Events in Vienna in July 2026
Summer is in full swing, the days are long, and life has almost completely moved outdoors (unless you are escaping the heat). From the film festival to a picnic in the Prater, there is so much to experience this month. So here it is, my monthly guide for July, packed with plenty of tips and dates to make your Viennese summer truly wonderful. Have fun browsing through!
Open-Air Festivals and Events in July 2026 in Vienna
Filmfestival Rathausplatz
July 4 to September 6, 2026
WHEN:
Saturday, July 4 to Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 11 am to Midnight. Food available until 11 pm, drinks until 11:45 pm.
WHERE:
Rathausplatz, 1010 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Free
HIGHLIGHTS:
Every evening, music films are shown on a giant screen in front of the City Hall: pop, rock, classical music, and every Sunday performances from the Vienna State Opera, operetta, musicals, jazz, and blues (full program). Every Friday at 6 pm, the Children’s Opera Festival takes place in the Rathauspark.
There is a gastronomy area featuring a wide variety of stalls with international and Austrian cuisine, such as Kaiserschmarrn, teppanyaki, Greek, Mexican, crepes and waffles, cevapcici, schnitzel, kebab, and much more.
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WIENER OPERNSOMMER
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 1 to Saturday, July 18, 2026,
daily at 7:45 pm
WHERE:
Opernarena Am Heumarkt, Lothringerstraße 22, 1030 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Tickets € 59 to € 159 €, VIP Tickets including food and drinks available
HIGHLIGHTS:
Open-air opera performance in a spectacular setting ; this year, the opera “Carmen” by Georges Bizet will be performed.
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Prater Picnic of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra
July 1 and 2, 2026
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM each day.
Doors open at 5:30 PM (5,000 spectators will be admitted)
WHERE:
Kaiserwiese, Prater, 1020 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Free entry
HIGHLIGHTS:
This open-air concert by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra takes place every year to celebrate the end of the school year. This year featuring Rolando Villazón and Ilia Staple, among others.
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Donauinselfest
July 3 to 5, 2026
WHEN:
Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026
WHERE:
Donauinsel (Danube Island)
ADMISSION:
Free
HIGHLIGHTS:
One of the largest open-air festivals in the world with countless stages, music acts, sports, cabaret, children’s programs, and much more.
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Kultursommer Wien (Vienna Culture Summer)
July 2 to August 16, 2026
WHEN:
Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, August 16, 2026
WHERE:
Various locations in Vienna, e.g., different parks
ADMISSION:
Free
HIGHLIGHTS:
Open-air stages with a program featuring cabaret, literature, music, dance, theater, and circus in various Viennese neighborhoods. Additionally, there is a children’s program and garden concerts in retirement homes.
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25 Years of Museumsquartier – Courtyard Art Festival
July 2, 2026
WHEN:
Thursday, July 2, 2026
WHERE:
Museumsquartier Main Courtyard (Haupthof), Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Free
HIGHLIGHTS:
Highlights from 25 years of MQ history, such as performances, music, literature, club sounds, DJ sets, and exhibitions.
MY TIP:
Free admission between 6 pm and 9 pm to the Leopold Museum and 2 free guided tours about the Vienna Ringstraße and urban development (by the way, Porr Night takes place every first Thursday of the month from 6 pm to 9 pm with free admission to the Leopold Museum).
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Popfest Wien
July 23 to 26, 2026
WHEN:
Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26, 2026
WHERE:
Various locations around Karlsplatz such as the Wien Museum, Karlskirche, and TU (Vienna University of Technology)
ADMISSION:
Free
HIGHLIGHTS:
Music festival centered around the St. Charles Church with 50 acts over 4 days, concerts, music from Austria, and readings.
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Summer evening in the garden (Sommerabend im Garten)
July 8 to August 12, 2026
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 8 to Wednesday, August 12, 2026,
every Wednesday at 7:30 pm (Doors open at 6 pm)
WHERE:
Vinothek im Liechtensteinpark, Garden Palace Liechtenstein, Fürstengasse 1, 1090 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Tickets at € 48, with menu €75
HIGHLIGHTS:
A blend of entertainment, wine, and culinary featuring music, readings, crime comedies, etc., in the garden of the Garden Palace Liechtenstein.
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Vienna Cabaret Festival (Wiener Kabarettfestival)
July 25 to August 1, 2026
WHEN:
Saturday, July 25 to Saturday, August 1, 2026
WHERE:
Arkadenhof at the Vienna City Hall (Rathaus)
ADMISSION:
Tickets from € 23.90
HIGHLIGHTS:
7 days of cabaret in the Arkadenhof of the City Hall, open-air but sheltered, featuring selected cabaret artists along with food stands.
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Theater im Park
until September 17, 2026
WHEN:
Until Thursday, September 17, 2026
WHERE:
Schwarzenberggarten at the Belvedere, Prinz-Eugen-Straße/corner of Plößlgasse, 1030 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Tickets at various prices
HIGHLIGHTS:
Open-air stage in the beautiful Schwarzenberggarten with around 140 performances, featuring a program of cabaret, musicals, classical music, literature, and much more.
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Indoor Festivals and Events in July 2026 in Vienna
Vienna Games Festival (Spielefest Wien)
July 11 and 12, 2026
WHEN:
Saturday, July 11, 9 am – 8 pm, and Sunday, July 12, 2026, 9 am – 6 pm
WHERE:
Austria Center Vienna, Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, 1220 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Adults: € 20
Concessions for students, pupils, seniors, etc.: € 16
Children (3 – 12 years): € 8
Please note: tickets cost €2 more at the box office.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Austria’s largest gaming event, a massive games library, testing new game releases, game developers, trading card tournaments, food trucks, and much more. Additionally, you can visit the Esports Festival.
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ImPulsTanz
July 9 to August 9, 2026
WHEN:
Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, August 9, 2026
WHERE:
Various locations such as the Akademietheater, Brotfabrik, Burgtheater, etc.
ADMISSION:
Tickets at various prices
HIGHLIGHTS:
International dance festival for contemporary dance and performance, featuring a program of workshops, performances, musical acts, free dance classes, and research projects.
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World Peace Choral Festival
July 23 to 26, 2026
WHEN:
Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26, 2026
WHERE:
Various locations such as the City Hall (Rathaus), Peterskirche, House of Strauss, Wiener Musikverein, or Sofiensäle
ADMISSION:
Free, but tickets must be booked for reservation on the website
HIGHLIGHTS:
Choirs from over 20 countries and regions performing in stunning locations.
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Open-Air Cinemas in July 2026 in Vienna
Kino am Dach (Cinema on the roof)
Until September 12, 2026
WHEN:
Until Saturday, September 12, daily;
film screenings in July start at approx. 9 pm
WHERE:
On the roof of the Main Library (Hauptbücherei), Urban-Loritz-Platz 2a, 1070 Vienna
ADMISSION:
€ 12 / Concessions: € 11
HIGHLIGHTS:
Open-air cinema on the roof of the Main Library; 2026 motto: “Mind Games”. Popcorn, ice cream, and snacks are available at the box office; bringing your own drinks is permitted.
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Kino wie noch nie (Cinema like never before)
Until August 30, 2026
WHEN:
Until Thursday, August 30, 2026, daily;
film screenings start at 9:30 pm until July 29, and at 9 pm from July 30 onwards
WHERE:
Augarten, garden of the Filmarchiv Austria, Obere Augartenstraße 1, 1020 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Regular: € 12. Discounted tickets (€ 6 – € 9)for Vorteilsclub Wien, Ö1 Club, Uni-Club, Filmarchiv Austria. 10-ticket block: € 85
HIGHLIGHTS:
A mix of film classics and new discoveries, film discussions, Grünstern garden kitchen
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Sunset Cinema (for Youth)
July 28 and 29, 2026
WHEN:
Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29, 2026
WHERE:
Usus am Wasser, An der Neuen Donau 1, 1210 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Free
HIGHLIGHTS:
Films: “The Breakfast Club” and “But I’m a Cheerleader”
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VOLXkino
Until September 19, 2026
WHEN:
Until Saturday, September 19, 2026, across many dates;
film screenings in July start at 9 pm
WHERE:
Various locations throughout Vienna (parks, neighborhoods, residential complexes)
ADMISSION:
Free
HIGHLIGHTS:
A mobile cinema at various locations in Vienna; Vienna’s first and oldest open-air cinema.
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After Work Events in July 2026 in Vienna
Albert & Tina
Until September 23, 2026
WHEN:
Until Wednesday, September 23, 2026,
every Wednesday from 6 pm to 11 pm (only in good weather)
WHERE:
Bastei (Bastion) of the Albertina
ADMISSION:
Early Entry Ticket – Admission 6 pm – 7 pm (online): € 10
Presale Ticket (online): € 12
Regular Ticket (online and on-site): € 14
Includes a ticket to the Albertina Museum valid until September 30, 2026.
Please note: Admission only for ages 21 and up.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Drinks, food trucks, and music on the terrace of the Albertina with a fantastic view of the Vienna State Opera.
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Palais Freiluft
Until September 5, 2026
WHEN:
Until Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Tuesday – Friday: 3 pm – 11 pm / Saturday & Sunday: 12 pm – 11 pm
WHERE:
Garden of Palais Auersperg, Trautsongasse 1a, 1080 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Free
HIGHLIGHTS:
Drinks, food stalls, events, and activities such as yoga and pilates, Park Quiz, dance workshops, children’s programs, daytime parties, etc.
Sommerhoch
July 22, 2026
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 6 pm – Midnight
WHERE:
Dachboden, 25hours Hotel, Lerchenfelderstraße 1-3, 1070 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Free
HIGHLIGHTS:
Cocktails, DJs, and a breathtaking view from the terrace.
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