther

Badeschiff Wien, 1010

What to expect

At “Murder on Board”, Kornelius Taxenbach reads from his Vienna crime novel “Der tote Panther” aboard Badeschiff Wien. Film clips from an earlier book presentation accompany the reading on screen. The free event is for ages 16 and up and requires registration.

Thu, Oct 22 · 20:00

Bernadette Wants to Kill – premiere with Q&A

Schikaneder, 1040

What to expect

The dark comedy Bernadette Wants to Kill premieres at Schikaneder, presented by the SLASH Film Festival and hosted by Johannes Grenzfurthner. Directors Oliver Paulus and Robert Herzl answer audience questions after the screening. This is a special premiere rather than a regular cinema showing.

Oct 23 – Nov 1

Erste Bank Open 2026 – Stadthalle and Marx Halle

Wiener Stadthalle (main venue) and Marx Halle, 1150

What to expect

The ATP tournament runs at Wiener Stadthalle from 24 October to 1 November; Marx Halle adds matches and public practice from 24 to 31 October. Red Bull BassLine on 23 October requires a separate ticket and has an afterparty. Dominic Thiem’s Super Fan Day follows on 25 October, and spark7 Next Gen Day on 26 October. The free-ticket promotions for children have ended; regular tickets remain the route to attend. Bring shoes with light soles for the Marx Halle kids’ court from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Game.Set.Match at Studio F opens 27–31 October from 6 pm for tournament guests and after the last match, by 10 pm, for external guests; it ends by 4 am. Match schedules may change.

Next date · Fri, Oct 23

Gemma Zukunft – Guided walks and cycle tours

Various meeting points in Vienna – see individual dates

What to expect

Free guided walks and cycle tours explore Vienna’s changing housing, public spaces, green areas and transport. Each tour has its own meeting point and duration. Registration through the city’s booking calendar is required.

Next date · Fri, Oct 23

Herlicek in the Neighbourhood

Various venues across Vienna

What to expect

Bernd Watzka reads humorous and satirical poems centred on his eccentric Viennese character Herlicek. The free series travels through parks, inns, cafés and a district hall across several Vienna neighbourhoods.

Next date · Fri, Oct 23

Vienna Running Collective – Friday #breakFAST

Prater Hauptallee, Kilometer 0, 1020

What to expect

Vienna Running Collective meets every Friday at 7 am at kilometre zero of Prater Hauptallee by Praterstern for a fartlek session. Drills start at 6:45 am; there is no sign-up or membership fee.

Next date · Fri, Oct 23

Antiques Market at Am Hof

Antiques Market at Am Hof, 1010

What to expect

The art and antiques market at Am Hof offers rarities, paintings, historical prints, coins and other collectables on Fridays and Saturdays. It is held in the historic city centre and runs during the day until mid-November.

Fri, Oct 23 · 15:00

Holli’s Neighbourhood Tour at VHS Seestadt

VHS Kulturgarage Seestadt, 1220

What to expect

WIENXTRA’s neighbourhood tour opens at VHS Kulturgarage with movement and creative activities for children. Halloween crafts and face painting are followed by an interactive Suli Puschban concert from 5 to 6 pm.

Fri, Oct 23 · 18:00

Free Friday Night: Democracy

Upper Belvedere, 1030

What to expect

Upper Belvedere opens free of charge on Friday evening. Short tours connect works in the collection with democracy, political participation and Austria’s State Treaty. The evening is part of Democracy Week. A free timed ticket is required; booking opens on 16 October.

Fri, Oct 23 · 19:00

Experimental Dinner: Diversity at the Table!

VinziRast Lokal “mittendrin”, 1090

What to expect

Slow Food Wien and VinziRast host a four-course dinner exploring the diversity of regional food. Producers from Vienna and the surrounding region introduce their ingredients and work, while the menu brings together different varieties, preparations and stories behind the food. The dinner takes place on 23 October from 7 pm until about 11 pm at VinziRast Lokal “mittendrin”.

Fri, Oct 23 · 21:00

HALAL ISST WURST – DJ night in Spittelau

Wiener Würstelstand Spittelau, 1090

What to expect

DJs from SWANA Haus and Spice Mixers open HALAL ISST WURST at Wiener Würstelstand Spittelau from 21:00. The two-day initiative brings together food, music and shared space, exploring who feels at home at a Viennese sausage stand. All meat sausages are halal on both days, including Käsekrainer. The programme continues at the Pfeilgasse location on Saturday with board games and grilling.

The week at a glance

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