What's on in Vienna this weekend?

The Kunsthistorisches Museum presents the city views of Canaletto and his nephew Bernardo Bellotto together for the first time in the German-speaking world. Paintings of Venice, London and Vienna reveal how optical precision, atmosphere and painterly staging shaped images of European cities.

Kunsthalle Wien brings together current positions of contemporary art from Vienna across various media. The exhibition at MuseumsQuartier runs from May to October, showcasing how artists today produce and respond to the city.

The Theater am Spittelberg hosts concerts, cabaret, world music, and chanson in its covered courtyard. The small summer stage runs from June to the end of September; prices and start times vary depending on the program.

The Theater in the Park hosts cabaret, comedy, theater, music, and readings in the Schwarzenberggarten at Belvedere. The program changes almost daily; start times, prices, and availability depend on the specific performance.

The MQ Summer Stage features daily changing concerts, performances, readings, talks, and film screenings in the main courtyard of MuseumsQuartier. The free program runs from late May to late September, starting at various times depending on the event.

Photo Brut explores photographic positions outside established visual languages, connecting personal, raw, and experimental approaches. The exhibition is on view until September 6 at FOTO ARSENAL Wien.

Cinema on the Roof screens films daily on the rooftop of the Main Library with a view over the Gürtel. Under the theme MIND GAMES, the program includes classics, arthouse, international films, and Austrian productions; screenings are canceled in bad weather.

PALAIS FREILUFT combines a public art garden with street food and a changing cultural program from June 3 to September 5. The garden at Palais Auersperg is open Tuesday to Sunday; entry is free.

VOLXkino presents over 40 free open-air film nights in Vienna's parks, courtyards and public squares throughout the summer. Locations and start times vary by date; screenings usually begin at 9 pm in June and July, with earlier starts later in the summer.

Mira Gáberová, Marei Loellmann and Mario Mu explore how memory, the body and the surrounding world intersect in Where Boundaries Blur. Video, textiles and digital imagery form an intimate group exhibition in the freely accessible MQ Pop Up Showroom.

Bewegt im Park offers free courses like yoga, full-body workouts, and dance in public green spaces across Vienna. Courses start between mid and late June, running until September 13; no registration is required.

The Tschauner Stage in Ottakring presents a summer programme of improvised theatre, musical parodies, concerts and cabaret. The season runs from mid-June to early September, with regular evening performances on the open-air stage in Maroltingergasse.

At the KABINETT comic passage, Monika Ernst combines humour, irony and Viennese gruffness with questions about equality and social change. The free comic exhibition, published as KABINETT booklet no. 63, is accessible around the clock between the MQ courtyards.

The anniversary exhibition traces the long and contested path from the imperial stables to today's MuseumsQuartier. Architectural proposals, political decisions and public debates show how the cultural complex changed Vienna.

Aldo Giannotti turns the MQ Art Box into a walk-through corridor for the first time. Passing through becomes part of the work, raising questions about freedom of movement, public space and the rules of cultural institutions.

Wiener Neustadt Cultural Summer brings concerts, matinees, literature, theatre, children's events, city tours and other open-air formats to squares, parks and venues across the city from July to September. Every remaining date is listed separately with its title, start time and venue; admission is usually free, with a small number of paid exceptions marked in the programme.

The Ottakringer Beer Festival opens from July 2 to September 4, every Tuesday to Saturday in the brewery courtyard. Enjoy over 20 types of beer, live music, pub quizzes, table tennis, and changing pop-ups.

The free Jazz Brunch presents Austrian jazz acts at Vienna's Rathausplatz on Sundays from noon to 2 pm. The open-air series is organised with the Film Festival at Rathausplatz and runs until 6 September.

Until early September, the plaza at francis becomes a freely accessible summer venue with a lounge, bar and design market. Thursdays feature after-work DJ sets, Fridays bring open-air cinema, and Saturdays offer salsa and bachata.

Helmut Chlada presents large-format oil and acrylic paintings centred on geometric abstraction, alongside surrealist works. The exhibition opened on 16 August and runs until 13 September.

The puzzle rally guides participants of all ages through the Allied Quarter with eight questions. Puzzle sheets can be picked up and returned during opening hours at the GB* district office on Nordbahnstraße; a small gift awaits after finding the correct solution.

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.

The group exhibition Water Resistance brings together artistic approaches to water, bodies, materials and urban infrastructure in the historic Alte Schieberkammer. Alongside the opening and closing events, the exhibition has two regular afternoon openings; additional visits can be arranged.

During the 33rd Restaurant Week, numerous leading Vienna restaurants offer specially created fixed-price lunch and dinner menus. The standard offer starts at €19.50 for a two-course lunch and €39.50 for a three-course dinner; restaurants without a Gault&Millau toque serve one additional course at the same price. Supplements apply for additional toques, drinks and any cover charge. Reservations are made exclusively online through Restaurant Week, where diners can choose a restaurant, menu and available time slot.

FROM CARINTHIA presents artistic positions from Carinthia at Vienna's Künstlerhaus. The exhibition connects established names including Maria Lassnig, Kiki Kogelnik, Hans Staudacher and Bruno Gironcoli with further perspectives from southern Austria.

The youth sports area in Währinger Park becomes a free family festival with bouncy castles, a climbing tower, face painting, sports stations, accessible games, a DJ and refreshments.

The Beatpatrol Festival 2026 is set to take place on September 4 and 5 in Vienna, featuring electronic music with international and local DJs. The event is described as a festival with multiple acts over two days in an outdoor area.

Unsafe+Sounds connects experimental and electronic music, club culture, sound art and social discourse. The 2026 edition moves from Wotruba Church to AIL, Porgy & Bess, ORF RadioKulturhaus, WUK and FLUCC, spanning concerts, audiovisual work and late-night club programmes.

Vienna Night Market brings independent creative labels, art and design stalls to Yppenplatz for one evening. Two participating labels confirm the 4 pm to 11 pm schedule. The market takes place on the same evening as Vienna's Long Night of Markets but is advertised under its own Night Market name.

Twenty Viennese markets extend their opening hours with a citywide programme of live music, children's activities, dance, workshops and food. New participants include the organic market at Freyung and the market hall at Naschmarkt, with a different programme at each location.

The sixth edition of Jazz at Schlingermarkt brings a free evening concert to Floridsdorf Market, combining live jazz with the open neighbourhood atmosphere of the market.

Volksstimmefest is a two-day open-air festival on Jesuitenwiese. Three stages combine live music with literature, theatre, discussions, children's activities and further cultural programming, all with free admission.

At the weekly flea market next to Naschmarkt, around 400 private and commercial sellers offer antiques, second-hand goods, and curiosities. In September 2026, it takes place on all four Saturdays starting at 6:30 AM; entry is free.

This street festival on Wollzeile brings together traditional local businesses, musicians and artists for a day centred on experiencing Viennese character with all the senses.

The European Street Food Festival brings international food trucks, trailers, and stalls to the outdoor area of Halle E. It's open on Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM and on Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM; entry is free, but food and drinks are paid.

This open family studio approaches the start of school through ink-eraser art, modelling-clay study buddies and playful concentration exercises. Entry is available every hour on four Saturdays, with each session lasting about 40 minutes.

My Ugly Clementine celebrate their album Apply Autonomy with an open-air release show on the roof of Vienna's main library. The evening pairs the distinctive Kino am Dach setting with a focused live set by the Vienna band.

The 18th Diversity Ball transforms Vienna City Hall into an inclusive ball and club night with six floors, more than 100 artists, shows, live acts and a silent disco. Austrian Sign Language interpretation, vibration vests, event assistants and wheelchair-accessible facilities support independent participation for a wide range of guests.

The Opera Air Concert by the Vienna State Opera takes place in Burggarten, featuring international soloists performing an open-air program with the orchestra. This evening concert is held outdoors in the park next to the Hofburg and is free to attend.